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News Archive March 2009

“Stand out from 10,000 bland CVs” by taking a gap year

"Stand out from 10,000 bland CVs" by taking a gap year

Adding your gap year experiences to a CV could help you shine at interview, it has been claimed. Although adventure and challenges and a desire to see the world are often the drivers for gap year s…

Category: General Travel
Posted 31 Mar 2009

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Johnny Vaughan: Whale spotting in Costa Rica is amazing

Johnny Vaughan: Whale spotting in Costa Rica is amazing

Spotting whales swim and play in the crystal waters of popular gap year destination Costa Rica is an "amazing experience", according to TV and radio presenter Johnny Vaughan. The British …

Category: South America
Posted 31 Mar 2009

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“Leave knowledge behind” before taking a gap year

"Leave knowledge behind" before taking a gap year

Responsible travel is about leaving all knowledge of your home country behind and immersing yourself in the traditions and customs of another culture, according to an expert. Co-founder of People a…

Category: General Travel
Posted 31 Mar 2009

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Tibet ‘to be re-opened to tourists in April’

Tibet ''to be re-opened to tourists in April''

Tibet will be reopened to tourists and gap year travellers as of April 5th, according to an official.The country, which is known for its unique cultures, traditions and breathtaking landscapes, has…

Category: General Travel
Posted 30 Mar 2009

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Gap years ‘increasing in popularity’ among entrepreneurs

Gap years ''increasing in popularity'' among entrepreneurs

British businesspeople are increasingly acting upon their ambitions for some adventures in foreign climes by taking up volunteering abroad.This is according to gap year firm Projects Abroad, which …

Category: General Travel
Posted 30 Mar 2009

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Is your gap year insurance good enough?

Is your gap year insurance good enough?

Not enough backpackers and gap year travellers take out adequate insurance to cover the duration of their trips.These are the findings of a new survey, undertaken by the Foreign and Commonwealth Of…

Category: General Travel
Posted 30 Mar 2009

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Brown takes time out for football in Brazil

Brown takes time out for football in Brazil

Prime minister Gordon Brown may have a lot on his shoulders at the moment but he still found time to enjoy himself while on a political trip to Brazil.A keen football fan, Mr Brown paid a visit to …

Category: South America
Posted 27 Mar 2009

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Vietnam cable car system sets Guinness World Record

Vietnam cable car system sets Guinness World Record

A cable car system in Vietnam has set two Guinness World Records (GWR), it has emerged.The Ba Na cable car in Da Nang city set the record for the largest gap in height between departure and arrival…

Category: Asia
Posted 27 Mar 2009

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Cambodian minister hopeful on new island tour

Cambodian minister hopeful on new island tour

The Cambodian government has launched a new tour which it hopes could trigger a surge in the number of foreign visitors.Improved transport links between four coastal provinces and Vietnam’s Phu Qu…

Category: Asia
Posted 26 Mar 2009

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Dos and don’ts in Costa Rica

Dos and don''ts in Costa Rica

People who are planning to spend a gap year in Costa Rica have been encouraged to make the most of their trip.Travel writer Casey Halloran told Costa Rica Pages that visitors to the country should …

Category: South America
Posted 26 Mar 2009

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