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Best Luxury Destinations to Spend a Volunteer Vacation
Are you looking to book a break in paradise and do more than just sunbathing?
09/01/2015
Alternative Non-Tourist Things to Do in Israel
If you would like to visit Israel and get off the beaten track away from the tourist crowds and away from the main sights then there are lots of things you can do.
08/01/2015
15 Amazing Places to Visit in Israel
So you are planning a break to Israel adn you want to see the highlights, here are our top recommendations....
08/01/2015
5 Reasons to Visit Zanzibar
Zanzibar’s reputation as a paradise island is not an exaggeration – those who have already been and those who are hoping to go know that the island with its idyllic beaches and glorious sunshine offers the perfect escape from reality.
06/01/2015
5 Chinese Cities To Visit That Don’t Include Beijing Or Shanghai
China is a huge country with more than one billion people and over 700 cities!
04/01/2015
10 Things to Do During Carnival in Rio de Janerio
Carnival in Rio de Janeiro is the world’s biggest party. So what makes it so special?
03/01/2015
A Perfect Weekend Itinerary for Albany
So you are planning on visiting the beautiful, historical, coastal town of Albany, Western Australia?
03/01/2015
How to Live Well on the Cheap in Melbourne
So you are thinking about moving to Melbourne?
03/01/2015
6 Myths That Shouldn’t Stop You from Working Freelance Overseas
If you are contemplating going freelance, it is time to make yourself aware of all myths and realities associated with freelancing jobs, the freelance lifestyle and everything else that comes in between.
01/01/2015
Hotel Carter, NYC: Is it as Bad as the Reviews Say?
Hotel Carter is a three-time winner of TripAdvisor’s dirtiest hotel in America survey and is often described online as the worst hotel in New York City.
31/12/2014
Best Beaches in Spain
Spain is one of the most popular tourism destinations in Europe attracting more than 100 million international visitors annually.
31/12/2014
Free Things to Do in Moscow
Apart from the obvious things Moscow has, including Red Square, St Basil’s Cathedral, The Kremlin, Gorky Park… there are a few surprising and somewhat secret attractions you may want to check out.
29/12/2014
How to Experience Rome like a Roman
Rome, the Eternal City. It is eternal for many reasons… eternal beauty, eternal excitement, eternal cobblestones and chaos… It's easy to think that Rome is all crumbling ruins and endless plates of pasta, but how do you really fit in?
27/12/2014
Top Reasons to Visit Kalkan and Mersin, Turkey
When it comes to taking a break from the hectic schedule, Turkey is a tourist destination you really should consider visiting.
23/12/2014
How to Decide: To Go to College / University or Take a Gap Year
Every year when exam results are released and when people finish GCSE and A Level studies, this is a very stressful time and we get lots of e-mails from people wondering what to do next.
23/12/2014
What to Know Before Travelling from the USA to Canada By Train
When planning a trip around the USA, taking the train may not be a travellers first choice and in some areas of the world taking the train should probably be voided.
19/12/2014
How I Taught in Cambodia for Free & without a TEFL Certification
Do you want to teach English abroad? Keen on going to Cambodia but worried not have a TEFL certificate will hold you back? Think again.
16/12/2014
Hiking in Mt. Pinatubo? 3 Reasons You Should!
If you love hiking and challenges, you really need to travel to the Philippines to reach the summit of Mt. Pinatubo.
15/12/2014
Best Cities to Visit in South Africa
South Africa is one of the most vibrant countries in the world and one of the highlights is the cities!
14/12/2014
Best Places to Avoid the Tourist Crowds in Australia
If you want an authentic break to Australia and not be surrounding by tourists you need to escape the main hotspots of Sydney, Melbourne and Queensland.
14/12/2014
Best Cities to Visit in South America
South America is a huge and diverse continent with so many places you can travel.
14/12/2014
Best Islands to Visit in South America
When you think about South America, islands are probably not the first thing that comes to mind.
14/12/2014
Best Cities to Visit When Backpacking in Europe
Europe is an amazing and diverse continent to explore with history, culture, world famous attractions, beaches and some of the most iconic cities on the planet.
12/12/2014
Top Tips for Volunteering with Children Abroad
If you are looking for volunteering opportunities there are so many options available.
11/12/2014
5 Amazing Things to Do When Teaching in Asia
If you are one of the thousands of people going to teach in Asia it is good to have an idea of some things you should do in your spare time.
10/12/2014
How to Choose between Traveling in Asia or South America
So you are planning to go traveling or backpacking and you trying to decide, Asia or South America?
10/12/2014
Is Moreton Island Worth Visiting?
Moreton Island, is the third largest sandbar in world, and can be found about 60km offshore of Brisbane (Capitol City of Queensland). The island has much to offer both in terms of adventure and relaxation.
04/12/2014
Armação dos Búzios: The Perfect Mini-break Escape from Rio de Janeiro
A three hour bus ride North of Rio, Armação dos Búzios is a hub of Brazilian life stretching its peninsula limb out from the coastline and into the Atlantic, pocked by twenty-three coves and bays.
30/11/2014