Preparing for a Safe Backpacking Holiday

Backpacking holidays will naturally require you to bring more items than if you were just off on a beach holiday. Having a list of what you need to pack will be indispensible, and knowing what to expect in the different...

Volunteering in the Education Sector

Education is one of the most deprived areas in under developed countries and there is always a need for teachers in many locations in Asia, Africa and South America. Many young people with experience in education use...

Career Choices – Police Force

A police officer needs to be physically fit, calm under pressure and able to deal with fairly nasty situations. There are many branches of the police that you can progress to. However, all police start in the same way;...

Career choices – Plumber

A good tradesman will never be short of work, and a plumber is no exception. People will always have water leaks, pipes to fix, boilers to install and service, new houses being built, and lots more. A good plumber is...

Volunteering in South America

For young travellers looking to take in the sights of South America, volunteering has become an increasingly attractive option. Not only does it give people the opportunity to help communities, but it is also a great...

Money saving ideas for students

When starting university you may find that you need to stretch your finances that little bit further than before. Although some choose to work alongside their studies, many students do not have time and will have to...

International Baccalaureate Diploma

Throughout the UK the International Baccalaureate Diploma (IPD) is being offered to young people who would like to study a range of subjects in detail from an academic perspective. The course is an internationally...

Passports for Young Travellers

Nearly all countries will require that each visitor has a valid passport, even young children who were once able to be named on the passport of their parent or guardian. However, if you are travelling separately you...

Volunteering in Asia

Volunteering in Asia can offer a vastly different experience than working on other continents. The variety of cultures from country to country means that it will be a perfect place to take in different cultures. For...

Volunteering in Africa

There is a wide range of volunteering opportunities across Africa, and this is becoming an immensely popular option for young travellers looking to experience the wild scenery and diverse cultures of the continent...

Career Choices – Paramedic

The ambulance service trains and employs hundreds of paramedics across the UK, all of who save lives and provide vital medical care for those in need. There is a lot of stress involved as you will see some horrible...

How to survive away from home for the first time

Moving away from home for the first time can be a daunting experience. You won’t know anyone, you will be in an unfamiliar city, and you will be in a new home. The good news is that almost every other person you meet...

Travelling and Influenza

With the recent Swine Flu pandemic, protecting yourself against influenza while on holiday has become extremely important for all types of holidaymaker. However, young travellers are especially at risk of catching...

Career Choices – Nursery Nurse

If you like working with children, why not consider a career as a nursery nurse working in a nursery environment as part of a team of nurses providing care to babies and children. The children are normally young, from...

Health While at University

While away at university you should remember not to neglect your health, and you should make sure that you look after yourself. Being around so many other people constantly can result in you getting ill if there is a...

Preparing for Insect Bites

You will often hear of the range of diseases that are spread in countries with hot climates. These are mainly caused by insects – carriers of the disease that infect humans. Preparing for insect bites is one of the best...

Gap year – Travelling

If you would like to take some time out from studying before heading off to university, or you have finished and you want to see a bit of the world before getting a job, perhaps you should consider travelling for a...

Career Choices – Nurse

Becoming a nurse is highly rewarding, giving you the opportunity to provide a valuable service to the community. They provide valuable support to, and work under the direction of, the doctor. They are highly skilled...

New Deal

You may have heard the term ‘New Deal’ bandied about; however this shouldn’t really affect you at this stage. If you think carefully about your path through GCSE and the end of formal education, then you hopefully will...