I remember my first cancelled flight well. I was 8 and flying to Pakistan. We got as far as Germany before we had an engine fail and had to fly back to London. At that age it was all very exciting. We were put up...
Teaching English as a foreign language (TEFL) is the term used to describe teaching English to non-native speakers in countries where English is not the first language. This is one way in which you can be paid to live and work abroad. Some people even...
So many people take a round the world flight on their travels but researching and finding your own can be a bit of daunting experience. There are so many options, things to consider and routes you could take. I learnt some lessons from my gap...
So I got this rather alarming post on my Facebook Fan Page today… I thought I'd put together a guide for parents who have a son or daughter considering, or going, on a Gap Year. Be Supportive of Your Child's Gap Year Decision Your child won't be ‘behind'....
Once you get your scuba diving certification, you'll be so hooked that you'll be wondering what's next. While the next step will be your advanced, many scuba diving enthusiasts strive to become a Divemaster. What Is a Divemaster? Divemaster is PADI's first professional-level qualification (there are equivalent...
It's something you buy and hope to never have to use but travel insurance should strongly be considered for anyone taking a gap year, career break or time out abroad. Travel insurance can seem like a bit of a minefield with all the different policy...
Gap years are no longer the domain of students on a shoe-string budget. More and more people are taking time out from their careers in their 40s and 50s and a significant number of people are choosing to embark on extended travels when they retire....
Alcohol, anonymity, exotic locations and a lack of inhibitions; it's going to happen. Holding hands you stumble back to your hostel, stealing glances, the occasional kiss and then it occurs to you; where do we go? Hostel sex is one of those topics that a lot...