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A definitive guide to exploring San Diego
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San Diego seems to have it all. Whilst it’s known as ‘America’s finest city’ for its long stretches of white beaches, the city offers a vast array of ...

5 tried and tested tips for getting the most out of any trip
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I’m addicted to traveling. My mother flew between Germany and the US while she was pregnant with me. Somewhere over the Atlantic Ocean, it seems that ...

The best beaches in Los Angeles: Our ultimate list
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No trip to the City of Angels is complete without a visit to one of the many beaches. From swimming to surfing and soaking up the sun (while wearing s...

What’s stopping you from going abroad? 5 common problems and solutions
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Traveling the world, experiencing a new culture and speaking several languages and are high up on many people’s bucket lists – but not everyone’s. Man...

Weird things Londoners do (as seen through the eyes of an intrepid Italian)
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I’m sure that there are plenty of things that Brits or Londoners would find strange about how we live in Italy. But having spent the last four weeks i...

6 scary places in London you should visit on Halloween
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It’s no wonder London is known as the most haunted capital city in the world – it’s inspired some of the most famous horror books and movies… and not ...

10 hidden gems in Seoul
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With far more to offer visitors than just massive shopping malls and late-night K-Pop karaoke, make the most of life in the city by following our guid...

10 reasons to love Toronto
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Visitors to Toronto are often surprised by its size – it’s Canada’s biggest city and actually the fourth largest in North America. From diversity to w...

Top summer pics you have to take this summer
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It’s finally summer and we wish it could last forever. Unfortunately, next thing you know it’s over and you’re swung back into reality; full of school...

Having friends around the world will make you an all-round more awesome person – here’s why
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Why be friends with someone who lives thousands of miles away? Why not just nip around the corner to your long-term bestie from your school days?A few...

Top Instagram captions for London
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London is a place for everyone and a city unlike any other. Between drinking afternoon tea, sightseeing on double deckers, shopping, exploring hip Eas...

When in Rome… navigate the city like a local
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If you’re attracted to amazing art, delicious carbs, and seriously old architecture, then chances are Rome is already on your list of cities to visit....