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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 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 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...

Why India? Where can you get spectacular Bollywood shows, delicious spicy food, golden sand beaches, snow-capped mountains, sacred cows, and an intense sensory overload? Why it’s India of course, the largest democracy in the world. Volunteering here will give you all of those adventures and allow you to connect with the heart of India: its people. There are options for everyone from home stays to living in a house with other volunteers....

Why USA? Often called the destination of opportunities and hope, United States of America needs no introduction. The pleasant climate, the cultural diversity, the dedication and willingness to develop new technologies, a promising and stable economy with a great education system makes USA a perfect and ideal destination to study abroad. The good news for students aspiring to study in USA is that a lot of the foreign education consultants can act ...

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...

Toronto, parked on Lake Ontario and not too far from New York City in the United States, is the largest city in Canada. With 2.5 million residents, it’s the 5th largest city in North America. Known for a cosmopolitan makeup, a healthy performing arts scene, and a robust offering of sports teams, Toronto always has something going on.  It may come as a surprise to some that Toronto is also a happening place for film and television, boasting t...

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...

Volunteering abroad can be a daunting and problematic goal to pursue. Saving up, acquiring visas, working out a place to live, and adjusting to a foreign culture are only some of the difficulties, not to mention finding the right place to give your time. WWOOFing takes care of so many of these problems, and it is one of the easier volunteering gigs to acquire thanks to the website and the other members that have contributed their input. The inter...

San Francisco is the second largest city in California, second only two Los Angeles, in the most populous state in the USA. Known for being a hippy-esque, beautiful bay-side city, it’s the perfect place for those looking to take on an internship, especially in tech.  Known for the Sexual Revolution, the Peace Movement, and a major player in the fight for gay rights, San Francisco is known for its left-wing, liberal political environment...