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7 foods you have to eat in the UK
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Here in the UK, we neither have the most reliable weather in Europe, nor do we boast the fine-dining...

Talk like a Parisian: the essentials
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If you’ve spent some time around Parisians, you’ve probably noticed some unusual expressions that th...

9 things you realize when living in Paris
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There is nothing like being a true connoisseur of Paris – knowing the ins and outs of the city and t...

10 things only those who lived and studied in Germany understand
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Germany has way more to offer than amazing cars, cozy Biergartens, and picturesque castles: The coun...

Coffee around the world: What to order where
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The best days start with a steaming mug of coffee. Or in an exciting new city or country. Thankfully...

7 tips on how to deal with culture shock
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Exploring a new culture is one of the most rewarding yet challenging aspects of spending time abroad...

Do as the Germans do: A look at German customs
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In the third part of our series on how to behave abroad, we’ll travel back to the old world and give...

Valentine’s Day Around the World
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Ah, romance. Nothing gets the heart fluttering like candlelight, flowers and the sound of sweet noth...

12 tips on how to live with a host family
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Becoming a foreign exchange student is full of adventures – everything is different and exciting, in...

30 signs you’re addicted to travel
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Once the travel bug bites, there’s no escape. Soon, daydreaming about distant destinations, stuffing...

All about the monkey: Survival guide to Chinese New Year
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February 8, 2016, is the first day of the New Year on the Chinese calendar, and it not only marks th...

13 Reasons Why Winter is Wonderful
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Winter and I have a love-hate relationship –  we would probably be listed as “It’s complicated” on F...