Monthly Archives: April 2010

10 Ways Travelers Can Change The World

Posted on April 28, 2010 by SWAP

Photo above by subcomandanta We’ve all heard about the importance of sustainable tourism, ecotourism, voluntourism and a multitude of other buzz worlds that help locals benefit from travelers. But as individuals, it can be difficult to believe we’ll ever be … Continue reading →

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The Weirdest Restaurants in the World

Posted on April 27, 2010 by SWAP

Ever eat in Alcatraz? Dine on Mars? Then it’s about time you get a taste of some of the wackiest, weirdest, out-of-this-world restaurants. For more strange places to eat, check out this video of the the world’s top 10 most … Continue reading →

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SWAPPER Blog- Mike in New Zealand!

Posted on April 26, 2010 by SWAP

Hello Everyone, I decided this would be the year that I would take the leap to live and work in New Zealand. I quit my job, signed up for the SWAP New Zealand program and packed my belongings and mountain … Continue reading →

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Weird Laws from Around the World

Posted on April 23, 2010 by SWAP

Photo: erikrasmussen There are more laws in existence now than at any other point in history, and often the odd, archaic or stupid ones are easier to leave on the books than to bother voting away. Did you know, for … Continue reading →

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10 Travel Apps You Won’t Find in the iTunes Travel Section

Posted on April 20, 2010 by SWAP

You just might find the best travel apps under a different category. Currently there are over 10,000 apps dedicated to travel in the iTunes store. Browse through the travel section and you’ll find an app for almost anything travel related; … Continue reading →

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My SWAP Experience: Guest Blog from John in Australia

Posted on April 19, 2010 by SWAP

I graduated in 2008 with a Bachelor of Commerce degree, ready to do some business because that’s what you do with a Bachelor of Commerce! Then sadly after my graduation some problems developed with the global economy and resultantly, jobs … Continue reading →

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SWAPPER Photo Journal: Kiltimagh, West Ireland

Posted on April 16, 2010 by SWAP

My name is Jessica Reid and I’m a graphic designer from Langley, BC working in a small town in the West of Ireland since November 2009. I was very fortunate to find a job in my field in recession-bound Ireland, … Continue reading →

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‘Simpsons’ Creator Matt Groening Sketches Out Major UK Music Fest

Posted on April 15, 2010 by SWAP

Simpsons and Futurama creator Matt Groening is showing that he’s got other talents aside from creating cartoons. The artist will curate the tenth anniversary All Tomorrow’s Parties festival May 7 to 9. The original Bartman has chosen a lineup of … Continue reading →

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20 Random Acts of Kindness for Backpackers

Posted on April 12, 2010 by SWAP

Imagine a hostel in which revelers tip-toe silently through the dorms, cups of tea appear beside your bed while you’re in the shower, and your bill has already been paid when you go to check out. A figment of my … Continue reading →

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The Top Twenty Worst Souvenir T-Shirts

Posted on April 7, 2010 by SWAP

Spring Break 2010 might be over, but now’s the time to start getting pumped over summer vacation…and all of the splurge purchases that come along with it; from “collector” novelty cocktail glasses to sweatpants that read “Down Under” across your … Continue reading →

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The World’s Best Cities for Late Night Food

Posted on April 5, 2010 by SWAP

Paris / Photo by balachandar Nothing can be more frustrating than roaming the streets late night in search of food to offset your partying. There are many places on earth where this search ends up in some greasy fast food … Continue reading →

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