Most guide books on Thailand seem to have a section on culture or how to behave. However, many of these guides seem to be lacking somewhat on the personal experience front, instead relying on a set of generic rules which doesn’t always directly translate. Almost always Thai people will make some allowance for Westerners and […]
Australia is one of the most popular gap year destinations in the world. With its varied landscape and attractions such as the Great Barrier Reef and miles of pristine beaches it attracts thousands of gappers looking for some sun and a great time! The Working Holiday Scheme allows young people from the UK to […]
Planning your finances might not be the most appealing aspect of trip-planning, but it will help you work out how far you can travel, how long you can go for, and what types of experiences you can pack into your time away. Getting started First you need to work out the big expenses such as […]
Once upon a time volunteering overseas was only for the highly/ specifically skilled or exceptionally intrepid but times change. Today, in practically every corner of the world, you will find volunteer work placements of infinite diversity which include projects in conservation, organic farming, sustainable building, disaster relief, teaching and social projects. Commitments required range from […]
If you love travel and you’ve always wanted to find a job that will fund your passion, check out our top ten travel jobs for some inspiration… 1. Travel writer Becoming a travel writer is perhaps one of the most appealing travel-related jobs out there, and there are a whole host of opportunities for those […]
With new travel apps emerging every week, we try to pin down the most useful ones out there – whether you want to look up flight times, check out hotel reviews, send a virtual postcard, hike mountains, or translate the local language! 1. FlightTrack – for live flight data If you travel by air a […]
Your gap year will be one of the best years of your life. However its important that you keep safe whilst away so it doesnt end in disaster. Keep Travel Documents Handy These are a very important part of your trip because if you lose them it can be a real pain to get replacements. […]