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Chiang Mai: Explore the Jewel in Northern Thailand’s Crown If you venture away from the bustle of Bangkok, and the lure of the beaches in the south you can find culture and excitement in the northern city of Chiang Mai. Hordes of tourists pass through en-route to the mountains, Laos or Myanmar but there is so much to see and do that a flying visit wouldn’t do it justice. Chiang Mai is known as a culture capital because of the many places to visit in this historic city. Set within the confines of an ancient walled moat, the old city is home to loads of temples, markets, and bars. This is a backpacker’s paradise with accommodation to suit every budget and buzz-inducing adventure sports of all kinds in the beautiful surrounding hills and jungles. Temples Doi Suthep Culture junkies can wander round exploring the hundreds of temples in town or rent a moped and go up Doi Suthep, the mountain that overlooks the city to the north. Here you can find Chiang Mai’s most famous temple, W...

For many, the exam season is over and you’re staring out into what seems like an endless summer. You have so many exciting things planned – but how are you going to afford them without the comfort of your student loan? Well fear not, dear student, I have compiled a list of the top 5 summer jobs that offer a mix of fun, excitement and experience that will earn you some pennies for your summer as well as looking great on your CV. Get festive If you’re a music lover, there’s no better way to spend the next three months than travelling around the country with a pocketful of tickets to see some of the biggest live acts in the world. Almost every festival will take on temporary workers, offering a free ticket in exchange for committing to working a few hours over the weekend. You can either apply directly through the festival for different stewardship positions such as ticket collecting and car park attendants or you can work for one of the hundreds of hospitality st...

Becoming a holiday rep is a fantastic way of working your way around the world and getting paid (ahem) for it. With sites all over the world and loads of different companies all crying out for staff, it’s extremely easy to get into repping. The only problem really is once you become a holiday rep, you’ll find yourself wanting to do it again and again… What is a holiday rep? A holiday rep is a person who is responsible for ensuring the customer’s holiday is the best ever. They are the face of the company and it is up to them to ensure excellent customer service at all times. There are many different types of reps: customer service representatives, children’s club representatives, entertainers, lifeguards, nursery nurses and many others. What does it take to become a rep? The qualifications you’ll need depend on what kind of position you are seeking. Most reps need to be at least 18 and some positions require you to be 21. Formal qualifications aren’t generally required t...