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15 reasons to visit Russia
8 min read 8 min

Varied and wacky, vast and extravagant, Russia is the largest country in the world. Comprised of ove...

10 tips for moving abroad on your own
6 min read 6 min

Whether it’s to learn a new language, accept a job offer, or start your studies, moving abroad chang...

Why learn Russian
5 min read 5 min

What comes to mind when you think of Russia? Cold weather, large hats and an endlessly complex langu...

The only playlist you’ll need this summer
1 min read 1 min

What is summer without an anthem? Nothing, we say. That’s why we’ve always had an anthem at EF and t...

Top summer pics you have to take this summer
2 min read 2 min

It’s finally summer and we wish it could last forever. Unfortunately, next thing you know it’s over ...

10 reasons UK weather isn’t as bad as you think (and a whole lot more interesting)
5 min read 5 min

People who haven’t lived in the UK generally believe British weather is terrible, and prepare for an...

6 crazy facts about time zones that every world traveler should know
6 min read 6 min

Time zones make logical sense, but they can also be really annoying. How many times have you boarded...

It’s time to put that phone down and experience the world
5 min read 5 min

It’s easy to see why we’ve all become so obsessed with our phones. They’re incredible devices that g...

10 reasons why travel is the best education (and why life without it would be dull)
4 min read 4 min

Leaving your own four corners and setting out into the world is the best decision you’ll ever make. ...

10 reasons to love Honolulu
4 min read 4 min

Replete with tradition and culture, Honolulu has long been a bucket-list-pick for people around the ...

Young Adventures: 5 Tips for Young Travelers
3 min read 3 min

Hope. Fear. Excitement. When I decided to pack my things and go on my first two-month adventure, I d...

4 Tips for the Perfect Solo Afternoon in the Paris
2 min read 2 min

It’s 11 on a Saturday morning. You’ve just woken and start to plan out your day. Your friends are ou...