Travel Jobs

01/05/2015

I don’t know about you but I find it really annoying when I see a list of places to see or visit in a city and find that most of them I could have come up with in my sleep. So, this article gives you a few places that you might not have thought of to visit in the City of Lights, the world’s most vis…

01/05/2015

After your plane ticket, accommodation and travel insurance, you will also need to ensure you have a valid passport for any overseas travel.

10/04/2015

Being a host is the best way to start your Couchsurfing journey. Make a profile and follow the instructions.

When you are travelling for long periods of time, the cost of accommodation can be expensive. Even staying in budget hostels in popular destinations can add up rapidly in peak season. If you want to get the most out of your money and travel for longer, Couchsurfing is the perfect option to get free…

10/04/2015

I am not talking about maybe a difference of 10% for the “convenience” of having it done by a train travel specialist but in my experience it has been a difference of 200%!
http://traveljobs.com.au/posts/24-booking-train-travel-in-europe

In my last article, I wrote about the various rail passes available in Europe and whether they were worth forking out for. The conclusion, I came to was that if you are not on the Youth rate and are booking even only a few weeks in advance, then they probably are not.

01/04/2015

http://traveljobs.com.au/posts/22-travelling-around-europe

This article looks at the various types of rail passes which are available for Europe. Known as Eurail passes, these come in a few different varieties:

30/03/2015

http://traveljobs.com.au/posts/21-working-abroad-as-an-au-pair

In the European summer of 2013, I embarked on one of my favourite adventures to date, working as a livein Au pair for almost 3 months. I chose a place off the beaten track, in the north of Spain and really jumped into the deep end. I had no idea what to expect and I knew nada of the Spanish language…

24/03/2015

http://traveljobs.com.au/posts/20-how-to-travel-and-work-abroad

Have you ever been on an incredible holiday, only to come home and feel a bit lost? When it’s time to head back to reality after an exciting adventure, many of us have mixed emotions. Some people are content with taking a once in a life time trip, and look forward to coming home. They can ease back…

23/03/2015

http://traveljobs.com.au/posts/19-how-to-stay-at-a-good-hotel-for-way-below-the-advertised-rate

Champagne taste on a beer budget? Want to be in a 5* hotel but pay what you would for a 3*? I’m proud to announce that it is possible and doesn’t involve sacrificing yourself or staying in a dodgy part of town.

23/03/2015

http://traveljobs.com.au/posts/18-how-i-got-over-my-fear-of-flying

Ever since I was little, there was something about flying that I hated. The fear didn’t develop until later, but it was clearly coming since even as a child, I would have rather taken a train for 24 hours than hopped on board a one hour flight. As I got older, that distaste turned into fear, and I b…

11/03/2015

http://www.traveljobs.com.au/posts/17-5-types-of-passengers-you-ll-see-on-every-plane

When you work in the travel industry, you’ll have an opportunity to meet thousands upon thousands of interesting people. You’ll find yourself making friends, creating memories, and refining your social skills as you connect with all sorts of travelers that are headed on their own unique journey.

10/03/2015

http://traveljobs.com.au/posts/16-5-of-the-strangest-things-to-do-in-tokyo

Tokyo is known for its eclectic personality. People fly to Japan from all over the world to enjoy some of the most fun and unique experiences that the world has to offer. Whether intentionally or unintentionally, Tokyo has become a place for personal freedom, with many activities that you simply wil…

26/02/2015

http://traveljobs.com.au/posts/15-3-highest-paying-flight-attendant-airlines-in-australia

Becoming a flight attendant can be incredibly rewarding. You get to travel all around the world, you get to meet and support a variety of interesting people, and you get to have a glamorous career that you won’t age out of – a career you can continue to enjoy for decades to come.

12/02/2015

http://traveljobs.com.au/posts/13-5-amazing-world-festivals-for-those-who-love-color

Our eyes love colors. Colors represent fun, joy, and life. It’s the reason that we prefer a sunny beach, with its yellows, blues, and greens, over the mud on a gloomy gray day. It’s also why the most amazing vacation spots are the ones that have a lot of color, as color attracts the eye and makes fo…

05/02/2015

http://traveljobs.com.au/posts/12-7-incredible-things-to-do-in-thailand

Thailand should be at the very top of your travel list. This country in Asia is one of the few that has managed to both cater to tourists and maintain its incredible culture and history all at once, which means you can enjoy a unique, magical experience without feeling out of place.

03/02/2015

http://traveljobs.com.au/posts/11-a-journey-to-the-heart-of-victoria-falls

I’m aboard the luxurious Rovos Rail on my way to visit Victoria Falls in magnificent Zimbabwe. The click-clack of steel on steel and African horizon speeding by has inspired me to take out my pen and start writing this story.

27/01/2015

http://traveljobs.com.au/posts/9-traveling-the-world-as-a-digital-nomad

When I look up from my notebook I see a sparkling, turquoise ocean ahead of me. The small curved bay is surrounded by brown hills that are covered with large cacti. The birds are holding a song contest and almost every day an iguana sits down in a tree to my left, at what seems to be his favorite sp…

23/01/2015

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xX8ulHttJk8
http://traveljobs.com.au/posts/7-at-escape-travel-we-love-to-inspire

If you are passionate about travel, you will love a career with Escape Travel. We want our staff to have as much fun and adventure as our customers. It's wha...

23/01/2015

http://traveljobs.com.au/posts/3-all-you-need-to-know-about-skiing-in-japan

So you’ve gone snowboarding at Perisher and tried heli-skiing at Coronet Peak, now it’s time to take your snow skills to Japan for an epic ski trip and an immersion into the amazing (and unique) Japanese culture. Think deep powder, hot onsens, fire festivals and plenty of places to get your après-sk…

23/01/2015

Travel as much as you can!