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Travel and Work Abroad | 8 Good reasons why a Working Holiday is a good idea
The decision to quit your job and leave your responsibilities to travel and work abroad for an extended period of time isn’t always an easy one. However, here are 8 good reasons why a working holiday is a good idea. This blog has been updated for 2019....
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Hostel jobs | How to find a job in a Hostel
It is believed the idea of a hostel was first conceived in Germany around the beginning of the 20th Century. It was a German school teacher, Richard Schirrmann, who after numerous school trips created dormitory style accommodation for his students. This...
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Group Travel vs Solo Travel – what will you choose? Pros and Cons
There are plenty of decisions to make when it comes to travel. Where will go? How long will you go for? How much will it cost? These questions can be hard to answer particularly for a first time traveller. And another important decision is will you choose...
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Over 30 – your work and travel options
Living, working and playing abroad in your twenties is almost a rite of passage these days. You finish high school and live your dream of travelling around the globe by having a gap year, or more. And most do this by going on a working holiday. But what if...
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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
A South American working holiday is high on some travellers bucket list and a number of South American countries (Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Columbia, Costa Rica, Mexico, Peru and Uruguay) have reciprocal working holiday and or work and travel visas...
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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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