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20 Reasons to Volunteer on a Gap Year
Volunteering abroad on a gap year is an incredibly fulfilling and worthwhile experience both for the community and the participant.
16/02/2022
How to Manage Expenses as a Student
Keeping expenditures within the budget is a challenge for students because the disparity between desires and money available is practically overwhelming.
16/02/2022
Top 10 Reasons to Study in Poland
Poland is a really up and coming destination for international students seeking to get a quality education.
10/02/2022
Best Casinos in Chicago
Chicago is one of the best cities in the USA with history, music, culture, sport, nightlife and lots of places to visit all year round.
09/02/2022
6 Tips to Securing a Job Interview
If you are looking for a new job you might find it very difficult to compete with others going for the same role. Sometimes there are hundreds of applications for just one position!
07/02/2022
Top Things to Know Before Moving Abroad
Every year, millions of people move from one country to another, for education, business, family or career reasons.
01/02/2022
How to Get Around Dubai
Dubai is one of the most popular tourism destinations in the world attracting millions of visitors every year. Dubai is a large city and navigating the city is very easy due to the amount of transportation options.
28/01/2022
Tips for Finding Student Accommodation in the UK
The United Kingdom is a popular destination to study because of prestigious universities, excellent earning opportunities, luxurious lifestyle and being a hub of socio-cultural amalgamation.
27/01/2022
Best islands to Visit in Indonesia
Indonesia is the world’s biggest archipelago with over 3.500 islands.
25/01/2022
How to Prepare for Your First Cruise
If you’ve never been on a cruise before, there are lots of things to consider before departing.
21/01/2022
5 Best Spotting Scopes for Birdwatching to Buy in 2025
Every manufacturer claims that their products are the best ones available, and we cannot blame them for this. It would be inappropriate to say that your goods are superior to your competitor’s.
21/01/2022
13 Best Places To Find Fossils In The USA
Perhaps one of the lesser-known information about the fifty states of the USA is that each state is home to some of the known fossils, including dinosaurs. But, that doesn’t mean that every state is the best for fossil hunting.
19/01/2022
How to Write an Award Winning Study Abroad Scholarship Essay
If your desire to study abroad is very strong you shouldn't let anything hold you back.
18/01/2022
How to Write a Hook for an Essay: List of Best Strategies
If you don't know how to write a hook for an essay, then this article is for you. Here are the best strategies that will definitely help you deal with the task quickly and easily.
18/01/2022
6 Benefits of having a Minimalist Bedroom
What does minimalism mean to you? Do you have a minimalist lifestyle, or have you been backpacking and realised you don't actually need that much stuff?
17/01/2022
10 Tips to Host the Best House Party Ever
Hosting a house party was something you weren't able to do during the Covid-19 pandemic. Gathering lots of people in a closed space was seen to be very risky during the pandemic, and even now with its advised still to be cautious.
15/01/2022
Top 10 Reasons to Visit Barcelona
All European cities have their own attractions and allure, and reasons can be found to justify a visit to any of them.
31/12/2021
8 Things You Must Do Before Your Next International Trip
Are you a US citizen? Planning your first or next break overseas?
28/12/2021
Studying Abroad: What are Pros and Cons?
Studying abroad has many advantages, but it requires very good planning and organization to enjoy the positive aspects of studying abroad.
22/12/2021
A Round-the-World Trip on a Geländewagen Lasting 26 Years
More than 200 countries, 890,000 kilometers (as far as the moon and back and three times around the Earth) for 26 years — that's the result of this amazing journey in which the restless German travel enthusiast Gunther Holtorf and his heavy-duty Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen 300 GD took part.
16/12/2021
Coronavirus: Travel, Work, Volunteer, Study Abroad Options
The Coronavirus brought the travel industry to a sharp halt in 2020, and this period has been a challenge to both travellers with the urge to explore and also to local and international companies offering tours, volunteer programs, jobs, internships, courses and experiences around the world.
13/12/2021
5 Most Unique Places to Visit in 2025
Are you ready to explore a new destination? Not sure where to go? Do you need inspiration for places to go?
13/12/2021
Cigarette Alternatives for World Travelers
As global institutions sound the alarm on the dangers of tobacco, there are fewer opportunities for smokers who travel.
24/11/2021
4 Unique Places to Visit in Miami
Miami is one of the most popular destinations in the United States both with American and international tourists. If it is your first time visiting the city there are hundreds of amazing places to check out and things to do.
24/11/2021
Is Puglia Worth Visiting?
Digitally speaking the world is shrinking. However, it is still a huge place to explore physically. There are so many countries to visit with stunning locations and incredible tourist activities. But knowing where to visit next can be a difficult decision.
22/11/2021
10 Helpful Tips For Americans Moving Abroad
Moving abroad is a whole new experience, both exciting and frightening at the same time. There are a lot of things that you don’t know about leaving your home, and about the process of moving to a different country.
19/11/2021
G Adventures 2025 Tour Discounts
We’ve done plenty of staying put in, but if your appetite for travel is as strong as ever. What good timing...
18/11/2021
10 Tips to Help Prepare for Visiting Machu Picchu
Ever dreamed of visiting Machu Picchu? Or have you got a trip booked already? Nathalie Pye from the UK recently experienced this magical site for herself and shares her top tips and also advice for essential things to pack before going to climb Machu Picchu...
18/11/2021
The Best Places to Camp on the East Coast, USA
There is nothing like camping on the US East Coast. Anywhere between the fierce Atlantic Ocean and the vast Appalachian Mountains is perfect for every kind of outdoor activity.
18/11/2021
Best Christmas Destinations in Europe
The UK is officially getting ready for Christmas. With Halloween firmly out the picture, the lights along the high street are up and soon to be turned on. Christmas markets are now open and our everyday existence is fuelled by Costa’s gingerbread lattes. We’re on the home straight, people.
18/11/2021