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20 ways to be a more eco-friendly traveller
The tourism industry has done wonders for communities all across the world: tiny villages have been transformed into some of the most sought-after destinations, and whole countries have blossomed as a result of their growing popularity among foreign visitors....
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A Southeast Asian journey while uni is out. Part Seven B: Food for Trekking
Another trek, another challenge. This trek promised to be much harder than Vietnam and that thought left the students none too thrilled. I however, was stoked. Again, I had visited this place eleven years ago and remembered verdant forests and burbling streams ... my...
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Does boarding school prepare you for college?
Does boarding school prepare you for college? This is a common question asked by students and their parents, and it’s one that The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) has researched thoroughly. The answer may surprise you. When asked how prepared they were for...
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How to prepare yourself for a mountain journey
How to prepare yourself for a mountain journey ( part 2 ) In the previous part of this article I was writing about the importance of having appropriate boots and clothes for mountain hiking, now I want to continue the description of the equipment. The "Holy"...
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20 ways to pack more efficiently
Packing is one of those aspects of travelling that manages single-handedly to excite almost every emotion on the spectrum. What starts as excitement swiftly turns to tension, and as one’s suitcase becomes heavier and fuller, one’s levels of irritation and uneasiness...
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How to prepare yourself for a mountain journey
How to prepare yourself for a mountain journey ( part I ) What I have been learning so far I've been travelling regularly to the mountains since 3 or 4 years ago and during this perioad I have had good experiences and also bad ones from which I have learned many...
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A Southeast Asian journey while uni is out. Part Six: Free the Bears
The expeditions we lead are designed to engage young people (15 to 17 year olds) in multiple aspects of adult life: planning, itinerary design, budgeting and an immersion in new cultures, places and ways of doing things. The treks show students that access to more...
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Fashion Designing
In Fashion Designing Designers conduct research on fashion trends and interpret them for their crowd. Their particular structures are utilized by manufacturers. This is the essence of a designer’s job; in any case, there is a variety inside this that is dictated by...
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A Southeast Asian journey while uni is out. Part Five: Luang Pabang
Waterfalls Eleven years ago I loved the quiet pace of Luang Prabang, its networked corner on the Mekong river and it's sleepy bars and restaurants. 2019 and my thoughts have not changed. The pace is almost rural and the temples, markets and people are still a delight....
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A Southeast Asian journey while uni is out. Part Four: Ha Long Bay
Ha Long Bay and Eagles Ha Long Bay is to Vietnam what Stockholm's archipelago is to Sweden. (At least that is the feeling I get). I find it difficult to describe Ha Long Bay without adding a few anxious highlights that tend in the environmental direction. However given...
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A Southeast Asian journey while uni is out. Part Three: Vietnam Trekking
Quynh Son province lies northeast of Hanoi, near the Chinese border, and at this time of year it is cloyingly hot and sticky. This was our chosen trek location. Over the next three days we walked as if just out of a swimming pool. The sweat careened down our legs in...
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15 ways to manage travel sickness
Travelling is one of life’s greatest gifts, but – as with all things – it comes with its drawbacks. A few weeks ago, I talked about the financial burden of seeing the world (and suggested ways to deal with this), but today I’m going to be focusing on a rather...
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Fântânele Cabin and Duruitoarea Waterfall
Fântânele Cabin and Duruitoarea Waterfall Our trip to Ceahlău mountains does not end with our return in Izvorul Muntelui. From Izvorul Muntelui to Durău From here we get in the car and head towards Durău, a resort situated on the other side of the mountain. But...
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Trekking through Ceahlău Massif
Ceahlău Massif After spending 4 months away from my beloved romanian mountains I am now prepared and able to go to on a much dreamed and needed mountain adventure with my family. The mountain we are about to explore is called Ceahlău. For me, this is my second...
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Educational Apps for Preschoolers — Tablets as Learning Devices
Kid-friendly tablet are not only a way to keep young ones occupied, but they are also a great tool for learning through educational apps. We live in a world of technology, and this is a great way to use it to your child’s advantage. Just because your...
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A Southeast Asian journey while uni is out. Part Two: Hanoi
Source: http://hanoi.gov.vn In October 2010 Hanoi turned one thousand years old. Seven million people on the right bank of the Red River make for a hot and hectic and hazardous (at least in road crossings) experience. There are however a thousand alleys to explore,...
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Car Rental Tips
So you’re participating in Erasmus for a semester in a different country and want to experience all that it has to offer. It’s natural to assume that as a student, renting a car isn’t an option for you. Au contraire, renting a car may be the way to make use of...
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A Southeast Asian journey while uni is out. Part One: Hoi An
Students have the best and the worst deal. We have oodles of free time and yet that time should be filled with studying. Intellectual investigation. Essays. Short tests. Exams. Assignments... and yet we want the social life, gourmet treats and the never ending travel...
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Essay on the importance of education
The Importance of Education essay will tell us the most important thing about learning, both for adult education programs and for children. Over the years, a large number of such essays have been used to encourage schools to modify their curricula and develop programs...
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How to land any volunteering job: my ten top tips
Volunteering on the go is one of the best ways to maintain a nomadic lifestyle: you won’t be earning anything, but you will be saving an awful lot of money, be that on accommodation, food, or transport. I’ve done a number of gigs like this over the past few years,...
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