Top 10 must-try foods in Australia and New Zealand
It’s no secret that there’s rivalry between Australia and New Zealand, but with this top 10 we’re celebrating foods that both places have to offer. Have a read and see which foods you’ll want to sink your teeth into on your trip to the Land Down Under!10. Pineapple Lumps - Not as healthy as it sounds. Instead of mouth-watering fruit, full of nutrients like Vitamin C, you’ll get...
BUNAQ&A - Work Canada Support
Here at BUNAC we strive to give the best possible advice to all of our fellow BUNACers out there. With our BUNAQ&A posts, you can find the answers to many of our most popular questions.Q: I've already got a visa to work in Canada, but want job and accommodation support when I'm over there, can BUNAC help?
BUNAQ&A - Too late for Work Canada?
Here at BUNAC we strive to give the best possible advice to all of our fellow BUNACers out there. With our BUNAQ&A posts, you can find the answers to many of our most popular questions.Q: Is it too late to apply to the
Work Canada programme?
A: While the Canadi...
Arriba Catalina!
A short boat ride off the coast of California sits the beautiful Catalina Island. With stunning scenery and beautiful beaches, it happens to be the home of our brand new volunteer project Eco USA! Fancy that! To get you more acquainted with our new favourite island we asked Scott...
Summer Opportunities with BUNAC
With the summer quickly approaching, it’s time to quit lollygagging and get your travel plans in order! With so many great destinations the toughest part will be deciding where to go! Work AmericaHead to the land of the free and the home of the brave this summer with
Work America.&n...
Top 5 Canada Roadtrips!
There are not enough words to describe Canada - it truly is incredible, and what better way to discover it than a road trip, the best way to experience all that it has to offer…Icefields parkway This route is on highway 95 and takes you from Banff to Jasper and gives you easy access to one some of Canada’s national treasures - Banff and Jasper National Parks. It is without...
Top 10 Travelling Tips for your Journey in the States!
Want to take advantage of your time in America? Desperate to visit all the sights? Don’t want to leave the friends you have made all summer? Then grab them and go! Here are 10 tips to help you plan your journey after work in America. 10. Organise yourself! Want to be prepared and feel at ease with your plans before you hit the unkno...
There’s a lot more to Chile than just Con Carne!
As South America’s little sister, sometimes Chile can be over shadowed by the more common tourist choices of Brazil and Peru. Yet underneath the country of extremes there is an enchanting soul waiting to be explored.
Family involves the whole tribe
A Chilean family usually doesn't just include those under one roof, but the in-laws, their children, the cousins, the second cousins, your cousin's neig...
Top 5 Resume Tips to Land Your Work America Job!
Think you can apply for American jobs with a British CV for Work America? Think again! Here we give you our top 5 tips to ensure your shiny new US-style resume make it onto the right list.
1. Less is moreUS Employers will not look at a resume if it is over a page in length. You will need to keep all your qualifications, ...
Top 10 Extreme New Zealand Adventures
There are so many reasons to visit New Zealand, and we're super duper excited to offer up our top 10 extreme activites that will get the blood rushing and your adrenaline pumping! Check out the best of the best below!
10. White Water Rafting – Splash through the water of Shotover River while the waves come crashing down on you. Over 60 kilometres of river wil...
BUNAQ&A - Seasonal Job on a CV
Here at BUNAC we strive to give the best possible advice to all of our fellow BUNACers out there. With our BUNAQ&A posts, you can find the answers to many of our most popular questions.Q: How will a seasonal job abroad look on my CV?
A: Great ques...
Work Canada - BUNACer vs. Non-BUNACer
Picking up and moving to a new country even for a short while can be stressful and intimidating. When you’re planning to stay for a year, the task can seem overwhelming and daunting to some. That’s why BUNAC is here to help you along the way and get you settled comfortably as possible. We’ve broken down all the advantages of being a BUNACer when heading to Canada instead of going it alone, and for less than 70p a day, why not make life
that much easier?
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BUNAQ&A - Financial Assistance
Here at BUNAC we strive to give the best possible advice to all of our fellow BUNACers out there. With our BUNAQ&A posts, you can find the answers to many of our most popular questions.
Q: Do you offer financial assistance for any of your programmes?
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Four seasons, one city: Toronto!
Canada is one of the most diverse countries in the world when it comes to everything from population to weather. We’ve decided to take a look at Toronto, a city where you can get the most out of all four seasons – and we’re not talking about the hotel!When people ask a Canadian, what their favourite thing about Canada is, you'll most likely hear that they get to experience all ...
BUNAQ&A - Too late to apply?
Here at BUNAC we strive to give the best possible advice to all of our fellow BUNACers out there. With our BUNAQ&A posts, you can find the answers to many of our most popular questions.Q: Is it too late to apply for your
Summer Camp USA or
KAMP USA programme?
