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8 best cities in the world for food lovers
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When traveling, living, or studying overseas, becoming immersed in a new culture is an essential par...

Get lost: How to explore a new city in 9 easy steps
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“Not all those who wander are lost.”– J.R.R. TolkienEven though it’s both exciting and intimidating,...

3 reasons to escape winter (and 5 great places to go)
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It’s cold, windy and wet outside; black winter coats and stuffy red noses as far as the eye can see....

5 BEST POST-SUN EATS IN NICE
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After a day filled with sunbathing and swimming near the sapphire blue water of the Promenade des An...

Sushi for beginners (and a few fun facts for the pros)
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Japan‘s most popular contribution to world cuisine – sushi – is prepared with only a handful of ingr...

Our 5 favorite Christmas markets in Europe
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It’s almost the end of the year, and you know what that means: it’s time for Christmas markets! They...

Cult coffee: 5 of the best cafes in Berlin
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Funky, hip cafes are in no short supply in Berlin. With its youthful, easygoing vibe and plentiful s...

37 million and counting: Tokyo infographic
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With 37 million inhabitants and 2,5 million people commuting into the city every day, Tokyo’s size i...

In love with the City of Love: Paris infographic
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There’s something about Paris that makes people fall in love; a certain ‘je ne sais quoi‘, if you wi...

10 reasons to love Costa Rica (and pack those bags today)
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Pura Vida – it’s a saying, accompanied by a beaming smile, which you’ll hear everywhere in Costa Ric...

10 ways to kill time on a flight
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Flying is like painting your nails. As soon as you realize that you can’t use your hands for 30 minu...

10 things to do before your student days are over
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University life in a nutshell: lectures, study notes, assignments, exams, presentations, and then mo...