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The world is never short of volunteers, whether it be to help build a community or to preserve our precious wildlife, with species becoming closer to...
Italy is one of the most popular honeymoon destinations and it is really not hard to see why. Italy is bursting with bustling cities, beautiful...
Cambodia is a beautiful country where millions of tourists go every year. The iconic Angkor Wat and the beauty of Siem Reap are what draws people in, and...
Not content with simply being Brazil’s largest city, São Paulo is the most populous city on the South American continent, home to a...
Paul Salva Cruz recently quit his job as a behavior therapist, sold his car and chased his dream; to travel the world and do a working holiday in...
In March 2017, Nadia from the Netherlands travelled solo and joined a volunteering trip to Malawi where she got to help exotic and endangered wildlife....
Sri Lanka is one of the most beautiful destinations in the world. Formerly known as Ceylon, this country has a very rich history, a vibrant culture and...
The choice to volunteer in a refugee camp will provide a rich and meaningful experience in many ways. My 2018 started off in Greece, volunteering...
Mexico City is a must, at least, once in a lifetime. It is one of the most populated cities in the world. It is a very beautiful city, chaotic for some,...
Jolene Simoes from New Zealand recently speny time travelling in Sri Lanka and one of the highlights of her trip was volunteering at a sea turtle...
Ever since Katie Hall was old enough to read she knew that she wanted to see the world. She grew up in a small town and never thought she would escape...
Iceland is a unique destination for anyone who is willing to take their adventure up a notch. There are some amazing places to visit and spectacular...
Volunteering is a great way to do something meaningful, integrate into the local culture and also soak up the local sights. Shelby Jan from Canada...
Shelby Jan, an upbeat and vibrant Canadian spent 17 days participating on a “Teach and Surf” volunteer program offered through SAVE...
Named Travel Advisor’s best travel destination in 2015, Marrakesh deserves a place on the bucket list of every globetrotter out there. Marrakesh is...
If you've ever mentioned plans of travel, you've probably been asked if you are doing or have considered doing a trip with Contiki. At least this...
Try travelling the path less taken by bringing a single-use disposable camera on your next trip. For beginners, bring your usual gadgets just in case you...
Dream job alert! Travel company Real Gap Experience have recently launched their new brochure for 2018 & 2019 which full of incredible trips. They...
Anna Pearlman from the United States graduated from college but she had no idea what direction to take post-graduation. Instead of applying for full time...
There’s no denying that Paris is one of the most expensive cities in the world, especially at the moment with the Euro being so strong. But there...
If you've ever looked at the price of private jets, then you probably know that they are an expensive option. Most people associate them with...
As much as exciting and engaging city life can be, you can’t deny the sense of serenity and relaxation that a few days spent in nature could bring....
Voted by readers of the Irish Post as the best county in Ireland in 2015, County Kerry finds its rolling green hills, rugged mountain ranges and glacial...
Wondering what it’s like to teach English in Thailand? Emily Andrews from the UK was keen to work abroad and she decided to take a teaching course...
Our featured writer Annie Pennington is soon going to be travelling to South Africa for the very first time and in this article she shares how she is...
Chinese airports can be a challenge for foreigners especially if you don't speak the local language. Annie Pennington from the UK shares her...
Dustin Weiss, a college student from the United States was keen to experience living in a different country and so started researching study abroad...
The Philippines is an often overlooked volunteer destination in favour of countries like Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam. Lexie Cundiff recently joined a...
Life as an employee on a cruise ship is, in many ways, an incredibly unique experience. In few other situations will you encounter the same mix of...
Jodie Gauld will never forget her time volunteering at Inti Wara Yassi’s parque Jacj Cuisi in Bolivia, South America. She planned to stay a month...