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5 of my favorite sporting events around the world
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Barcelona, SpainSpain has two of the elite soccer teams on earth in FC Barcelona and Real Madrid. Fo...

10 best cities in the world for vegetarians (and open-minded foodies)
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With more and more people moving away from meat consumption for both ethical and environmental reaso...

The ultimate Oktoberfest guide
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Ahh, it’s that time of the year again when drinking beer at all hours of the day is totally acceptab...

EF Talks: Pro cyclist Rigoberto Urán on learning languages and living abroad
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“Tranquilo papito, no se preocupe.”Translated  as “take it easy” or “stay calm,” this simple phrase ...

A beginner’s guide to K-pop
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I’ve loved K-pop – a genre of popular music originating in South Korea – since high school. My best ...

7 things to know about the British royal family
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Anyone who has lived in the UK will know that the royal family has a special place in British histor...

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...

EF Talks: Pro cyclist Simon Clarke on moving abroad and learning Italian
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EF-Education First-Drapac p/b Cannondale team member, Simon Clarke competed in his first bike race a...

The top 10 summer music festivals you don’t want to miss
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Whether you’re into rock, hip-hop, or electronic music, this summer’s festival season is going to be...

The 8 best spring traditions around the world
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As spring surfaces to drive out the last gloomy traces of winter, we can finally start to look forwa...

Overcoming Culture Shock in South Korea
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Traveling to another city, state, or even another country can give you a nice dose of culture shock ...

The best Chinese New Year celebrations (outside of China)
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It’s Chinese New Year again – and what better way to celebrate than joining in the lunar fun in the ...