Working Holiday in Cyprus

On October 1, 2010, in Uncategorized, Work & Holiday, Working Holidays, by admin

Now you have the opportunity to explore Cyprus – a land of Roman ruins, medieval frescoed churches, castles, Mediterranean cuisine, and lots of fun.

Visa First recently started offering assistance to Australians for Working Holiday visas for Cyprus, Australians can work while experiencing the life and culture of Cyprus – a place much different from their home country.

Cyprus is an island located in the Eastern Mediterranean, south of Turkey and west of Syria and Lebanon. Nicosia is the capital. Its population is about 800,000 people, which makes it the third biggest island in the Mediterranean after Sicily and Sardinia. Cyprus is a presidential republic …

Tips for Buying Used Cars

On July 29, 2010, in travel, by admin

It’s a common practice for backpackers in Australia and New Zealand to buy used cars to travel and explore the life there during their stay.

Being foreigners, however, they are not familiar with the local practices and could turn into easily be ripped-off. Carsguide.com.au offers some helpful tips on how to get the right car and how to avoid being lied to.

  1. Budget. You should not forget to include the charges that will apply additionally to the car price, such as registration, insurance, basic maintenance and gas. So, don’t fall for the first offer. Shop around to find the best rate.
  2. Research. Doing some research

Backpackers Flooding NZ and Australia

On March 11, 2010, in Working Holidays, by Boyana

Although the travel industry in Europe, North and South America, Middle East  and Asia Pacific is scoring fewer tourist visits recently due to the recession, Australia and New Zealand are blooming in the backpacking sector.

Last year, the global travel decreased by four percent, according to the Tourism Research Australia International Visitor Survey. At the same time, the number of backpackers going to Australia increased by two percent, their expenses–by 10 percent, and the total number of visitors in the country, over 15 years of age, was up to 5.17 million.

Per www.news.com.au, “Australia has done what it always does well – held