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Emma

Born with a severe case of wanderlust, you can find me trying to fill my English passport with new stamps, accompanied by a backpack, my camera and a snorkel. In between dreaming of adventures that combine snowboarding and diving, I'm a travel writer in Bristol, blog at www.thebrisdionblog.com, and tread the thin line between impressive and worrying coffee consumption.

All articles from Emma

5 spectacular natural wonders you can easily access from major cities

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Spending time outside and appreciating nature is good for the soul. Research has shown that connecti...

The importance of immersion: Why you should learn a language the same way you’ll use it

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There are many different ways to learn a second language, from taking classes to reading books, or e...

How to learn Japanese quickly: 10 tips

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Being fluent in a second language is a super impressive skill. It arms you with the tools to become ...

20 signs you’ve made a friend for life

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Good friends make fantastic memories, but the best kind of friends are the ones with whom you have a...

10 (more) weird words in English

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There are over 171,000 words in the English language, according to the Oxford English Dictionary. Wi...

10 K-dramas to learn Korean with

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If you’re studying Korean, some of the best tools for learning the language are just a few clicks aw...

How to learn German quickly: 10 tips

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Learning a new language is hard, but who says that it can’t be enjoyable, too? Mastering a new langu...

Backpacking vs. a language course abroad: which is a better gap year?

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Travel may be one of the greatest things you can do with your time on this Earth. It opens your eyes...

12 ways to make your study abroad trip more sustainable

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As humans living on this planet, it’s up to all of us to help keep our home in good shape. Dealing w...

How to learn French quickly: 10 tips

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Parles-tu Français? Non? Soon, we’ll have you saying, ‘Oui! Oui! Oui!’ If you’ve decided to join alm...

20 English idioms that everyone should know

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Idioms. Native English speakers love using them in conversation, and you’ll often find them popping ...

10 hidden gems in New York: Beyond the Brooklyn Bridge

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Visitors flock to New York – and famous landmarks like the Brooklyn Bridge – in their masses. Art ga...