Category Archives: France

The Travel Wisdom of Bruce Lee

Posted on December 5, 2012 by Sarah

By Carlo Alcos Bruce Lee didn’t just kick ass. He stimulated minds, too. “The great mistake is to anticipate the outcome of the engagement; you ought not  to be thinking of whether it ends in victory or defeat. Let nature … Continue reading →

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Answers to Your “What If…?” Travel Fears

Posted on November 19, 2012 by Sarah

By Nicole Farrell, SWAP Intern “Traveling is awesome, but I think I’d miss home too much after a few months.” “Living abroad sounds cool, but it seems like such a crazy idea.  I don’t know anyone who has done it!” … Continue reading →

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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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A Travel Blogger’s Story – It’s Never Too Late!

Posted on July 13, 2012 by andreamueller

When I was younger I always assumed I’d travel once a year and eventually see every corner of the earth. I assumed this would happen IMMEDIATELY after starting my jewellery design business (which I jumped into fresh out of art … Continue reading →

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If we had Nike’s advertising budget…

Posted on May 31, 2012 by SWAP

…SWAP might have make a video like this.  Definitly very worth checking out (warning:  you will want to start travelling immediately). If you can’t afford to spend tens of thousands of dollars (at least) in 10 days, working abroad might be a better option for … Continue reading →

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Nerding out on books and travel

Posted on May 23, 2012 by SWAP

Book-lover? Travel-lover?  Missing school? Why not read books set in your SWAP destination, check out literary landmarks, and visit the coolest bookstores in your SWAP destination? Visit literary landmarks in London with Twenty-Something Travel’s handy Book-Lover’s Guide to London. Off to Germany? The … Continue reading →

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Festivals All Over the World

Posted on May 1, 2012 by SWAP

Australia: The Melbourne Jazz Festival –  You’ll want to make your plans to attend this festival this month, as it runs from June 1 – 10 in – you guessed it – Melbourne. Running for over 10 years now, be … Continue reading →

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Bird’s Eye View: France

Posted on April 16, 2012 by SWAP

One of the amazing things about France is the diversity in the landscapes across the country. This means you’ll probably be tempted to try quite a few of our suggestions though. Care for a view of the Alps? Paragliding could … 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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Top things to do for free in Europe

Posted on November 25, 2011 by SWAP

Ok, we’ve done lists like this before…and we’ll do it again, and they’ll always be different because there are so many amazing and free things to do in Europe.  Mel, our Travel CUTS manager at Western (where you can register … Continue reading →

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Spooky Places to Celebrate Halloween in Europe

Posted on October 31, 2011 by SWAP

Photo: Sean Graham Article: Liz Webber If you are lucky enough to be in Europe this halloween, make sure to check out some ghosts here!

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Etiquette 101: Tipping Guide (for all over the world)

Posted on October 25, 2011 by SWAP

by Tim Murphy So you just had a five-star meal in Qatar. Or went scuba diving in beautiful Bohol in the Philippines. Well, lucky you! But how do you express your appreciation for the service you received? Are you in … Continue reading →

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10 Reasons Why Taking a Working Holiday is a Good Idea

Posted on September 1, 2011 by SWAP

A working holiday is when you spend a significant amount of time in another country and have the working rights to back it up. With this setup, you are able to pick up a job or two (or 6) and … Continue reading →

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Cost of Living in France

Posted on July 27, 2011 by SWAP

Check out a great website for cost of living by country, here

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Cost of Living Paris

Posted on July 4, 2011 by SWAP

Expensive, oui! But so worth it. Check out the what living in one of the most beautiful cities in the world will cost you here

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SWAP 101: the official video!!

Posted on June 2, 2011 by SWAP

Finally: how SWAP works in video form. We are proud to present the work of our amazing intern, Erin Deli. The actors are pretty great too, eh? Watch it here

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How to Learn French for Free

Posted on April 11, 2011 by SWAP

Photo: AngelalalaChan Matador U student Thais Chalencon shares her tips for learning French on a budget. As she says: “Having lived in France since June 2009, I can tell you that it is possible to learn French without spending a … Continue reading →

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Belching in China and other cultural imperatives!

Posted on March 4, 2011 by SWAP

Check out these essential etiquette and customs tips for student travellers 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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Paris Underground

Posted on February 11, 2011 by SWAP

Photograph by Stephen Alvarez Getting there? It involves manholes and endless ladders. What to wear? Miner’s helmets are good. What to do? Work, party, paint—or just explore the dark web of tunnels. Learn everything you didn’t know about the Paris … Continue reading →

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