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10 (easy) ways to make every trip better
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Have a burning desire to travel this summer, but don’t quite know where to start or how to make your trip truly awesome? We put together a list of the...

7 hidden gems in Paris (that won’t break the bank)
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Ah, Paris! There’s nothing more sophisticated than strolling through ancient streets lined with swanky boutique shops and more fancy hair salons than ...

8 best cities in the world for food lovers
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When traveling, living, or studying overseas, becoming immersed in a new culture is an essential part of your experience. As you explore a new land, i...

Get lost: How to explore a new city in 9 easy steps
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“Not all those who wander are lost.”– J.R.R. TolkienEven though it’s both exciting and intimidating, you will never get a second chance at exploring a...

3 reasons to escape winter (and 5 great places to go)
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It’s cold, windy and wet outside; black winter coats and stuffy red noses as far as the eye can see. Even though hot chocolate, homemade soup and any ...

5 BEST POST-SUN EATS IN NICE
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After a day filled with sunbathing and swimming near the sapphire blue water of the Promenade des Anglais, put your feet up and enjoy these local favo...

Sushi for beginners (and a few fun facts for the pros)
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Japan‘s most popular contribution to world cuisine – sushi – is prepared with only a handful of ingredients, but the combination of flavors, textures ...

Our 5 favorite Christmas markets in Europe
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It’s almost the end of the year, and you know what that means: it’s time for Christmas markets! They are not only full of festive cheer but also diffi...

Cult coffee: 5 of the best cafes in Berlin
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Funky, hip cafes are in no short supply in Berlin. With its youthful, easygoing vibe and plentiful space, the city’s become a mecca for people looking...

37 million and counting: Tokyo infographic
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With 37 million inhabitants and 2,5 million people commuting into the city every day, Tokyo’s size is truly staggering. More fun – and very impressive...

In love with the City of Love: Paris infographic
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There’s something about Paris that makes people fall in love; a certain ‘je ne sais quoi‘, if you will (French for ‘I don’t know what’). From its worl...

10 reasons to love Costa Rica (and pack those bags today)
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Pura Vida – it’s a saying, accompanied by a beaming smile, which you’ll hear everywhere in Costa Rica. Literally translating as ‘pure life’, the phras...