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- Teach English abroad in Japan, South Korea, the Czech Republic, and in other exciting locations around the world. Make money and travel at the same time! Teaching ESL and EFL is rewarding work.
- Work on a cruise ship as a summer job or a full-time career. Cruise jobs are a great way to meet people, develop superior people skills, and earn good wages and benefits.
- Start a career in the hospitality industry and pursue resort jobs. Beach resort jobs and jobs at lodges, spas, ski resorts, and luxury hotels are plentiful with employees in high demand. Large hotel chains offer the opportunity to transfer between properties (think: Hawaii, to Florida, to Mexico, and beyond).
- Get in touch with your philanthropic side, build your resume, and travel at the same time. That’s what you’ll be doing as a volunteer abroad. Whether it’s with the Peace Corps or a volunteer placement agency, the opportunities are everywhere.
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The wonderful wineries of Australia and New Zealand are a must see for any tourist traveling to the Southern Hemisphere. Most tourists will want to take a bottle or two home as a souvenir of their stay, but it can be confusing to know how to transport this precious cargo. By following these simple tips, you can guarantee that your wine will arrive home in the same condition it left the vineyard. If you’re traveling in a hire car, the natural instinct of most drivers is to store the wine in the trunk. However, this area of the car can get very hot and cause the wine to spoil. A much better option is to keep the wine inside the car for the air conditioning to cool it. Just as you shouldn...
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When most people think of vacationing in Thailand they imagine shopping up a storm in Bangkok or lazing by the beach in Koh Samui. But the Asian country also has a rich history just waiting to be explored. The best place for history buffs to discover is Kanchanaburi Province, home to the famous River Kwai. This is the site the Japanese Imperial Army invaded during the Second World War, and there are many remnants of this tragic time in Thai history. The famous bridge over the River Kwai Visitors can take a train ride along the stretch of the Thai-Burma Railway commonly known as the Death Railway. The Japanese soldiers used this passage to carry supplies to their troops in Burma. The train tr... -
When most of us think about stripping on vacation, we imagine spending days on the beaches of Spain or Brazil. But these countries definitely don’t have the market cornered, with resorts all over Australia catering for holiday makers who dare to bare all. If it’s a beachside vacation you had in mind, consider Taylorwood Resort in the Whitsundays. This Queensland resort is set on 12 hectares of secluded beach and parklands. It’s the only nudist resort in the famous Whitsundays region, and caters exclusively for couples. If you’ve never gone nude before, don’t worry. First-timers are encouraged, and the resort’s relaxed and friendly staff will help put you at ea... -
If you’ve ever seen National Lampoon’s Vegas Vacation or The Hangover, you’ll know that visiting the Las Vegas can be a lot of fun but can also quickly drain your bank account. Since it is such a popular destination, travelers are constantly looking for ways to save. Here is a collection of resources to make your next trip to Sin City a little more affordable. Vegas.com What better place to find out about all that a city has to offer than to go to its official website? Vegas.com provides information about hotels, flights, car rentals and activities in and around the city. Want to know about all of the shows? This site will give details on showtimes, descriptions and...
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Australia has a reputation as a dangerous destination, with creepy crawlies and biting monsters around every corner. But you needn’t worry about the snakes, spiders, sharks and other nasties Down Under if you follow some simple advice. Australia is home to the ten deadliest snakes in the world, including the fierce snake, commonbrown, and taipan. If you’re visiting Australia’s cities though, such as Perth, the only place you’ll come across them in the zoo. If you’re venturing into Australia’s rural areas though, make sure you always wear closed shoes. As Australia’s snakes are timid, they are likely to slither away from harm once they hear your footsteps. If ... -
Vietnam’s capital city, Hanoi, is a rich shopping mecca, offering opportunities for luxury lovers and bargain hunters alike. Known as the Paris of the Orient, this Vietnamese city specializes in fashions and homewares. The Old Quarter is the hub of Hanoi’s shopping district with its modern malls and traditional markets. If your time is limited make sure you hit up the Dong Xuan Market. This three-storey market has hundreds of stalls selling just about everything including knitwear, gourmet foods, jewelry, imitation designer fashions, cosmetics, and woven mats. Bargain hunters should also explore Hang Bac and Hang Be. Stores here sell lacquerware and other traditional goods at bac... -
FRUGALMONKEY.COM is the place to look for travel deals, online travel guides, work abroad advice, and other travel resources. Don’t overpay for airline tickets, cruise vacations, hotels, rental cars, and other travel related items. It’s possible, if you have a little knowledge and ingenuity, to find discount airfares, cruise deals, low price travel packages, and cheap hotels online through consolidators, travel auctions, and airline websites, where you’ll find weekly airfare specials or efares. Learn how to travel on a budget get tips for saving money on last minute travel, and Utilize free online locations guides: Mexico Travel, Australia Travel, Argentina Travel, Gree... -
A hangi is a traditional meal enjoyed in the island nations of New Zealand and the South Pacific. In Samoa it is called umu, and in Fiji it’s known as lovo. Hangi refers both to the food eaten, the method it is cooked, and the underground oven it’s cooked in. At a hangi, different meats and vegetables are wrapped in leaves or aluminum foil, then placed in a pit lined with hot stones. The parcels are covered with wet cloths and earth to trap the heat inside. The dishes then steam for several hours until the vegetables are flavorsome and the meats are fall-apart tender. Chicken, beef, fish, and kumera are traditional dishes served at a hangi. Today pork, lamb, potatoes, and pump... -
Seasoned anglers and casual fishermen should make sure they pack a rod and reel when traveling to New Zealand. With abundant coastline and countless lakes and rivers inland, it’s always easy to find a private place to cast off. Stud farms and hatcheries replenish the fish in New Zealand’s waterways, so there is plenty of sizable seafood to catch. While some Kiwi fishermen prefer to guard the secrets of their favorite fishing spots, most locals are happy to share their knowledge. The fish you’ll catch depends on the area you lay down your line. Lake Taupo is famous for trout measuring at least half a meter. While that will lure in serious fishermen, casual casters may be p... -
With so much of the Pacific now transformed by tourism, the unspoiled wonder of Yap in Micronesia is even more enticing. This is the kind of place which gives us a glimpse into what all of the Pacific must have been like centuries ago. The locals don loincloths and hibiscus skirts. They build their houses from thatch and bamboo, and exchange currency made of stone. It might sound like something from The Flinstones, but Yap’s stone money is used primarily for traditional reasons. Villages might give the large donut-shaped discs, which can weigh as much as five tons, as a gift to another village. The oversized coins are also used to buy canoes or land. While many Pacific Islanders invi...
