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Checklist – Let the countdown to your travels begin
Preparation is keyWhen preparing to travel whether it be for a weekend, a couple of weeks or an extended time abroad you will always need to prepare for your trip in some way. The following checklist I have written is to help you get yourself sorted when...
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South American Working Holiday Visas
A number of South America countries (Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Columbia, Costa Rica, Mexico, Peru and Uruguay) have reciprocal working holiday and or work and travel visas available. This is great news if you are between 18-30 years of age and wish to...
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Scandinavian Working Holiday Visas
Scandinavia is a region in Northern Europe that is known for its royal families, snowy winters and tall, blonde people and it provides opportunities for people to live, work, play and travel. The Scandinavian Peninsula is the largest peninsula in Europe...
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Working Holiday Visas in Europe for non-EU members
Europe is a large area housing a number of countries. After the Second World War the countries decided they did not ever want to go to war again and so the European Union (EU) was born. Being a member of the EU has many benefits including allowing citizens...
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How not to look like a tourist
Travelling to different countries is exciting. Just the thought of travelling exhilarates me as I think about the places I will see, the things I will do, the food I might eat and the culture I will experience. But there is also a scary side to being a...
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Asia Working Holiday Visas
Asia has a number of countries that offer a working holiday visa or work and holiday visa. Check out our Working Holiday Visa page for details on the differences between these two visas. These visas are basically available to people aged 18-30 (sometimes...
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Teach English in Japan: A guide to finding jobs
In the 1980s if you had blonde hair and blue eyes you could easily step off the plane and walk into an English teaching position and make huge bucks. Things have changed somewhat since then. In this blog I will provide you with an overview of what it is...
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Summer Camp USA Jobs
Spend a summer in a Summer Camp in the USA Every USA summer around 9 million children aged between 6-16 years head off to summer camps. You may have seen movies about summer camps including Camp Rock. With around 12,000 camps this tradition requires people...
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Hawaii Travel Guide | What to see and do in Hawaii
Aloha. Welcome to Hawaii.I have lost count of the amount of times I have been to Hawaii. I just love the place. Hawaii really has something to offer everyone who comes to her shores. From spending lazy days on a beach or by a pool. Maybe learn to surf,...
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