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Dorm living
Many travellers stay in a hostel where, for often the first time, they will encounter dorm living by Fifi Edwards. More >>

Ten People In A Three Bedroom London flat
Decent accommodation in London is extremely difficult to find and it is expensive. When you do find something you like you must be prepared... More >>

The Green Card Taxation Trap

Australia's recent signing of a bilateral agreement with the US Government saw the granting of 15,000 new work visas each year for young Australian professionals. What is less known, is that the Australian Government agreed to giving the US unrestricted access to the Australian taxation system. More >>

Netherlands - What work is available and how to find it!

As a recruitment consultant in a past life, I know how hard it is to find a job. It truly can be a job in itself. More >>

Nepali sunset memories
For some, volunteer teaching in a third world country like Nepal is something of a do-gooder mission. For others, it’s a convenient challenge or a cheap way to step off the backpacking treadmill. More >>

Life as a Vanua-Tai
I woke up early to the sound of the roosters and birds in Port Villa. My flight arrived in late so I didn’t get much sleep. I stayed at a budget hotel run by a Korean family. More >>

Christmas Wrapper - all wrapped up in Stockholm
It was really a bit of a joke that I answered the ad in the paper to be one of 'Santa's little helpers'.
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Paris In The Land of Oz
Dan Paris, who recently took a year-long hiatus from a promising television career to photograph Australian landscapes. More >>

Street Performing in Bern, Switzerland
If you are thinking of a street performing career in Europe then make sure you gain the appropriate permit and stick to the rules of that city. More >>

Shanghai Experience
Like any new expatriate, I felt a mixture of euphoria and trepidation when I arrived in Shanghai's Pudong airport at the start of my two month secondment to China. More >>

Overcoming Red-Tape in Malta
Working abroad legally always means jumping through some red-tape hoops, but one
working traveller found there were more barriers than bargained for in Malta. More >>

Farming in Italy - The life of a volunteer
Racael Leshaw and her friend Chris decided to see Italy through the eyes of th farmers. More >>

Pretending to be a courier
I was a little sceptical about being an on-board air courier just in case what I was given to carry was something illegal, but... More >>

ANZAC Day - a very special day
On the 25th of April, 1990, a very special celebration took place. It was the 75th Anniversary of the landing of the ANZACs at Gallipoli and I was lucky enough to spend this day at ANZAC Cove....More >>

Hong Kong, City of Festivals
Hong Kong is a city of unique and colourful festivals for every occasion of the year. More>>

Cancun, Mexico - Paradise on the edge of poverty
Mexico! My first thoughts were why on earth go to a dirty, third world country when Europe is at my doorstep...More >>

Croc Spotting in Kakadu
"Come on everyone, let's go croc spotting" the hostel host said...More >>