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Top 10 Reasons to Climb Kilimanjaro
Looking for your next adventure? Need some inspiration? Why not book a trek of Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania!
27/11/2017
Top 5 Things to Do in Porto
If you are looking for your next city break destination there are so many reasons to travel to Porto.
27/11/2017
Overcoming Challenges When Studying Abroad
Studying abroad can be an amazing opportunity but also daunting when you go to alone to live in a foreign country.
27/11/2017
6 Things To Know Before Hiring A Car Abroad
If you love driving there might be no better adventure that exploring foreign roads.
27/11/2017
How to Experience Prague Like a Local
Prague is one of the most popular tourist destinations in central Europe – the combination of its affordability, frequent connections to many major airport hubs across Europe, and fairy-tale architecture draw over 6,000,000 visitors to the city each year.
27/11/2017
TEFL Scams & Things to Watch Out For
When applying for TEFL jobs abroad there are several scams and general things you need to be careful of including bad TEFL courses and dodgy agencies/employers.
22/11/2017
Useful Words and Phrases for Visiting in Greece
Are you planning a trip to Greece? Check out our essential Greek words and phrases for tourists to know before you go.
21/11/2017
Top 10 Tips for Teaching English in South America
Are you interested in learning the tango? Are you dreaming of soaking up some sun on Copacabana? Are you itching to catch some waves in Pichilemu?
21/11/2017
10 Things to Expect When Working at a US Summer Camp
Going to work at an American summer camp for the first time? Wondering what it is like?
20/11/2017
Best American Summer Camp Agencies
Are you looking to work at a US summer camp? Confused as to what is best company to apply with?
20/11/2017
Canada Calling! Work Permits Now Up For Grabs
This week, the Canadian High Commission will start to release a brand new, limited quota of IEC* working holiday permit invitations.
20/11/2017
10 Useful Tips For Travelling in Uganda
From the source of the River Nile, to rolling hills, to rainforest and savanna, endangered mountain gorillas and giraffes, Uganda is truly the pearl of Africa.
20/11/2017
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