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14 posts
Soccer vs. American football: 10 major differences
6 min read 6 min

Football? American football? Soccer? These sports may share a name in many countries, but that’s as far as the similarities go. While most people arou...

10 iconic movies to watch before you visit London
5 min read 5 min

London has long been a legendary setting for iconic movies, each one capturing a different side to the dynamic ‘Big Smoke’. If you’re planning a visit...

50 things we love about the UK (and know you’ll love too)
9 min read 9 min

Delightfully diverse and bewilderingly beautiful, Britain has a unique charm that enthrals almost anyone who visits or is lucky enough to call it home...

How not to make a fool of yourself on the London tube
4 min read 4 min

The London Underground may seem devoid of manners and friendly folk, but those who venture into this subterranean jungle are bound together by a numbe...

Foodie guide to Manchester: 10 unmissable spots
4 min read 4 min

Looking for a place to refuel after class, the best brunch in Manchester or where to find a typical Sunday roast? We’ve put together a foodie’s guide ...

5 things to do in London on a budget
3 min read 3 min

Living on a student budget, you’ll quickly realize your money doesn’t stretch too far in The Big Smoke. London is notoriously expensive, so it pays to...

All the English rugby terms you need to know
4 min read 4 min

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...

10 hidden gems in Torquay
6 min read 6 min

Sun, sand and bustling beaches may not be the first things that come to mind when you think of the United Kingdom. However, if you head to England’s s...

A survival guide to American English
5 min read 5 min

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...

The ultimate summer guide to Brighton
4 min read 4 min

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...

20 words and phrases you didn’t know Shakespeare invented
3 min read 3 min

William Shakespeare was an incredible writer and poet, but did you know he also single-handedly added more than 1,700 words to the English language? S...

7 iconic TV shows to sharpen your British sense of humor
5 min read 5 min

The British sense of humor is characterized by a dry wit, like your mouth after eating a ton of spicy doritos. Since nobody doesn’t want a mouthful of...