How Social Media is Spoiling the Travel Experience (And Why You Should Unplug When You Travel)

People take things at face value on social media. Earnestness is the assumption. Mindy Kaling It’s no secret that social media has changed how we live. We document our every move on Facebook and TikTok, post pictures of our meals on Instagram, and share our thoughts on Twitter. And while social media can be a

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Why Travel is Good for Your Mental Health (And Why You Should Do it More Often)

All cities are mad: but the madness is gallant. All cities are beautiful, but the beauty is grim. Christopher Morley It’s no secret that travel can be good for your physical health. But what about your mental health? It turns out travel can be good for that too! This blog post will explore how travel

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Fall into Fluency: 6 Activities to Boost Your Language Learning this Season

Keep your face always toward the sunshine – and shadows will fall behind you. Walt Whitman The leaves are changing color, the weather is cooling, and pumpkin spice lattes are back at Starbucks (YUCK). That can only mean one thing: it’s time to cozy up with a cup of coffee and start (or restart) your

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Start Learning Spanish Grammar With These Four Verbs

Ya chole chango chilango Qué chafa chamba te chutas No checa andar de tacuche Y chale con la charola “Chilanga Banda” by Cafe Tacvba It’s no secret that grammar can be one of the most difficult parts of learning a new language. But don’t let that stop you from learning Spanish! There are plenty of

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The Ultimate Carry On Bag Essentials: How to Pack and Stay Prepared for Anything

When I travel I always pack 10 pairs of shoes and then wear the same crappy sneakers everyday. Why am I stupid? Lilly Singh We’ve all been there before: standing in front of our packed suitcase, questioning whether we need to bring that extra pair of shoes. Or packing so many clothes that we can

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