Summer Camp Interview Tips from a Summer Camp Interviewer!
We know the prospect of an interview for anything can be a bit daunting so we went straight to the source- BUNAC interviewer, Hollie-to provide you with some helpful hints and advice to make your Summer Camp USA interview as nerve-free as possible!1. How long have you been working for BUNAC? I...
BUNAQ&A - Only Ski Resorts in Canada?
Here at BUNAC we strive to give the best possible advice to all of our fellow BUNACers out there. With our BUNAQ&A posts, you can find the answers to many of our most popular questions.Q: Are there only jobs in the winter for
Work Canada
BUNAQ&A - An American Visa
Here at BUNAC we strive to give the best possible advice to all of our fellow BUNACers out there. With our BUNAQ&A posts, you can find the answers to many of our most popular questions.Q: I hear it's difficult to get a visa for the USA. How can you help?
A: You're right on the money- the American visa is a tricky little devil to get your hands on...once you've graduated....
BUNAQ&A - Finding work in Canada
Here at BUNAC we strive to give the best possible advice to all of our fellow BUNACers out there. With our BUNAQ&A posts, you can find the answers to many of our most popular questions.Q: Is it easy to find work in Canada? How do I go about doing so?
A: When it comes ...
Top 10 Gifts for Globetrotters
If you’re thinking of heading out on any grand adventures in 2012, why not ask Santa for some knick-knacks that will send you on your way? Here are 10 Christmas list ideas to start you off and ensure your travels are safe, comfortable and fun!1. Just-add-water facecloths: Add water to ...
Top 10 BUNAC Travel Tips
Travelling is always exciting and to get the most out of your experience we at BUNAC have put together a list of 10 need to know tips to ensure you enjoy every last bit of your travels!1. This may sounds like an obvious one, but you don’t want to be the person who misses their flight because they left their passport at home. Bring your passport. It’s one thing to hav...
Top 10 World Festivals: Party Like a Native
To celebrate a week bookended by two fun and unusual celebrations- Halloween and Bonfire Night- we take a look at 10 of our most unique festivals or events you might be lucky enough to encounter on your BUNAtravels! Plan right and you might catch all ten!
1. Chinese New Year- 23rd January 2012
The most important and longest of Chinese holidays, Chinese New Year, or the ‘Spring ...
Top tips to become a great camp counselor!
Last summer Michael Gries participated in BUNAC’s Summer Camp USA Programme, working as a group counsellor. Here are his top tips for looking after kids at summer camp.
1) Enter the talent show. The camp talent show is a perfect opportunity to showcase your hidden talents, perhaps you can play an in...
Fundraising tips and ideas for volunteering abroad!
The decision to take a gap year, career break or go volunteering abroad can be quite daunting financially. Don’t panic, there are lots of great ways to sail off into the sunset without breaking the bank!
Patience is the key to fundraising. An active level of commitment is essential in order to be profitable. It takes ...
South Africa - the alternative route!
Considering volunteering in South Africa? Of course you are! Who could bear to spend 5 more minutes away from the land of 11 official languages, 3 capital cities, 7 world heritage sites, the world’s LONGEST wine route, the Kingdom of Zulu and the world’s HIGHEST commercial bungee jump. From extreme adventures to...
South Africa - the alternative route!
Considering volunteering in South Africa? Of course you are! Who could bear to spend 5 more minutes away from the land of 11 official languages, 3 capital cities, 7 world heritage sites, the world’s LONGEST wine route, the Kingdom of Zulu and the world’s HIGHEST commercial bungee jump. From extreme adventures to...
5 Amazing American cities that you’ve never explored before
So you’ve seen San Francisco, know all about New York and walked around Washington DC until you’ve seen every museum, shop, skyscraper and significant cultural landmark there is to see. If you’ve ticked off the big cities, then BUNAC has five smaller yet just as incredible American cities for you to get your teeth stuck into whether you’re on
BUNAC members now get 15% discount with Intrepid
For travellers with a yearning to get off the beaten track, Intrepid opens up a whole new world. With a huge variety of travel styles available, Intrepid travellers explore the world's most amazing places - discovering real people, real cultures and having incredible real life experiences along the way. That is why we are excited to announce that BUNAC members now receive a 15% ...
Go abroad without breaking the bank!
At BUNAC, the name of our game is to do all we can to ensure we can coordinate low-cost, quality programmes that give members the opportunity to volunteer or work abroad without burning a hole in the pocket. As we’re not-for-profit, members know that they get exactly what they pay for and nothing less.
Insurance tips from the experts!
The Year Out Group, who are experts in all things travel, recently published the following advice about choosing an insurance policy when heading abroad:
Cheap travel insurance 'a mistake for gap year travellers'
Anyone planning a gap year or career break, which may include stints of voluntary work, should avoid opting for the most cost-effective t...
