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Portugal is one of the world’s premier wellness destinations. The country boasts a mild climate, sandy beaches, beautiful nature reserves, hot springs, an exciting culinary scene, luxury spas, surf & boot camps, yoga retreats, and a laidback atmosphere. There are very few places in the world that can match Portugal when it comes to wellness breaks. Indeed, the famed coastal region of Algarve is a popular retreat for athletes looking to recover and reenergise during the closed season....

Thailand is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world, it routinely makes the top 10 in most visited countries globally. The diverse landscape and warm weather combined with affordability means it’s no surprise that one of the most common reasons to visit is a wellness break.  There are several different aspects to a wellness holiday, the country is home to grand luxurious spa’s resorts, local spas, tourist medical centres, fitness camps, yoga sanctuaries detox retreats and...

Japan is one of Asia’s top wellness destinations. Japanese people have one of the longest life expectancies in the world and this is partly down to emphasis on wellness and health. Nurturing and mindful activities are woven into everyday life, there is a great focus on stress reduction, fitness, spirituality and nutrition.  Here are 5 ways you can experience some of the wellness practices for yourself; Visit an Onsen Onsen is the Japanese name for a volcanic hot spring where you can experience...

You’d expect the Czech Republic’s inclusion in this list solely because to the amazing wellness retreats found all over the countryside. While this did play a key part in our thinking it was actually the advent of the countries beer spas that clinched its place.  Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic, has a reputation for good quality and affordable beer. The Czechs are amongst some of the biggest beer drinkers in the world and now they also like to bathe in it as well. Beers spas are a...

For a lot of us part of the attraction to volunteering is the prospect of travelling and seeing the world. But traditionally when you volunteer you only ever travel to the one place and can explore the surrounding area which may be fine for some but not others. Now however with the advent of social media and digital networking there is a way to travel regularly to new places and continually volunteer. It’s simple, as a volunteer you agree to contribute an amount of time per day to working at...

Beirut is the vibrant, exciting and modern capital of Lebanon. The city is made up of several districts each with their own unique character, soul and energy. The people are friendly and love welcoming travellers to their city, the nightlife is amongst the best in the Middle East.  Getting in and Getting Around Beirut Rafik Hariri International Airport is the countries only international airport and the hub for national carrier Middle East Airlines which is well connected to most major...

The Thai approach to massage is a global sensation, in 2019 was added to the UNESCO cultural heritage of humanity list and is popular with many people all over the world. Practitioners and centres specialising in Thai are amongst the most common nominees for the travel and hospitality awards and come from all corners of the globe. Indeed, winners profiled in this chapter come from far afield as Peru, Germany and Canada. A Thai massage is a traditional practice originating from Thailand and is...

What is it? Teaching English as a foreign language (TEFL) basically refers to teaching English to students where English isn’t their first language. TEFL can take place in an English-speaking country or abroad and TEFL teachers don’t necessarily need to be native speakers.  Certification To teach English as foreign language certification is usually required by schools and language institutions. In some countries you won’t be considered unless you are certified. This however isn’t always the...