It’s time to catch up with Andy, 22, who left home in Kent for the warmer climate, and far bluer scenery, of Kavos, Corfu. Here’s his story about working as a PR in Greece. Why did you choose to work there? Because it was a decent bar in Kavos, had a good DJ and a […]
Archives for 2009
DJ Gigs in Ibiza
Meet a happenin’ DJ who’s working abroad in Ibiza. Sam, AKA Miss Divine, is originally from Bristol but moved to London. She has been spending summers in Ibiza, a top Europe clubbing spot. Where are you working? I work at Hush in Ibiza. What job are you doing? Resident DJ and Music co-coordinator. Why did […]
Winter Season Jobs in Courchevel
Do you think Cara, 19, regrets leaving her Customer Services Assistant job in Gloucestershire for the slopes of Courchevel, France? Let’s see…French Alps or Stroud? Read on to find out how she liked her winter season job abroad. Why did you decide to work in a ski resort? I met some boys the previous year […]
Alpine Cookery Class in Chamonix
WORK in the Alps this winter and improve your culinary skills for life! Nestling in the heart of Chamonix, just a short drive from Geneva airport is the most beautiful mountain side chalet, built in the traditional French style with en-suite bedrooms and oozing luxury throughout. We caught up with Emma and Susie to find […]
Surfing USA!
Surfing has become a hugely popular sport in the past decade, increasing the demand for surfing instruction. To become a surfing instructor you need a Lifeguard’s certificate and usually a minimum of two years personal surfing experience. European destinations and English speaking countries are generally easier to find work as the language barrier or visa […]
An Amazing Internship in Dubai
Dubai probably isn’t the first destination you think of when considering where to work abroad. But it’s where Jessica, 19, ended up working. Here’s her story about living and working in Dubai. Before you went abroad, what job were you doing? I was a receptionist. Why did you decide to go to Dubai? I wanted […]
Temp Work Abroad in Australia
THE LOW-DOWN ON DOWN-UNDER! by Adam English Australia, the land down under – it’s one of the most popular destinations in the world for travellers and temporary workers. In fact, some 43% of young people want time out to go to Oz before they settle into their chosen careers. So what do you need to […]
Get Down! Become a Certified Dive Instructor
If you prefer melted snow warmed up in a working environment of tropical waters, then how does becoming a scuba diver instructor sound? There are two main qualifying bodies that are widely recognised worldwide. The first and nearest is BSAC (British Sub-Aqua Club), the UK governing body for scuba diving and endorsed by the Sports […]
Become a Ski or Snowboard Instructor Through AllTracks
If your heart is set on taking a course at the crème de la crème of snowsports schools and one of the world’s best resorts, then you might like to consider All Tracks Academy, who run their entire ski and snowboard instructor courses at Whistler in Canada. As a private family-run business, All Tracks Academy […]
Review: Solar Phone Charger
The new Freeloader 8.0 Portable Solar Charger is a smart looking, versatile device that charges a multitude of mobile gadgets using solar energy which means you don’t need a plug! It can charge; digital cameras, iPod (including the iPhone and iTouch), PDAs, PSPs and mobile phones. Designed to be compact and durable, this amazing sleek […]