Okay, so you’re heading to Berlin and you’re looking for things to do. You see all the usual suspects, like the Reichstag building, the Berlin Wall and the Brandenburg Gate, and then you see something a little different, perhaps – The German Spy Museum. Now you’re wondering to yourself, “should I go to the German […]
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Whether you’re moving to the UK from the US or you’re just visiting, it’s always helpful to know what sorts of stores and restaurants you should expect to find. Some stores and restaurants can be found in both countries, like McDonald’s, Subway, and KFC, while others are specific to the UK or US and have
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Studying abroad is a very full-on experience, especially if you’re studying abroad as an introvert. Not only are you in a country where you know no one and dealing with culture shock, but you basically relive your freshman year and are expected to make friends from scratch and be SUPER SOCIAL and ALWAYS FUN and
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Virgin Atlantic. The brand has done a great job of positioning itself as one of the coolest and most service-oriented airlines in the sky, but is it true? In this long-haul Virgin Atlantic review, I’ll walk you through a Virgin Atlantic flight and talk about all the pros and cons that come with booking this
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While Berlin is great for exploring, sometimes it’s hard to figure out the best way to see this historic and fascinating German city. Do you take a boat, a bus, or your own two feet? On a recent trip to Berlin, we got to combine all three! In this Berlin Hop-On, Hop-Off bus sightseeing review,
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If you’ve ever been an long-term expat or even lived in another country for a couple of months on something like a UK working holiday visa, it’s highly likely (okay, basically 100% guaranteed) that you’ve experienced homesickness in one way or another. Coping with homesickness as an expat is inherently difficult, as you’re effectively trying
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Maybe not now. Maybe not in a few weeks. Maybe not until the second you step on that plane. But there is going to be a time for all first-time study abroad students where you stop and think to yourself, “WHAT AM I ABOUT TO DO?! THIS IS A TERRIBLE MISTAKE!” For me, the moment
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Ah, Buckinghamshire in the summer time. After months and months of complaining about how it’s too cold, too grey, too dark, too everything, the sun comes out in Bucks and it’s finally time to put on the shorts and get to know your neighbors. Or something like that. Finding things to do in Buckinghamshire isn’t
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After many years of renting in London and living in all kiiinds of accommodation, including a basement in Kensington (yes, a basement), a house share in East Acton complete with black mold in my bedroom, and a Camden Town flat with floor to ceiling windows, I have seen a lot. That includes the good, the
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One of the first things I looked up when I moved to England was, “Do they sell Little Debbie snacks in London or the UK?” As an American who grew up on oatmeal creme pies, swiss rolls, and zebra cakes, finding these snacks seemed essential to life itself. And sadly, they don’t currently sell Little
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