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Travelling to Muslim Countries during Ramadan

If you are visiting a Muslim country during the holy month of Ramadan, it is extremely important that you respect the local customs. Although you may not be required to follow the laws of the fast – only eating between...

Travelling and Money

After you have budgeted for your holiday, organising your money will obviously depend on a variety of different circumstances. As easy as it sounds to change your funds into the currency of the country you are visiting...

Travel Checklist

No matter how long you are planning to go on holiday for, having a checklist will ensure that nothing important is left behind. The two most obvious items to add to your list would be your passport and flight tickets...

The Princes Trust

The Princes Trust is an organisation set up by the Prince of Wales to help young people in a variety of ways. This article will explain how they might be able to help you. One of the issues they found was that young...

Teens Travelling Without Parents

There is much debate over what age a teenager should be in order for them to travel without their parents. It is the general consensus that only teenagers who have left school should be allowed to travel on their own...

Teen Holiday Destinations – Ibiza

Ibiza is easily the most famous party island in the world, entertaining thousands of teenage holidaymakers each year. The island has been popular with young travellers since the 60s, when it was a sought after location...

Teen Holiday Destinations – Malia

The Crete resort of Malia is one of the most popular destinations for teenagers. Located on the southern coast of the island there is a wealth of night clubs and bars that make it a highly sought after location for...

Teen Holiday Destinations – Majorca

The island of Majorca entertains a vast number of teenagers throughout the year, especially around the early summer months. Like many of the resorts in the Mediterranean there is a wealth of accommodation to choose...

Teen Holiday Destinations – Kos

Kos is only a small island measuring 40km x 8km with a population of just over 30,000. However, it is filled with a range of action-packed bars and night clubs, making it one of the most popular destinations for teenage...

Teen Holiday Destinations – Ayia Napa

Ayia Napa is one of the largest teenage holiday destinations due to its unrivalled nightlife. Located in the south east corner of Cyprus, this Mediterranean resort has a wealth of sunshine throughout the year and is...

Career Choices – Teacher

Teachers are divided into two main categories: those who become primary school teachers and those who choose to teach in the secondary school environment. If you are looking to become a teacher you will need to decide...

Staying Safe At Work

When you have managed to get your first part time job you will naturally be excited. However, it is important that as well as covering the legal requirements such as work permits you also consider your own safety when...

Starting A Business – The Concept

One of the ways you could earn extra money whist still at school could be to start your own small business. You may think there is no way in the world a teenager can start a business, but that isn’t true. There is no...

Starting a Business – The Real World

Once you leave school you are going to have to think about what you do next, and for some people they will want to be their own boss and run their own business. Anyone can start a business, and working for yourself is...

Starting A Business – Ideas

There is nothing to stop you trying to start your own business, even when you are still at school; just make sure that it doesn’t have an impact on your school work. Additionally, make sure that the school are aware...

Sports Holidays for Young Travellers

An increasingly popular choice for students on gap years are the many sports-orientated holidays that are available. You will find a whole host of travel companies offering placements in countries worldwide, and no...

Career Choices – Solicitor

A solicitor represents their clients in many issues of the law, from divorce to house purchase. However, don’t run away with the idea that there is the level of drama portrayed in many films where the solicitors are...

Career Choices – Software Engineer

An increasingly popular area of career choice is within the IT industry, as we are producing generations of children who are born with handheld computer games in their hand, and who are born knowing how to use the...

Skills For Life – Computer Skills

As you get older there are certain skills you should make sure you have gained that will really help you when you get into the world of work. Some of these skills are age restricted, such as getting your driving...

Work Experience – Self-Organised

Okay, so you have school based work experience. However, this is just one week long, and there are several issues that could have occurred: you may not get the position you wanted, you may not enjoy the week and wish...