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Why Travelling Should Be Your New Year's Resolution
January is that time of year, where we all evaluate our individual lives and take action to better ourselves in one way or another - coming into effect the moment the clock strikes midnight on January first, of course.
10/05/2018
Cycling Myanmar: How to Do It
Willi Broeren from Canada went on a life-changing cycling adventure through Myanmar from Yangon to Bagan.
09/05/2018
10 Tips How to Maintain a Healthy Relationship while Travelling
Traveling, whether through work, study or just holidays, can present a fantastic opportunity to experience the world in all its diversity.
09/05/2018
Useful Tips How Non-English Speakers Can Write Better
Writing in a foreign language is something that everyone struggles with and this is especially true for non-English speaking international students who go to study abroad in English speaking countries.
08/05/2018
Is Tibet Worth Visiting?
For Alison Laycock, Tibet had always been a country she wanted to visit, however as with most things, time and money stood in her way.
04/05/2018
10 Reasons to Visit Baku, Azerbaijan
Unique history, fantastic food and wine, as well as plenty of sights are awaiting travelers in Baku, the capital city of Azerbaijan.
02/05/2018
Best Places to Visit in Jamaica
Jamaica is an incredible island full of culture with so many attractions.
29/04/2018
10 Things You Will Discover Living in France
Aside from learning a new language, one of the reasons why Mariela Gomez Meza started studying French, was to get to know more about France's culture and history.
29/04/2018
Why Tobago Should Be Your Next Volunteer Destination
Stuck for trip ideas? Want to see and experience something completely new? Tobago might be your answer.
29/04/2018
How to Stay Safe When Visiting Jamaica
Jamaica is one of the most popular destinations in the Caribbean, a country of beauty and relaxation.
28/04/2018
10 Things You Will Love When Backpacking Costa Rica
If you're into wildlife and adventure, Costa Rica is definitely the destination for you.
24/04/2018
10 Things You Need to Know Before Moving to Australia
Australia’s history is uniquely entwined with that of the United Kingdom.
24/04/2018
The Best Spots for Surfing in Greece
When you speak to people about their reasons for visiting Greece - and there are plenty of them - surfing rarely crops up as one of them.
18/04/2018
Is Bogotá Safe? 6 Essential Travel Safety Tips
Bogota, the capital of Colombia, is an increasingly popular tourist destination for visitors from all around the globe.
18/04/2018
Should You Volunteer in Morocco with IVHQ?
Bernadette Jury from the United States decided to explore an unsettling feeling she had experienced for a long time.
09/04/2018
Essential Things to Pack When Visiting China
China will be one of the biggest culture shocks of your life and is also diverse in terms of places, weather and terrain and choosing what to pack for a trip to China requires some forethought.
09/04/2018
Ways to Exit a Timeshare Contract
For a while, buying a timeshare was the thing to do. If you had your favorite vacation destination, why not purchase a property unit rather than going to a hotel all the time?
07/04/2018
Free Things to Do in Venice
Venice is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world with millions of people visiting every year.
06/04/2018
All Hands and Hearts Caribbean Review
Charlotte Gadilhe from the USA was keen to travel with purpose and came across All Hands and Hearts, a non-profit organization that recruits international volunteers to help with the immediate and long-term needs of communities in post natural disaster areas.
06/04/2018
Best Places to Visit in Montpellier & the Surrounding Areas
When you picture a holiday in the South of France, your mind immediately wanders to the sunny beaches of St. Tropez, or the yacht-lined harbour of Monaco.
05/04/2018
Should You Study with Academia Tica in Costa Rica?
Roberta Bonacossa from Italy recently spent three weeks studying Spanish at the Academia Tica language school in Costa Rica.
03/04/2018
Important Things to Know Before Visiting Arusha
Gemma Teal has recently returned from the best trip of her life to see the majestic Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania.
03/04/2018
5 Ways to Deal with Culture Shock
Have you ever experienced that unsettling feeling, when your bubbling excitement suddenly fades into a pit of anxiety? You’re surrounded by unfamiliar territory and you’re completely overwhelmed? That’s culture shock.
26/03/2018
Best Instagram Travel Hashtags
Do you want to get more followers on Instagram? Wondering how to get more likes for your photos?
25/03/2018
How to Volunteer Abroad for Free
Are you interested in going to volunteer but don't want to pay anything? Looking for free volunteer abroad opportunities which include free flights, travel and accommodation?
20/03/2018
10 Amazing Moments From My Working Holiday in America
Nitika Erueti-Satish from New Zealand has always been an adventure chasing kind of girl and is currently working in America on a J1 visa.
20/03/2018
7 Best Family Campgrounds in California
Camping is the perfect getaway from your routine life, gives you a vacation feeling, and does not even cost that much compared to going overseas.
16/03/2018
Best TEFL Companies
Interested in the idea of going to teach English abroad? Keen to know what are the best TEFL course providers?
16/03/2018
Best Places to Volunteer with Animals in Europe
The world is never short of volunteers, whether it be to help build a community or to preserve our precious wildlife, with species becoming closer to extinction every year.
15/03/2018