Category Archives: Bloggers that Travel

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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Why move? Why London?

Posted on September 5, 2012 by Sarah

Milena’s a soon-to-be 29-year-old writer and editor living in Toronto who has been wanting to live abroad for eons. She loves cupcakes, people watching and can’t wait for her new adventures in London.  Read about why she chose London and … 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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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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“When you get no news, make your own”

Posted on April 25, 2012 by SWAP

Waiting around to hear if you got that job? Have you been told that a raise is coming five months ago? Have you been telling yourself that there will be time to travel later? If you’ve answered yes to the … Continue reading →

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Call your mother!

Posted on January 5, 2012 by SWAP

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 →

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Hop it to Australia

Posted on January 4, 2012 by SWAP

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 →

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Adventures in German baking

Posted on November 15, 2011 by SWAP

Katie has left the Ottawa Valley to embark on a SWAP Germany adventure. Follow her hilarious blog for tips on job hunting, issues with German baking instruments, and warnings about Google translate.

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Lauren’s SWAP NZ countdown!

Posted on October 19, 2011 by SWAP

Nervous (and super-excited) about your SWAP Working Holiday adventure?  You’re not alone.  Check out Lauren’s great blog Living it Loud as she gets ready to leave for New Zealand!

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Myriam et Marilou à l’aventure en Grande-Bretagne

Posted on October 17, 2011 by SWAP

Lisez les aventures de Myriam et Marilou, deux participantes SWAP en Grande-Bretagne.  Ça ne fait même pas un mois qu’elles sont arrivées et elles ont déjà vu Liverpool, Edimbourg, Stirling, Londres… Suivez leur super-beau blog ici!

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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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Lame and common excuses for not travelling!

Posted on August 23, 2011 by SWAP

Browsing travel sites, clicking through friends’ amazing travel photos and hearing people talk about their international adventures gets all of our travel juices bubbling. Some let themselves boil over, drop their jobs, let go of cars, apartments, pets and other … Continue reading →

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A day in Los Angeles

Posted on August 2, 2011 by SWAP

Check out the winners of the 2011 CIEE Internship USA Contest! There’s an awesome video about work and life in L.A. as well as a great story from our very own Cameron Shaw: first runner-up! Congratulations! All the details here.

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Une jeune Québécoise à la recherche de découvertes !

Posted on July 26, 2011 by SWAP

Lisez les aventures de Joannie à Londres et en Europe! Retrouvez plein d’inspiration de voyage à travers ses photos géniales ici.

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Les voyages de Chloé

Posted on July 22, 2011 by SWAP

Suivez les aventures SWAP de Chloé à Londres! Lisez son blogue, plein de belles photos, ici.

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Cynthia’s Euro Adventure

Posted on July 15, 2011 by SWAP

It only took Cynthia 2 days to find a job for Lonely Planet in London! Learn how and follow what she’s up to now here.

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SWAPPER Olivia in London

Posted on July 14, 2011 by SWAP

Follow Olivia through her adventures in London. She’s “traveling the world, or at least Europe, to experience rich history, beautiful castles, English cabbies, and a whole lot of fabulous.” More here

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CN Tower Edgewalk: would you do it?

Posted on June 17, 2011 by SWAP

I love heights, but this is terrifying! Take a deep breath, grab onto something secure, and watch it here

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Why I Quit My Job to Travel Around the World

Posted on June 10, 2011 by SWAP

By Jodi Ettenberg More than anything, we want you all to realize that if you want to see the world and break away from the everyday YOU CAN and SHOULD! If you’ve ever daydreamed of extended travel check out the … Continue reading →

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VIDEO: Just Jump! The work abroad NZ experience!

Posted on June 9, 2011 by SWAP

Have you ever wanted to live and work in New Zealand? Do you like the ring that “Illuminated Vagabond” has to it? Watch this and we’ll see you in NZ. Here

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