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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

The ultimate summer guide to Rome

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Ah, summer in Rome. It makes you think of touring the historic sights, devouring mountains of soft g...

The ultimate summer guide to Brighton

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When the sun is shining, there’s only one place that Brits want to be: by the sea! Since the 1800s, ...

The ultimate summer guide to New York

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They call it ‘The City That Never Sleeps’ and, with an endless list of things to do, restaurants to ...

Gap year guide to Europe

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A gap year can come in a variety of destinations and itineraries: Learning a language, getting inter...

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...

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...

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 ...