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5 things I learned in Rio
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I grew up in Barcelona in the post-Olympics era listening to my parents’ stories about how great that summer in 1992 was for our city. As kids my litt...

10 hidden gems in Cambridge
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There’s far more to elegant and historic Cambridge than punting down the River Cam or touring some of England’s most prestigious (and beautiful) unive...

Why learn French
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French is beautiful. It makes pastries like croissants and pain au chocolat sound like drops of heaven. It makes the most basic objects sound incredib...

A tapas experience in beautiful Barcelona
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What is it that makes these tiny meals so delicious? Maybe it’s choosing more than one thing from the menu or just that bite-sized food is fun – but I...

How to improve your spoken English: 8 tips
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When you ask a language student what their goals are, almost everyone says “improve my speaking”. When learning a foreign language, you’ll find yourse...

More questions every first-time study abroad student has
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Hooray, you arrived at your destination! We hope that everything went smoothly and your new home away from home is as awesome as you imagined it would...

How to speak English better in 10 easy steps
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Learning how to speak English confidently is incredibly important for anyone studying the language. There is simply no substitute for using your langu...

10 hidden gems in Bristol
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From historic open-air swimming pools to music festivals and movie screenings in caves underneath the city, there’s so much more to Bristol than the S...

Where should I study? New York vs London
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Hot dogs vs crumpets, coffee vs tea, yellow taxis vs black cabs: It’s time to pit New York and London against each other to find out what’s the best p...

10 reasons UK weather isn’t as bad as you think (and a whole lot more interesting)
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People who haven’t lived in the UK generally believe British weather is terrible, and prepare for any visit by packing everything from rain coats to s...

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...

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...