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Almondbury Au Pair & Nanny Agency – Hundreds of au pair vacancies listed for viewing, visa info and your details forwarded to families across the world. Updated regularly.

The Career Break Site – The UK’s biggest career break website includes all sabbatical and adult gap year options with free, independent advice and information.

ColumbusDirect Travel Insurance – The first company to sell travel insurance direct to the public, Columbus offer a range of cover suitable to backpackers including cancellation, medical expenses, travel delay, money and documents, personal baggage, 24 hour help line number, legal expenses and more.

EcoTrek Peru – Benefit from the experience of a former manager of the Cusco office of South American Explorers. Fiona, well versed in the tourism industry in South America, has bought some land in Peru and is running tours to the magnificent scenery of the Pongo de Mainiqui. Tours are also available elsewhere, such as trekking the Inca Trail, and the Scottish, Peruvian, French owners are able to assist with voluntary work.

foXnoMad – Anil Polat’s evolving travel blog was created to connect with other travellers, discover their world, and share what he’s learnt about his.

Frommers.com – US guidebook publishers that began with the 1957 publication of Arthur Frommer’s revolutionary Europe on $5 a Day. Today the Frommer’s collection of travel products has expanded to include over 300 guidebooks.

The Globetrotters Club – A great travel club, active for over 50 years, for independent travellers and travel enthusiasts of all ages. Club members share travelogues, travel information and experiences, hospitality and friendship.

Going Local Travel – A blog for travellers looking to break away from the beaten track.

How to Travel With Pets – For travellers with cats, dogs and other pets.

Live-in Carers – All the information you need to live and work as a live in carer in the UK. List of 60+ agencies that provide care work sorted by their location. Key tips to make work much easier and rewarding, written by an experienced live in carer.

Network ESL – Teach English in China.

Quorum Spainish Language School – Learn Spanish in Spain, Spanish Courses in Spain at Quorum language school in Nerja, Also online courses via videoconference.

South American Explorers – As well as unrivalled advice about travelling in South America, the SAE promotes the region and collects information about volunteer and research opportunities. South American Explorers have physical addresses in Quito, Cusco, Lima and Buenos Aires.

Student Resources – Student life tips, including gap years.

Tech Guide for Travel – A place where you can let your inner travel geek out.

Ticket to the World – Aims to provide essential info to backpackers on visas, tax, banking and working in backpacker countries and more.

Travel Blog Advice – An excellent resource for those looking to start, or improve, a travel blog.

Travel in Languages – Has 20 years language consultancy experience, advising students and placing them on the right language course.

Travel Punk – Information and links on hostels, Eurail passes, tips, and travel tools, message boards and more.

Utila Iguana Voluntary Conservation Project – The conservation work carried out at the Utila Iguana Conservation Project aims to ensure the survival of the endangered swamper iguana, which is endemic to Utila.

Valencia Tourist Travel Guide – City Breaks in Valencia, described as the jewel of the Mediterranean with miles of white sandy beaches, lush orange groves, a modern city centre, fairytale medieval Old Quarter and one of the best nightlifes in Europe.

Vamos Spanish Academy – Provides a quality learning environment with small groups or through private tuition.

Verge Magazine – Canadian travel mag.

Wanderers Travel – If you’ve been working in Australia and you’re now looking for a bit of play, the East Coast is the destination for you. Wanderers Travel’s East Coast Mega Deal includes 14 nights accommodating at some of the best hostels along the coast, plus a 3 day / 2 night Fraser Island camping safari and a weekend sailing cruise in the Whitsundays. They can also assist with any kind of package for travel in Australia, New Zealand or around the world. If you’re in Sydney just pop in to see them to find out more at 477 Kent Street in the city.

Wild Junket – Nellie Huang’s rollercoaster ride of adventures from around the world.

WorkInNZ.co.nz – Looking for seasonal work or employment abroad this summer? Mr Apple NZ Ltd offers fruit picking and packing jobs in the sunny Hawke’s Bay.

Worldwide Insure – Cheap worldwide travel insurance and hire car breakdown cover from Worldwide Insure. Single trip, annual multi trip and long stay policies available.