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10 hidden gems in Cambridge
4 min read 4 min

There’s far more to elegant and historic Cambridge than punting down the River Cam or touring some o...

10 reasons to love Eastbourne
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One of England’s most popular coastal towns, Eastbourne is up there with the likes of Brighton and B...

A beginner’s guide to British humor
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Britain’s unique take on humor may seem baffling at first. Heavy on self-deprecation, almost undetec...

10 hidden gems in Bristol
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From historic open-air swimming pools to music festivals and movie screenings in caves underneath th...

10 hidden gems in Oxford
4 min read 4 min

There’s far more to life in England’s City of Spires than Harry Potter film sets and punting along t...

10 reasons to love Bournemouth
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When people talk about Bournemouth, variety is the keyword. This idyllic seaside town on the south c...

10 reasons to love Bristol
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Named as the best place to live in the UK in 2017, Bristol is a port city straddling the River Avon ...

10 reasons to love Brighton
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Brighton is packed with the kind of vibrance and fun that some might mistake for insanity. Known to ...

10 best summer cities in the world
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Life’s just better when the sun is shining. To get you ready for another epic summer, we’ve compiled...

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 an...

10 British dialects you need to know
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If you’re learning English in the UK you might think you’ll come home with a perfect British accent ...

10 reasons to love Oxford
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Renowned for its world-class university and steeped in British culture and history, Oxford is a city...