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Blog Focus: The Final Word…in Saigon
This Tuesday we’re taking a trip to Vietnam with our Blog Focus on The Final Word…in Saigon, written by a British ex-patriate named Jonathan Hoff who has been teaching English in Saigon since 2005.
Jon’s blog consists of elements of his experiences in Saigon teaching as well as cultural …
Read more ...Expert Advice on Packing Toiletries For Girls
I don’t consider myself high-maintenance but I certainly do have a lot of “stuff” when it comes to toiletries and beauty products. I’ll point blame to beauty mega-store Sephora who is always giving me samples of products but also to my inability to ever remember what products I have in …
Read more ...When Acts Of God Mess With Your Gap Year Part Three
Insurance Companies and Compensation
It’ll never happen to me! It’s not the rainy season. The volcano hasn’t erupted for hundreds of years.You always think that Acts of God happen to other people. After all, how often do they actually happen?
Preparation against sunburn is easy but preparation against Acots …
When Acts Of God Mess With Your Gap Year : Part Two
Embassies and Consulates
In the previous article in this series we gave you some tips and advice on what to do when things go wrong.
In this next article we explain the impact Embassies and Consulates can have on your Gap Year when
When you travel abroad, the last thing most travellers think …
When Acts Of God Mess With Your Gap Year : Part One
In this three part series talking about when “Acts Of God” Mess With Your Trip and how to deal with them, we will cover these three really important topics:
When it Happens – Part One
Embassies and Consulates – Part Two
Travel Insurance – Part Three
It doesn’t matter if its a Locusts or …
Read more ...9 Great Gap Year Packing Tips for Girls
I love traveling but even after all the trips I have taken, I still stress out about packing. In my mind, I need to reserve an entire day to get my suitcase packed right when, in fact, I can do an almost perfect job in less than an hour. Fresh …
Read more ...12 Top Travel Safety Tips for Females
I travel a lot, so naturally, friends, family, and co-workers are always asking me where I am going. After I state my intended destination, the second question is almost always, “who are you going with?” My response: myself. And that’s where the strange looks and questioning come into play. “Are …
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