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5 things to do in Berlin on a budget
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Berlin is bursting with creativity, history, and edginess, making it a captivating city to discover. It’s constantly changing and evolving as waves of...

Why you should plan a slow travel trip this year
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Want to see the world and really experience new destinations? Forget weekend city breaks and short-hop holidays. The new trend is slow travel — the ar...

How to make your dorm room feel like home
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Moving away from home to study abroad is both an exciting and nerve-wracking right of passage. If it’s your first time leaving friends, family, and th...

10 best winter cities in the world
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The w-word gets a lot of bad press. Sure, the warm sunny days of summer are wonderful, but just because the winter days are shorter, the evenings dark...

5 things to do in London on a budget
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Living on a student budget, you’ll quickly realize your money doesn’t stretch too far in The Big Smoke. London is notoriously expensive, so it pays to...

10 warm escapes for winter
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Keen to escape the cold this winter? You may have to journey a little further from home, but beyond the gloomy cold there are sandy beaches and warm t...

EF Stories: Eva Romero from Spain at EF New York
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One of the things that scares me the most in life is reaching the end and realizing that I haven't truly lived, regretting not doing something bec...

5 fun facts about Italians
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If you’re thinking about learning Italian or visiting Italy, there are some things you should definitely know about Italians. There are many parts of ...

5 TikTok accounts to follow for travel inspo
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When it comes to travel content online, there's no shortage of incredible inspiration on TikTok, where travel gurus invite their followers to join...

How to cope with homesickness: 8 easy tips
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Homesickness is the sadness and melancholy we experience when we are away from our bed, our family and friends – in other words the time when everythi...

How to eat like the Japanese eat
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It is widely accepted that Japanese cuisine is not only absolutely delicious, but it is also really good for you. This is partly because of the top-no...

10 hidden gems in Barcelona
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There are many reasons why Barcelona is one of the most visited places in the world. Sure, the Sagrada Familia and Park Güell are unmissable (seriousl...