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Best Cities to Visit When Backpacking in Europe
Europe is an amazing and diverse continent to explore with history, culture, world famous attractions, beaches and some of the most iconic cities on the planet.
12/12/2014
Top Tips for Volunteering with Children Abroad
If you are looking for volunteering opportunities there are so many options available.
11/12/2014
5 Amazing Things to Do When Teaching in Asia
If you are one of the thousands of people going to teach in Asia it is good to have an idea of some things you should do in your spare time.
10/12/2014
How to Choose between Traveling in Asia or South America
So you are planning to go traveling or backpacking and you trying to decide, Asia or South America?
10/12/2014
Is Moreton Island Worth Visiting?
Moreton Island, is the third largest sandbar in world, and can be found about 60km offshore of Brisbane (Capitol City of Queensland). The island has much to offer both in terms of adventure and relaxation.
04/12/2014
Armação dos Búzios: The Perfect Mini-break Escape from Rio de Janeiro
A three hour bus ride North of Rio, Armação dos Búzios is a hub of Brazilian life stretching its peninsula limb out from the coastline and into the Atlantic, pocked by twenty-three coves and bays.
30/11/2014
Auckland to Dunedin: One Week Itinerary
An island nation on the corner of the map; culturally akin to the Pacific Islands of Fiji, Samoa, and Tonga; dwarfed by that “other” Australasian country.
25/11/2014
Best Places to Visit After Working at a US Summer Camp
Don't let camp be the only highlight of your summer and get prepared for things to do after your contract is finished.
24/11/2014
Peace Corps Alternatives
If you have always wanted to spend time volunteering abroad but don't have the time for a 2 year placement with Peace Crops there are also so many amazing alternative programs which are also highly recommended.
24/11/2014
25 Top Tips for Backpacking in Peru
So you are planning a backpacking adventure? Thinking about your next destination?
22/11/2014
Why Byron Bay Should Be Part of Any East Coast Trip
The east coast of Australia is a notorious backpacking route; it is top of the list for any backpacking trip to Oz.
18/11/2014
Top 10 Reasons to Buy Travel Insurance
There are probably more than ten reasons why you should buy trip travel insurance, however for this article, we will focus on the ten top reasons.
18/11/2014
5 Best Places to Visit in Java
With all this diversity just a thirty minute ferry ride from Bali, Java should be on the list for any Asia adventure.
15/11/2014
7 Amazing Things to Do in Costa Rica
Costa Rica is one of the most naturally beautiful counties in the world, and although small compared to some countries, there are so many places you can visit.
12/11/2014
Top 10 Places to Visit in Turkey
If you are considering visiting Turkey there are so many places you should consider seeing.
12/11/2014
Top Tips for Travelling from Sydney to Cairns
The East Coast of Australia is a popular route for backpackers because there’s so much to see and do along the way.
10/11/2014
Best Places to Visit in Verona
Italy is recognised world-wide as one of the most romantic, beautiful countries to visit.
29/10/2014
13 Interesting Facts About Skiing
Do you love skiing? Think you know everything there is to know about skiing? Well think again!
29/10/2014
Transferring Lessons from Studying Abroad to the Working World
Now that I have made the transition from an undergraduate student to a young professional, it is interesting to think about what lessons I have learned that can transfer into the working world.
29/10/2014
Top Reasons to Study Abroad in Salamanca
While most prospective study abroad students in Spain are convinced that they should study in Madrid or Barcelona, I would like to challenge them to think outside of the most popular cities in Spain.
21/10/2014
Best Places to Visit in Scotland
When you think of Scotland and what makes its culture so particular, two of the first things that come to mind (and maybe even the two only things) are the kilt and the bagpipe.
21/10/2014
The Pros and Cons of Teaching English Abroad
If you have ever considered the possibility of teaching abroad you are probably going to weigh up the good and bad points of each role and destination.
20/10/2014
Where You Can Teach English without a Degree
Are you wondering if you need a bachelors degree to teach overseas? Worried if not having a degree will hold you back? Think again!
19/10/2014
How & Where to Make the Most Money Teaching English Abroad
When you ask people why they want to teach English abroad, the answers are usually along the same lines - to travel, experience the world, learn a new language, live somewhere warm near a beach.
19/10/2014
A Guide to the Songkran Festival in Thailand
Songkran is a festival held in Thailand ususally during April every year, this is a traditional time where local Thai people celebrate New Year.
16/10/2014
How to Explore Europe on a Budget
Exploring Europe is very common on travel bucket list, but so many people think that they need to wait to travel until they are older, established, and have enough money to splurge on a luxurious trip.
15/10/2014
Why Having Children Shouldn’t Stop You Traveling the World
Are you planning on having children and worried this might prevent future world travels? If you love to travel, you shouldn't let this hold you back.
11/10/2014
Top 10 Tips for Travelling Solo
Travelling on your own can be a daunting thought. You may have just finished school, university, left a job, taken a career break and that alone is already a life changing event in itself - you want the travelling to be easy and stress free.
09/10/2014
Travelling Independently vs Booking with a Gap Year Company
Are you thinking about joining a gap year program? Or are you wondering if it is better to organise your gap year independently?
08/10/2014