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5 Amazing Asian Foods

May 21, 2013

Considering a gap year in Asia? Check out these five amazing Asian foods you have to try...

Five fab reasons to take a gap year

May 14, 2013

Thinking about a gap year? We've selected five of our favourite reasons why you should definitely go for it!

The most beautiful cities in the world

May 07, 2013

Here's our pick of the most beautiful cities in the world...

Spring Around The World

Apr 26, 2013

Spring is the season of transformation. But how does it vary around the world?

4 Cheap But Cool European Cities

Apr 19, 2013

Want to travel Europe on a budget? Here's our pick of the cheapest yet coolest cities...

Chitwan, Nepal: An animal paradise

Apr 12, 2013

A journey through Chitwan National Park will open your eyes to sights you never thought you'd see...

5 Extreme Travel Destinations

Apr 04, 2013

Want to visit somewhere extreme? Here are our top 5 destinations - only for the bravest adventurers...

Travel Bucket List (round two)

Mar 28, 2013

There's so much beauty in the world... it might sound cheesy, but it's true! Our travel bucket list continued...

Travel Bucket List (round one)

Mar 19, 2013

So many places...so little time. Which destinations are on your travel bucket list?

When’s the right time for a gap year?

Mar 14, 2013

Is there ever a right time to embark on a gap year abroad?

Travel Tips: Nuts and bolts behind travelling on a programme abroad

Nov 01, 2012

Have it clear in your mind why you want to go abroad: We all like to help – whether it’s with animals, people or nature, we want to leave a mark on the area we visit.

Travel Tips: Culture Shock, what is it?

Sep 01, 2012

From the moment you step into a new destination all your senses can literally be assaulted. You will see and smell things that are completely foreign to you...

Why do I have to pay to volunteer?

Aug 01, 2012

Have you ever wondered why you have to pay to volunteer with Twin?

Community volunteer projects in Ghana

Jul 18, 2012

Ghana is fast becoming one of our most popular volunteer destinations

Nepal: A new school build

Jun 01, 2012

Volunteers from Twin help construct a new school in rural village in Chitwan, Nepal.