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The 5 best places to go on a smart vacation
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It’s time to take a break. You know it, we know it, your frowning pug Rocky knows it.In the ultra-fast work environment of the 21st century, professio...

How I spend a day in Berlin: 11 go-to stops
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A day in Berlin requires comfortable walking friendly shoes, an appetite, your German skills (all levels welcome!), and a desire to explore.  You’ll q...

Solo travel is the best decision you’ll ever make
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Take the leap you won’t regret: leave the country alone. It can be a daunting task to think about stepping off the plane in an unfamiliar place with j...

10 tips for making friends while traveling
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Beside all the adventures and memories, meeting new people and making friends from around the world is what makes traveling so much fun. Travelers, ba...

Tourist undercover – how to blend in in Barcelona
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With breathtaking architecture, fantastic gastronomy, and the world’s best soccer team, Barcelona has become a beachside culture hub. It also ranks as...

Perth is bucket list material. Here’s why
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Closer to Bali than Sydney, Perth is both Australia’s most remote large city and one of its most liveable. With miles of unending beaches, beautiful w...

8 places you absolutely, positively must visit in Berlin
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We asked our students in Berlin for their must-visit places in this bustling, fresh city, and this is what they told us. In no particular order…1. The...

6 tips for packing like a boss
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Ever found yourself desperately stuffing your bag with a random set of clothes a few hours before dashing off to the airport? How about spending weeks...

5 things you absolutely must eat in New York City
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There are so many things to love and appreciate about New York City that it’s hard to really list them all. I mean, it’s the birthplace of Hip Hop, mu...

5 ways traveling changes your concept of “home”
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Do you know what the traveler’s most feared question is? “Where are you from?” Yep, seems fairly commonplace, right? Not quite. That short four-word q...

5 things to do in Shanghai on a budget
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Nihao! Or should I say, hello! If you’re reading this, chances are you’re highlighting some tips in your Chinese travel book and packing your bags for...

8 reasons to visit Seoul
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Seoul is riding a wave of creativity. From fashion to food, architecture to art, the city has become a creative haven for those looking to make their ...