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Why Camp America Was the Most Amazing Experience of My Life

Why Camp America Was the Most Amazing Experience of My Life

Seven weeks, hundreds and hundreds of campers, thousands of degrees heat(!), and life time friendships.

14/01/2015

Review of the Nullarbor Tour in Australia

Review of the Nullarbor Tour in Australia

Planning a trip to Australia? Looking at different tours?

12/01/2015

Best Places to Visit on the East Coast of Australia

Best Places to Visit on the East Coast of Australia

So your backpack is all ready and waiting for you by the front door and has been for months.

12/01/2015

Top 10 Things to Do on a Gap Year in Australia

Top 10 Things to Do on a Gap Year in Australia

Are you planning a gap year Down Under?

12/01/2015

12 Best Things to Do in Fiji

12 Best Things to Do in Fiji

Fiji is one of the most exotic destinatons in the world, and from geography and culture to wildlife and history, there is an abundance of activities.

12/01/2015

Incredible Natural Wonders to Visit in the USA

Incredible Natural Wonders to Visit in the USA

North America has much to offer in terms of natural landscapes and it’s definitely worth researching a dream trip to visit these spectacular locations.

10/01/2015

Best Luxury Destinations to Spend a Volunteer Vacation

Best Luxury Destinations to Spend a Volunteer Vacation

Are you looking to book a break in paradise and do more than just sunbathing?

09/01/2015

Alternative Non-Tourist Things to Do in Israel

Alternative Non-Tourist Things to Do in Israel

If you would like to visit Israel and get off the beaten track away from the tourist crowds and away from the main sights then there are lots of things you can do.

08/01/2015

15 Amazing Places to Visit in Israel

15 Amazing Places to Visit in Israel

So you are planning a break to Israel adn you want to see the highlights, here are our top recommendations....

08/01/2015

5 Great Reasons to Move to Miami

5 Great Reasons to Move to Miami

Miami is a city that needs little introduction.

07/01/2015

5 Reasons to Visit Zanzibar

5 Reasons to Visit Zanzibar

Zanzibar’s reputation as a paradise island is not an exaggeration – those who have already been and those who are hoping to go know that the island with its idyllic beaches and glorious sunshine offers the perfect escape from reality.

06/01/2015

5 Chinese Cities To Visit That Don’t Include Beijing Or Shanghai

5 Chinese Cities To Visit That Don’t Include Beijing Or Shanghai

China is a huge country with more than one billion people and over 700 cities!

04/01/2015

10 Things to Do During Carnival in Rio de Janerio

10 Things to Do During Carnival in Rio de Janerio

Carnival in Rio de Janeiro is the world’s biggest party. So what makes it so special?

03/01/2015

A Perfect Weekend Itinerary for Albany

A Perfect Weekend Itinerary for Albany

So you are planning on visiting the beautiful, historical, coastal town of Albany, Western Australia?

03/01/2015

How to Live Well on the Cheap in Melbourne

How to Live Well on the Cheap in Melbourne

So you are thinking about moving to Melbourne?

03/01/2015

6 Myths That Shouldn’t Stop You from Working Freelance Overseas

6 Myths That Shouldn’t Stop You from Working Freelance Overseas

If you are contemplating going freelance, it is time to make yourself aware of all myths and realities associated with freelancing jobs, the freelance lifestyle and everything else that comes in between.

01/01/2015

Hotel Carter, NYC: Is it as Bad as the Reviews Say?

Hotel Carter, NYC: Is it as Bad as the Reviews Say?

Hotel Carter is a three-time winner of TripAdvisor’s dirtiest hotel in America survey and is often described online as the worst hotel in New York City.

31/12/2014

Best Beaches in Spain

Best Beaches in Spain

Spain is one of the most popular tourism destinations in Europe attracting more than 100 million international visitors annually.

31/12/2014

Free Things to Do in Moscow

Free Things to Do in Moscow

Apart from the obvious things Moscow has, including Red Square, St Basil’s Cathedral, The Kremlin, Gorky Park… there are a few surprising and somewhat secret attractions you may want to check out.

29/12/2014

How to Experience Rome like a Roman

How to Experience Rome like a Roman

Rome, the Eternal City. It is eternal for many reasons… eternal beauty, eternal excitement, eternal cobblestones and chaos… It's easy to think that Rome is all crumbling ruins and endless plates of pasta, but how do you really fit in? 

 

27/12/2014

Top Reasons to Visit Kalkan and Mersin, Turkey

Top Reasons to Visit Kalkan and Mersin, Turkey

When it comes to taking a break from the hectic schedule, Turkey is a tourist destination you really should consider visiting.

23/12/2014

How to Decide: To Go to College / University or Take a Gap Year

How to Decide: To Go to College / University or Take a Gap Year

Every year when exam results are released and when people finish GCSE and A Level studies, this is a very stressful time and we get lots of e-mails from people wondering what to do next.

23/12/2014

What to Know Before Travelling from the USA to Canada By Train

What to Know Before Travelling from the USA to Canada By Train

When planning a trip around the USA, taking the train may not be a travellers first choice and in some areas of the world taking the train should probably be voided.

19/12/2014

How I Taught in Cambodia for Free & without a TEFL Certification

How I Taught in Cambodia for Free & without a TEFL Certification

Do you want to teach English abroad? Keen on going to Cambodia but worried not have a TEFL certificate will hold you back? Think again.

16/12/2014

Hiking in Mt. Pinatubo? 3 Reasons You Should!

Hiking in Mt. Pinatubo? 3 Reasons You Should!

If you love hiking and challenges, you really need to travel to the Philippines to reach the summit of Mt. Pinatubo.

15/12/2014

Best Cities to Visit in South Africa

Best Cities to Visit in South Africa

South Africa is one of the most vibrant countries in the world and one of the highlights is the cities!

14/12/2014

Best Places to Avoid the Tourist Crowds in Australia

Best Places to Avoid the Tourist Crowds in Australia

If you want an authentic break to Australia and not be surrounding by tourists you need to escape the main hotspots of Sydney, Melbourne and Queensland.

14/12/2014

Best Cities to Visit in Africa

Best Cities to Visit in Africa

Africa is a huge continent with so many different cities.

14/12/2014

Best Cities to Visit in South America

Best Cities to Visit in South America

South America is a huge and diverse continent with so many places you can travel.

14/12/2014

Best Islands to Visit in South America

Best Islands to Visit in South America

When you think about South America, islands are probably not the first thing that comes to mind.

14/12/2014