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10 things you should pack this summer
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If there’s one thing that’s more important than spending time abroad this summer, it’s looking good while you’re doing it. We turned to our wonderful ...

8 best cities in the world for food lovers
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When traveling, living, or studying overseas, becoming immersed in a new culture is an essential part of your experience. As you explore a new land, i...

How I spend a day in Berlin: 11 go-to stops
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A day in Berlin requires comfortable walking friendly shoes, an appetite, your German skills (all levels welcome!), and a desire to explore.  You’ll q...

Why learn Chinese
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When I think of the Chinese language, at least personally, I start to feel overwhelmed. I can’t say the various “mā, má, mǎ and mà” sounds and there a...

10 benefits of studying abroad for a longer time
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Learning a new language abroad is one of the most rewarding things you can do: it’s great for your brain (yes, being bilingual really is better), grea...

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...

5 best ways to learn Spanish
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Spanish is a language with advantages stamped all over it. It’s the mother tongue of more than 405 million people across 30 countries, and is even mor...

10 reasons to love Auckland
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A nature-first city packed with beaches, harbors, islands, and 48 dormant volcanoes? It could only be Auckland.  Long forgotten to New Zealand’s ski t...

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...

5 of my favorite sporting events around the world
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Barcelona, SpainSpain has two of the elite soccer teams on earth in FC Barcelona and Real Madrid. For any true soccer fan these teams are a must see, ...

5 reasons why Cape Town is the best city in the world
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There are few places in the world that offer some of the greatest things in life in one neat and easily accessible package: Stunning nature, interesti...

Deciding to spend a month of my summer at EF Paris is changed my life
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“Deciding to spend a month of my summer at EF Paris is changed my life and increased my already strong love of French language and culture. The entire...