November 2019, and our first work experience trip to Hamburg had just returned. The trip had been a great success and at Blue Stamp Travel we were looking forward to more trips in 2020. Yet that was not to be. The global travel restrictions and associated uncertainty...
What made you book an Au Pair and Study Course? I thought it was a great opportunity and a chance to do something different. It would give me the chance to be independent and develop new skills to apply to daily life when I returned home. I wanted to push myself to...
If you only have a short time to explore Valencia, you’ll want to make the most of your visit. This short guide will help.
When I undertook a year abroad as part of my undergraduate degree, arranging accommodation was the part I was the most apprehensive about. My friend and I settled on staying with a Spanish family so we could have a better introduction to where we were living, a better...
When you’re making the decision to move or spend some time abroad, there’s always something you’re going to forget. The experience will most likely be one of the most memorable times of your life, but how can you make it even better? Here are four things you can do to...
I am not fully British. And I don’t really ‘look British’ (whatever that might mean). I am half Italian. But I was born in England and grew up only speaking English. So, I’m not sure where the fascination for languages came from. Languages are the gateway to so many...
For years, I had resisted. Whazza point? No need, innit. But then, an excruciatingly embarrassing incident in a café in Funchal, Madeira. “Your wife is Portuguese; your children are half-Portuguese. You should be able to speak the language!” yelled the...
Being bilingual is one of the most useful skills you could ever acquire, and will instantly provide you with more opportunities such as jobs, travel and international connections. The positives that can come out of learning a language are only boosted when you’re...
Languages are a great way to expand your skillset and help you stand out against other candidates in job interviews and applications. Although learning a new language is a big commitment and can take time to perfect, it demonstrates your ability to utilise the...
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