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Top 5 Reasons to Volunteer with Sea Turtles in Malaysia
Emily Andrews from the UK has always had a love for sea turtles ever since she went snorkelling at the Great Barrier Reef in Australia.
30/05/2018
How to Identify Your Gap Year Goals
Gap year’s: the concept that has some (mostly parents) turning up their nose, and others hopeful that they (or their children) will be enlightened - both in self, and in their future career and life plans.
30/05/2018
How to Travel & Study at the Same Time
Every day, many young people struggle with the deciding what they want to do when they finish school. Often, they are torn between the need to continue their education and their burning desire to travel.
30/05/2018
Useful Words & Phrases for Visiting Myanmar (Burma)
Thinking about taking a trip to Myanmar? Unless you're in a hotel or a tourist hotspot you will find most people don't speak English so it will be really helpful for you to learn some basic words and phrases.
22/05/2018
Granada’s Hidden Gems
Situated at the foot of the Sierra Nevada mountain range, Granada is one of the most popular cities in Andalusia for travellers from all around the globe.
21/05/2018
The Best Places to Visit in Oslo
Norway’s capital, Oslo, is a city unlike any other; a cosmopolitan hub buzzing with energy which still manages to stay close to nature.
20/05/2018
Best Outdoor Activity & Adventure Holidays in the UK
Looking for your next adventure? The UK has some of the most spectacular outdoor locations in Europe which makes it the perfect location for activity and adventure enthusiasts.
16/05/2018
Top 10 Things to Do in Vancouver
To quote the New York Times, “Vancouver is Manhattan with mountains… It’s the cool North American sibling”.
15/05/2018
How To Make Your Family Holiday in Greece More Eco Friendly
Despite the fact that tourism has greatly benefited countries like Greece, specifically through their economic crisis, there is no doubt that it has also had major cons.
13/05/2018
Why Travelling Should Be Your New Year's Resolution
January is that time of year, where we all evaluate our individual lives and take action to better ourselves in one way or another - coming into effect the moment the clock strikes midnight on January first, of course.
10/05/2018
Cycling Myanmar: How to Do It
Willi Broeren from Canada went on a life-changing cycling adventure through Myanmar from Yangon to Bagan.
09/05/2018
10 Tips How to Maintain a Healthy Relationship while Travelling
Traveling, whether through work, study or just holidays, can present a fantastic opportunity to experience the world in all its diversity.
09/05/2018
Useful Tips How Non-English Speakers Can Write Better
Writing in a foreign language is something that everyone struggles with and this is especially true for non-English speaking international students who go to study abroad in English speaking countries.
08/05/2018
Is Tibet Worth Visiting?
For Alison Laycock, Tibet had always been a country she wanted to visit, however as with most things, time and money stood in her way.
04/05/2018
10 Reasons to Visit Baku, Azerbaijan
Unique history, fantastic food and wine, as well as plenty of sights are awaiting travelers in Baku, the capital city of Azerbaijan.
02/05/2018
Best Places to Visit in Jamaica
Jamaica is an incredible island full of culture with so many attractions.
29/04/2018
10 Things You Will Discover Living in France
Aside from learning a new language, one of the reasons why Mariela Gomez Meza started studying French, was to get to know more about France's culture and history.
29/04/2018
Why Tobago Should Be Your Next Volunteer Destination
Stuck for trip ideas? Want to see and experience something completely new? Tobago might be your answer.
29/04/2018
How to Stay Safe When Visiting Jamaica
Jamaica is one of the most popular destinations in the Caribbean, a country of beauty and relaxation.
28/04/2018
10 Things You Will Love When Backpacking Costa Rica
If you're into wildlife and adventure, Costa Rica is definitely the destination for you.
24/04/2018
10 Things You Need to Know Before Moving to Australia
Australia’s history is uniquely entwined with that of the United Kingdom.
24/04/2018
The Best Spots for Surfing in Greece
When you speak to people about their reasons for visiting Greece - and there are plenty of them - surfing rarely crops up as one of them.
18/04/2018
Is Bogotá Safe? 6 Essential Travel Safety Tips
Bogota, the capital of Colombia, is an increasingly popular tourist destination for visitors from all around the globe.
18/04/2018
Should You Volunteer in Morocco with IVHQ?
Bernadette Jury from the United States decided to explore an unsettling feeling she had experienced for a long time.
09/04/2018
Essential Things to Pack When Visiting China
China will be one of the biggest culture shocks of your life and is also diverse in terms of places, weather and terrain and choosing what to pack for a trip to China requires some forethought.
09/04/2018
Ways to Exit a Timeshare Contract
For a while, buying a timeshare was the thing to do. If you had your favorite vacation destination, why not purchase a property unit rather than going to a hotel all the time?
07/04/2018
Free Things to Do in Venice
Venice is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world with millions of people visiting every year.
06/04/2018
All Hands and Hearts Caribbean Review
Charlotte Gadilhe from the USA was keen to travel with purpose and came across All Hands and Hearts, a non-profit organization that recruits international volunteers to help with the immediate and long-term needs of communities in post natural disaster areas.
06/04/2018
Best Places to Visit in Montpellier & the Surrounding Areas
When you picture a holiday in the South of France, your mind immediately wanders to the sunny beaches of St. Tropez, or the yacht-lined harbour of Monaco.
05/04/2018
Should You Study with Academia Tica in Costa Rica?
Roberta Bonacossa from Italy recently spent three weeks studying Spanish at the Academia Tica language school in Costa Rica.
03/04/2018