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For many, Sri Lanka is a fairly mysterious country that isn’t often covered in media or other outlets.
08/01/2018
If you are going to travel to Iceland then we highly recommend learning some of the basics of the local language.
05/01/2018
Vegas may be known as the gambling capital of the world, but there are many other businesses and organizations throughout the city that are in dire need of volunteers.
04/01/2018
When living your daily life, it’s easy to forget that there are people out there who need serious aid in order to get their lives back on track.
04/01/2018
Mark Robinson from New Zealand finished a sport and recreation degree but the thought of working full time in a job did not interest him in the slightest.
04/01/2018
Debra Thomas wanted to help good causes in Thailand and applied to join a “Thailand Summer Volunteer Program” with international agency Volunteering Solutions.
03/01/2018
What is one of the most commonly used words around the world? Have you guessed it... Hello!
03/01/2018
Interested in the idea of going to work overseas? Wondering what position or destination to choose?
31/12/2017
Check out our guide to celebrations, traditional holidays and festivals in Taiwan held throughout the year.
31/12/2017
When looking to volunteer abroad there are so many destinations you could choose, from the junges of South America, to the towwnships of Africa to developing countries in eastern Europe.
31/12/2017
There are so many countries around the world you can apply to au pair and deciding where to go can be difficult.
31/12/2017
Kenneth Quillinan from Ireland was looking for a change of job and direction. He decided to have a total change to his life and applied to work as a language teacher in South Korea.
30/12/2017
Victoria Ireland joined a 3 month elephant reintroduction program in Thailand with Global Vision International (GVI).
27/12/2017
Russia offers an exciting calendar of events every year and you will find the locals as excited as the visitors. Russians are well known for enjoying a tipple and there are plenty of entertaining events centred around drinking.
23/12/2017
Phnom Penh is the bustling capital city of Cambodia, and a popular city to visit on any overland trip.
20/12/2017
Exchange programs offer benefits to bost participants and host countries. For international students this is a great way to live and work abroad in a country like the United States.
18/12/2017
Check out our essential Vietnamese words and phrases perfect if you want to grasp the basics of the language and are going to be travelling in Vietnam.
18/12/2017
Should you take a group tour aimed at young travelers? Are you thinking about going with one of the most popular operators, Contiki?
18/12/2017
We’ve put together some ideas for re-igniting your adventurous spirit even if you are not travelling at the moment. You don’t even have to leave your living room for most of our suggestions.
18/12/2017
Are you wanting to gain work experience? Open to the idea of living and learning in a different country? Why not apply to do an internship overseas.
14/12/2017
Geographically speaking, Brazil is a huge country and culturally has extremes of diversity.
13/12/2017
Travelling can be stressful at the best of times, but those suffering from a heart condition may be doubly anxious that travelling may affect and worsen their health.
13/12/2017
When it comes to volunteering abroad, this can be one of the most incredible experiences of your life and if you are thinking about applying, or are close to departing there are some essential things you should know before you go.
13/12/2017
Flying around the world seems the most daunting yet thrilling thing to do? Well why not try Camp America, it will give you the opportunity to see the USA and experience American culture at its very best.
13/12/2017
It’s no surprise that overseas volunteering trips and projects have changed the face of travel as we know it, with many youngsters and adults alike, seeking a more fulfilling and meaningful holiday experience.
13/12/2017
Keen to visit Laos? Want to be a respectful tourist?
11/12/2017
As students look forward to a well-earned Christmas break, leading work abroad specialist, BUNAC has lots of top tips on why now is a great time to plan a successful summer in the States, and how to do it without breaking the piggy bank.
11/12/2017
Dublin is a vibrant destination that has just the right mixture of cosmopolitan city life, and the opportunity to escape to its windswept coastline and urban parks.
10/12/2017
Are you wondering what it is like to be a volunteer on a healthcare project in the developing world?
10/12/2017
A trip to Africa can be the adventure of a lifetime and something you must do at least once!
08/12/2017