Cruises have been a popular holiday choice for couples of all ages and families travelling together for years, and increasingly they are delivering an exceptional travel experience for educational groups and students. Cruising is an ideal choice for an adventure holiday due to the variety of destinations on offer, the different and often exotic departure […]
Read MoreThe capital city of the United Kingdom has already hosted the Olympic Games twice, first in 1908 and then again in 1948, when the Olympics resumed after the havoc of World War II. Now that London will be hosting the Olympics again this summer, the city holds the unique distinction of being the only place […]
Read MoreNot only is Tokyo the capital city of Japan, it is also the world’s single biggest metropolitan area. Located on Honshu, the largest of the many islands that make up Japan, Tokyo was largely destroyed during World War II and has been rebuilt since. Because of this, the architectural footprint of the city is predominantly […]
Read MoreSome students on a gap year have nothing more hazardous in mind than learning an indigenous language so they can be more effective in a humanitarian pursuit whilst abroad. Others, though, know that after their time of service has ended, they will want to unwind with an activity or two that will make their adrenaline […]
Read MoreMost people have heard of the Amazon, but they may not realise the sheer scale of this river and the rainforest basin that surrounds it. In terms of water flow, the Amazon is by far the largest river on the planet, discharging more water than the combined flow of the next seven largest rivers. The […]
Read MoreStudents who have completed the standard sequence of compulsory education frequently feel a need to take a “gap year” before they continue on to university or enter the adult world of work. Far from a mere holiday, a gap year is widely regarded as a time when young adults can explore their own interests and […]
Read MoreFor American children and teenagers, attending a summer camp is almost a rite of passage. Not only does a summer season spent at camp help young people to better understand the natural world, it also helps them develop social interaction skills that will stand them in excellent stead for the rest of their lives. Plus, […]
Read MoreMost students intending to travel abroad during their gap year have to be careful about their funds. Foreign adventures can definitely be more expensive than initially anticipated, which means that students should take advantage of any opportunity to save money, since they will be likely to need that money later on. Depending on the countries […]
Read MoreFor diving and snorkeling enthusiasts, Bali is one of the best vacation destinations in the world, and not merely because the tropical waters here are so warm and inviting. Bali’s true attraction is the variety of sea life and fascinating dive sites that the waters contain. Tropical fish add color to the ocean blue Bali […]
Read MoreBoth locals to Australia and visitors enjoying the “land down under” have long debated the merits of the nation’s two largest cities: Sydney and Melbourne. In some ways, Sydney and Melbourne are similar; both are capital cities of their states and both are located along the coast in the south-eastern region of Australia. Sydney, however, […]
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