Top 10 questions to ask yourself when choosing a work or volunteer programme!
The idea of going abroad to work or volunteer is irresistible to some, but weighing up what to do and where to go can sometimes be a little confusing - with so many options it can be hard to know where to start! So to make the whole process a little easier, these are our top 10 questions to ask yourself when rese...
If you had to give one piece of travel advice, what would it be? Your top tips!
Over the last few months, BUNAC’s ‘Random Friday Question’ on our Facebook page has developed into quite a tradition! We recently asked fans of the page, ‘If you had to give one piece of travel advice, what would it be?’ and were bombarded with fantastic advice, on pretty much all aspects of travel; so much so, we thought we’d br...
40 things to do next summer
2011 is an important year. Not only will it be the year of the rabbit, the electric car and the New Zealand rugby world cup, but it’s also BUNAC’s 40th year of Summer Camp USA. With that in mind, we’ve put together our top 40 things you can do next summer…
1. Live the American Dream! Las Vegas, San Francisco, Washington DC– they’re only a plane ticket away!
5 reasons to follow BUNAC on Twitter and Facebook today!
BUNAC love to chat! We also love to hear from our thousands of members about their BUNAC adventures and find out about the latest hotspots.
With that in mind, we'd love to hear from you and we've got 5 reasons to "like" us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter
Share your BUNAC experience and you could win £1000
Want to tell the world about your BUNAC experience (but your friends are tired of listening!)?
Having recently participated on a BUNAC programme, we bet you have tonnes of globetrotting tales and picked up travel tips worthy of any guidebook!
Why let those memories go to waste? Share your stories with other travellers on BUNAC ...
BUNAC's Top 5 US Roadtrips!
Camp is coming to an end and Work America participants are in their final few weeks...
It can only mean one thing - ROAD TRIP TIME!
America is an enormous country with vast open spaces and some of the most incredible sights in the world, and what better way to see it all then go on an old-school, traditional road trip. If you're looking to do something different,...
Ten reasons why you should spend Xmas 2011 Down Under!
Wondering when to start your gap year down under? (or wondering why we are discussing Christmas in October?!) With shops at their busiest and weather at its best, there is no easier time to find a job down under than November/December. So, with countless BUNACers preparing for their first non-UK Christmas, w...
Top Secret ways to blag your way Down Under!
We've put together our top tips to help you make your wonga last longer!!
Cheap/free food:
1. Have a nose around the kitchen in your hostel! Many o...
10,000 jobs available for Rugby World Cup in New Zealand!
With the news that 10,000 to 15,000 hospitality staff will be needed to serve the 1.7 million fans who are expected to attend the Rugby World Cup in September next year, New Zealand is set to become the top gap year and career break destination of 2011! Find out more about these jobs at the officia...
Top 10 fun ways to pass time at the airport!
Delays, stopovers, immigration, endless security checks and jetlag! Airports aren’t always the most amusing places to hang out so we’ve put together our top ten ways for you to kill time at the airport and have some fun too!
1. Pr...
Travel safety tips and information for a gap year
Being in an unfamiliar country and experiencing a new culture can prompt travellers to take more risks than they would at home, sometimes with disastrous consequences. These helpful travel safety tips will ensure that you not only have a safe trip but an unforgettable and enjoyable one too. BUNAC provides further information specific to each trip as part of the application process and our in-country partners also provide detailed arrival orientation meeting to help ensure that your...
The Bluffer's Guide to the South African World Cup!
With the first World Cup kick-off just hours away, Morag (our very own South African mascot and Work America expert) has put together a helpful guide so you can bluff you way through any conversation!
Hi Everyone! 
Gap Year - job hunting advice
Here are our top tips for finding work abroad
1. Before you travel make sure you have the correct visa and all necessary documents to work in the country.
2. Do some research on where the best areas to find work are at your destination.
3. If your current employer has a franchise or partner organisation in the destination country, check if you can apply for a transfer.
4. Get some experience in bar and restaurant work before you travel as this will give yo...
How to budget for your gap year
Your budget will probably play the biggest role in deciding what you do during your gap year. Here are our top tips for planning an adventure that won't break the bank!
What’s your budget?
It’s important to think about whether you would rather go for less time and have a bit more luxury or go for longer and ‘slum it’ from time to time?!
Travelling around South East Asia and Africa will require a lot less cash than going to destinations such as ...
Top 10 things to do in New Zealand
Kia ora!
Did you know that New Zealand has been named both “Adventure Capital of the World” AND “Most Peaceful Place on Earth”? Or that people are outnumbered 10 to 1 by sheep?
It’s the nation that brought us Flight of the Concords, hokey pokey, Lord of the Rings, manuka honey, keas, All Blacks, Maoris, meat pies and kiwis (not to be confused with kiwifruits)! With that ...