As the largest nation in South America, Brazil is an exciting and diverse place, ideal for students who are considering a gap year spent volunteering in the developing world. When not busy with their humanitarian tasks, Brazil can offer the student a huge wealth of tourist activities. This single nation alone possesses not only the […]
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A gap year abroad is much more than just an extended holiday away from the ordinary obligations that characterize modern life in the UK. It also provides young adults with an opportunity to immerse themselves in the real world before embarking upon several more years of academic study. To get the most out of a […]
Read MoreFor fans of Alpine skiing, there is no better place in the world than Les Trois Vallées. Situated in the French Alps, this large region comprises the world’s largest linked ski area. Despite its reputation as a premier location for snow related sports, the French Alps in fact offer visitors plenty to do all year […]
Read MoreThe small nation of Wales is located within the United Kingdom and features some of the loveliest landscapes found in the British Isles. Wales is relatively sparsely populated, having only a third of the population of London yet occupying more than 8,000 square miles. Contrary to popular belief, Wales is quite diverse, possessing three regions […]
Read MoreBased in the County of Norfolk, I have been studying and working in the UK for almost 18 months now. During my time living in Norwich – an attractive cathedral city and the county town – I have had some opportunity to travel around and explore the area. I was very pleasantly surprised at what […]
Read MoreEver since southern Ireland separated politically from Great Britain in 1922 when the Irish Free State was created, Dublin has served as its capital. Although the city was originally a small settlement founded by Vikings, today it is the most populated metropolitan area in the nation. In addition, Dublin is considered an “alpha” among global […]
Read MoreA constituent nation of the United Kingdom, Scotland occupies the northernmost portion of the island of Great Britain. In addition to sharing a border with England, Scotland is bounded by several bodies of water including the North Sea, the Atlantic Ocean, and the Irish Sea. Contrary to popular perception, however, Scotland consists of much more […]
Read MoreCruises 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 […]
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