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Emma

Born with a severe case of wanderlust, you can find me trying to fill my English passport with new stamps, accompanied by a backpack, my camera and a snorkel. In between dreaming of adventures that combine snowboarding and diving, I'm a travel writer in Bristol and like to tread the thin line between impressive and worrying coffee consumption.

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Gap year guide to Europe
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A gap year can come in a variety of destinations and itineraries: Learning a language, getting inter...

The ultimate summer guide to London
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When over 10% of the UK population lives in London, you can be absolutely sure that this creative ca...

5 spectacular natural wonders you can easily access from major cities
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Spending time outside and appreciating nature is good for the soul. Research has shown that connecti...

The importance of immersion: Why you should learn a language the same way you’ll use it
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There are many different ways to learn a second language, from taking classes to reading books, or e...

How to learn Japanese quickly: 10 tips
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Being fluent in a second language is a super impressive skill. It arms you with the tools to become ...

10 (more) weird words in English
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There are over 171,000 words in the English language, according to the Oxford English Dictionary. Wi...

20 signs you’ve made a friend for life
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Good friends make fantastic memories, but the best kind of friends are the ones with whom you have a...

10 K-dramas to learn Korean with
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If you’re studying Korean, some of the best tools for learning the language are just a few clicks aw...

How to learn German quickly: 10 tips
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Learning a new language is hard, but who says that it can’t be enjoyable, too? Mastering a new langu...

12 ways to make your study abroad trip more sustainable
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As humans living on this planet, it’s up to all of us to help keep our home in good shape. Dealing w...

How to learn French quickly: 10 tips
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Parles-tu Français? Non? Soon, we’ll have you saying, ‘Oui! Oui! Oui!’ If you’ve decided to join alm...

20 English idioms that everyone should know
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Idioms. Native English speakers love using them in conversation, and you’ll often find them popping ...