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The world has at least 6,000 different languages spoken across its many countries. Europe boasts about 230 languages spoken across the continent, while Asia’s diverse population speaks a whopping variety of 2,197 languages. When it comes to traveling abroad, you are likely to encounter some degree of language differentiation from what you’re used to, even if you’re a native English speaker, Australia, Canada and the UK speak English, but wit...

Why Costa Rica? “Pura Vida,” a popular saying by the locals meaning “full of life,” is the perfect way to describe the rich experience that volunteering in Costa Rica will bring.  Zip-line through the rainforest, surf crystal blue waters, experience erupting volcanoes, and do a little good in the process. Surround yourself with friendly locals in one of the great eco-tourism capitals of the world.    Know Before You Go Program...

Halloween is approaching and it’s time to break out that costume and a suitcase! Halloween is also known as All Hallows’ Eve and is the time of year when pranks are the norm, fear is the emotion, and folk embrace their sweet tooth. Carve a pumpkin and decorate your house with bats and spider webs and ghouls that will haunt all who pass by. Rent a scary movie or two and don’t worry too much when you scatter the popcorn everywhere as you quake...

England is a hot spot for many study abroad programs, with distinguished schools like University of Oxford, University of Cambridge and King’s College London- but what about a different type of study? The National Stud of England has an apprenticeship program that can open doors for those interested in entering the world of studs and racing.     The National Stud is a prestigious establishment that has been owned by the Jockey...

Calgary in Alberta, Canada, is situated at around 80kms from the Canadian Rockies. It is the biggest city in Alberta and the third largest municipality in Canada.  According to a 2011 census, the city has a population of 1,096,833. Calgary’s metropolitan area houses the second largest number of corporate head offices from Canada’s 800 largest corporate companies. The city’s robust economy includes energy, financial services, transportat...

“I held on to my straw hat as I bounced around madly inside the roaring machine known as a bus. The full moon beamed down on the waves that trailed alongside our path along the not so smooth sand. I had been advised to grab a seat on the left side and I was rewarded with the constant kiss of the wind, smell the sea and the chance to witness the beauty that is the Brazilian coast. As every limb and muscle jolted and jumbled around, I reminisced ab...

Leaves are crunchy and full of fiery oranges and reds. The air is crisp and fresh and smells of apple cider and hot cocoa. Fall is here and it is time to start planning your next trip. Prices have dropped during this transition from the high season of summer to the next high season of winter break. Take the plunge and avoid the crowds and high costs as you explore all that this time of year has to offer.  Autumn is a lovely time of year for ...

Los Angeles is fondly called the “City of Angels”. Loosely translated it means “The Angels.” The city is home to a diverse range of ethnicities and boasts a GDP rate bested only by Greater Tokyo and New York. The Californian city has a population of 3.7 million, according to a 2012 United States Population report; making it the most populated city in California and the second most populated city in the United States behind New York City. This cit...

Brazil is a country that is almost as big as a continent, which means that there is a lot of diversity throughout the different areas. Language, culture and cuisine all vary depending on the region, but Brazilian cuisine as a whole takes its major influences from Europe and Africa, but there are such a plethora of immigrant influences on the culture that the cuisine has evolved into its own national flavour.     Two of the mos...

There are those of us who prefer to stay in one place, and there are those of us who can’t sit still. Itchy feet, wanderlust, curiosity- no matter what you call the need to adventure further out into the world, there are experiences that we all face at one time or another when it comes to heading overseas. The privilege of air travel allows us to go from one side of the world to the other in only a few days, compared to the ships that used to tak...