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The best beaches in Los Angeles: Our ultimate list
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No trip to the City of Angels is complete without a visit to one of the many beaches. From swimming ...

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

What’s stopping you from going abroad? 5 common problems and solutions
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Traveling the world, experiencing a new culture and speaking several languages and are high up on ma...

Weird things Londoners do (as seen through the eyes of an intrepid Italian)
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I’m sure that there are plenty of things that Brits or Londoners would find strange about how we liv...

6 scary places in London you should visit on Halloween
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It’s no wonder London is known as the most haunted capital city in the world – it’s inspired some of...

10 hidden gems in Seoul
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With far more to offer visitors than just massive shopping malls and late-night K-Pop karaoke, make ...

10 reasons to love Toronto
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Visitors to Toronto are often surprised by its size – it’s Canada’s biggest city and actually the fo...

Top summer pics you have to take this summer
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It’s finally summer and we wish it could last forever. Unfortunately, next thing you know it’s over ...

Having friends around the world will make you an all-round more awesome person – here’s why
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Why be friends with someone who lives thousands of miles away? Why not just nip around the corner to...

Top Instagram captions for London
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London is a place for everyone and a city unlike any other. Between drinking afternoon tea, sightsee...

When in Rome… navigate the city like a local
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If you’re attracted to amazing art, delicious carbs, and seriously old architecture, then chances ar...

5 types of people you’ll meet on a plane – and how to get along with them all
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They say it’s about the journey, not the destination, but anyone who’s ever been on a long-haul plan...