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Top Reasons to Visit Symi Island

Top Reasons to Visit Symi Island

Part of the epic Greek archipelago, the island of Symi is one of the lesser known destinations for travellers and a great place to escape the tourist crowds of similar islands like Santorini and Mykonos. 

13/02/2013

Top 10 Tips to Fundraise for Volunteering Abroad

Top 10 Tips to Fundraise for Volunteering Abroad

Are you looking to volunteer abroad? Have you noticed some programs can cost quite a lot of money? Do you need advice how to raise money for volunteering abroad?

11/02/2013

The Best Museums & Galleries in Atlanta, GA

The Best Museums & Galleries in Atlanta, GA

Atlanta, Georgia, is a cultural feast for the traveler, offering an abundance of excellent museums and galleries showcasing a collection of great exhibitions.

08/02/2013

Best Festivals, Parades and Events in Hanoi

Best Festivals, Parades and Events in Hanoi

Arguably one of the most culturally diverse and rapidly developing cities in all of Southeast Asia, Hanoi has remained beautifully unscathed despite its tumultuous recent history.

30/01/2013

An Itinerary to Escape the Tourist Crowds in Bali

An Itinerary to Escape the Tourist Crowds in Bali

Bali has been on the tourist radar for decades.

29/01/2013

Top Reasons to Visit La Paz

Top Reasons to Visit La Paz

La Paz can seem chaotic, inaccessible and a bit grubby, with no obvious attractions.  As a result, many travellers tend to pass through, or overlook it all together, preferring to head straight towards more established destinations.

14/11/2012

Important Things to Know Before Visiting Fraser Island

Important Things to Know Before Visiting Fraser Island

Australia is a country that is famed for its diverse landscape and natural wonders.

08/11/2012

Things to Know Before Backpacking the South Island of New Zealand

Things to Know Before Backpacking the South Island of New Zealand

Is a trip to New Zealand on the horizon? You have to visit the South Island!

13/10/2012

Best Summer Music Festivals in the UK

Best Summer Music Festivals in the UK

Do you love music? You need to check out one of the UK's famous music festivals which run every year.

09/10/2012

Over 100,000 Followers on X (Twitter)

Over 100,000 Followers on X (Twitter)

We have reached a new milestone, we now have over 100,000 followers on X (Twitter)!

05/10/2012

Essential Words & Phrases for Visiting Brazil

Essential Words & Phrases for Visiting Brazil

Knowing a couple of key sentences in a foreign language usually comes in handy when travelling, especially in a country where English is not widely spoken.

19/09/2012

Top 10 Things To See & Do When Working in Thailand

Top 10 Things To See & Do When Working in Thailand

Are you heading to work in the land of Smiles? Need some recommendations on where to visit and things to do?

16/09/2012

Trabalho Voluntário no Exterior com a One World 365

Trabalho Voluntário no Exterior com a One World 365

Encontre oportunidades para trabalho voluntário e férias no exterior com a One World 365. Procure por oportunidades em organizações internacionais em busca de apoio e comece a planejar suas férias e voluntariado. 

10/09/2012

Is Pongo de Mainique Worth Visiting?

Is Pongo de Mainique Worth Visiting?

The Pongo de Mainique is small location of the Urubamba River in southern Peru which is slightly off the beaten track. The Pongo de Mainique is just 3 kilometres long deep in the jungle and usually overlooked with international tourists visiting the country.

02/09/2012

Volunteer Abroad in a Spanish Speaking Country

Volunteer Abroad in a Spanish Speaking Country

Are you considering volunteering in a Spanish speaking country but you can't decide where to go? Spain or Latin America? Or want to know if you need to be able to speak Spanish to apply? Let our guide help you! 

27/08/2012

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What's Really a Greener Way to Travel; Train or Car?

Most of us assume, these days, that public transport is greener than driving your own car (1). But these assumptions are based on common sense and data from tailpipe emissions - what happens when you look beyond a vehicle's exhaust, and factor in the overall emissions from each method's creation, development and day-to-day support structure?

23/08/2012

5 Things You Need to Stop Lying About On Your CV

5 Things You Need to Stop Lying About On Your CV

With unemployment higher than ever, the pressure on job hunters seeking employment at home and overseas has never been higher and the competition has never been stiffer.

24/02/2012

Ape Action Africa Charity Fundraiser in London

Ape Action Africa Charity Fundraiser in London

Ape Action Africa are an organisation we promote on our website, they help goriallas, chimpanzee's and primates in Africa and the work they do is inspirational.

03/10/2011

Top Tips for Getting Acceptance into Medical School

Top Tips for Getting Acceptance into Medical School

If you’ve set your heart on applying for medicine, you are not alone. Thousands of people are considering applying through UCAS, whether they have already obtained their A levels or undergraduate degree or are currently working towards a qualification that will allow them entry to medicine.

16/05/2011

Over 10,000 organisations now listed on One World 365

Over 10,000 organisations now listed on One World 365

One World 365 has passed a new milestone, we now have over 10,000 organisations listed making us one of the largest travel, work, volunteer and study directories in the world! 

30/03/2011

Alternatives to Camp America

Alternatives to Camp America

Camp America is an amazing travel program but are you looking for alternative options? Possible you are not sure whether this is right for you? Or you have participated and would like a similar different opportunity?

21/10/2010

The 10 Best Countries to Go Scuba Diving

The 10 Best Countries to Go Scuba Diving

Going diving allows you to escape your world, see beautiful coral reefs, explore underwater caves, photograph exotic fish or get the thrill of being close to sharks and whales.

25/08/2010

Useful Portuguese Words & Phrases for Travellers

Useful Portuguese Words & Phrases for Travellers

If you are travelling to Portugal it is recommended you learn a few basic phrases which will make your experience easier and more enjoyable.

13/08/2010

Useful French Words & Phrases For Visiting France

Useful French Words & Phrases For Visiting France

Are you planning a city break or holiday to France? Or maybe you are thinking about going to work or study in France?

13/08/2010