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Visiting Lapland: The Sami people of Lapland
Lapland is situated in the North of Finland and it is one of the countries’ largest regions. It is the home of about 3.4% of the total population of Finland and is probably the least densely populated area in the country. Needless to say it is predominantly dominated by nature and finding some remote area where to spend some time alone is not particularly hard. The original indigenous people of Lapland are called Sami they are the only people indigenous people of Scandinavia that are recognized and protected under the international conventions of indigenous peoples. They are generally knows for their reindeer herding, with which 10% of all Sami populations…
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5 Hidden Gems to Explore On a Canary Island and Morocco Cruise
The Canary Islands and the surrounding central Atlantic region is a prime destination for Europeans to visit on holiday. With sun-kissed beaches and tropical landscapes in popular holiday spots like Santa Cruz and Funchal, many will take a direct flight to these destinations and spend their entire holiday at the same resort. For those who want to see more of the world while on holiday, however, a cruise is a great option that provides a relaxing way to travel in style while hopping from port to port. Have a look at Thomson Cruises and see what promotions they have on offer. Here are five beautiful ports of call that…
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Why London is Great for International Work!
There are so many international opportunities these days for various lines of work that you’d be foolish not to try them out at least once in your life. If you’re young, it gives you great experience that will help further your career and expand your worldview; if you’re older it may be just the change you need to reignite your passion and let you see a different way of doing things. It doesn’t matter what line of work you’re in, there’s a job out there for you. When it comes to IT jobs in London, you have a lot to choose from. There are many postings in various locations over…
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Teaching and Other Overseas Employment
A lot of people these days are traveling and teaching English – and why not, it’s a great way to see a new place and make some money at the same time. It doesn’t matter if you’re a qualified teacher as in many countries and with many companies, all you really need is to be a native English speaker and a degree (sometimes not even the degree!). While having teaching qualifications can really help you out in your job, as long as you’re a patient and considerate person, you’ll get along great. That’s all it really takes in order to get going on a fantastic work/travel holiday! There are many…
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London – The Cultural Centre of the UK
For many people around the world, London is at the centre of the English experience. Even decades after stepping down as the world’s superpower, England holds a special place in the hearts of citizens from all walks of life because of the impact of this tiny island country and London is at the forefront of that perception. You may think to credit the United States of America with the spread of the English language, but were it not for Britain’s influence on it, perhaps even the U.S.A would be more aligned with the Spanish or French world. So it’s not surprising that when you visit Great Britain, you’re more likely…
Beauty that Begins
