Volunteering has become a popular part of gap year programs. But there are a lot of students out there who are not sure about the kind of program to apply for in their gap year itinerary. Volunteering is an excellent opportunity to learn practical and academic aspect of any social work. Such programs allow interactions and sharing experiences with likeminded people from around the globe and learn more than ...

Backpacking offers travelers the opportunity to truly engage with nature and witness natural wonders up close and personal. While many may initially think backpacking is too strenuous an activity for younger travelers, in truth the natural stamina of youth makes them ideal backpacking candidates. If you want to make hitting the trail a family affair, keep in mind some simple tips for your outdoor adventure. ...

It’s no surprise that Side, a town on the Mediterranean coast of Turkey has become a popular destination for European vacationers. Although adventurous backpacking trips are fun, sometimes we just want the best of both worlds, a place to relax and discover! And that's exactly what you can do in Side. The biggest selling point of this resort is the ease with which the modern resort facilities sit amongst the ...

One cool thing about having your own blog is getting to test new products and being involved in the improvement process. With my 9-5 corporate job being in IT (yes, I'm one of those who work in a cubicle), reviewing the Cultural App Guide was a fun assignment. The travel app was developed by Dean Foster, the president of Dean Foster Associates (DFA) in New York. Dean Foster conducts cross-cultural training ...

Guest Post in  RODA MAGAZINE.com : FRONT PAGE.   Take a sneak peek at OTB's guest post in Roda Magazine.com .................................................................................... Nara, from Off-Track Backpacking, wrote an absorbing account about her first REAL jungle travel experience. The main destination was the jungle area of Puerto Maldonado, Peru where she would join a guided nature and k ...

Let's end the week with a fun contest! Hostelbookers is hosting a contest where travelers share a piece of advice related to travel in order to enter.  Enter and attempt to win your personalized action figure from firebox.com as well as a personalized geek travel map. Contest ends on June 6, 2012. You can visit the hostelbooker blog for more information. ...

Majority of tourist visiting Leh Ladakh in are trekkers. When planning your trip to this sensitive north western region of India, pay attention to your physical fitness. The chilling winter and the low oxygen level due to high altitude can be harsh on you. Leh is the capital city of the region and is quite developed to provide you with all the basic amenities. You can explore the rugged terrain and the barr ...

 We Interviewed two lovely gals from Room 77, a great site to find amazing hotels! We believe that one of the top travel experiences of your vacation, or backpacking trip comes from your accommodation experience. So we wanted Heej Jones, the director of Content and Community and Jessica Skelton, the Marketing Communications Specialist at Room 77 share their expertise and resourceful knowledge about hotels w ...

I know this post isn't necessarily travel related but it will provide some insight on what's currently happening in Montreal. In case our local Montreal news didn't make it to your country (which I really hope it didn't), our students have been protesting against tuition hikes for over 12 weeks now. The liberal government announced earlier this year that tuition would be increasing by $325 per year for the ...

What better way to start the weekend by getting to know another cool travel blog? We became friends with Women on the Road blog on Facebook and after some email exchange with Layla, the founder, we thought you'd like to meet another one of us! How did the idea of starting your own travel blog come up? I started it back in 2006 after extensive travel - I was going to write a book but life got in the way and ...