From bustling Tokyo to Snowy Sapporo, here’s how to Save Big in Japan Travel 2020

Tokyo Shinjuku

Up until recently, planning a trip to Japan seems to be a prohibitive proposition. Aside from the airfare, there’s the thing about Japan’s high cost of living which can translate to rather expensive travel costs. Good thing that travel has evolved and come of age with more affordable fares and rather inexpensive options – if you know where and how to look for them. Let’s start with transport: with cheap flights to Japan deals, you can start planning your Japanese jaunt sooner than later. If you want to save even further, watch out for Jetstar flight promos at Traveloka online. In that way, you can save even more and have more cash for splurging on other things like shopping, dining and sightseeing.

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Four Reasons to Volunteer Abroad Whilst at College

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International volunteering is something that many students would like to do, but only a small number of people manage to undertake. If you are currently studying for a healthcare related degree program such as an MSN to DNP online, then you’re probably trying to gain as much voluntary work experience as possible to improve your career prospects upon graduation. Volunteering abroad isn’t just an amazing way of seeing more of the world whilst improving your work experience; it can also be a hugely inspiring and life changing experience that you’ll never forget. We’ve listed some of the best reasons to volunteer abroad whilst studying for your degree.

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4 Tips for Traveling on a Student Budget

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Traveling is something that many of us would like to do more of, but sadly, can’t afford to do. If you are a student, one of your many goals may be to see as much of the world as possible, but when you have the commitment of a college degree to uphold, it can be difficult to take advantage of the best travel deals. Thankfully, there are many ways to travel whilst in college, so you shouldn’t let your student status hold you back from your adventures. We’ve put together some great ideas for traveling more on a student budget.

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Sagada Warnings and Annoyances

For the past 8 years or so, I’ve been going in and out of Sagada, Mountain Province since I first went there on a solo trip back 2004. It has been a place of solitude, wonder and invigoration. I’ve brought people there, friends and foreign photographers. Enjoyed the food and the scenery. But throughout the years, I’ve noticed the somewhat subtle changes happening as Sagada becomes really popular. My recent trip somehow made these changes more prevalent than ever in a negative way. Don’t get me wrong, I still love Sagada, I’m sure long time readers would know how I would wax poetic about the place. But I write these Sagada Warnings and Annoyances not to dissuade people from coming, but for them to know what to expect, especially during the peak seasons.

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