Volunteering abroad can be a life-changing experience. Away from the confining requirements of daily life, volunteers are able to try new things, experience foreign cultures and generally expand their horizons. To ensure the best possible experience, volunteers should carefully consider the type of placement that best suits them. Here are some … [Read more...] about 10 of the best volunteer abroad opportunities
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Making the most of your time in Tenerife
The Canary Islands are one of the most exotic and picturesque travel destinations, combining the Spanish culture with African and Latin American elements. The island of Tenerife, in particular, summarises everything the visitor needs to dive into this tropical part of Spanish territory. Booking through Jet2holidays.com you can very easily explore Tenerife and discover its … [Read more...] about Making the most of your time in Tenerife
Lunch Breaks at Flashpacker Guy Industries Tower
Believe it or not, maintaining this site is not our full time job, although it does take some time. No, most days we slave over our computers at Flashpacker Guy Industries Tower, where we are routinely pushed to our mental and physical limits, doing what we do best: facilitating, organizing, and implementing the coordination and support of various local, national, and global … [Read more...] about Lunch Breaks at Flashpacker Guy Industries Tower
“Stingrays,” or “Another Reason to get Travel Insurance.”
I was snorkeling at Bocas del Toro, Panama when I saw a stingray. A big stingray. It was resting on the bottom of the sea, not even hiding behind corral. It was just chilling at the bottom looking for all the world like the master of its food chain, which, even with us human beings swimming around, it seemed like it was. Sometimes they bury themselves in the sand, and you can … [Read more...] about “Stingrays,” or “Another Reason to get Travel Insurance.”
Delays and Cancellations: A Traveller’s Nightmare
I recently came back from a relaxing holiday in Corfu where the weather was great, the scenery was stunning and I over-indulged on food and drink slightly (as we all do) and am now starting my ‘post-holiday detox’ as I like to call it. I planned my trip with a traveling guide and the help of locals once there. However, … [Read more...] about Delays and Cancellations: A Traveller’s Nightmare