STA Travel is offering free working holiday visas

26/04/2013

Free Australian Working Holiday Visas with STA

Tourism Australia has now revealed the 23 candidates shortlisted for one of the six ‘Best Jobs in the World’. However, if you missed out on one of these, you can still enjoy a working holiday down under as STA Travel is now offering free Working Holiday Visas for a limited period, as well as savings on travel around Australia.

Great gap year job ideas

Planning a gap year is really exciting, especially when you're at the stage of picking destinations to visit. It's also worth giving some thought to working while you're overseas; so, we've put together a list of the top gap year job ideas below.

How to cook on an open fire

Cooking over an open fire is as American as home-baked apple pie. Long before campers and backpackers started making s'mores and hot dogs on wilderness trips, the Plains Indians and the pioneers of North America were using camp fires to cook.

Becoming a rep on your gap year

Exploring far flung regions of the globe is an essential part of most people's gap year plans, but unfortunately it can be pretty costly. As such, many will opt to work for a while to save up some money and hopefully cover the cost of their trip. But if the idea of being stuck pushing paper in some gloomy office is too much to bear, then consider kicking off your travelling experience by becoming a holiday rep.

Ways to save when planning a gap year

With tuition fees having gone up and many college students wondering whether going to university is worth it financially, a gap year might look like a very attractive prospect.

How to pack for travelling around the USA

The USA is a fantastic country to travel around for many reasons, especially if you are heading abroad by yourself. First and foremost, the main language is English, so you shouldn't find it daunting to get around, particularly if you go within a small group.

Why travelling solo is a good choice on a gap year

Although travelling with friends can be a lot of fun, when it comes to gap years it is often best to go solo. This gives you plenty of freedom to go exactly where you want, do all the activities you'd like and make new friends, which is what a gap year's all about.

Gap year experts to offer advice at webinar event next month

If you’re worried about your year abroad then tune in to a special ‘webinar’ next month, where a host of student travel experts will be offering their advice in a series of one-on-one interviews.

New Zealand gap year visas now offered to travellers up to 35

A visa that allows British and Irish residents the chance to work or volunteer during a gap year in New Zealand will now be offered to travellers aged up to 35 years old.

Trekking equipment: what do you need?

If you're planning to go on walking adventure tours as part of your gap year, you'll need to make sure you take all the necessary equipment with you. Here's a rundown of the essentials to fit in your backpack, which will be handy no matter where you're going.

Essential considerations when travelling in America

Going travelling in America is a once in a lifetime experience for many people, particularly if you plan to spend a few weeks or even a month or more there. However, there are a lot of things to consider before you jet across the Atlantic.

What are the advantages of getting paid work overseas?

If you have a spare year on your hands and fancy getting out of the country and heading somewhere new, there are so many opportunities waiting for you. Whether you want to take a year out from study or work, make sure you grab the chance while you can.