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Emma

Born with a severe case of wanderlust, you can find me trying to fill my English passport with new stamps, accompanied by a backpack, my camera and a snorkel. In between dreaming of adventures that combine snowboarding and diving, I'm a travel writer in Bristol and like to tread the thin line between impressive and worrying coffee consumption.

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5 easy ways to practice your new language skills abroad
5 min read 5 min

We’ll say it: there’s a limit to how much you’ll learn in class. Or on an app. Learning a language isn’t just about memorizing vocabulary or acing gra...

40 essential English phrases for travel
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Learning a few key phrases before you travel somewhere new can make your trip much smoother. If you’re planning on studying abroad, adding some basic ...

How to navigate cultural differences: 9 tips
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Cultural exchange is a huge part of foreign language learning. Language is so connected to culture that, to become fluent, it’s essential to learn abo...

50 of the most inspiring quotes about languages
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Learning another language is a powerful and meaningful thing — and us EF folks are not the only ones who believe it! We’ve gathered 50 of the most ins...

How to eat like the Germans eat
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Embracing a country’s distinct culinary customs brings you closer to the people and country you’re visiting. When abroad in Germany, there’s so much m...

5 spectacular natural wonders you can easily access from major cities
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Spending time outside and appreciating nature is good for the soul. Research has shown that connecting with nature can seriously boost your mental hea...

Top travel tips for your next diving adventure
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Scuba diving is so much more than a water sport — it’s a portal to another world. With tanks of air on your back and a buddy by your side, you can gli...

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...

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...

Top travel tips for your next hiking adventure
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As slower, low-carbon travel gets more popular, many of us are adding hikes to our travels or planning trips around specific trails or walking excursi...

Why an app isn’t enough to master a language
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In an age when we’re permanently glued to our phones, there is an app for pretty much everything – even learning a new language! And, as the true valu...

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...