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The ultimate summer guide to Brighton
4 min read 4 min

When the sun is shining, there’s only one place that Brits want to be: by the sea! Since the 1800s, ...

20 words and phrases you didn’t know Shakespeare invented
3 min read 3 min

William Shakespeare was an incredible writer and poet, but did you know he also single-handedly adde...

10 things that only those who lived in the UK understand
4 min read 4 min

The UK moves to its own polite, rainy rhythm, and for those of us who’ve lived in the world’s greate...

10 hidden gems in Eastbourne
4 min read 4 min

Laying claim to the UK’s sunniest town, Eastbourne’s expansive beach, wide promenade and famous pier...

10 hidden gems in Manchester
5 min read 5 min

Manchester’s industrial past combined with a modern hipster vibe make it an iconic British city that...

5 things to know about working life in London
3 min read 3 min

It’s no surprise that many people (especially students) want to work in London. The British capital ...

5 of the most Instagrammable places in London
3 min read 3 min

If you’re exploring London (or hoping to travel there soon) and you’re trying to take the perfect In...

10 hidden gems in London
5 min read 5 min

Oh, there is so much more to see in London than Big Ben, Buckingham Palace and the Thames. Yes, we h...

10 hidden gems in Oxford
4 min read 4 min

There’s far more to life in England’s City of Spires than Harry Potter film sets and punting along t...

An Oasis of cool: Manchester Infographic
1 min read 1 min

In school, we learned that Manchester was the world’s first industrialized city because of a textile...

10 reasons to love Eastbourne
4 min read 4 min

One of England’s most popular coastal towns, Eastbourne is up there with the likes of Brighton and B...

Rock ‘n’ roll is still a cornerstone of British culture – here’s why
4 min read 4 min

Picture this:You’ve just aced the last exam of the year, the gym hall doors burst open spontaneously...