Interested in dance? Why not organise a holiday that focuses not on the natural wonders or cuisine of each nation visited, but instead concentrates on learning about traditional forms of dance? Although moving in choreographed ways in time with music seems to be a universally popular human trait, this impulse is expressed very differently from […]
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A tour of the world’s greatest waterfalls is both a way to get close to nature and to visit a great variety of fascinating nations on nearly every continent on the planet. Europe: Detifloss, Iceland Iceland is famous for its volcanoes, but nature lovers will be particularly impressed with the size and strength of Detifloss, […]
Read MoreSome people like to go on holiday in order to rest and relax. Others, however, live for the thrill of danger and love to find new ways in which to risk life and limb. Few activities can meet this desire quite as well as travel abroad, since foreign nations often offer opportunities for adventure that […]
Read MoreThe typical gap year traveller embarks on a voyage of discovery just before entering university or the work force – a time when marriage and family are usually still in the future. It is becoming increasingly common, however, for people to take a gap year later in life. Gap year travellers in their mid-20s and […]
Read MoreMountain climbing used to be a sport only for those who could afford to devote much of their life to the activity. In the last 50 years, however, huge advances in technology and equipment have caused the sport to become a popular weekend and holiday activity for tourists of all types. Amateur climbing in Africa: […]
Read MoreMany students on a gap year choose to focus their energies on backpacking, acquiring a foreign language, or devoting themselves to philanthropic endeavours in developing nations. Another intriguing option, however, is a diving holiday that spans the globe, taking avid divers to some of the world’s most beautiful and ecologically sensitive underwater areas. Many students […]
Read MoreMexico is the southern-most nation located in North America. Bordered by the United States to the north and the Central American nations of Guatemala and Belize to the south, Mexico is a constitutional republic comprised of31 individual states. Those who have never travelled in this nation may have a single image of it, consisting perhaps […]
Read MoreFor most people, the very word “Fiji” calls forth images of idyllic tropical islands in the South Pacific. However, Fiji is much more than an ideal destination for holidays, it also provides student visitors with intriguing possibilities for an enjoyable gap year. Located about 2,000 kilometres north-east of New Zealand, Fiji is rich in natural […]
Read MoreEurope is a continent full of varied and exciting cultures begging to be explored and experienced. Widely differing traditions, architecture and cuisine are separated only by the borders that run between each country; and with so much to see and do, a trip through its delightful countryside is as exciting as it is engaging. These […]
Read MoreFor those in love with winemaking, the continent of Europe presents an array of breath-taking possibilities for both short breaks and longer holidays. Several different countries are famed for their wine regions, including Italy, Germany, Spain, and of course, France. Vineyard breaks in Tuscany, Italy The northern region of Tuscany produces a number of fine […]
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