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For many of us, December is all about Christmas. However, festive traditions have evolved differently all around the world, and so have the seasonal s...

Keen to escape the cold this winter? You may have to journey a little further from home, but beyond the gloomy cold there are sandy beaches and warm t...

It is widely accepted that Japanese cuisine is not only absolutely delicious, but it is also really good for you. This is partly because of the top-no...

Invented 200 years ago in a town named Rugby, the game of rugby is one of England's best sporting exports. But a game that involves running with a...

For many people, fall is all about chunky knit sweaters and drinking all things pumpkin-spiced. The Danish even have a word for creating a warm and co...

You might know that learning a new language is good for you (yes, bilingualism really is that great), but did you know that it’s also great for the re...

You’ve learned English. Great! As the most widely spoken language in the world, you’ll be able to connect with the other 1.5 billion people globally w...

Every language around the world uses idioms – common phrases that are used to say certain things. Many of these expressions may seem perfectly normal ...

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...

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...

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...

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