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50 things you need to do on your next trip
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You’ve planned, booked and packed, and now your next trip abroad awaits. But with so much to see and do, how can you really maximize your time oversea...

Single and love to travel? 5 ways to make a solo trip fun
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If you are single you’ve probably encountered this problem: Holidays are nearing and you want to spend them traveling like everyone else, but there’s ...

Beauty and the Beach: Barcelona Infographic
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Boasting a mix of Spanish, Catalan and international culture, combined with stunning architecture, stellar shopping and world-famous sports, Barcelona...

5 things we love about flying
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Some people dread flights, others love them. Some people sleep through a 12-hour flight with no problem while others watch four movies back-to-back ju...

5 things we bet you didn’t know about Rome
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In Italian, Rome is known as Roma, which is amor (love) backwards. An apt name for a city filled with more love, history and fabulous food than most c...

10 things that change forever when you live abroad
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“Life might be difficult for a while, but I would tough it out because living in a foreign country is one of those things that everyone should try at ...

Spain’s sunny center: Madrid infographic
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From fabulous food to great football and gorgeous monuments soaked in year-round sunshine, Madrid is an urban paradise nestled in the very heart of Sp...

14 best travel hacks for globetrotters
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As fantastic as traveling is, it can be stressful at times – you have to pack and keep track of everything you need while navigating a new environment...

12 tips to get along with your roommates
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Living with roommates can be an incredibly fun and rewarding experiences that everyone should try at least once. After all, it could be the beginning ...

How to find the perfect travel buddy: a checklist
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Picture this: you’re studying abroad or have just moved to a new city (or even country) for school or work. You’re super excited to explore your new s...

30 signs you’re addicted to travel
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Once the travel bug bites, there’s no escape. Soon, daydreaming about distant destinations, stuffing your belongings in a worn backpack, and heading t...

10 insanely romantic spots in London
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London can easily give Paris a run for its money as the City of Love. To  prove it, we picked 10 romantic spots in London that help you woo, steal hea...