Category Archives: The World at Play

Top 5 SWAP Concerns… Solved!

Posted on September 7, 2012 by SWAP

It’s not a matter of wanting to SWAP abroad or not, you’ve always wanted to; but just when you’re about to register … the concerns start flooding in! This happens to most SWAPPERS, often paralyzed by the unknown: what will … Continue reading →

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SWAPPER Working in the London 2012 Olympics w/ Photos!

Posted on July 30, 2012 by Patrick

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 →

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Superstitions Around the Globe

Posted on April 13, 2012 by SWAP

Happy Friday the 13th! This ancient superstition stems from the combination of the least lucky day of the week and an unlucky number. In honour of this superstitious holiday we’ve found some superstitions from around the world. In many parts … Continue reading →

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Happy Australia Day!

Posted on January 26, 2012 by SWAP

Happy Australia Day, everybody! If you’re not currently on a SWAP Australia working holiday adventure, here are a few fun sites to help you celebrate from your computer: 1- Colourful Brisbane 2- Josh’s 1-minute video 3- Lauren’s awesome blog: Lateral … Continue reading →

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Paris is weird and wonderful

Posted on January 13, 2012 by SWAP

Think Paris is only café crème and romantic walks along the Seine?  Think again! From the Cool Stuff in Paris blog by Manning Leonard Krull Paris is all about strange street art, creepy dog cemeteries, and taxidermied rats.  I especially … Continue reading →

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Life through the window of a London bus [VID]

Posted on September 7, 2011 by SWAP

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!

Posted on July 28, 2011 by SWAP

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 →

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Thaïlande: la plus grande bataille d’eau du monde!

Posted on July 28, 2011 by SWAP

Quoi de mieux qu’une énorme bataille d’eau pour fêter le nouvel an bouddhique? Lisez l’article de Corinne Bourbeillon pour en savoir plus sur cet événement unique et incontournable!

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Destination: Australie du Sud

Posted on July 28, 2011 by SWAP

Lonely Planet vous fait découvrir les activités, paysages et événements uniques en Australie du Sud: ici!

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Les endroits les plus ensoleillés du monde

Posted on July 28, 2011 by SWAP

Photo © 1997-2011 Rogers Communications Besoin d’un peu de vitamine D? Découvrez les endroits les plus ensoleillés du monde grâce au blogue de voyage de Garry Lawrence. En passant, SWAP offre des programmes aux États-Unis, en Australie et en Afrique … Continue reading →

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Transparency: Which Countries Are the Happiest?

Posted on June 27, 2011 by SWAP

For decades, the World Database of Happiness has tracked down how happy people are—not at all happy, not very happy, quite happy, or very happy. As it turns out, most of us are mostly happy, even when things aren’t going … Continue reading →

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Dating experts at Okcupid.com find shocking travel-love connection

Posted on June 8, 2011 by SWAP

Photo by Oscar E. Hey, we all know that being well-travelled makes you sexier…more

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Battle at Kruger: Best. Video. Ever.

Posted on June 1, 2011 by SWAP

Buffalo vs. lions vs. crocodiles. Seriously, crazy circle of life must-see here

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Dating in France

Posted on February 25, 2011 by SWAP

Looking for someone to make you say Ooh la la while working in France? This article will give you some tips while looking for a date in the City of L’Amore. And, to get you motivated learning French, locals really … Continue reading →

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Dating In Ireland

Posted on February 25, 2011 by SWAP

Looking for an Irish lad or lassie to spend time with while you work in Ireland? We understand, traveling is more fun with two! Here are some tips and advice to land yourself a date! More>

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Dating In California

Posted on February 25, 2011 by SWAP

Planning on doing your USA Internship with SWAP in the Bay Area? Looking for a date while you’re there? Here are some tips to get your own Sunny Cali guy or gal. More>

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Dating in the UK

Posted on February 25, 2011 by SWAP

If you’re hoping to get a date in the UK, it will probably be up to you to make the first move. More advice on dating in the UK here…

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Dating in China

Posted on February 25, 2011 by SWAP

The best part about travel is the instant invitation to try one’s hand at being an amateur anthropologist, and sex is an integral part of the human game. When it comes to these matters Beijing still has a long way … Continue reading →

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Dating In Thailand

Posted on February 25, 2011 by SWAP

Are you looking to date someone while you’re in Thailand? You be surprised as even our quaint Canadian dating customs might seem prudish by nature…. Read about some highlights of dating in Thailand here…

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Dating in Australia

Posted on February 25, 2011 by SWAP

“Could I take you out to dinner this weekend?” is rarely heard in many places in Australia, because people Down Under still see the modern concept of dating as a new North American custom that strikes them as odd. Australians … Continue reading →

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