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Visitors and residents encouraged to make Sydney greener

Visitors and residents encouraged to make Sydney greener

Gap year travellers and other holidaymakers in Sydney are being encouraged to support a greener future for the city, after officials handed out 2,030 free trees. The native seedlings, which were a…

Category: Australasia
Posted 31 Aug 2011

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See unique sites on a trip to Nigeria

See unique sites on a trip to Nigeria

Would-be travellers considering a gap year in Nigeria have been advised of some of the best places to go while in the country. Lizzie Williams – guidebook author who has written for Bradt on Joha…

Category: Africa
Posted 30 Aug 2011

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Gap year in Ghana: Accra is a “gateway” destination

Gap year in Ghana: Accra is a "gateway" destination

Travellers planning a gap year in Ghana could find that visiting Accra is a good place to start, if the comments of one expert are anything to go by.According to Bradt author Philip Briggs, Accra i…

Category: Africa
Posted 30 Aug 2011

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Mombasa ‘promises a rich history and a friendly atmosphere’

Mombasa ''promises a rich history and a friendly atmosphere''

Offering travellers the chance to explore historical sites and enjoy a "relaxed and friendly atmosphere", Mombasa could be a good destination for gap year students to add to their itinera…

Category: Africa
Posted 26 Aug 2011

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Virgin Australia reveals Hong Kong codeshare

Virgin Australia reveals Hong Kong codeshare

Virgin Australia and Virgin Atlantic have reached an agreement regarding a codeshare on the latter's Sydney to Hong Kong service from next year, which could benefit those planning a career brea…

Category: General Travel
Posted 26 Aug 2011

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Attractions of Western Australia revealed

Attractions of Western Australia revealed

Gap year travellers may be among those inspired to visit Western Australia following a new promotion from its tourism authority.Tourism Australia has joined forces with Imaginative Television to pr…

Category: Australasia
Posted 25 Aug 2011

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Gap year in Indonesia: Discover cultural events in Bali

Gap year in Indonesia: Discover cultural events in Bali

Students planning a gap year in Indonesia are advised that there are plenty of events to attend in Bali.According to Lonely Planet's Indonesia author Adam Skolnick, the island is home to a vari…

Category: Asia
Posted 25 Aug 2011

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Sydney to re-establish backpacker car market?

Sydney to re-establish backpacker car market?

The City of Sydney has announced proposals to reopen a car market for backpackers.In a move that may interest those planning to spend a gap year in Australia, Sydney's local council has suggest…

Category: Australasia
Posted 24 Aug 2011

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Gap year insurance policies ‘should be carefully considered’

Gap year insurance policies ''should be carefully considered''

Students planning a gap year adventure are being urged to check their travel insurance policies before setting off.Research into gap year cover carried out by Defaqto reveals that there are substan…

Category: General Travel
Posted 24 Aug 2011

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Sydney cuts vehicle emissions

Sydney cuts vehicle emissions

The City of Sydney has revealed it is investing in environmentally friendly vehicles to cut down on harmful emissions in the metropolis.Hybrid cars and trucks are being introduced to its fleet, it …

Category: Australasia
Posted 23 Aug 2011

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