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10 articles
The 8 best spring traditions around the world
5 min read 5 min

As spring surfaces to drive out the last gloomy traces of winter, we can finally start to look forwa...

Overcoming Culture Shock in South Korea
6 min read 6 min

Traveling to another city, state, or even another country can give you a nice dose of culture shock ...

The best Chinese New Year celebrations (outside of China)
4 min read 4 min

It’s Chinese New Year again – and what better way to celebrate than joining in the lunar fun in the ...

The 5 top fashion mistakes to avoid when traveling
4 min read 4 min

When planning for your travels, it can be a challenge to decide what to pack. Questions like what do...

8 places you absolutely, positively must visit in Berlin
3 min read 3 min

We asked our students in Berlin for their must-visit places in this bustling, fresh city, and this i...

5 reasons to give your kids opportunities you never had
4 min read 4 min

We know how much you adore watching your child grow, change, learn, and develop their own opinions. ...

5 best bakeries in Paris and vocab you need to know
3 min read 3 min

Step inside a Parisian bakery, and you’ll experience a magical whirlwind of warm buttery croissants,...

How to live like an Olympian – Q&A with DeeDee Trotter
7 min read 7 min

When you have two Olympic gold medals and one bronze under your belt, it might be tempting to hang u...

5 things we’d rather be doing this Valentine’s Day
3 min read 3 min

Whether you’re single or in a relationship, Valentine’s Day can be a seriously stressful event. Shou...

Valentine’s Day Around the World
3 min read 3 min

Ah, romance. Nothing gets the heart fluttering like candlelight, flowers and the sound of sweet noth...