Work And Travel Experiences
Let Us Know Of Your Work And Travel Experiences
Working As A Snorkeling
Instructor In Spain " Taking the kids
snorkeling in the coves was amazing fun and the nightlife afterwork was great
"
Working As Ground Crew For Hot Air Balloon Company In Burgundy And The Loire Valley In France " It was an unforgettable experience, its about as far from the rat race as you can get ! "
Teaching English To Middle
School Students And Adults In Beijing, China "I loved the satisfaction
that came with helping people acquire a valuable tool "
Working As An Au Pair In America " I went to America not knowing anybody. On the first day I'd already made friends that I still see. My group of friends were really nice. It could not have been better !"
Working In A Backpackers
Hostel In Corfu " I really
enjoyed meeting crazy people from all over the world "
Voluntary
Teaching In Darjeeling, India " I got more job satisfaction out of this
than anything I have done in my life "
Bar Maid In A
Hotel In Western Australia " The most enjoyable
part was getting to know all the local characters and learning about the
realities of life in the outback "
Watersports Instructor
In South America " I taught 40 different
cultures to enjoy sports and my performances at night, made alot of friends
and
tried new sports "
Kitchen/Bar
Assistant At
An Activity Centre In Southern France " Getting
away is great for your confidence, don't be afraid to give it a go "
Bar/Waiting
In A Windsurf Club In Karpathos, Greece " I learned how to mix
cocktails, improved my English and started windsurfing "
Childrens
Club Representative In Brittany, France "I would really recommend
this to others. It was the best job I've ever had !"
Housekeeping
In An Activity Centre In Switzerland "
We got one day off a week to see Switzerland, which is such a beautiful country.
The company gave us a chance to try adventure sports and threw us a great staff
party "
Teaching
English In Poland "I got to know the students,
they were great ! and also the feeling that I was doing something worthwhile.
I learnt new management skills and how to lead a group"
Children's
Rep in Tignes, French Alps "I would definately recommend it to
others, it will be my 3rd season this year and can't wait to get back. As long
as you're up for a laugh, willing to work-hard and play-hard ....... You will
have a blast ! "
Fruit
Picking In Kent, UK " It was a lot of fun
and at least a change to normality ! "
Bar
Manager In Schladming, Austria " The Bar position was in a ski
resort so I spent 5 months skiing. I gained experience of many aspects of bar
management and met many new friends, It was brilliant ! "
Barge
Hostess On The Canal Du Midi " The experience improved my french
I also learnt about french cheeses and wines and french cooking in the region.
I would, without a doubt recommend it to others and I hope to go back and do another
season next year "
Strawberry
Picking On Samso Island Denmark " The social atmosphere is very good
and I met lots of lovely people, it's like being on holiday all the time, Working
outside in the summer is excellent "
Conservation
Research Assistant in Kilombero Valley, Tanzania " Having
no electricity or running water took some getting used to but you know
it's worth it when you wake up one morning and there's a herd of elephant
bathing within
a stone's through of your mosquito net."