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Volunteering at Sangkhlaburi Animal Sanctuary in Thailand by @ungracefulguide

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Authors: Luke and Katie @ungracefulguide and theungracefulguide.com If you are a regular reader of our blog you’ll know that we are big fans and advocates of volunteering, as well as MASSIVE animal lovers. Sangkhlaburi Animal Sanctuary: Previously known as Baan Unrak Animal Sanctuary (and originally founded in 2007, under the Thai Animal Sanctuary name) the Sangkhlaburi Animal […]

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Belgium – the Gap Year pros and cons

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Belgium has a reputation for being boring. Just to set the record straight…it’s not! For such a small country, it packs a massive punch. Belgium has breathtakingly beautiful cities, world class art, mouthwatering food, artisan beer and… chocolate. It’s also home to the increasingly cool hub of Antwerp. The bottom line is it’s an amazing

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Australian farm work: my tips and experience by @sheisthelostgirl

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Author: Beth Johnstone – travel journalist and photographer – @sheisthelostgirl and sheisthelostgirl.com. Some of you may be thinking, why on earth would you want to work on a farm in a country that’s home to some of the most deadly spiders and snakes? I’m about to tell you why. Completing 88 days or a solid three months of farm

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The Lake District: ultimate wild swims

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We love the Lake District. We spent most of our childhood weekends camping and swimming in its breathtaking beauty. The Lake District is home to 16 lakes, 197 tarns (small mountain lakes), 26 miles of coastline, 21 rivers and countless streams (or becks). With such an immense choice, the National Park is a wild swimming

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Edinburgh: for free, an insider’s guide by @discoveny

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Author: Alice – @discoveny and discoveny.com A gap year in the UK can be amazing, but the price puts people off. The Scottish capital of Edinburgh is packed with culture and history, yet despite it being an expensive city to visit, many of the best attractions are free. I live in Edinburgh and my insider’s

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Costa Rica: my top 10 by @Mikesbucketlist

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Author: Mike @mikesbucketlist. Costa Rica really is the garden of Eden and probably the greenest country in the world, so make sure you put these on your list. Here’s my top 10 things to do in Costa Rica: Outdoor adventure: As an outdoor adventure playground, many eco-tours will take you zip lining, rappelling and canyoning in the

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How to teach English abroad by @girlwiththesuitcases

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Author: Zoe – an eco Scottish solo traveller and digital nomad: @girlwiththesuitcases and girlwiththesuitcase.com Who can teach abroad? Do I need a degree? No, but you will need a TEFL. To teach abroad, many positions do require a degree. However, some jobs state that no experience or qualifications other than a TEFL course is necessary. Do

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Venice: how to avoid the tourists

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We have a love/hate relationship with Venice. The city is impossible to beat in terms of beauty, has breathtaking museums, churches and canals, but it’s also rammed with tourists. Millions of tourists. In fact up to 30 million per year. This massive overcrowding, regular floods and the mega cruise ships that plough through the increasingly

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Sicily: our top 5

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Sicily has been home to western world’s greatest civilisations. Ancient Greek temples, Arabic streets Norman cathedrals and Spanish Baroque palaces are scattered across this island just 3 kilometres from Italy. Choosing just 5 locations amongst intense competition was tough. We’ve ignored the spectacular sites of: Taormina (over-touristed and over priced), Etna (it still dazzles from

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Italy: the Gap Year pros and cons

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If we were restricted to only visiting one country in the world for the rest of our lives, we would pick Italy. It has it all: incredible cities, art, architecture, archaeology, dramatic mountains, stunning beaches, amazing food and the best ice-cream. Here’s our gap year and adventure travel pros and cons: Pros: It has 55

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