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Avoid these 10 mistakes when working internationally
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When working abroad or in teams with people from all over the world, it’s absolutely essential to re...

Like a local: Don’t make these mistakes on your next trip
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You know that feeling you get when you have just insulted someone without understanding what happene...

A beginner’s guide to British humor
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Britain’s unique take on humor may seem baffling at first. Heavy on self-deprecation, almost undetec...

How to fit in in France: 8 do’s & don’ts
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Ah, France – the home of crispy baguettes, delicious pastries and exquisite wine. France is all abou...

10 tracks to feel those South African vibes
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South Africa’s social mindset is heavily shaped by race, so it comes as no surprise that this also s...

How to feel at home abroad: 10 tips
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To get the most out of studying, interning, or working abroad, you not only have to learn the langua...

How to make a multilingual relationship work: 6 tips
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We all know there’s a ‘language of love’ – but what happens when love is spoken in different languag...

12 best Christmas songs from around the world
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All I want for Christmas is… carols! The holidays are not only the perfect occasion to spend time wi...

Thanksgiving for beginners
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Thanksgiving – celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November – is the most wonderful time of the yea...

Nothing says Halloween like caramel corn: Easy recipe
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Nothing says Halloween like a bowl of fresh, poppin’ caramel corn. Kendra, in the video above, will ...

24 facts about the Olympics that will blow your mind
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Even if you don’t care much about sports, there’s something magical about the Olympics: Athletes tra...

10 Things to Eat in Japan
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When people think of Japanese food, they tend to just think of sushi or ramen. However, Tokyo has mo...