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10 hidden gems in Honolulu
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On the island of O’ahu, AKA ‘The Gathering Place’, Honolulu has long drawn international visitors wi...

Rock ‘n’ roll is still a cornerstone of British culture – here’s why
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Picture this:You’ve just aced the last exam of the year, the gym hall doors burst open spontaneously...

10 hidden gems in Malta
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From finding secret beaches on which to enjoy Malta’s stunningly clear waters to knowing the best pl...

10 hidden gems in Boston
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Boston: home of the Red Sox, Harvard University and Mark Wahlberg. For a properly authentic Boston e...

8 Shakespearean insults to win arguments with your friends
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Do you usually lose arguments with your buddies? Are you often the butt of the joke in your friendsh...

10 reasons to love Boston
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One of the biggest cities in New England and perched on a stretch of beautiful North American coastl...

A short history of the English language
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Ever wondered how English – with 1.5 billion speakers in all corners of the world and approximately ...

9 British slang words you need to know
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If there’s one essential thing you need to pack on your trip to the UK this year, it’s knowledge of ...

Top cycling terms you need to watch the Tour de France
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I love to ride bikes. I commute, mountain bike, join weekly group rides and even track my rides with...

How to set your child up for career success
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Every parent hopes their child will succeed in life. The type of success they wish for varies, but, ...

Perth is bucket list material. Here’s why
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Closer to Bali than Sydney, Perth is both Australia’s most remote large city and one of its most liv...

Talk like a true Brit: 8 (more) expressions to master
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Did you enjoy my last post on British expressions that will make you sound like a true Brit? If so, ...