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10 things you should know before moving to Tokyo
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Meditative, though crazy busy. Traditional, though avant-garde. Chilled-out, though outlandish. Ancient, though modern. Are you thinking of making you...

10 hidden gems on Vancouver Island
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From stunning secret beaches and hidden city gardens to waterfalls with deep potholes primed for jumping into and a regional farmers’ market which has...

10 things you should know before moving to Honolulu
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Living in Honolulu means sandals, sand, surfing, and sunsets, right? Well, sure, those things are there. But when in Honolulu, life and its daily ins ...

10 things you should know before moving to Singapore
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One of Asia’s major financial and trade centers, the city-state of Singapore is a memorable mix of culture, food, modern convenience, and deep-seated ...

5 reasons why you should study abroad in Singapore
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Small but mighty Singapore is a melting pot of cultures, where food, cleanliness and shopping are all taken very seriously. It also boasts many top ac...

10 hidden gems in Honolulu
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On the island of O’ahu, AKA ‘The Gathering Place’, Honolulu has long drawn international visitors with promises of sunny beaches and reliable waves. B...

10 snapshots of summer to inspire you to see the world
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Lounging poolside with a book, touring a new city, taking in the sights and spending warm evenings sampling local cuisine – sounds a lot like summer. ...

5 of the most Instagrammable places in London
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If you’re exploring London (or hoping to travel there soon) and you’re trying to take the perfect Instagram photo of your trip to show your friends ho...

Studying abroad can transform your academic future – here’s how
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New places, new foods, new faces – studying abroad appeals to our curiosity and sense of adventure. Many people say they have the time of their lives ...

10 reasons to love Vancouver
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Vancouver delights year-round for its outdoor adventures, smiling locals, and truly world-class location. But that’s not all this Canadian city has go...

The ultimate guide to the perfect gap year
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A previously published EF GO blog post described a gap year in two ways:gap year(gæp jɪr)nounan amazing way to win at lifea period – often before, dur...

10 things you should know before moving to Bristol
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The alleged home of Blackbeard the pirate and the actual birthplace of Banksy, Bristol is fiercely climbing the ladder of desirable locations for expa...