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With its warm, dry climate much of the year, it is no surprise Australian culture has a strong attachment to good beer.
18/08/2013
If you love skiing and love campervan road trips, then New Zealand should be at the top of your list.
18/08/2013
Cape Town is one of the most spectacular cities in the world and although this is a year round destination, visting during summer is extra special.
08/08/2013
East and Southern Africa – famed for its panoramic landscapes and myriad of wildlife. It is said that once you see the sunset over the great African plains, you will never want to leave and, for me, nothing could be more true.
07/08/2013
Adventure sports and New Zealand are synonymous – in fact, the country is the de facto adventure sports capital of the world.
07/08/2013
One of the best experiences you can have in Australia is taking a road trip. A country with quite a bit of wide open space, driving is sometimes one of the only ways to get to certain spots.
06/08/2013
Did you know that one of Australia’s six states is actually an island?
06/08/2013
New Zealand has over 500 wine producers, spread across 10 wine-growing regions that literally span the entire length and width of the country.
06/08/2013
When you think of Peru, you might naturally think of Machu Picchu and the Inca Trail and rightly so.
28/07/2013
If you’re an altruistic foodie, you’re probably looking for the perfect destination to volunteer - somewhere with incredible opportunities to make a difference where you can still enjoy delicious food!
20/07/2013
Thousands of international tourists visit Goa in southern India every year due to the beaches, relaxing atmosphere and the nightlife.
19/07/2013
Thinking about a ski trip in Australia this year? You have to put Thredbo on your list.
25/06/2013
Machu Picchu and the Inca trail is world famous and on most people’s bucket list, but with places being booked up to six months in advance and it having quite a hefty price tag, what do us budget, last minute travellers do?
23/06/2013
When planning a trip in California, most people fly to Los Angeles and spend time exploring the tourist attractions.
18/06/2013
There is one special thing about Malta, which isn’t the first thing people think of but probably leaves the longest lasting impression: the food.
11/06/2013
The capital of Germany and home to more than 3.5 million people and is a surprisingly green city that is home to extraordinary parks and many scenic landmarks.
04/06/2013
The Canary Islands off the north-western coast of Africa are a volcanic chain stemming, many geologists believe, from a so-called hot spot. This is basically a crack in the Earth’s crust, allowing magma to billow upwards to the surface.
30/05/2013
Are you a student in the USA looking to spend summer doing something exciting overseas but you are on a budget? Would you also like to receive college credit? Does this sound too good to be true?
28/05/2013
The Hippie Trail is one of the greatest travel stories in the modern history of man. Often romanticised and looked back upon with great nostalgia, the Hippie Trail was known by a number of different names during its popularity in the 1960s.
28/05/2013
Planning a holiday to Southwest France has long been a popular option for British, European and international travellers.
22/05/2013
Krakow is the second largest and one of the oldest cities within Poland with its origins dating back to the 7th Century.
20/05/2013
Are you considering a cultural exchange work abroad program like au-pairing? Some of these options involve living with a host family and you might be interested to know what this involves.
16/05/2013
New figures from the UN World Tourism Organisation have been released which show how much tourists spend annually and the results might surprise you.
26/04/2013
Are you currently in a position where you are not sure which direction to take in life? Possibly you are thinking about applying for university, interested in starting a job or you just like the idea of spending time away and traveling.
26/04/2013
For many, the mention of Ireland evokes images of rolling green hills, dimly lit pubs and, of course, the country’s national drink, Guinness.
24/04/2013
Thailand attracts millions of international visitors every year and it is easy to see why,
24/04/2013
Madeline Lewis recently travelled in South Africa and volunteered her services with the organisation VESA – Africa Unearthed.
21/04/2013
If you are planning a trip to California for the first time you might feel a little daunted, this state is huge and there are so many potential places to see.
16/04/2013
Travelling is amazing isn't it? Well, we are always on the look out for opinions and this week on our popular social media pages we asked our followers what they disliked most about traveling abroad.
12/04/2013
India is a vibrant nation and every year millions of people celebrate the Holi Festival of Colours.
10/04/2013