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...

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...

The infamous Hana Highway is a 68-mile stretch of road winding through the jungle from Kahului to the tiny town of Hana in Maui, Hawaii. Every day, hundreds of rental cars brave the hairpin bends and one-lane bridges to reach the isolated town nestled at the bottom of Haleakala, the inactive volcano that takes up the majority of the eastern side of the island. The drive there and back will take about four hours, so most people leave the reso...

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...

If you’ve been researching about your upcoming trip to Thailand, you’ll have learned about the Bangkok night bus. Perhaps you’re looking to save money, or maybe you’re trying to get somewhere over night so that you can make the most of your days in this special country, or perhaps its your only option because the train isn’t running. Whatever reason you’re choosing this land transit path, there are a few nuggets of wisdom that you should hea...

If you have travel plans that involve Australia, Melbourne is more than likely on your list of destinations to check out. Voted one of the most liveable cities in the world for several years, this cultural mecca excels when it comes to shopping, gourmet eats, sports and so much more. Australia is known for its high prices and although Melbourne is not excluded from this classification, there are ways to make the most of this fantastic city w...

Believe it or not, there are still some places in the world without the option to take a hot shower. There are still some places without high-speed Internet connection, or Internet connection at all. There are even some places where wheat bread is a luxury commodity. Gasp! If you’re from a nation considered “developed”, for lack of a better term, and you have either lived in or traveled to a “developing country”, this list of 10 things that might...

If you are looking for an extraordinary experience, take the train in Myanmar. It is a must-do adventure for anyone traveling around the country. Tracks cut through lively markets, busy cities, rural villages, and endless, beautiful scenery. Get an accurate hint of local life, and reach out to touch details as they pass.    RECOMMENDED TRAIN ROUTES AND EXPERIENCES IN MYANMAR Ordinary Class From Yangon to Bagan, Myanmar Ride ordinary cla...

To travel to Myanmar is to travel back in time to a place largely unchanged since the colonial era. It is a corner of Southeast Asia many travelers know very little about. It is a massive, quirky nation, with surreal landscapes, genuine, beautiful people, age-old traditions, and a mostly intact culture just waiting to be explored.    TRAVEL ADVICE UPON ARRIVAL IN MYANMAR Visa Requirements for Myanmar Obtaining a visa upon arrival&n...