Essential Items to Bring with You

No matter what country you decide to visit, it will be important to have an itinerary of what you will need to take. If you plan on travelling to countries in Asia and Africa, it may be a lot harder to find items that...

International Youth Travel Card

The International Youth Travel Card will be indispensible on a gap year aboard. The card is able to be acquired by both students and people in full-time employment who are under the age of 25. Its benefits are not only...

What is Sexual Harassment

Sexual harassment can come in a variety of forms. It doesn’t always have to be physical and it can be hard to determine whether or not you are being sexually harassed. Once it is determined, steps need to be taken to...

Budgeting/Shopping/Cooking

Being away from home not only means freedom to do what you like; it also means you need to be responsible for your own cooking and food shopping. You may think that you will have to cut out all that healthy eating if...

Essential Health Requirements for Travel

If you are planning a trip aboard, whether it is for a long or short stay, there are a number of items you will need to bring that will be essential should you run into any health problems. Although bringing a full...

Eating and Drinking Abroad

Many holidays for young travellers will include plenty of eating out and drinking, but it will be recommended to make sure that you are not consuming anything that could be potentially harmful. Meat and dairy products...

International Student Identity Card

The International Student Identity Card is the most commonly used travel and discount card for students and can be used in countries right across the globe. Offering an incredible 40,000 discounts, it can save you money...

Applying for Cambridge and Oxford.

You may have noticed when you were considering which university to go to that the two top ranked institutions in the UK are Cambridge University and Oxford University. The two have consistently been ranked the top...

What is Chlamydia

Chlamydia is one of the most prevalent types of bacterial STDs known today. It can be spread through any type of contact with the bacteria. This includes vaginal, anal and oral sex as well as transmission through the...

Inter Rail Passes

The Inter Rail Pass has become the most popular way for young travellers to see the European continent. It is effectively an open ticket that will permit you to travel anywhere within Europe for one flat fee. The more...

What are Cervical Barriers,

Cervical Barriers are forms of birth control that are used in conjunction with spermicidal foams or jelly that together prevent sperm from passing the cervix. It’s important to note before using these that they are not...

Applying for Voluntary Work Abroad

Combining volunteer work with a trip abroad is proving to be an increasingly popular choice for young travellers. With the increase in cheap air fares and the greater accessibility to poorer countries, volunteering has...

Access to Learning Grant

The Access to Learning Grant is a fund given to students who are experiencing financial hardship. To be eligible for the grant you must be either a full-time higher education or postgraduate student. However, you can...

Adventure Holidays for Young Travellers

There is a wealth of adventure-holiday packages available for teenagers and young travellers, and, no matter what part of the world you are hoping to visit, many of the main travel companies can offer an active getaway...

Insurance for Young Travellers

With a wide range of travel insurance options available, it will be well worth your while researching which companies will give a deal that will best suit your circumstances. Many insurance suppliers have special...

Vaginal Spermicides

Many vaginal spermicides are available for over the counter purchase. But how are they used and how effective are they against the prevention of pregnancy and STDs, Read here to learn how these methods of birth control...

A-Levels

One of the most popular courses taken at college are A-Levels. The qualification is made up of two parts – AS and A2 Level. They are usually studied over a period of two years full time. However, it is possible to study...

How to get voluntary work

If you have decided that you would like to try doing some voluntary work, how do you actually go about getting your foot in the door, There are two main choices open to you, firstly in many towns and cities there is a...

What is the Female Condom

The female condom works on the same principle as the male condom. The differences are that the female is the one wearing it and it is made to fit loosely against the cervix as opposed to the male condom which fits the...

Signs of Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Though every sexually transmitted disease has its own pattern and symptoms, there are some common symptoms to look for. Please keep in mind that some sexually transmitted diseases show very little, if any symptoms at...