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Category Archives: Travel Tips on Whatever
SWAPPER Working in the London 2012 Olympics w/ Photos!
Congratulations to one of our SWAPPERS Maddie who is currently working for the London 2012 Olympics! She signed up for SWAP UK last summer and is currently at the forefront of all the Olympic action. Check out some of her … Continue reading
Posted in Australia, Bloggers that Travel, london2012, olympics2012, Quirky Travel Stuff, summer games, summer olympics 2012, The World at Play, Travel, Travel Tips on Whatever, UK, work olympics, Working Abroad
Tagged england, Europe, Ireland, jobs olympics, london2012, olympics, Scotland, summergames, SWAP, swapper, Travel, travel and work, uk, visa, Wales, work play travel, Working Abroad
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Call your mother!
Every year, SWAP gets calls from worried parents who haven’t heard from their globe-trotting kids. It’s hard to remember to call home when you’re having too much fun on the other side of the world! Melanie from Have Snark Will … Continue reading
Posted in Bloggers that Travel, Quirky Travel Stuff, Travel, Travel Tips on Whatever
Tagged backpacking, Travel
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Hop it to Australia
We just discovered this amazing and very helpful blog for any of you thinking about going on SWAP Australia. Check out Beverley’s blog, Pack Your Passport, which includes fantastic entries on what NOT to pack, what to do in Syndey for … Continue reading
Posted in Australia, Bloggers that Travel, Quirky Travel Stuff, SWAP Destinations, Travel, Travel Tips on Whatever
Tagged Australia, tavel blog, Working Abroad
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Happy New Year!
Happy New Year, everyone! We hope 2012 will be full of travel, new experiences, and discoveries. Where in the world will you be ringing in the New Year? If you’re not sure yet, check out these amazing places to party … Continue reading
Posted in Quirky Travel Stuff, Travel, Travel Tips on Whatever
Tagged international travel, new year's eve, Travel
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Life through the window of a London bus [VID]
Ah, life in London. This video is: “A simultaneously detached and yet somehow participatory form of voyeurism. This video of quotidian city life shot from a London bus is beautiful, meditative, and – in a way I can’t quite put … Continue reading
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Destination: adrénaline!
Vous êtes accros de l’adrénaline? Lonely Planet a préparé un mini-guide des 10 meilleurs montées d’adrénaline au monde ici! Psst: vous pouvez partir en Australie, aux États-Unis, en Thaïlande, en Nouvelle-Zélande et en Afrique du Sud avec SWAP… 5 des … Continue reading
Posted in Australia, New Zealand, Quirky Travel Stuff, South Africa, Thailand, The World at Play, Travel, Travel Tips on Whatever, USA
Tagged Afrique du Sud, australie, aventure, états-unis, nouvelle-zelande, thailande, voyage actif
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Destination: Australie du Sud
Lonely Planet vous fait découvrir les activités, paysages et événements uniques en Australie du Sud: ici!
Posted in Australia, The World at Play, Travel, Travel Tips on Whatever
Tagged australie, voyage australie
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Les meilleurs plans boulot en voyage
Photo © Lonely Planet 2011 Barman, matelot, au pair, pigiste… Lonely Planet donne plein de bonnes idées d’emplois en voyage ici!
Posted in Travel, Travel Tips on Whatever, Working Abroad
Tagged emplois voyage, travail outremer, vacances-travail
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The 15 Saddest In-Flight Meals
Jaunted dug around to discover the 15 saddest in-flight meals, including everything from a moldy fruit plate to the dreaded American Airlines croissant. Check them out here
Posted in Quirky Travel Stuff, Travel Tips on Whatever
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10 Hidden Benefits of Travel
Photo by Robert Snache – Spirithands.net Here’s another awesome article from our favourite new travel culture source, Rove Magazine ! Canadian author Ashley Lockyer brings out the less obvious pluses of travel, starting with the all-important: 1) Traveling gives you … Continue reading
7 Really Weird Religions You Haven’t Heard Of
The imagination knows no limits. People will search for meaning in very odd places…and we are not judging! Here
30 Songs That Capture The Spirit Of Travel (With Videos)
Photo by Colin Gregory Palmer ..Our favourites: Africa by Toto and and Here I Go Again by Whitesnake!
Five Scary, Dangerous Places to Visit
Planet earth, it is fair to say, has its share of amazing and wondrous places to visit. But have you ever taken a moment and thought which of these wonders might in fact represent your worst nightmare? Here are five … Continue reading
Posted in SWAPPERS on the Ground, The World at Play, Travel, Travel Tips on Whatever, UK
Tagged overseas adventure travel
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Forget boring travel. Try these tips to experience out of the ordinary.
Some local cuisine? Photo from Robin Esrock One of the biggest reasons to travel is to expose yourself to a new culture, to see how things are done in another place. As a traveler, you should strive to embrace cultural … Continue reading
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How to Ask for One More Beer in 50 Languages
Nog ‘n bier, asseblief! Una altra cervesa, si us plau! Nog één biertje, graag! Remember to use these responsibly. There may also be some regional and formality variations in pronunciation, but these should get the job done! More
Posted in The World at Play, Travel, Travel Tips on Whatever, Working Abroad
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How to Make Friends Abroad
Congratulations! You’ve made the leap and moved to another country. You’ve covered all the logistics–apartment, insurance, bank account, tax identification number–and oriented yourself to your new surroundings. But now that you’ve settled in, a new, more cringe-worthy challenge, awaits–making friends. … Continue reading
Posted in SWAPPERS on the Ground, The World at Play, Travel Tips on Whatever, Working Abroad
Tagged make friends abroad
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Best Markets in the World for Haggling
In many cultures, haggling (or bargaining) is a way of life and a perfectly normal part of any shopping experience. Not only can you find some great deals, but it is also a social event. If haggling is your thing … Continue reading
10 Reasons to Visit London Now!
With over 600 square miles (about 1600 km) and the third-largest urban population in Europe, you can find pockets of gorgeous solitude in London Town, but you’ll never be lonely. No matter where you are right this minute, there’s surely … Continue reading
Posted in SWAPPERS on the Ground, The World at Play, Travel Gadgets, Travel Tips on Whatever, UK
Tagged best places in the world, live abroad, live in the UK, world's coolest cities, youth mobility visa
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10 Reasons to Travel to Australia Now
We all probably have our own preconceived notions of what Australia is like as a destination on any sort of trip. Loads of great weather, beautiful beaches and bouncing kangaroos were definitely a few of author Brooke Schoenman’s top expectations, … Continue reading
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5 (Legal) Ways To Get High While Traveling
Who needs the illegal stuff when you’ve got the whole world open for adventure? Highs. They’re good. Much, much better than lows. It certainly can be easy to turn that frown upside down with a little bit of chemical motivation. … Continue reading
Posted in Quirky Travel Stuff, SWAPPERS on the Ground, The World at Play, Travel, Travel Tips on Whatever, Working Abroad
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