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Studying Abroad – Combining personal and intellectual development

4 März 2013

Have you just finished your Bachelors degree and you feel like going away?

Many students feel the urge to go abroad after having worked hard on their Bachelors degree, to see something else than their ‘normal’ environment but feel obligated to finish their master thesis first. After all, they don’t want to postpone their start into the working life as this means that there will be another one or two years without income.

A great solution for this problem is the possibility to do their Masters degree abroad. This enables students to break free from their ‘same old’ surroundings and gives them the possibility to explore new cultures and » Weiterlesen: Studying Abroad – Combining personal and intellectual development

Increase in Ski Holidays in England

10 Dezember 2012

Skiing UK For years, the Brits have stayed home in the comfort of their own country during their summer holidays however there has been an increased tendency in Brits staying the UK during their winter holidays! With many dry slopes available in the UK, as well as outdoor slopes, many are staying at home to hit the pistes!

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Sustainable Travels – Volunteer Programmes Abroad

6 Dezember 2012

Environmental awareness is a constantly raising trend among today’s travellers worldwide. For example, TUI statistics of 2010 investigated that 74 percent of German travellers prefer to stay in an environmental friendly hotel rather than a low-price guesthouse. But why staying in a hotel at all if you can do more to contribute to your environment? The trend towards volunteering abroad is raising about 20 percent each year and is especially popular among young travellers.

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Mandatory breathalyzers for drivers in France from June 1, 2012

18 Juni 2012

From the 1st of July 2012 all cars in France must carry a breathalyzer. This also applies to tourists, who travel by car in France. » Weiterlesen: Mandatory breathalyzers for drivers in France from June 1, 2012

Travel Insurances

1 März 2012

insuranceIn order to ensure a certain level of security and peace of mind when travelling abroad, it is essential to make sure that travel insurance is in place before departure. By considering the range of insurance companies that provide travel insurance, it makes it possible to find an appropriate policy regardless of the type of travel you are undertaking.

Travel insurance polices provide cover for a range of different risks, and the type required will depend on the nature of your trip. This will determine the likelihood of a risk occurring. It is well advised for someone going on a skiing trip to take out a comprehensive travel insurance policy that will cover any hospital bills in the event of an accident on the slopes, for example.

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Political Situation in the Maldives

20 Februar 2012

Political Situation MaledivesThe Maldives has become one of the most popular tourist destinations in recent years, drawing droves of tourists from all over the world to its island paradise. This trend has been continuing despite recent political changes that have been underway on the islands.

The Maldives, the smallest country in Asia in population and land area, is made up of a number of 1,192 islands and situated in the Indian Ocean. Due to its geographical location, the islands were heavily affected by the 2004 tsunami which presented the government with further political and economic challenges. The success and growth of the tourism industry on the islands has helped the nation to overcome these challenges.

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Sunshine on Rhodes

6 Februar 2012

RhodesThe Greek island of Ρόδος or Rhodes is located in the eastern Aegean Sea. It is the largest and most populated of the 12 large and 150 smaller islands in the group known as the Dodecanese islands. The islands size and population has ensured its status as the administrative centre of the island group and has been key to the history of the region. A history which is rich and extensive.

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British Airlines in Skytrax Rankings

1 Februar 2012

British AirlinesBritish airlines perform well in the online rankings site
British airlines perform fair very well on Skytrax, the world’s largest online evaluator of airlines. Overall, they are one of the most elite companies on the site, with airlines up to the 4 star category. British airlines have been credited with providing their customers with exceptionally quick services including a speedy check-in as well as a smooth security check. British airlines also tended to have very high ratings in terms of customer service. They were described as being ‘friendly and co-operative.’

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Lonely Planet 2012 Best Countries to Travel

27 Januar 2012

Uganda GorillaAs every year the world famous travel magazin Lonely Planet nominated the ten most popular destinations in the category “Individual Travel - with some surprise winners.

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St. Petersburg. Cultural pursuits in a Winter Wonderland.

13 Januar 2012

St. PetersburgSt. Petersburg, often referred to as Russias most westerly city, is the second largest after Moscow and was the capital of Russias imperial empire. This city is steeped in culture and is the perfect winter tourist destination. St. Petersburg is argueably one of Russias most beautiful cities, its lavish architecture and cultural significance remind us of it’s important role as the centre of the third largest empire in history.

Art is also something that this city has in abundance and anyone with an interest in art should make their way to the Hermitage, the largest art museum in the world. The impressive collection of over three million items makes this a must see. A range that extents from Egyptian antiquities, Spanish fine art, Pre-historic pottery to an impressive collection of Neoclassical, Impressionist, and post-Impressionist art, this museum has something to offer all the culturally aware. » Weiterlesen: St. Petersburg. Cultural pursuits in a Winter Wonderland.