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10 things only those who lived and studied in Germany understand
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Germany has way more to offer than amazing cars, cozy Biergartens, and picturesque castles: The country in the heart of Europe also boasts a high qual...

10 German expressions everyone should know
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For many, the German language remains a mystery. It sounds harsh, seems impossible to learn and has absurdly long words (“Donaudampfschifffahrtsgesell...

What to do in Dubai: 10+1 things you shouldn’t miss
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Dubai is the fourth most visited city in the world, and for good reason. From its humble origins as a small trading village to its transformation into...

15 reasons to visit Russia
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Varied and wacky, vast and extravagant, Russia is the largest country in the world. Comprised of over 114 million people, spanning 1156 years of histo...

50 things you need to do on your next trip
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You’ve planned, booked and packed, and now your next trip abroad awaits. But with so much to see and do, how can you really maximize your time oversea...

10 things you should know before moving to Toronto
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From tips on how to prepare for the winter to the city’s thriving brunch scene, our list of things you should know before moving to Toronto will help ...

10 ways to kill time on a flight
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Flying is like painting your nails. As soon as you realize that you can’t use your hands for 30 minutes, your desire to wash the dishes becomes unbear...

13 Reasons Why Winter is Wonderful
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Winter and I have a love-hate relationship –  we would probably be listed as “It’s complicated” on Facebook. To me, winter is like that relative that ...

5 fun facts about Italians
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If you’re thinking about learning Italian or visiting Italy, there are some things you should definitely know about Italians. There are many parts of ...

12 weird German phrases we should all be using
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German is one of the 10 most widely-spoken languages in the world, and an official language in several countries in Western Europe, including Germany,...

12 French words with no English translation
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The French language is known as “poetic”, but what does that really mean? It might be that the French are genius at coming up with words for concepts ...

10 reasons to love Boston
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One of the biggest cities in New England and perched on a stretch of beautiful North American coastline, Boston is popular with locals, tourists and s...