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The best cities in the world for thrift shopping
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In a time when sustainability and authenticity are valued more than ever, thrift shopping has made a major comeback. For true lovers of second-hand, t...

5 things to do in Seoul on a budget
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It seems these days that the world has fallen in love with everything South Korean. From K-pop to Oscar-winning movies, skincare to food, there's ...

The ultimate summer guide to Rome
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Ah, summer in Rome. It makes you think of touring the historic sights, devouring mountains of soft gelato and spending warm evenings enjoying good foo...

The ultimate summer guide to Brighton
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When the sun is shining, there’s only one place that Brits want to be: by the sea! Since the 1800s, Brighton has been one of England’s top beach desti...

5 things to do in Rome on a budget
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Rome is the largest Italian-speaking city in the world. With its fascinating history, vibrant atmosphere and unbeatable cuisine, Rome stands out as on...

The ultimate summer guide to New York
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They call it ‘The City That Never Sleeps’ and, with an endless list of things to do, restaurants to try, parks to sit in and events to attend, you rea...

10 hidden gems in Munich
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The German city of Munich may be best known for beer-tents, pretzels and traditional ‘’lederhosen,” but the city has far more to offer than just its a...

Paris like a Parisian: 9 insider tips for summer
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Every season in Paris has its appeal and summer is no exception. The summer months are a great time to study in Paris, explore the Parisian outdoors a...

Gap year guide to Europe
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A gap year can come in a variety of destinations and itineraries: Learning a language, getting international experience, or exploring the world one co...

The ultimate summer guide to London
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When over 10% of the UK population lives in London, you can be absolutely sure that this creative capital city knows how to keep its residents (and vi...

From colazione to dolce: How to eat like Italians eat
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The following article was inspired by Rebecca who studied Italian at EF Rome. With her permission, we adapted one of her blog posts about eating in It...

8 ways to make packing for a trip more eco-friendly
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These days there are a myriad of ways we can reduce our impact on the environment — from choosing how we travel and where we stay, to putting the righ...