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Best Day Trips from Vancouver

Best Day Trips from Vancouver

Vancouver is an amazing city that has a lot to offer. Nonetheless, you might feel like leaving the city for a day and explore the surrounding area. 

29/10/2018

How to Save Money on Travel

How to Save Money on Travel

With so many exciting destinations and things to do around the world, even if you only travel for a short duration costs can quickly add up.

26/10/2018

Best Headphones & Earphones to Buy for Travel

Best Headphones & Earphones to Buy for Travel

Having a good pair earphones or headphones when you travel can really improve the whole experience. Especially if you will be flying, travelling on transport or just want to kick back and relax.

26/10/2018

Top Reasons to Move to the Costa del Sol

Top Reasons to Move to the Costa del Sol

Ever dreamed of quitting the daily grind and escaping to somewhere with sunshine, sand and sea? With over 1.4 million Brits currently living and working across the EU, you’re certainly not alone. 

25/10/2018

Essential Words & Phrases to Know Before Visiting Morocco

Essential Words & Phrases to Know Before Visiting Morocco

If you’re planning a holiday to Marrakech or other places in Morocco, you may be wondering about the local language.

25/10/2018

Tips to Escape the Tourist Crowds in Greece

Tips to Escape the Tourist Crowds in Greece

Greece is one of the most popular destinations in the world with millions of tourists visiting every year.

24/10/2018

Langogo Pocket Sized Translator Review

Langogo Pocket Sized Translator Review

We often get asked to review travel related goods and products and none have excited us as much as the Langogo translator.

23/10/2018

Best Travel Books

Best Travel Books

Travelling opens up the senses like no other experience on earth - and the next best thing to actually going somewhere has to be reading about it.

19/10/2018

Best Laptops to Buy for Travelling

Best Laptops to Buy for Travelling

Going travelling? Or keen to buy a laptop perfect for being on the move?

18/10/2018

Top 10 Tips to Help You Pass Your TEFL Course

Top 10 Tips to Help You Pass Your TEFL Course

Have you ever dreamed of teaching English abroad? Taking a TEFL course can help you to achieve this dream. But are courses easy to pass? And are there any recommendations to help you get a good mark?

18/10/2018

How to Succeed as an English Teacher in a Korean Classroom

How to Succeed as an English Teacher in a Korean Classroom

Are you currently researching options to teach abroad and interested in the idea of going to work in South Korea? Or are you going to be arriving soon and need advice for how to become a great teacher?

15/10/2018

6 Tips For Visiting Oktoberfest for the First Time

6 Tips For Visiting Oktoberfest for the First Time

Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany is an amazing festival with over 6 million people taking part every year.

12/10/2018

Best Things to Do in Vorupør, Denmark

Best Things to Do in Vorupør, Denmark

Standing on the pier in the old fishing village of Nørre Vorupør, literally means that you are as far from Copenhagen as you can possibly get on the Danish mainland.

11/10/2018

Best & Cheapest Ways to Travel Europe

Best & Cheapest Ways to Travel Europe

Are you dreaming of breakfast in Paris, a gondola ride in Venice, island hopping in Croatia, an overland adventure or discovering the best food in Spain? 

11/10/2018

Should You Volunteer in Bali with IVHQ? Is it Legit?

Should You Volunteer in Bali with IVHQ? Is it Legit?

Is volunteering abroad and helping educational efforts a dream of yours? It was for a previous travellers who turned that dream into a reality by becoming a volunteer teacher in Bali, Ubud with the International Volunteer HQ (IVHQ).

08/10/2018

Animal Welfare in Cambodia & How You Can Help

Animal Welfare in Cambodia & How You Can Help

Amelia Thackray, a student of Cultural and Media Studies and a Lifelong Learning Centre PHE graduate chose to volunteer in Cambodia at a wildlife sanctuary because it combined three of her favourite things: animals, conservation and culture.

08/10/2018

Top Reasons to Work on a Vineyard in Australia

Top Reasons to Work on a Vineyard in Australia

Want to take a gap year, or extended holiday, but haven’t got the funds? A working holiday in Australia might be the perfect solution for you.

26/09/2018

Useful Romanian Words & Phrases for Travellers

Useful Romanian Words & Phrases for Travellers

Are you planning a trip to Romania? Or do you want to impress a Romanian?

26/09/2018

10 Best Countries in the World for Expats

10 Best Countries in the World for Expats

A new report from Expatriate Healthcare has revealed the worlds top destinations for expats to live, work and settle.

25/09/2018

How to Prepare For Working & Moving Abroad

How to Prepare For Working & Moving Abroad

In the small interconnected and globalized world of today, more and more people are taking the step of moving to another country.

19/09/2018

How to Find Budget Accommodation in Europe

How to Find Budget Accommodation in Europe

European city breaks offer a great way to unwind at the same time as exploring a culture that's new and yet familiar.

19/09/2018

10 Completely Free Things to Do in Sarajevo

10 Completely Free Things to Do in Sarajevo

The capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina is a hidden gem of Europe. Sometimes referred to as the European Jerusalem, the city is a dream destination for anyone interested in religion or history. 

14/09/2018

Ultimate 2 Day Melbourne Sightseeing Itinerary

Ultimate 2 Day Melbourne Sightseeing Itinerary

From beautiful beaches to breathtaking skylines, to charming coffee shops; Melbourne has it all to offer and more!

13/09/2018

Best Apps to Meet People While Travelling

Best Apps to Meet People While Travelling

When you go travelling aswell as the amazing destinations, people and experiences it can sometimes really be a lonely world especially if you are travelling solo.

13/09/2018

Top Tips For The Perfect RV Road Trip

Top Tips For The Perfect RV Road Trip

When your house is on wheels it’s a lot easier to think about traveling and site seeing. But, even if you don’t have to worry about hotels and luggage anymore, RV life can be rather challenging.

10/09/2018

Best Coffee Hacienda Tours in Puerto Rico

Best Coffee Hacienda Tours in Puerto Rico

In 2018 Puerto Rico got hit hard by Hurricane María, it was a catastrophe, a more-than-2,000-dead catastrophe. It wiped out almost all of Puerto Rico's agriculture, including coffee. 

07/09/2018

5 Things to Know Before Your First African Overland Tour

5 Things to Know Before Your First African Overland Tour

Traveling through Africa in a massive overland truck and camping every night doesn’t sound like the ideal relaxing vacation for some.

06/09/2018

Ultimate Australia Packing List

Ultimate Australia Packing List

Planning an amazing trip to Australia? Wondering what to take? View our list of essential things you should take and leave behind. Check out our Australia comprehensive packing list below..

05/09/2018

Best Tour Operators for Over 35 Year Olds

Best Tour Operators for Over 35 Year Olds

Aged above 35? Or 40+ years of age? Do you want to explore the world but don't want to travel alone. View our guide to the best tour operators offering trips and singles holidays for 30-40+ year olds.

05/09/2018

Top Reasons to Work at a Summer Camp in Canada

Top Reasons to Work at a Summer Camp in Canada

Canada, with its moose, mountains and maple syrup, is hard not to love.

29/08/2018