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10 things you should pack this summer
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If there’s one thing that’s more important than spending time abroad this summer, it’s looking good while you’re doing it. We turned to our wonderful ...

10 things we bet you didn’t know about New Zealand
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A hobbit wonderland, a bungee jumper’s paradise and the home of the haka dance danced by the rugby team – three things most people know about the othe...

How to use Instagram to plan your next trip: 5 tips
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We’re all familiar with Instagram. It’s a great way to share photos of how Starbucks misspelled your name, videos of you zip lining through the Costa ...

Why a summer abroad is the best idea ever
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Dreaming of summer abroad? Yeah, us too. Those long, sunny days and the huge break from class… Sigh. It can’t come soon enough.We’ll be packing our pa...

How to fit in in France: 8 do’s & don’ts
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Ah, France – the home of crispy baguettes, delicious pastries and exquisite wine. France is all about enjoying the finer things in life, so it’s no su...

5 holiday destinations that are also great to live in
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Do you ever think to yourself ‘Oh boy, I could really get used to life here’ when you’re on holiday? Do you dream of having that ocean view every day ...

6 cities you need to see in 2017
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We are well into 2017 and while you have probably abandoned your weight loss aspirations (I know I have), you can still focus on improving yourself th...

10 reasons to love London
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There are a million and one reasons to love London, but here are my top 10 reasons for why you should jump on the next flight to this cooler-than-cool...

How to make a long-distance relationship work: 11 tips
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Falling in love (in this case with a person, not a place) can be one of the many awesome side effects of traveling and studying abroad. But after comi...

10 destinations to visit before you turn 30
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When you’re young, it’s easy to drop everything and jet off to explore the world, and if you’re studying, there’s no better use for your (long) holida...

10 travel photography tips that will help raise your game
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“A camera is a save button for the mind’s eye.”– Roger KingstonFor me, photography goes hand in hand with travel. Strolling through a new city with my...

How to feel at home abroad: 10 tips
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To get the most out of studying, interning, or working abroad, you not only have to learn the language and do as the locals do – you also want to live...