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Monthly Archives: June 2011
SWAP Thailand update
Due to the volume of applications, Registration for the October 2011 Semester has now closed. Please check back later this year for registration dates for the May 2012 semester.
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Who We Are: We thought it was about time for a mission statement…
We do everything we can so that Canadians can find and realize the overseas experience they are after. We believe in escaping the pressures of life at home by having adventurous overseas experiences subsidized by working abroad. We don’t believe … Continue reading
Cost of Living UK
Here’s an idea of how much day-to-day things in the UK will cost you, on average. The source is the experts themselves, our partners BUNAC in London. [Check XE here for most recent rate]
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Transparency: Which Countries Are the Happiest?
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
Posted in The World at Play, Travel, Working Abroad
Tagged happiest countries, happiest place, happiness around the world, happy
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CN Tower Edgewalk: would you do it?
I love heights, but this is terrifying! Take a deep breath, grab onto something secure, and watch it here
Posted in Bloggers that Travel, Quirky Travel Stuff
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What’s the best time to visit Australia?
Sydney Harbor Photo: paul (dex) By Sarah Park CHOOSING THE BEST time to visit Australia depends on two things: who you ask and where you’re going. More
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Why I Quit My Job to Travel Around the World
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
Posted in Bloggers that Travel, China, Japan, New Zealand, Quirky Travel Stuff, South Africa, Thailand
Tagged nomads, quit job, quit job travel
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VIDEO: Just Jump! The work abroad NZ experience!
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
Posted in Bloggers that Travel, New Zealand
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Dating experts at Okcupid.com find shocking travel-love connection
Photo by Oscar E. Hey, we all know that being well-travelled makes you sexier…more
Posted in Bloggers that Travel, Quirky Travel Stuff, SWAPPERS on the Ground, The World at Play, Working Abroad
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How to: Use chopsticks like a pro
Photo:feline_dacat By Greg Banecker The good news: chopsticks are a skill acquired with practice. Soon enough you’ll be grabbing grains of rice and catching flies, but until then, here’s a few easily grasped morsels of advice to get you by. … Continue reading
10 biggest parties around the world
Photo above by grahammclellan Mardi Gras? Carnival? Octoberfest? The Running of the Bulls? Been there. Done that. Everyone knows about these parties. They’re great. They’re famous. But most people go to them once and never come back. Let’s talk about … Continue reading
SWAP 101: the official video!!
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
Posted in Australia, Austria, China, France, Germany, Ireland, Japan, New Zealand, South Africa, SWAP Destinations, Thailand, Travel, UK, USA
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Battle at Kruger: Best. Video. Ever.
Buffalo vs. lions vs. crocodiles. Seriously, crazy circle of life must-see here
Posted in Bloggers that Travel, Quirky Travel Stuff, SWAPPERS on the Ground, The World at Play, Travel
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