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15 articles
The origins of Easter and other mysteries
4 min read 4 min

Easter? What kind of name is that? Rabbits? Why rabbits? Why colorful dyed eggs? There is simply too...

8 festive books to help you learn English
6 min read 6 min

This holiday season, what better way to get into the Christmas spirit (and improve your English voca...

5 TikTok accounts to follow for travel inspo
2 min read 2 min

When it comes to travel content online, there's no shortage of incredible inspiration on TikTok,...

8 must-see musicals in London
5 min read 5 min

Whether you’re planning to study in London or fancy a getaway to the iconic capital, going out to a ...

10 hidden gems in Munich
4 min read 4 min

The German city of Munich may be best known for beer-tents, pretzels and traditional ‘’lederhosen,” ...

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,...