Long overlooked as a tourist destination, the city of Adelaide is now fast becoming an exciting must-see location in the vast country of Australia. Despite being the capital of South Australia, the city was frequently snubbed as little more than a country town and, as a result, often overlooked by visitors in favour of […]
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Welcome to the Big World Small Pockets guide to getting a TEFL qualification. In a nutshell, TEFL, or Teaching English as a Foreign Language, is a course that will qualify fluent English speakers to teach the language around the world. In order to sign up for a course, you do not need any prior […]
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When I travel as a vegetarian to some of the more far-flung places of the world, some people always look at me aghast and question, “but what are you going to eat there?” In all likelihood, these are probably the people who also wonder how I survive in the Western world because, in reality, […]
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Not known for its cheap accommodation, Noosa in South-East Queensland is generally associated with high-end luxury resorts, glamorous celebrity getaways and wealthy retirees. As the most visited place in Australia for domestic tourists, it’s funny that many of us from overseas have rarely even heard of the place before we land Down Under. Mention the […]
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Never one for travelling with an array of gadgets and creature comforts, I always try to make my luggage as light as possible. It’s very easy to get carried away with all the latest technical gizmos, but often one of the forfeits of being a budget traveller is having to do without. Nonetheless, there […]
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“Granada vs León: Which one is better?” asks my friend. She’s due to visit the Central American country of Nicaragua in the next few months and knowing my experience of travelling there, as well as my propensity for speaking frankly, she probably expects a clear answer. “Well, they’re very different,” I reply, unhelpfully. “Really?” […]
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Central Australia is not best known for its walking potential – you’re probably more likely to explore it by 4wd, campervan or motorbike. However, even the most hardened motor heads need to stretch their legs every so often and what better way to do it than with a good day walk in Central Australia […]
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Suddenly everything was moving in slow motion. There were hands. Pairs of hands. Hands that were patting me down. Hands that were in my pockets. That were in my friend’s pockets. That were round his phone. And his wallet. That were across his mouth. Hands that were holding a gun. That were pointing the […]
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One of the most popular holiday spots for Australians within their own country, I’ve been lucky enough to call the gorgeous, coastal town of Noosa home on and off for almost a year now. This means I have a pretty good idea about the best budget-freindly things to do here! Regularly described by both […]
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Still very much under the radar, the tiny country of Albania lies nestled in the Southeastern corner of Europe. Bordered by Macedonia, Montenegro, Greece and Kosovo, it’s home to less than 3 million people and is one of the poorest countries in Europe. Silenced for so long by the communist iron curtain (Albania was […]