The mindset of your typical couch surfing candidate is one of budget conscious survival, while also seeking a safe place to rest and local insider knowledge from the host. While couch surfers are usually individuals, there are couples and even families who take advantage of the opportunity to save money, connect and share good energy with others who appreciate the nomadic mindset. While the concept of couch surfing can benefit both parties respec...
Drinking alcohol is a universal social activity that can bring people from all corners of the world together and incite a bond that may have otherwise gone unnoticed without a little liquid encouragement. But most travellers usually find themselves at the bar consuming alcoholic beverages, rather than making the liquor their guzzling down, in fact most people probably don’t even consider the job of a brewer, vintner or distiller as a possible emp...
The mention of Portugal will elicit images of bathing bronzed bodies, succulent cuisine and vibrant and colourful culture, but what would it take to survive there? Unless you've been saving up money for your Portugal tour, you’re going to be on the look out for a source of income while abroad. There are a few approaches that can be adopted when one is trying to secure a sustainable living situation in Portugal, but one of the first filters ...
The Beacon of Hope Uganda organization has volunteer work camps located in Mukono, Uganda and is currently on the lookout for volunteers for 2015. There are available spaces for 10- 20 volunteers per camp and the duration of volunteer time is flexible and can range from 1 week to 8 weeks. Each work camp has an assortment of daily tasks that provide service and assistance to local communities with general and skill-specialized projec...
The internationally renowned publication National Geographic is based in Washington D.C. and is known for employing only the best photographers, writers, artists and specialists as a part of their elite team. If your dream were to be a member of the National Geographic, the first step to achieving this goal would be to get your foot in the door as an intern! National Geographic is currently on the lookout for applicants for their Spring 2015 Grap...
The National Football League is an internationally recognized sporting organization, with its headquarters located in New York City, NY. The NFL is the highest level of professional football in the world and holds the current record for highest average attendance per sporting event. As an intern for the N.F.L., you are able to get behind-the-scenes of the business, production and processes that make the NFL successful. The N.F.L. is one of ...
If you are passionate about saving the oceans, but find that your talents lie more in the digital realms of copyediting, multimedia, production or data analytics, then Ocean Conservancy (OC) might just have the perfect opportunity to help you break into the marine conservation industry while utilizing your talents! This organization commits itself to taking all measures necessary to maintain and preserve our oceans and the wildlife living wi...
Based in Washington D.C., National Geographic Magazine is searching for an applicant with an interest in map production. Interns will collaborate with the graphic editors in developing and producing maps and informational graphics for both digital and print. Responsibilities As an intern in the maps department, some of the responsibilities that will be expected of you in this position include creating maps based on informationa...
When it comes to travelling away from home, you not only have to afford all of the costs for transportation to get to your destination, whether its fuel for your road trip or the plane ticket to the other side of the world, but you also have to take into consideration your accommodations, food expenses, tours & activities and of course all of the unplanned expenses that are bound to surprise your wallet throughout your adventure.  ...
Some of the most notable Thanksgiving emblems include turkey, pilgrims and Native American Indians but the traditions celebrated in North America are only one of many rituals that give thanks for a bountiful harvest and family. Check out the way these countries celebrate a successful harvest and why! Rome: Cerelia On October 4, Romans honor the Goddess Ceres, who is the Goddess of Corn (and also where the name for our be...