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More parents want their children to study abroad – here’s why
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With the rise of the global economy, it’s unsurprising that students are increasingly keen to study,...

The best Chinese New Year celebrations (outside of China)
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It’s Chinese New Year again – and what better way to celebrate than joining in the lunar fun in the ...

NorCal vs. SoCal: what’s the big deal?
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“California, the land of avocados, the great outdoors and the world’s best city – San Francisco…”“Ho...

The 5 top fashion mistakes to avoid when traveling
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When planning for your travels, it can be a challenge to decide what to pack. Questions like what do...

10 celebrities you didn’t know were multilingual
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Celebs: they’re just like us, right? Ok so maybe they have a few (try million) more Instagram follow...

7 British counties you probably can’t pronounce
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If you’ve spent time in the UK, you’ll know that we have a LOT of counties, which are the smaller re...

Why and how to shop Singles Day, Black Friday, and Cyber Monday
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Do you know your shopping holidays? Singles Day, Black Friday, Cyber Monday – the biggest shopping d...

Our 5 favorite Christmas markets – part 2
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The holiday season is upon us, and, as Andy Williams famously sang, “it’s the most wonderful time of...

Fall in love with fall
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Red, orange, and yellow leaves. Clear blue skies. Fashion weeks, book releases, and art exhibitions....

A beginner’s guide to K-pop
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I’ve loved K-pop – a genre of popular music originating in South Korea – since high school. My best ...

How to Tea: An introduction to British tea culture
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Even though “A day without tea is a day without joy.” is a Chinese proverb, the British sure have pe...

4 reasons why a gap year is the best thing ever
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Life can be scary sometimes. So many choices, so many decisions. It can be exhausting to find your p...