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Take a trip to Tabarca Island for seafood, a stroll and some history

There are some days in Alicante city when all you want is a sunbed, light filtering through an ice-cold drink, and nothing more strenuous than turning the pages of a new novel. But if you want some holiday stories to turn friends back home green with envy, you’ll need to explore a little further. What brings back visitors year after year to this province, set between the mountains and the Med? Why not hire ...

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Finally, I decided to take English classes in Toronto

Yes, finally, I decided to take English classes in Toronto. Wondering why I took this decision? Well, Toronto is internationally acclaimed city for higher education. Understandably, educational institutions of the city are flocked by a lot of students from foreign countries. English is an international language and also important for a must future career. The other important aspect is the multinational stud ...

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Great backpacking holidays across Asia

Asia is a vast continent filled with countries that offer so much to see and admire, hence making this part of the world the perfect place to visit on a backpacking holiday. So get your trusty set of binoculars packed – Uttings Outdoors are offering binoculars from Opticron and Nikon for bargain prices in case you are running short on reliable equipment – and book your trip to one of these four destinations ...

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Teaching English in Vietnam- a great experience

I am nearing the end of a year spent teaching English as a foreign language (TEFL) in Vietnam and I have truly fell in love with the country and its culture. This is my experience. My surroundings Vietnam has oodles of natural beauty! And it has is all; mountains, beaches and its surreal lime stone islands. By TEFL in Vietnam I have worked the typical average of 20-25 hours per week and this has given me pl ...

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Backpacking Safety Tips for Those Travelling Overseas

Planning trips abroad come with excitement and a lot of planning to make the perfect itinerary. It means a lot of phone calls to book those amazing villas and to hook all those friends that you want to tag along in your perfect vacation. From college trips to studying abroad or golf vacations with your office colleagues or hitting the road for a couple of weeks going to a foreign country means being aware a ...

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Travel with Purpose: Three Great Ways to Volunteer

If you want to see the world and make a difference with your life, there are many traveling volunteer opportunities for you. These programs let you travel all over the world and use your life to help other people. Here are just three of the most well-known ones. UNICEF UNICEF is a volunteer-based organization that works to better children's lives across the world. Initially it stood for "United Nations Inte ...

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The Five Most Scenic Routes in Australia

 is infamous for its beauty. And if you are sick of the mainstream touristy places, try these more unique options. Get away from the crowds. When you’re done, you can always turn back to the handy tourist brochure. So, as you are gawking at the wildlife and dodging the bug that looks like it’s probably poisonous, why not take the time to sit back and take the scenic route – literally! 5. South Gippsland to ...

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Best places to stay with your family in Surfers Paradise

Surfers Paradise attracts many families each year due to the warm weather, beaches, entertainment and many theme parks that exist in close proximity to each other. You can even enjoy a trip out into the hinterland to enjoy the views and smells of the wonderful forests and countryside. Surfers Paradise has countless holiday accommodation options available for you and your family to choose from. Whether you a ...

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How to turn a Hebridean hopping holiday into an action-packed adventure

If you like your holidays active and adventure filled then the Outer Hebrides might not have made it on to your to-do list just yet – and I’d urge you to put this under review. While they certainly aren’t the perfect destination for white water rafting or bungee jumping, this group of Islands situated just above Scotland at the very tip of the United Kingdom offer a backpacking experience that can’t be emul ...

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Hiking through Hawaii

Last year I had the unique experience of hiking through Hawaii. The November Hawaiian weather was wonderful, the scenery was spectacular and the experiences I had are yet to be topped. I was given the opportunity to visit a few of the best hiking locations found among the Hawaiian islands and when I reached Maui and I knew I needed to explore the island’s eastern coast attraction, the Hana Highway or as its ...

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