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Top 5 Things to Do in Porto

Top 5 Things to Do in Porto

If you are looking for your next city break destination there are so many reasons to travel to Porto.

27/11/2017

Overcoming Challenges When Studying Abroad

Overcoming Challenges When Studying Abroad

Studying abroad can be an amazing opportunity but also daunting when you go to alone to live in a foreign country.

27/11/2017

6 Things To Know Before Hiring A Car Abroad

6 Things To Know Before Hiring A Car Abroad

If you love driving there might be no better adventure that exploring foreign roads.

27/11/2017

How to Experience Prague Like a Local

How to Experience Prague Like a Local

Prague is one of the most popular tourist destinations in central Europe – the combination of its affordability, frequent connections to many major airport hubs across Europe, and fairy-tale architecture draw over 6,000,000 visitors to the city each year. 

27/11/2017

TEFL Scams & Things to Watch Out For

TEFL Scams & Things to Watch Out For

When applying for TEFL jobs abroad there are several scams and general things you need to be careful of including bad TEFL courses and dodgy agencies/employers.

22/11/2017

Useful Words and Phrases for Visiting in Greece

Useful Words and Phrases for Visiting in Greece

Are you planning a trip to Greece? Check out our essential Greek words and phrases for tourists to know before you go.

21/11/2017

Top 10 Tips for Teaching English in South America

Top 10 Tips for Teaching English in South America

Are you interested in learning the tango? Are you dreaming of soaking up some sun on Copacabana? Are you itching to catch some waves in Pichilemu? 

21/11/2017

10 Things to Expect When Working at a US Summer Camp

10 Things to Expect When Working at a US Summer Camp

Going to work at an American summer camp for the first time? Wondering what it is like?

20/11/2017

Best American Summer Camp Agencies

Best American Summer Camp Agencies

Are you looking to work at a US summer camp? Confused as to what is best company to apply with?

20/11/2017

Canada Calling! Work Permits Now Up For Grabs

Canada Calling! Work Permits Now Up For Grabs

This week, the Canadian High Commission will start to release a brand new, limited quota of IEC* working holiday permit invitations.

20/11/2017

10 Useful Tips For Travelling in Uganda

10 Useful Tips For Travelling in Uganda

From the source of the River Nile, to rolling hills, to rainforest and savanna, endangered mountain gorillas and giraffes, Uganda is truly the pearl of Africa. 

20/11/2017

Useful Korean Phrases for Travelling in Korea

Useful Korean Phrases for Travelling in Korea

If you are planning trip to travel, work or study in South Korea for the first time it is highly recommended to pick up some of the basics of the language.

17/11/2017

My Life-changing Experience Volunteering in Marrakesh

My Life-changing Experience Volunteering in Marrakesh

In September, Justine Pemberton and her sister Dominique went to Marrakesh, Morocco for a week to volunteer with Original Volunteers.

17/11/2017

Top 10 Reasons to Intern Abroad

Top 10 Reasons to Intern Abroad

Are you looking to start a career but lacking experience? An internship overseas can be an incredible experience.

16/11/2017

Best Places to Teach English Abroad

Best Places to Teach English Abroad

Are you interested in the iddea of going to teach English abroad? Wondering where the best destinations are?

16/11/2017

What to Pack for Inca Trail & Machu Picchu

What to Pack for Inca Trail & Machu Picchu

Are you usure what you need to buy to climb the ancient Inca Trail and Machu Picchu?

16/11/2017

Should You Volunteer in Nepal with IVHQ?

Should You Volunteer in Nepal with IVHQ?

Are you considering going to volunteer in Nepal with the International Volunteer HQ? Not sure if this is leigitimate or good?

15/11/2017

How My TEFL Certification Helped Me Travel The World

How My TEFL Certification Helped Me Travel The World

Taking a TEFL course didn’t just change my life it has completely and utterly reshaped it. It allowed me to travel the world, live abroad and see places I have only ever dream about.

15/11/2017

Best Places & Times of Year to Swim with Dolphins

Best Places & Times of Year to Swim with Dolphins

Would you like to go swimming with wild dolphins? Are you Wondering what countries are recommended and the best time of the year to go? View our guide.

15/11/2017

5 Positive Life Lessons from Volunteering in Kenya

5 Positive Life Lessons from Volunteering in Kenya

Simon from the United Kingdom went to participate on a construction volunteer project in Kenya and the whole experience was eye opening.

15/11/2017

Post Camp USA Travel

Post Camp USA Travel

Working at a summer camp isn't just a fun job, it's also a great opportunity to travel and see more of north America.

14/11/2017

Useful Turkish Phrases for Tourists

Useful Turkish Phrases for Tourists

If you are planning a trip to Turkey, whether on a city break, a summer holiday or you are thinking about move there, it is important and also respectful to learn some of the local language.

14/11/2017

Are IVHQ a Scam? Should You Volunteer With Them?

Are IVHQ a Scam? Should You Volunteer With Them?

Are you thinking about volunteering overseas? If you are researching companies you will have probably come across the International Volunteer HQ (IVHQ).

14/11/2017

Best Summer Travel Ideas for Couples

Best Summer Travel Ideas for Couples

Do you love to travel? Are you looking to escape your home town or country this summer with your partner? Looking for ideas where you can do more than just the normal city break or package beach holiday? 

13/11/2017

Useful Hindi Words & Phrases for Travellers

Useful Hindi Words & Phrases for Travellers

If you are going to be visiting India we highly recommend you try to pick up some of the basics of the language before arriving.

10/11/2017

Benefits of Doing an Internship

Benefits of Doing an Internship

Internships are recommended by both higher education and employers, they provide the chance gain practical hands on experience at any stage of your life.

10/11/2017

6 Holiday Tips for Camping in Europe

6 Holiday Tips for Camping in Europe

In a country so cold and wet, it’s surprising that anyone would ever consider spending their nights in a muddy field, wrapped up in their sleeping bags and praying their pop-up tent doesn’t blow down in the night.

10/11/2017

Top 5 Reasons to Volunteer in Zimbabwe

Top 5 Reasons to Volunteer in Zimbabwe

Are you considering going to volunteer abroad? Have you every consider Zimbabwe as your destination?

10/11/2017

How to Get to Salamanca from Madrid

How to Get to Salamanca from Madrid

Do you like the idea of visiting Salamanca? Good decision.

10/11/2017

5 Useful Tips for Traveling By Rail in Japan

5 Useful Tips for Traveling By Rail in Japan

If you’ve done any type of research into the rail system in Japan, it can seem daunting or overwhelming.

10/11/2017