If you want to see the world and make a difference with your life, there are many traveling volunteer opportunities for you. These programs let you travel all over the world and use your life to help other people. Here are just three of the most well-known ones. UNICEF UNICEF is a volunteer-based organization that works to better children's lives across the world. Initially it stood for "United Nations Inte ...

 is infamous for its beauty. And if you are sick of the mainstream touristy places, try these more unique options. Get away from the crowds. When you’re done, you can always turn back to the handy tourist brochure. So, as you are gawking at the wildlife and dodging the bug that looks like it’s probably poisonous, why not take the time to sit back and take the scenic route – literally! 5. South Gippsland to ...

Surfers Paradise attracts many families each year due to the warm weather, beaches, entertainment and many theme parks that exist in close proximity to each other. You can even enjoy a trip out into the hinterland to enjoy the views and smells of the wonderful forests and countryside. Surfers Paradise has countless holiday accommodation options available for you and your family to choose from. Whether you a ...

If you like your holidays active and adventure filled then the Outer Hebrides might not have made it on to your to-do list just yet – and I’d urge you to put this under review. While they certainly aren’t the perfect destination for white water rafting or bungee jumping, this group of Islands situated just above Scotland at the very tip of the United Kingdom offer a backpacking experience that can’t be emul ...

Last year I had the unique experience of hiking through Hawaii. The November Hawaiian weather was wonderful, the scenery was spectacular and the experiences I had are yet to be topped. I was given the opportunity to visit a few of the best hiking locations found among the Hawaiian islands and when I reached Maui and I knew I needed to explore the island’s eastern coast attraction, the Hana Highway or as its ...

There’s a lot of chat about ‘green travel’ nowadays and backpacking does have an edge in this arena – at least when it comes to travelling across Europe and other similarly well-connected regions. Backpackers have a natural affinity with travelling overland – buses, trains, boats and bicycles tend to be cheaper than flights and they also allow you to take in more of the region you are exploring. And, of cou ...

Lying in the shadows on the Andes, the lovely town of Mendoza is famous for its wine production, and although it’s a perfect destination while taking a luxury holiday in Chile for wine lovers and foodies, there’s a lot more to this region than first meets the eye. The town is very attractive, thanks to its tree-lined trees, parks, plazas, elegant buildings, and views of the snow-capped mountains in the dist ...

Traveling is expensive, so it's important to save money wherever you can. But who feels like budgeting when they're on a long-awaited vacation, especially when their destination of choice is the beautiful, breathtaking Bali? An easy way to cut costs is to find free entertainment. There's plenty to see and do in this country that won't cost you a dime, so put away your purse and enjoy tourism without the pri ...

Perth is one of Australia’s most spectacular cities. Located in the state of Western Australia, this metropolis offers something special for everyone. Backpackers who are visiting the city can find many free activities and attractions. Visitors can also arrange a free car hire with a relocation rental during their stay and simply return the car to a different city at the end of their visit. Here are 10 free ...

Backpacking is a great way to explore other countries and continents on a budget and really get to know the local culture. To fully immerse yourself, you need to take a bite out of what the country has to offer and when it comes to South Africa there are plenty of tasty things to sample. If you’ve never been to South Africa your knowledge of the local cuisine might not extend beyond biltong - that salty mea ...