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7 Essential Things to Pack when Going Backpacking

7 Essential Things to Pack when Going Backpacking

Alisha Nash has provided a list of things you really shouldn't forget to pack when heading out to explore the world...

21/02/2016

5 Things to Know Before Volunteer Teaching in India

5 Things to Know Before Volunteer Teaching in India

Volunteering in India has been popular for decades, and with so many inspiring projects available its a great way to travel and give back.

20/02/2016

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Don't Let Terrorism Stop You From Studying Abroad in France

November 2015 was one of the scariest times in recent Parisian history, with terrorist attacks that created immense sadness, anger, and fear among Parisians and throughout the world.

19/02/2016

5 reasons that make volunteering with children worthwhile

5 reasons that make volunteering with children worthwhile

Volunteering in childcare overseas has had some bad press over the years and it is true that you need to be careful what you are signing up to.

19/02/2016

Top 5 Reasons to Visit India

Top 5 Reasons to Visit India

India is called the country of thousand wonders. Indeed, an amazing discovery is waiting for you here at every step!

19/02/2016

Solo Female Travel in Central America - Top Tips

Solo Female Travel in Central America - Top Tips

Central America is a sub-continent brimming with culture.

15/02/2016

5 Reasons You will Love Visiting Sweden

5 Reasons You will Love Visiting Sweden

What do you think of when you think about Sweden? Nature? Cities? Climate?

10/02/2016

5 Best Places to Eat & Drink in Cork, Ireland

5 Best Places to Eat & Drink in Cork, Ireland

With tourists, Cork is often overlooked by the bigger cities of Dublin or Belfast and the famous Cliffs of Moher in County Clare, but it is a true shame to miss the charming and slower pace of Cork City on any trip to Ireland.

 

05/02/2016

10 Tips for Working as an Au Pair in Italy

10 Tips for Working as an Au Pair in Italy

Ready to take that plunge into the Italian unknown?

27/01/2016

8 Things You Should Know Before Going Backpacking

8 Things You Should Know Before Going Backpacking

Whether it’s your first time going overseas or if you are a professional traveller, nothing compares to exploring new destinations.

22/01/2016

5 Unusual & Unique Holiday Ideas with Children in Europe

5 Unusual & Unique Holiday Ideas with Children in Europe

Are you bored of your normal holidays? Looking for something different t dragging your kids to your local amusement park or sunbathing your day away at the beach?

22/01/2016

Top 10 Places to Visit in Ireland

Top 10 Places to Visit in Ireland

Ireland is a dream destination for many people and attractions millions of tourists from around the world every year.

21/01/2016

10 Things to Know Before Trekking to Mount Everest Base Camp

10 Things to Know Before Trekking to Mount Everest Base Camp

Mount Everest is the higest mountain in the world at 8,848 metres above sea level which attracts hundreds of adventure seekers every year.

14/01/2016

Top Things to Do in Dubai

Top Things to Do in Dubai

Man-made islands, larger-than-life malls, top-class restaurants, and endless attractions, Dubai is all this and so much more!

26/12/2015

Alternative Spring Break Trips & Destinations

Alternative Spring Break Trips & Destinations

Looking for something different to do this Spring Break? Not keen on partying it up in destinations like Florida or Cancun?

23/12/2015

Top 10 Reasons to Become an Au-Pair

Top 10 Reasons to Become an Au-Pair

Considering the au pair route but need some persuasion? Wondering if this job is right for you and what the benefits are?

17/12/2015

Top 10 Things to Do in Bali

Top 10 Things to Do in Bali

Millions of international tourists vist Bali every year and it is easy to see why.

16/12/2015

Top 10 Reasons to Work at a Summer Camp

Top 10 Reasons to Work at a Summer Camp

There are so many benefits of working as a summer camp counselor in the United States. These jobs are a way of seeing a new country and being involved in exciting activities for children. If you are considering this job, then check out our 10 best reasons to apply to work as a camp counselor in the United States.

15/12/2015

5 Best Things to Do After Graduation

5 Best Things to Do After Graduation

So you are graduating from college or university and are considering your options.

15/12/2015

15 Reasons You Should Take a Gap Year

15 Reasons You Should Take a Gap Year

Should I take a gap year? This is a question we get asked a lot.

15/12/2015

6 Things to Do Instead of College

6 Things to Do Instead of College

Not keen to start college? Looking for alternative options?

15/12/2015

Best Things to Do In & Near Acton, London

Best Things to Do In & Near Acton, London

As with many of the areas outside of the heart of London, the area surrounding Acton Central Station isn’t one which many tourists would consider as a place to visit.

11/12/2015

Should You Volunteer in Canada with Help X?

Should You Volunteer in Canada with Help X?

As one of the most admired countries in the world Canada has a huge amount to offer any traveler: maple syrup, the Canucks, pristine wilderness, moose, grizzlies, the infamous Canadian mounties, the list goes on!

08/12/2015

Champs-Élysées Christmas Markets Travel Guide

Champs-Élysées Christmas Markets Travel Guide

Everybody seems to be getting into the festive spirit, and Paris is no exception.

26/11/2015

5 Best Places to Visit in Malta

5 Best Places to Visit in Malta

If you’re looking for a country that is small enough to freely explore in a short amount of time but you’re after culture, good food, gorgeous weather and tropical feeling shores look no further than Malta.

26/11/2015

Climbing the Arc de Triomphe

Climbing the Arc de Triomphe

If you find yourself in Paris, climbing the Arc de Triomphe absolutely has to be on your to-do list.

20/11/2015

5 Things You Must Do When Working in Italy

5 Things You Must Do When Working in Italy

Whether you’re working a full time job in an office or a part time job in the local bar, you will always have time to socialise and make the most of the beauty that is Italy.

18/11/2015

Top 11 Places to Visit in Romania

Top 11 Places to Visit in Romania

Are you looking to plan your next trip? Need some inspiration for where to go?

18/11/2015

10 Alternative Study Abroad Destinations

10 Alternative Study Abroad Destinations

So you are interested in studying abroad but would like an authentic experience and visit a country without thousands of international tourists and students?

17/11/2015

Destinations to Study Abroad if You Want a Culture Shock

Destinations to Study Abroad if You Want a Culture Shock

Looking to escape your world and experience something unique? Want to find a destination to study abroad where you will get to live somewhere totally different?

17/11/2015