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French cuisine is revered worldwide for its quality ingredients, succulent flavours and textures and a devoted appreciation for delicious food. With over a hundred different types of cheese, France has several regions within the country that each possess their own culinary specialties and ingredients specific to their area.  If you are a dedicated foodie, you most likely have already been or are dreaming of one day heading to France to dine ...

As one of the most historically significant cities in the South, let alone Texas, San Antonio may be an excellent place to visit as a tourist, but it is also makes a compelling case as a spot to relocate for those in search of an internship. Over the past 20 years, it has ranked as a top ten city in terms terms of the velocity of its population growth, as economic opportunity and warm year-round weather have drawn increasing numbers of people ove...

Founded in 1871 and following an industry and population explosion, Birmingham became know as “The Magic City” and soon grew to be Alabama’s largest. Since their tragic history, the people of Birmingham now embrace the diversity within their communities and celebrate it with their incredible food and music, which has the locals collaborating over southern style BBQs and the amongst their diverse music scene.    Making yourself at home F...

Chances are that when you travel abroad, you’ll want to explore as much as possible and using a vehicle is an effective way to satiate your adventurous desire to see all that you can! However, driving in other countries can be quite unusual with their traffic laws and methods to what you were accustomed to back home. If you plan on driving in a foreign country, don’t leave home without official international licensing documentation and research a...

Spain ranks highly as one of the world’s most popular places to study abroad, and with Madrid arguably the country’s cultural capital, it makes for an amazing place to hit the books. Here you can study, while immersing yourself in one of the world’s most spoken languages, and as Madrid offers the whole attractive study experience for international students, it’s the total package.  Studying abroad varies from studying domestically in so many...

The River Liffey is at the heart of Dublin, capital of the Republic of Ireland. The paths that hug its banks offer places to wander, cycle and contemplate. Set just back from its waters, to the west of the city centre, is the main brewery for Ireland’s most famous tipple: Guinness. It is estimated that ten million glasses of the dark draft, with a creamy white top, are sold around the world every day. But Dublin has a lot more to offer than just ...

Carnival season is upon us and places all over the world will be gearing up for their infamous Carnival celebrations. Whether they’re raucous, non-stop, party until the sun comes up celebrations or festivities that still maintain the religious ceremony, there’s one thing you can be sure - travelling abroad to celebrate carnival is quite the experience. And whilst Carnival or Carnaval is synonymous with the cidade maravilhosa Rio de Janeiro, there...

With the largest urban core in Florida with over 800,000 in the city proper, Jacksonville is the biggest city in the northeastern part of the state. Home to a pair of major naval bases, this part of the Sunshine State has a decidedly different feel than most other major centers here. While this might be a bit of a letdown for those that like the buzz of a place like Miami, those looking for a stable and low-key community while retaining the core ...

Whether you’re at a restaurant or trying to navigate the local markets for something edible, dealing with foreign food can be tricky. We come across some interesting meal options and strange ingredients while we are travelling abroad, but that’s no cause for alarm. There are several ways that you can make your tummy feel terrific, most of which won’t break the bank like special ordering your native comfort food all the way to your new home would....

The Romans did it in fine linen towels. Ladies of the Georgian period did it in ankle length dresses. People have flocked to bathe in or ‘take’ the healing waters of Bath since this Spa city, originally called ‘Aquae Sulis’, was first inhabited around 50AD.  But it was the architects of the 18th century who, under the stewardship of Richard ‘Beau’ Nash, played the greatest part in creating the masterpieces that define the city today: Queen S...