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Useful Korean Phrases for Travelling in Korea
If you are planning trip to travel, work or study in South Korea for the first time it is highly recommended to pick up some of the basics of the language.
17/11/2017
My Life-changing Experience Volunteering in Marrakesh
In September, Justine Pemberton and her sister Dominique went to Marrakesh, Morocco for a week to volunteer with Original Volunteers.
17/11/2017
Top 10 Reasons to Intern Abroad
Are you looking to start a career but lacking experience? An internship overseas can be an incredible experience.
16/11/2017
Best Places to Teach English Abroad
Are you interested in the iddea of going to teach English abroad? Wondering where the best destinations are?
16/11/2017
What to Pack for Inca Trail & Machu Picchu
Are you usure what you need to buy to climb the ancient Inca Trail and Machu Picchu?
16/11/2017
Should You Volunteer in Nepal with IVHQ?
Are you considering going to volunteer in Nepal with the International Volunteer HQ? Not sure if this is leigitimate or good?
15/11/2017
How My TEFL Certification Helped Me Travel The World
Taking a TEFL course didn’t just change my life it has completely and utterly reshaped it. It allowed me to travel the world, live abroad and see places I have only ever dream about.
15/11/2017
Best Places & Times of Year to Swim with Dolphins
Would you like to go swimming with wild dolphins? Are you Wondering what countries are recommended and the best time of the year to go? View our guide.
15/11/2017
5 Positive Life Lessons from Volunteering in Kenya
Simon from the United Kingdom went to participate on a construction volunteer project in Kenya and the whole experience was eye opening.
15/11/2017
Post Camp USA Travel
Working at a summer camp isn't just a fun job, it's also a great opportunity to travel and see more of north America.
14/11/2017
Useful Turkish Phrases for Tourists
If you are planning a trip to Turkey, whether on a city break, a summer holiday or you are thinking about move there, it is important and also respectful to learn some of the local language.
14/11/2017
Are IVHQ a Scam? Should You Volunteer With Them?
Are you thinking about volunteering overseas? If you are researching companies you will have probably come across the International Volunteer HQ (IVHQ).
14/11/2017
Best Summer Travel Ideas for Couples
Do you love to travel? Are you looking to escape your home town or country this summer with your partner? Looking for ideas where you can do more than just the normal city break or package beach holiday?
13/11/2017
Useful Hindi Words & Phrases for Travellers
If you are going to be visiting India we highly recommend you try to pick up some of the basics of the language before arriving.
10/11/2017
Benefits of Doing an Internship
Internships are recommended by both higher education and employers, they provide the chance gain practical hands on experience at any stage of your life.
10/11/2017
6 Holiday Tips for Camping in Europe
In a country so cold and wet, it’s surprising that anyone would ever consider spending their nights in a muddy field, wrapped up in their sleeping bags and praying their pop-up tent doesn’t blow down in the night.
10/11/2017
Top 5 Reasons to Volunteer in Zimbabwe
Are you considering going to volunteer abroad? Have you every consider Zimbabwe as your destination?
10/11/2017
How to Get to Salamanca from Madrid
Do you like the idea of visiting Salamanca? Good decision.
10/11/2017
5 Useful Tips for Traveling By Rail in Japan
If you’ve done any type of research into the rail system in Japan, it can seem daunting or overwhelming.
10/11/2017
How I Became an ESL Teacher in Germany & How You Can Too
Robert Ryan went to study in Germany and fell in love with the country.
09/11/2017
Beyond Halloween: Best Macabre Festivals Worldwide
For centuries, human beings have celebrated the more macabre issues of life (and death) by throwing huge festivals.
09/11/2017
Top 10 Tips for Volunteering in Africa
Going to volunteer in Africa for the first time? Never done anything like this before? This can be a daunting experience but with our advice you can get preapred before departing.
09/11/2017
Useful Khmer Words & Phrases For Travelling in Cambodia
Planning a trip to Cambodia? People in Cambodia speak Khmer, also called Cambodian, which is a facsinating language. Learning a few basic words and phrases before departing is recommended, this will make your experience more easier and more fun.
09/11/2017
Top 5 Reasons to Volunteer in Ghana
Are you looking for an incredible destination where you can escape the tourist crowds? Keen to give back?
09/11/2017
How The Charles Mwense Foundation Helps in Zambia
Mala Mwense was born in Zambia in 1984 but left the country at the tender age of 8 with his family to pursue a more prosperous life in the United Kingdom.
08/11/2017
Do You Need a Visa to Study in Spain?
Are you wondering if you need to obtain a visa to study in Spain? Is it possible to work in Spain as an international student?
07/11/2017
Top Things to Do When Studying in Salamanca
So, you’ve been talking about your year abroad for months and finally it’s time to get on that plane to Salamanca, Spain.
07/11/2017
Useful Words & Phrases for Visiting Denmark
Are you going to visit Denmark? Do you want to learn some words and phrases to impress the locals?
07/11/2017
Countries With The Highest Salaries in the World
Are you interested in working overseas? Do you want to make the most money possible?
06/11/2017
How Volunteering in Ghana Changed My Life
Isabel Estrada-Tank had always dreamed of going to volunteer in Africa. And when she got some free time she applied and never looked back.
06/11/2017