A quick guide to the most underrated backpacking destinations: Iran Although some may be put off by the headlines, Iran is a backpackers’ dream. Persian hospitality is second to none. The people are eager to open up their doors to strangers, readily offering a meal and engaging in conversation. The best way to get around [...]

The Caribbean island of Jamaica is truly an ideal destination for a UK student interested in taking a gap year.  In most of the world’s exotic destinations, volunteering means first and foremost learning quite a bit of the local language.  Jamaica, on the other hand, is an English-speaking country by virtue of its centuries long [...]