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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...

Solo travel is the best decision you’ll ever make
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Take the leap you won’t regret: leave the country alone. It can be a daunting task to think about stepping off the plane in an unfamiliar place with j...

10 reasons to love Eastbourne
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One of England’s most popular coastal towns, Eastbourne is up there with the likes of Brighton and Bournemouth when it comes to picking the perfect pl...

10 best winter cities in the world
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The w-word gets a lot of bad press. Sure, the warm sunny days of summer are wonderful, but just because the winter days are shorter, the evenings dark...

Conquer the language and learn all about Paris!
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The staff at EF really care to make your experience enjoyable -they make you feel at home. You can really see your progress in class and when talking ...

50 unbelievable facts about the world to make you seem cultured
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Have you ever sat around the table with friends or family, enjoying a perfectly acceptable lunch or dinner, and listened – powerless – as the conversa...

I was able to practice a language in a beautiful country!
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“EF not only taught me many things about myself, but I was able to practice a language in a beautiful country with many amazing people!”Amanda, EF Cos...

10 best vegan cities in the world
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One of the best parts of traveling is trying new food. It's the perfect way to explore a new culture — whether it’s sweet or savory, a full meal, ...

What is the best age to learn a language?
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Although our understanding of language learning is constantly evolving, persistent myths about children being far superior at picking them up abound, ...

3 reasons why you should start planning your next language trip
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In recent months, life as we have come to know it has changed radically. Most of us find ourselves at home working, studying, resting, or even taking ...

My summer in Shibuya was nothing short of spectacular.
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“Memories of friends and language learning adventures have stayed dear to me even three years later. Although I have returned to Japan multiple times ...

Hail to the gap year
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Gap years took the internet by storm this weekend when first daughter Malia Obama announced that she was taking some time off before heading off to Ha...