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Immigration is something many of us have considered at one point or another during our lives. For most foreigners, however, Australia carries plenty of cliches based on the entertainment industry. These have largely shaped how people across the world imagine Australia – mostly kangaroos, vast plains and an overall completely wrong idea of what the […]

Canada will make it more difficult for foreigners who are from visa-exempt to enter the country. The Government Agency Citizenship and Immigration Canada announced that soon an Electronic Travel Authority program will be implemented. The ETA will be used to pre-screen foreigners before their entry in Canada. It will identify non-admissible people from countries whose […]

Why is the kangaroo so important to Australia? It is a well-known fact that Kangaroos are the symbol of Australia. They are presented in the Australian coat of arms. The first image, which springs into someone’s mind when he is thinking about Australia, is one of a cute Kangaroo. They have been featured on coins, […]

The Working Holiday Visa allows young people not only to travel to Australia but also to work for 12 months so that they have enough money to finance their adventure. Finding a job provides all backpackers with an opportunity to explore the labour market in Australia and to settle down in one place for a […]

Are you thinking of visiting Russia for a holiday or a business trip? If so, you are probably going to need to apply for a visa before you enter the country. Known as quite a traditional and closed-door society, Russia has actually become a great country to visit with tourist cities, well-equipped for visitors with […]

While some prefer to travel without planning, to “save the magic of the unexpected”, it’s still not a bad idea to be prepared when you hit the road – especially when it’s a huge trip like the one Izabel did – from Southeastern Europe to South America – Argentina, Chile, Bolivia and Peru. Of course […]

Bangkok, Thailand is considered one of the top hubs for backpackers for the Southeast Asian region. Getting there, however, usually requires a special type of visa which depends on your nationality, the amount of time you’d like to stay and the activities you’d like to partake in. Some countries are exempted from visa requirements if […]

Cox & Kings are travel experts that plan luxury trips for centuries now (since 1758). They have created the following list with travel trends for the soon coming 2012. Here are some of them: “’ End of the world’ Journeys” – Apparently, it’s become very popular among travellers to go on trips to not so […]

In Oz: People drive on the left side of the road. The speed limit in towns and cities is 50 to 60 km/h, and 100km/h on the highways unless signs specify otherwise. In the USA you are likely to hit a deer on the highway; in Aussie–watch out for kangaroos. Australian tourist information is available […]