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Essential Tips for Driving in Europe

Essential Tips for Driving in Europe

If it is going to be your first driving abroad, Europe is always a sensible place to start. But that doesn’t mean that you can just turn up without any preparation.

31/10/2017

10 Things to Love About Visiting Cyprus

10 Things to Love About Visiting Cyprus

Cyprus is an incredible travel destination with thousands of international tourists visiting from all around the world every year.

31/10/2017

How to Save Money on Public Transport in London

How to Save Money on Public Transport in London

Whether you are planning to visit London as a tourist, or are going to work or study here and you want to save money the best way to do this is by planning ahead.

31/10/2017

How to Write a Letter of Intent for Studying Abroad

How to Write a Letter of Intent for Studying Abroad

If you want to study abroad, many programs require an official application and letter of intent.

31/10/2017

Essential Tips for Backpacking Mexico

Essential Tips for Backpacking Mexico

Travelling to Mexico might sound intimidating, however with some planning this could turn out to be one of the most amazing experiences of your life.

30/10/2017

5 Free Things You Can Do In Any City

5 Free Things You Can Do In Any City

So you arrive somewhere and you realise you have blown your budget on accommodation, flights and that thing you absolutely needed(but you didn’t really) at the airport store. Now what do you do?

28/10/2017

5 Things to Know Before Volunteering in Uganda

5 Things to Know Before Volunteering in Uganda

Madison from the United States had the opportunity to spend almost three weeks volunteering in Uganda at an organisation called Another Hope.

27/10/2017

Useful Fijian Words & Phrases for Visiting Fiji

Useful Fijian Words & Phrases for Visiting Fiji

Got a trip to Fiji planned? Want to interact with locals and be more than just a tourist? Or just interested in the culture and country?

27/10/2017

Help Provide Safe Drinking Water in Uganda

Help Provide Safe Drinking Water in Uganda

Uganda, a nation hailed the pearl of Africa, from the latter half of the 20th century is typical of an earthly haven where greedy men in politics have left nothing but conflict.

27/10/2017

Big Cat Facts

Big Cat Facts

“Big cats” is referring to some of the largest wild cats in places like Africa and Asia which include leopards, lions, jaguars, tigers, cheetahs, snow leopards, mountain lions (puma), clouded leopard and Sunda clouded leopard.

24/10/2017

Top Tips & Things to Do When Au Pairing in Germany

Top Tips & Things to Do When Au Pairing in Germany

Being an Au Pair can be tough, especially if it’s your first time living away from your family and friends in a different country.

24/10/2017

Best Places to Work as an Au Pair or Nanny Abroad

Best Places to Work as an Au Pair or Nanny Abroad

Do you like the idea of au pairing abroad? Wondering where to go or what countries have the best wages?

24/10/2017

Useful Nepalise Words & Phrases for Visiting Nepal

Useful Nepalise Words & Phrases for Visiting Nepal

Are you going to be visiting Nepal? Check out our essential basic phrases to learn before departing perfect if you are going on holiday, volunteer, work or study in Nepal.

23/10/2017

Places to Work Abroad if you want a Culture Shock

Places to Work Abroad if you want a Culture Shock

Are you interested to escape your country and work in a new destination? Open to go something totally different to what you might be used to?

23/10/2017

Save the J-1 Visa Program

Save the J-1 Visa Program

The popular and beneficial J-1 Exchange Visitor Program which has allowed thousands on international participants to work in the USA is currently under evaluation by the US administration but there are so many reasons why it should be saved.

23/10/2017

Best Places to See Baby Turtles Hatch Around the World

Best Places to See Baby Turtles Hatch Around the World

Do you dream of seeing turtles in their natural habitat? Or how about witnessing baby sea turtles hatching and being released into the ocean?

20/10/2017

Best Places to See Wildlife in Asia

Best Places to See Wildlife in Asia

Are you planning a trip to Asia? Would you like to see animals in their natural habiat and avoid unethical zoos and marine parks?

20/10/2017

Online Language Courses

Online Language Courses

Learn a new language online. Search group and private one on one classes from top rated language schools around the world. Courses can be joined daily, weekly or monthly via online platforms like Zoom, Whatsapp and Skype. Book a course today.

20/10/2017

Useful Norwegian Words & Phrases for Visiting Norway

Useful Norwegian Words & Phrases for Visiting Norway

Planning to travel to Norway? Learning even some of the most basic and simple words and phrases will make your whole experience easier and more enjoyable.

19/10/2017

How an Internship Can Lead to a Dream Job

How an Internship Can Lead to a Dream Job

Can an internship help you to land your dream job?

19/10/2017

How to Spend an Amazing Weekend in Riga, Latvia

How to Spend an Amazing Weekend in Riga, Latvia

Riga is the dynamic and trendy capital of Latvia, and a really underated city to visit in Europe. 

19/10/2017

Challenges of Working in China

Challenges of Working in China

With China's economy booming you would be silly not to consider the benefits the country has to offer.

19/10/2017

Things to Know Before Travelling to Palestine

Things to Know Before Travelling to Palestine

Palestine is a unique destination which is very undervisited due to conflict and international depiction in the media.

19/10/2017

Best Gap Year Companies

Best Gap Year Companies

Thinking about taking a gap year? Wondering what are the best agencies and companies you should book a gap year with?

18/10/2017

Useful Croatian Words & Phrases for Visiting Croatia

Useful Croatian Words & Phrases for Visiting Croatia

Do you have an interest in learning Croatian? Or are you interested in visiting Croatia?

18/10/2017

Best Islands to Visit in Greece

Best Islands to Visit in Greece

The Greek Islands of the Ionian and Aegean Seas have been the playgound of the Gods and mortals since time immemorial, and they have been the subject of art, literature, poetry, music, and travel throughout the ages.

 

17/10/2017

Facts About Elephants (and Why You Should Help Them)

Facts About Elephants (and Why You Should Help Them)

We love elephants and you should too.

16/10/2017

Useful Thai Words & Phrases for Travelers

Useful Thai Words & Phrases for Travelers

As a tourist in Thailand it will be beneficial to learn some basic words and phrases before departing.

16/10/2017

10 Things You

10 Things You'll Learn On a Year Abroad in France

Are you thinking about spending your year abroad in France?

16/10/2017

Top Reasons to Visit Croatia

Top Reasons to Visit Croatia

Croatia – the name of the country that is being discussed more and more as the next big place to visit.

16/10/2017