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Kat

Kat is an Australian freelance writer currently living in Germany. She's passionate about sustainable travel, dogs, languages, eating pretzels and drinking strong coffee. She writes for Lonely Planet, BBC, Insider & more. Follow her on Twitter at @katbarberwriter.

All articles from Kat

How language learning can support your mental health
4 min read 4 min

Positive mental health is essential to well-being and leading a happy, fulfilling life. It enables y...

Raising a polyglot: How to support your child’s language learning
5 min read 5 min

Raising a polyglot — a child who is fluent in multiple languages — requires intentional and consiste...

Is “flow” the secret to happiness?
3 min read 3 min

Can you think of a time when you’ve been so engrossed doing something that everything else melted aw...

Cultural immersion: What it is and why it's so transformative
5 min read 5 min

Study abroad trips offer you a chance to fully immerse yourself in a new culture, often for the firs...

The benefits of being multilingual today
4 min read 4 min

There are reportedly only three percent of people around the world who can speak four languages or m...

Sydney, Brisbane, or Perth: Which is the Aussie city for you?
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One thing people often underestimate about Australia is the sheer size of the country. The entirety ...

How to get your language learning back on track after a break
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Learning a language can be hard work, and it requires a fair amount of dedication. Taking a break is...

How to start your career as a digital nomad
6 min read 6 min

You’ve survived university – the ups, the downs and all the uncertainty. Now it’s time to start look...

5 things to do in Berlin on a budget
4 min read 4 min

Berlin is bursting with creativity, history, and edginess, making it a captivating city to discover....

Foodie guide to Manchester: 10 unmissable spots
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Looking for a place to refuel after class, the best brunch in Manchester or where to find a typical ...

How to make your dorm room feel like home
4 min read 4 min

Moving away from home to study abroad is both an exciting and nerve-wracking right of passage. If it...

5 things to do in London on a budget
3 min read 3 min

Living on a student budget, you’ll quickly realize your money doesn’t stretch too far in The Big Smo...