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The careers I will cover will be:

• Flight Attendant
• Nurse
• Language teacher

Flight Attendant

This option is usually the first that comes to mind for people because of its regular appearance on popular television shows and movies like Pan Am and Passenger 57. Although the profession is not as glamorous as depicted in movies and series like these (as with almost everything shown in feel-good entertainment,) it is nonetheless a great opportunity for those seeking rapid access to great destinations. Albeit being a flight attendant is hard work, implying long-hour shifts, the rewards can be more than worthwhile, especially if you are a travel-nut. Usually employees can spend up to three nights in a city, after working on the flight there, before either returning home or flying off to a new destination.

The career therefore allows for an ‘express’ way to get to know the world, as you would effectively be hopping between popular destinations with the frequency that suits you, although logically with a required minimum amount of trips. Three days in a city can often be just about enough to absorb its main attractions. Being a flight attendant is usually a very popular choice for students and adventurous souls alike, so the profession is always in high demand. Clearly the demand is higher for more prestigious airlines that pay better, such as British Airways. Regardless, I would recommend applying with plenty of time to an airline of your choice, and if you are lucky, following the required training period, you could be flying to the place you always dreamed of very soon!

Language Teacher

Teaching your mother tongue or a language you know well in a different country, in contrast to the flight attendant option, entails a more permanent experience. That is, you can stay in a country like Vietnam for about six months, and really get to know the culture and natural beauty of the region in-depth. Staying in a country for a prolonged period of time does not necessarily imply a monotonous experience, however, as in a sense, staying a while gives you the flexibility of thoroughly travelling throughout the country, and also to other countries in the region. For instance, if you went to Vietnam you could take weekend trips to places like Hong Kong, Cambodia and Singapore.

Perhaps the most well-known company that offers sponsoring services for those interested in teaching English as a foreign language around the world is TEFL (Teach English as a Foreign Language). If teaching English abroad interests you, a compulsory course to qualify for a licence is necessary, whether you want to teach English, Spanish, Mandarin or Russian. Once again, I recommend Travel Republic to arrange for pocket-friendly flights and temporary accommodation if you choose this option.

Nursing

The demand for nurses around the world is very high, especially in third world countries, but if you are looking for a stable income and a new experience, this option is also for you. Should you have a strong financial foothold, the career as a volunteer nurse in Africa can be extremely rewarding, and like the teaching languages abroad option, it allows for the flexibility of traveling to surrounding countries. The placements can vary in duration, but nurses can also apply to be relocated to new locations.

Volunteering is not always a must, as remuneration can also be an option in certain private establishments. The British newspaper The Daily Mail recently published an article reporting on an increased number of nurses from that country leaving to destinations including Canada, the United States, Australia and New Zealand to seek better salaries. This option is a great alternative for qualified nurses, who can also shift from country to country, albeit after spending prolonged periods in each one.

This article was written by Ted Hunter on behalf of Travel Republic. Travel Republic offers some of the best holiday deals. Ted is a seasoned traveller having visited many of the world’s travel destinations and enjoys submersing himself in the local culture to gain the true experience of the country he visits.

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One of the most amazing attractions in the area is the Corrieshalloch Gorge and Falls of Measach in Scotland. The waterfall drops more than 150 feet into the gorge and an incredible bridge spans it all. There are viewing platforms to better see the remarkable waters and it is a popular spot in the area.

If you are planning a trip to the Scottish Highlands and in particular the area around Ullapool, be sure to include the Corrieshalloch Gorge and Falls of Measach during your trip. This guide will provide information on the site, nearby accommodation options and other exciting attractions in the region.

A view of the magnificient, Corrieshalloch Gorge and Falls / Wojsyl

Travelling In and Around the Destination

Travellers who plan to come to Scotland to see the Corrieshalloch Gorge and Falls of Measach should plan to travel first to the small village of Ullapool. Ullapool is just ten miles from the gorge and is a beautiful destination in the Scottish Highlands. Most travellers will arrive by car to the area which is recommended as this area of the United Kingdom is quite spread out. If you plan to rely on public transportation, however, your best choice is to take the regional bus from Inverness. The journey will cost just £12 each way and the trip is made at least once each day.

History of Corrieshalloch Gorge and Falls

While it is unclear when the falls were first discovered by humans in Scotland, it has been proven that people were writing about the incredible scenic attraction as early as the 17th century. It wasn’t until the middle of the 19th century, however, until the architect John Fowler built the first suspension bridge for viewing the falls and for crossing the Droma River that the attraction was visited by the masses. Today that same bridge that crosses over the gorge and is an impressive structure.

