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Why Should I Pay To Volunteer Abroad?
Pay to volunteer? How does that made sense? Shouldn't this be free if you are donating your time? Think again.
28/08/2016
Top Tips for Traveling Europe by Train
Europe is one of the most culturally dense continents in the world.
25/08/2016
10 Developing Countries in Desperate Need of Volunteers
If you are looking to travel and make a real impact in a less advanced nation there are certain countries which should top of your list.
24/08/2016
Top Adrenaline Activities in Costa Rica
Costa Rica offers pure life for those who wish to seize it: adrenaline packages, healthy local food, fascinating wildlife and people who truly care about their country.
22/08/2016
10 Tips for Visiting London During Summer
It’s important to remember a few essential items when traveling in London during the warm summer months.
22/08/2016
London 2 Day Sightseeing Itinerary for First Time Visitors
From the bustling Underground to the glamour of the West End, London is brimming with energy and packed full of amazing sights to see.
21/08/2016
London, Bath, Bristol & Wales 4 Day Itinerary
There is a lot more to England than just London, and if you have a few free days to spare then there some fantastic day trips available.
21/08/2016
5 Things to Expect when Traveling in Ghana
If you are going to be backpacking, joining a volunteer program or just travelling in Ghana, you are in for a special experience.
19/08/2016
5 Best Cities in the World for Young Expats
Young expats flock to the likes of Paris and New York, with an idealistic view of life in their early twenties perpetuated by Hollywood blockbusters.
18/08/2016
Useful German Phrases For Travelers
Are you thinking about travelling to Germany? We have put together some helpful basic German phrases for tourists.
17/08/2016
Berlin Things to Do in Berlin on a Short Weekend Break
Berlin pays tribute to its turbulent history through some of the best museums in Europe, memorials and landmarks left from the past. But, it is far from just a history-lovers paradise.
17/08/2016
Best Work Abroad Ideas for Graduates
If you are fresh out of school and anxiously awaiting A-Level or GCSE results, consider joining thousands of teenagers who are planning gap years and working holidays...
17/08/2016
Essential Things to Buy before Backpacking Europe
It’s something everyone seems to do in their teens or later in life - ‘backpack around Europe.’
10/08/2016
Top 5 Tips For Teaching English in Japan
A job option that has become increasingly popular with new college graduates, and those just looking for an exciting change, is teaching English abroad.
10/08/2016
Alternative Places to Stay: Convents & Monasteries
Convents and monasteries have offered hospitality for centuries, with more economical accommodation than most hotels.
09/08/2016
How to Experience Bangkok Nightlife like a Local
Bangkok’s renowned fame as the rowdy capital of Thailand is reinforced by its riveting and lively nightlife.
26/07/2016
WIN a Backpack and Travel Goodies
Enter this fantastic competition to WIN a backpack full of travel goodies ready for your next adventure.
19/07/2016
7 Ways You Stay Fit When Backpacking
Going backpacking? Worried about your health and fitness whist on the road?
19/07/2016
No Passport Required: A Guide to the U.S. Territories
It’s easy to overlook America’s little jewels, the U.S. territories.
12/07/2016
Why You Shouldn't Stop Travelling After Your Twenties
If you are in your mid-twenties, or have already passed this age, you’ll know the feeling.
11/07/2016
How to Decide Where to Study Abroad
Studying abroad is one of the most exciting opportunities you enjoy.
06/07/2016
5 Advantages of Studying MBBS Abroad for Indian Students
Studying MBBS is a dream for most of the students in India.
06/07/2016
Tips for Choosing a Good Hotel Online
Today people are more travel-prone - thanks to the better transportation options available out there. So when travelling to new places, affordable and convenient hotels is what people always look for!
05/07/2016
Packing Light vs. Over Packing
Packing can be the biggest struggle when it comes to holidays.
27/06/2016
Top 10 Reasons to Visit Romania
Painted monasteries, castles and fortified churches stand regally amid a wonderful landscape.
26/06/2016
How to Ethically Interact with Elephants in Asia
Every year, millions of visitors flock to Asia for its beautiful landscapes, rich culture, amazing food and more.
25/06/2016
5 Reasons You Must Visit Dubrovnik
The Irish playwright, George Bernard Shaw declared, “if you want to see heaven on Earth, come to Dubrovnik”.
18/06/2016
Top 5 Places to Visit in Milan
Milan is known for being the fashion and business capital of Italy, but it’s also a city filled with unique and world famous tourist attractions.
18/06/2016
5 Free Ways to Enjoy a Sunny Day in London
It may not seem like it at the moment, but summer is just around the corner, and with this Sunday forecast to hit the mid-high twenties I’m sure, like me, you are all starting to come up with plans for how to enjoy this fine weather.
04/06/2016
Tidewater Glacier Express - Seward Review
Kenai Fjords National Park is one of the most spectacular American national parks covering an area of 669,984 acres on the Kenai Peninsula in south-central Alaska, west of the town of Seward.
03/06/2016