Author: admin

Ever since man decided to settle and live in one place, house sitters have been needed; someone who will live in the property and keep an eye on things while the owners are away. Up until very recently, if you were to ask someone to ‘house sit’ for you, it would probably either be a friend or a professional house sitting agency. These days, most homeowners needing a sitter, do what they do with any other problem, they turn to the internet. And rather than simply pick someone local – it’s not uncommon to find a homeowner in Sydney, for…

It’s a thing of dreams for most of us, but if you had the means to stay in a luxury hotel in one of the world’s most expensive cities, where would you choose? Below is a list of some of the world’s most expensive overnight stays. Where would you go? The Dolder Grand in Zurich, Switzerland Inspired by the conductor, Maestro Herbert von Karajan, you could stay in the Maestro suite at The Dolder Grand for £12,000 a night. The suite is said to offer spectacular views across the city of Zurich and the Alps. The Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Tokyo,…

So you’ve decided that you want to make the move overseas, but perhaps you’re a little concerned about the job prospects once you arrive? It’s not always easy to find a job in a new country – when I moved over to the UK it was a good six months before I really sank my teeth into job hunting to the point where I felt that I was actually getting somewhere and many people find themselves in a similar situation. If you don’t happen to have a degree or a major selling point for yourself then you can find the…

The rise in motorhome holidays have seen a surge in demand for motorhomes, whether it be used or new motorhomes.  Even luxury motorhomes are now fast appearing on the market, catering for those who would like to feel a bit of indulgence in their travels.  However, one of the wonderful things about a motorhome holiday is that no matter what vehicle you have or what your budget constraints are for your holiday, you can enjoy the same nature and beauty as everyone else. So where should you go with your motorhome?  With so much beauty and history all around the…

When we think of Canada, most of us probably think of freezing cold weather with snowstorms and are unsure of what the country has to offer as a tourist destination. Yet hundreds of thousands of people from all over the world regularly visit Canada, for all that there is to see and do, so here are our 3 top destinations to visit in Canada. Vancouver & Vancouver Island, British Columbia Located on the west coast of Canada, just north of Seattle, near-touching boarders with the United States of America, Vancouver is the top destination when it comes to visiting Canada,…

Each travel and each trip make you a little bit richer with experience. However, these can also make you a lot poorer in terms of finances. Not all travels have to be expensive and pricey and you will definitely need to think them trough and plan them in detail so that your only memories about your vacation are the pleasant ones and that they are not stained with guilt for spending so much. Ask for discount cards. A lot of cities and tourist centers have their discount cards that make it way cheaper to visit many museums and tourist attractions.…

Volunteer programs are set in many countries in the world for volunteers from all walks of life to join and lend a hand. Australia is among the countries where you can shed your enthusiasm. Volunteering may be for some reasons, learning new skills, enlighten, or create awareness, or simply having fun as get to assist others. Whichever the case, Australia is rich in knowledge and strength for developing your skills as you get to work with charming and dynamic people. In real essence, choosing to volunteer abroad is basically for similar reasons as volunteering in your home ground. The benefit…

With your A-level results confirmed and your first year at university deferred, it’s now time to start planning for your gap year. Whilst it presents the perfect opportunity to work full-time, gain some valuable experience and earn a few pennies, a lot of students use the time as an opportunity to volunteer and make a real difference to the lives of others. Although there may be an initial cost to volunteering, it’s certainly a life experience worth having and will impress any potential future employers and universities. So how many different volunteering opportunities are out there and what do they…

Everybody likes to travel. Family travel is educational and exciting. it is an opportunity to feel exotic and new food, create new friends and just to immerse in to a new culture. Family travel particularly with small infants can be highly distressing when you are not properly prepared. The first step is always traveling light like using backpacks. It offers you more liberty of movement leaving your hands free to perform certain thing freely. When you travel with the family members, you have to be careful regarding the time. It is good not to rush to reach on time. Start…

Australia is default destination backpackers worldwide, and it’s not just because Australian travel is so very rewarding. This extraordinarily diverse continent also offers some of the best opportunities to travel for free – as a volunteer. Volunteer Work Types Australia has need of many extra pairs of hands to assist with a range of projects. These projects offer plenty of opportunities for cultural exploration and high adrenaline adventures as well. • Habitatand wildlife sanctuary conservation,restoration, protectionand rehabilitation • Native fauna planting for protection against erosion • Scientific conservation management research • Threatened species and ecosystemssurvey • Sustainability and nature appreciation…