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Start your day the Singaporean way
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Breakfast. The most important meal of the day. And in Singapore, one of the most delicious! Greasy sausages and crunchy cereals are off the menu here ...

10 hidden gems in the UK and Ireland
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You’ve seen Buckingham Palace, hung out at Hyde Park, explored Oxford and maybe even visited Edinburgh Castle. It’s time to expand your UK (and Irelan...

Thanksgiving for beginners
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Thanksgiving – celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November – is the most wonderful time of the year. Christmas songs try to say otherwise, but it ju...

Why learn English in Australia
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Australia. Even its name evokes wanderlust. Almost everyone knows someone who’s traveled to or studied in Australia, and is only too ready to give the...

6 ways to enjoy London without spending a penny
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So, you want to experience London on a budget but aren’t quite sure where to start? Worry not! Although the city is usually considered quite expensive...

8 tips to ace your first week at a new job
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Starting a new job is just like the first day of school: you’re worried about what you’re wearing and whether you’ll make friends. Rest assured, that’...

50 things we love about the US (and know you’ll love too)
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Land of the free, home of the brave, and arguably the most popular country on Earth. Here are the 50 things we love about the US (that’s one reason pe...

10 music festivals that should be on your bucket list
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Every bucket list needs at least one big music festival, and we’re here to help you update your musical travel itinerary (in no particular order).1. S...

50 unbelievable facts about the world to make you seem cultured
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Have you ever sat around the table with friends or family, enjoying a perfectly acceptable lunch or dinner, and listened – powerless – as the conversa...

Gap year guide to the US
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There’s no right way to take a gap year, no perfect time to start, and no ideal location to visit – it’s all down to you and what interests you the mo...

How to get TOEFL practice before test day
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Part of every student’s TOEFL preparation is taking practice tests. TOEFL practice tests familiarize you with the types of questions you’ll see on the...

The big bad Bristol graffiti tour
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Google ‘Bristol graffiti’ and you’ll drown in links about Banksy, the city’s most famous spray can wielding son. In fact, there’s much more to Bristol...