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8 unique birthday traditions from around the world
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Every country, region, and family across the world has their own special customs to celebrate occasi...

10 unique spots to add to your summer bucket list
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Summer is just around the corner, so it’s time to pack away those puffer jackets and start making pl...

10 of the world's best cities to explore street art
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Street art is increasingly recognized as a creative way of regenerating urban landscapes into colorf...

Cultural immersion: What it is and why it's so transformative
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Study abroad trips offer you a chance to fully immerse yourself in a new culture, often for the firs...

6 of the world's best cities for art lovers
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Art and creative expression are part of the fabric of our cultures. Even as far back as our oldest a...

10 German expressions everyone should know
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For many, the German language remains a mystery. It sounds harsh, seems impossible to learn and has ...

50 unbelievable facts about the world to make you seem cultured
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Have you ever sat around the table with friends or family, enjoying a perfectly acceptable lunch or ...

10 Christmas sayings in different languages
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For many of us, December is all about Christmas. However, festive traditions have evolved differentl...

How to celebrate Thanksgiving – Our complete guide
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As a non-denominational, secular holiday, Thanksgiving is arguably the most celebrated holiday in th...

How to eat like the Japanese eat
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It is widely accepted that Japanese cuisine is not only absolutely delicious, but it is also really ...

All the English rugby terms you need to know
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Invented 200 years ago in a town named Rugby, the game of rugby is one of England's best sportin...

9 of the best destinations to enjoy both city and nature
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So here’s your travel dilemma: you want to visit a new city because you’re searching for the exhilar...