How I Ended Up in Australias Outback

How I Ended Up in Australia's Outback

Accepting the job was one thing, getting to Coober Pedy was another. 
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Moving Abroad? Take Up a New Hobby!

Moving Abroad? Take Up a New Hobby!

Here's why it's the perfect time to start something new. 
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A Case for Living Off-campus While Studying Abroad

A Case for Living Off-campus While Studying Abroad

Advice from a postgrad student who has lived both on and off-campus overseas. 
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How to Buy a Car in New Zealand

How to Buy a Car in New Zealand

Purchasing a vehicle as a traveller or expat is less daunting than you may think.
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Don’t Make These 5 Mistakes on Your Australian Working Holiday

Don’t Make These 5 Mistakes on Your Australian Working Holiday

How to get the most out of your gap year Down Under. 
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Five Things to Consider Before Studying in Australia

Five Things to Consider Before Studying in Australia

You’re all packed up and ready to embark on new and exciting challenges! Not so fast.
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Gday: EPIC Australian Travels

G'day: EPIC Australian Travels

Plan an EPIC holiday in Australia! When working or studying abroad, take some time out to enjoy unique landscapes, iconic wildlife and pristine beaches.
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New Zealand Working Holiday: What to Know Before You Go

New Zealand Working Holiday: What to Know Before You Go

If you've set your sights on Wellington, prepare for a gladiatorial rental market, shady recruiters and stunning views.
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How to Make $16,000 in 3 Months on an Australian Working Holiday

How to Make $16,000 in 3 Months on an Australian Working Holiday

Not interested in hospitality or fruit picking? The mining industry has opportunities for backpackers.
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What Being an Au Pair Taught Me

What Being an Au Pair Taught Me

Four life lessons I learned abroad.
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5 Pieces of Advice for First-time Au Pairs

5 Pieces of Advice for First-time Au Pairs

What I wish I knew before working abroad. 
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The Highs and Lows of Expat Living

The Highs and Lows of Expat Living

The challenges and rewards of a life abroad. 
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5 Questions Every Expat Tires of Hearing

5 Questions Every Expat Tires of Hearing

Heading home for a visit? Prepare your answers for these standard queries in advance.
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6 Reasons to Become an Au Pair Abroad

6 Reasons to Become an Au Pair Abroad

Got a case of wanderlust? Becoming an au pair might just be the best job abroad. 
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Just for the Adventure

Just for the Adventure

After graduating, Sydney charts her own course in her namesake city. 
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Cruise Ship Work: The Secret to Not Going Overboard

Cruise Ship Work: The Secret to Not Going Overboard

Working on a cruise ship means long hours, late nights and its own kind of party culture. Here's how to stay on the deck and out of the infirmary.
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Why I Became a Travelling Nanny

Why I Became a Travelling Nanny

Gap years shouldn't be about procrastination; they should be about deliberate self-discovery.
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Dont Say the Words Flight Insurance To Me Ever Again

Don't Say the Words "Flight Insurance" To Me Ever Again

After missing her flight, Krista becomes a "David," fighting against the airport tyrants.
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