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News Archive November 2009

A gap year in space on the horizon?

A gap year in space on the horizon?

Virgin Galactic has announced that its specially designed craft the SpaceShipTwo is almost ready for test flights into space. The space plane may be ready to take tourists into the thermosphere by …

Category: General Travel
Posted 30 Nov 2009

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South Africa ‘favourite place for long-term expats’

South Africa ''favourite place for long-term expats''

In a discovery that those on a gap year in South Africa may understand, the country is the most popular settling place for those moving abroad.This is according to the outcome of the HSBC Internati…

Category: Africa
Posted 30 Nov 2009

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Robben Island ‘a must-see’ while volunteering abroad in South Africa

Robben Island ''a must-see'' while volunteering abroad in South Africa

Travellers who plan to volunteer abroad in South Africa next year and give something back to local communities amid the World Cup tournament have been urged to pay a visit to Robben Island. Writing…

Category: Africa
Posted 30 Nov 2009

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Volunteering abroad in Brazil ‘best thing I have ever done’

Volunteering abroad in Brazil ''best thing I have ever done''

A former candidate who participated on one of i-to-i’s volunteering abroad in Brazil projects has spoken of how the experience was one of the best things she has ever done with her time. Amy Steve…

Category: South America
Posted 27 Nov 2009

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Gap year travellers ‘want to achieve something’ while abroad

Gap year travellers ''want to achieve something'' while abroad

It is no longer enough for those on a gap year abroad to simply sit back and relax in the sun. Rather, they are looking to better themselves and achieve something positive while they are away.This …

Category: General Travel
Posted 27 Nov 2009

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Iceberg spotting ‘hottest new pastime on gap year in New Zealand’

Iceberg spotting ''hottest new pastime on gap year in New Zealand''

Icebergs drifting around the coast of New Zealand are providing visitors and those on gap years abroad with some spectacular and breathtaking views, it has been asserted. The glaciers, which have b…

Category: Australasia
Posted 27 Nov 2009

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Help Rio’s slum kids with i-to-i’s new Capoeira project

Help Rio''s slum kids with i-to-i''s new Capoeira project

Those planning a gap year in South America could help give something back on their travels by participating in i-to-i’s new Capoeira project in Brazil. The physical activity, which is a graceful m…

Category: South America
Posted 26 Nov 2009

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Delhi ‘a must-see’ during a 2010 gap year in India

Delhi ''a must-see'' during a 2010 gap year in India

Those on a gap year in India next year should head to Delhi, it has been asserted, as the city is one of the hottest destinations to head to in 2010. This is according to the latest recommendations…

Category: Asia
Posted 26 Nov 2009

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South Africa World Cup to be jeopardised by baboons?

South Africa World Cup to be jeopardised by baboons?

People volunteering abroad or taking a gap year in South Africa next year have been warned that expensive hotel rooms and busy crowds are not the only potential annoyance they may face.The risk of …

Category: Asia
Posted 26 Nov 2009

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Anastacia: I’m making a beeline for Thailand’s beaches

Anastacia: I''m making a beeline for Thailand''s beaches

Blonde songstress Anastacia has revealed that although she has been to some stunning places in the past, she is hoping to go to the popular gap year destination of Thailand in the future. Discussin…

Category: Asia
Posted 26 Nov 2009

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