When talking about internships, work-study, and work placements abroad, AIESEC is a term that comes up a fair bit. But what is it? An internship host organization? A school or something like that?  AIESEC is similar to the European Erasmus program, except it is geared towards developing leadership skills on a more global scale.  AIESEC stands for “Association for the International Exchange of Students in Economics and Commerce...

Did you know that your delicious apple strudel came into culinary creation in Austria? Or that this was the home country of the reputable Sigmund Freud? Nestled beneath the monumental mountain range of the Alps, a population of about 8 million people call the beautiful landlocked country of Austria their home. It’s historical capital of Vienna holds a great wealth of history and culture as well as modern development in technology and its eco...

For experienced travellers, these tips might seem like old news, but for those just hitting the road, these helpful tricks might make a major difference when it comes to fitting those last few essential pieces into your luggage. You may think you’re a light traveller but is that because you’ve forgotten important items? Here are a few tips to help you be the most proficient packer possible.  1. Rolling your clothes rather than folding t...

The majority of travellers who come to Australia equipped with a backpack and a game plan to see the country are entering with a Working Holiday Visa. This amazing visa enables foreigners to enter Australia with legal permission to stay for a year while being able to work in order to fund their exploration of Australia.     Backpackers usually aim for employment that involves waiting tables, bar tending and other jobs tha...

Officially known as the Republic of Bulgaria, this is a country that many have heard of but few can place it on a map or share many facts about this interesting country. Aside from producing some the world’s top athletes in football, sumo wrestling, tennis and even a chess grand master, Bulgarians are responsible for inventing the first electronic computing device, digital watch and car air bag! An entire third of the country’s terrain is covered...

If you are planning a trip abroad to the Philippines and relish culturally rich experiences, you might think about scheduling your adventure during Holy Week, which usually occurs in the months of March and April. For Filipinos, this is a very special occasion known in Tagalog as Mahal na Araw, where devotees reflect on their own religious values and understanding of the acts they believe Jesus did in order to save them for the sins the...

The Geirangerfjord is a UNESCO protected landscape of snow-covered mountains, gorgeous waterfalls and flourishing greenery. Norway has some of the most gorgeous natural sights in the world, go and check out the amazing fjords.  The Kingdom of Norway lays on the western region Scandinavian Peninsula, the home of the Vikings and five million people. During the late 1960s, the discovery of a wealth of natural resources such as oil and gas, sky rocke...

The Philippines is an archipelago with 7,107 islands, about 1,000 of which are inhabited and each bearing their own marvelous qualities that make every island unique. You can still expect dream like beaches, cheap prices, relentlessly friendly hospitality and the most delicious mangoes you will ever have in your lifetime on just about every island though. The Philippines is divided into three major sections, the largest and most northern Island i...

The world of biology is vast, from plants, to oceans, to animals and more, this field has several avenues that are applicable in so many different ways, all around the world. If you’ve just graduated or are in the midst of earning a biology degree, there are a lot of decisions to make when it comes to finding the path that’s right for you. Many institutions are looking for applicants who have experience, but when there are so many different kinds...

Whether you’re in the mountainous north or the plain-filled South, the beautiful country of Slovakia may not be one of the most popular countries in terms of European tourism, it may not be the most prominent forerunner in the economic race and some people may not even know that it is its own country these days, but the Slovaks have their own precious treasures and surprises. Through a peaceful disbanding, Slovakia became independent from its for...