Visitor’s Information

The Corrieshalloch Gorge and Falls of Measach is a completely unmanned attraction. There is no staff onsite regularly which means visitors should take personal responsibility when touring the area and pay close attention to all signs. The area is open daily throughout the year, but it is recommended that you only visit during daylight hours. The falls will be most impressive after heavy rains, and they are best avoided during a drought. Admission is just £1 per person to be left in an honesty box on site.

Nearby Attractions

Visitors to the Scottish Highlands will have no shortage of attractions to visit after touring the Corrieshalloch Gorge and Falls of Measach. In nearby Ullapool some of the most popular attractions include the Ullapool Museum as well as taking a boat tour in warmer weather. Attractions throughout the area include the impressive Eilean Donan Castle and hikes on famous paths like the Speyside Way and the West Highland Way.

Eilean Donan Castle fairly near to Corrieshalloch Gorge and Falls of Measach / lenivor…

Accommodation Options in the Area

If you are looking for accommodation options as close as possible to the Corrieshalloch Gorge and Falls of Measach, your best options are the small inns and guesthouses in the village of Ullapool. There are also several pubs and inns that accept overnight guests throughout the Cairngorms National Park. For something more private, you might enjoy the Scottish apartments in the city of Inverness. Rental apartments give visitors a way to truly see the city from a local perspective. With a private kitchen, this kind of accommodation can often be cheaper than staying in a hotel.

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There are two parks in the region:

Trakai Historical National Park was established in 1991 to preserve Trakai as a centre of Lithuanian statehood and its authentic nature as well. It is the only historical national park in Europe.

Aukštadvaris Regional Park was established in 1992 to preserve the landscapes of Verknė and Strėva upper reaches.

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Peneda-Gerês National Park has been established on 8 May 1971 due to its national and international scientific interest, and to protect the soil, water, flora, fauna, and landscape, while preserving its value to the existent human and natural resources. Therefore it is also the most important park in Portugal. Education and tourism are also goals of the park.

Peneda-Gerês National Park is blessed (or cursed) with more rain than anywhere else in Portugal.

Due to the difficult living conditions, there have never be lots of residents here, so the ecosystems was saved and now you can still see wolves, eagles and other predators king. Once an area was also a home to brown bears but it is not at this time.

The peaks reach a height of about 1 500 meters. You will find here beautiful, untouched picturesque landscape with nice peaks and forested valleys with oaks, pines and yew. Park is one of the most visited areas of the Minho region, but you can easily climb into the mountains, where you will meet only herds of mountain goats.

The Peneda-Gerês National Park is divided into two main areas: the southern part Serra de Gerês which is a very popular for hiking and quieter and wilder hills of the Serra da Peneda, with much lower number of tourists.

The main starting points are the towns Mezio, Lamas de Mouro and Geres, where you also find information centers providing detailed information on the most interesting places in the park. They also can advice you on accommodation and are familiar with the possibilities of sport activities such as horseback riding. The whole area is covered by numerous hiking trails leading to many places around the reservoirs, where you can refresh after the whole-day tour.

In the park you will find mountains, river valleys, the megalithic monuments (Antas), waterfalls and small mountain villages. You can observe many different species of animals (such as deer, wolf, fox or wild horse or eagle) and plants. The rarity of the park is in 15 kinds of rare wild flowers. In some parts of the park you can see the extraordinary interesting flora (including remnants of oak forest).

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When you see on a bottle of wine, a reference to Sienese Chianti then you know that the wine comes from province of Siena. At the same time Florentine Chianti comes from the province of Florence. However, all of them belong to the Chianti wine region.

Chianti, Italy by H. Hoffmeister

The entire region features gently rolling hills that are covered in large vineyards, small olive groves and many countryside villages. The homes and villages throughout the countryside are all made of stone and bring to mind the many pictures that one sees of the wine regions of Italy. The region is so beautiful, that they have inspired postcards, photographs and calendars which are distributed throughout the world today.

Every year, the many vineyards throughout the Chianti region annual produce more than eight million cases of some of the finest wines in Italy. The region is known to produce the largest volume of wines that are available throughout Italy.

There are several popular destinations throughout the Chianti region to stay. From these you can join any number of guided tours throughout the countryside. You will be able to stop and visit some of the finest wineries in Italy and even be able to taste a glass or too as you go. While it is great to visit Rome, the crowds can just be too much. For a more restful Italian get-away, millions of people over the years have opted to visit the Chianti region instead.

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