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Top Five Most Amazing Treks to do Before You Die

Posted by The Working Traveller on February 1st, 2012

The top five most amazing treks to do before you die feature lush surroundings and unspoiled beauty. A few secluded, low-key areas have not experienced the heavy tourist traffic inflicted on other popular locales. Uncover cheap international flights to any of the dream destinations listed below using careful research and a lot of patience.

Trekking in Pakistan, Tibet, Greenland, Ethiopia and France

Pakistan – Darkot Pass
Skimming the Swat and Kohistan Valley in Pakistan, Hindu Raj is the third range of the Hindukush Mountains. Darkot Pass takes you through the Yarkhun Valley into the tourist area of Hunza. The walk is relatively easy and stunning scenery provides plenty of photo opportunities. Visit the area between April and June, known as the local summer season. December through March is bitterly cold, while July through November marks the monsoon season. Heavy rains during this period make travel impossible.

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Tags: ethiopia, france, greenland, pakistan, tibet, trekking

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Insuring Your Globetrots

Posted by The Working Traveller on January 18th, 2012

Travel insurance is a vital part of the preparation for your next working trot around the globe. Nobody should jet off anywhere on any kind of trip without first covering themselves against potential accidents and mishaps. Whether you’re planning on working in a bar or out in the wild and, in your spare time, swimming with sharks or climbing a mountain, cover yourself so you can enjoy yourself. So, when it comes to finding the right worldwide travel insurance compare policies at somewhere like moneysupermarket.com to make sure you’re fully covered before you jet off.

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Tags: travel insurance

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Tips for Cruise Ship Fitness Instructors: Keep Passengers Ship-Shape While Cruising

Posted by The Working Traveller on January 10th, 2012

Stop Your Clients Piling on the Pounds When They Indulge Themselves on a Luxury Cruise

Cruise ship fitness instructors know better than anyone that for many of their clients a cruise is a sure-fire way to gain a little extra holiday weight: the lounging on deck, the extravagant meals, the endless supply of drinks, it can all add up to a worrisome waistline episode once they return home!

However, with your help (and a touch of willpower) a cruise holiday can even become a positive health experience, without the need for your passengers to sacrifice the scintillating selection of goodies and indulgences on offer.

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Tags: cruise ship jobs

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A Week In Edinburgh – Jobs In Edinburgh Hotels

Posted by The Working Traveller on December 21st, 2011

Edinburgh is believed to attract an estimated 13 million tourists every year. Whether to check out all the sights and sounds of the fringe festival, which is the world’s largest arts festival, to be a part of the famous Hogmanay celebrations or just to visit the various sites of interest, Scotland’s capital city proves immensely popular with backpackers exploring the UK.

The city is rich in history and heritage and is also thought to have over 230 Edinburgh hotels, meaning there are plenty of job opportunities within the tourism industry for visitors wanting to fund an extended stay.

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Tags: edinburgh, scotland, tourism jobs, uk

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A Week in Amsterdam – Amsterdam: Museum City

Posted by The Working Traveller on November 23rd, 2011

By Keith Jenkins

Famous for its gorgeous canals, historic buildings, museums and liberal attitude, Amsterdam has lots to offer any visitor. And, the best part is, the city is very compact, making it ideal to explore on foot. Amsterdam is also easily accessible from all corners of the world. Schiphol Airport, one of Europe’s busiest airports, is at Amsterdam’s doorstep whilst there are frequent train services from many parts of Europe. If you’re thinking about taking a ferry to Amsterdam, the closest ferry ports are Ijmuiden, Rotterdam, and Hoek van Holland all within a short drive or train ride of the city.

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Tags: amsterdam, museums, netherlands

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Learning Languages When Job Hunting Abroad

Posted by The Working Traveller on November 10th, 2011

Travelling is undoubtedly fun – providing a heady mix of new cultures and new experiences. However, the pressures of constantly moving from place to place can take its toll – both mentally and financially. Taking a pause from the road gives tired travellers the opportunity to replenish cash reserves by finding some work. As an added bonus, those that choose the right type of work will find that they can quickly develop their language skills at the same time.

Teaching

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Tags: farm jobs, festival jobs, hospitality jobs, languages, tefl

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Enduring a Long Haul Flight

Posted by The Working Traveller on November 3rd, 2011

Long distance flights, perhaps more than anything else, have transformed the way that people take holidays. Not so long ago, a journey to south-east Asia would have cost a fortunate and taken six months, now, there are an abundance of cheap flights to Thailand and other far flung destinations through the likes of DialAFlight, but there’s no getting away from the fact that long distance flights aren’t fun.

So, if you’re one of those people who walks up and down the aisle scowling at those lucky few who manage to get to sleep, here are a few things that might make you feel better.

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Tags: flights, thailand

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Two unspoilt Greek islands

Posted by The Working Traveller on October 19th, 2011

By Tamsin McCahill

One of the hardest things about going on holiday to Greece is deciding where to go. So many islands and so little time! But before you don a blindfold and stick a pin in an atlas, have a look at our pick of two of the most unspoilt Greek islands of them all – Skopelos and Paxos. And if you’re on a budget (and aren’t we all these days?) we’ve even included some great ways to have the unspoilt Greek holiday of a lifetime without the eye-watering credit card bill at the end.

Skopelos

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Tags: greece, paxos, skopelos

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Sydney’s Top 5 Beaches

Posted by The Working Traveller on October 12th, 2011

OK, so flights to Australia are long. So long that you’ll be able to get through the entire in-flight film list. But all the hours in the air will be well worth it when you finally touch down. Chances are your arrival point will be Sydney, Australia’s largest, most cosmopolitan city, and it won’t disappoint. The sprawling metropolis buzzes with enough life and bustle to make your jet lag magically disappear. But one thing many overlook as they explore the city’s rich cultural activities is the huge number of breathtakingly beautiful beaches. Sydney has mile after mile of white-sand coastline. In fact there are so many different coves and bays on offer, it seems every Sydney-sider has their own favourite. But where should you head for first? Here are five favourites.

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Tags: australia, beaches, sydney

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Travelling & Work Opportunities in Backpacker Hostels

Posted by The Working Traveller on May 8th, 2011

Even the most intrepid of travellers have found themselves running out of money abroad. If you’ve gone to work in Australia hoping for a farm picking job but with no luck, you could try working in a backpackers for an extra dollar or ten, or even a bed for the night. If you’re backpacking in Sydney, Brisbane, Cairns or Byron Bay take heed of these tips.

Target your search

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Tags: accommodation, australia, paid jobs, work in hostels

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