Explore life and death, tradition and superstition at Ireland’s first wake museum in the heart of historic Waterford.

The oldest urban domestic building in Ireland is now home to the island’s newest museum which traces the customs, traditions, and superstitions associated with death from the earliest times to the twentieth century. 

With accommodation costs constantly rising, and with more and more travellers desiring the freedoms that they see their fellow adventurers enjoying, it’s hardly surprising that converted vans are gaining real traction. 

As more opportunities for passionate individuals to teach and interact with students in exotic locations open up around the world, the possibilities of combining a love for travel with a drive for sharing knowledge with new generations are seemingly endless. It's becoming common for young educators to leave their home towns and even the countries they were born in to pursue what is now often considered to be a dream vocation: teaching abroad.

A gap year abroad is an interlude of exploration and growth far beyond the conventional classroom experience. This article delves into the multifaceted benefits and experiences of a gap year abroad, highlighting how it can be a transformative journey for young adults.

Hey, you aspiring jet-setter with champagne dreams on a beer budget! Let’s embark on a journey to plan your luxury getaway that’s so fabulous it’ll make your social media followers weep with envy. Grab your diamond-studded sunglasses, and let’s set sail into a sea of opulence (and a bit of cheeky fun).

Jason deCaires Taylor (read our articles about his global underwater art here, and explore ALL of the underwater museums here) has done it again!

Whether you want to remain in the education field when you are done traveling or whether you are ready to try a new career, you can use your time away from the classroom to improve your credentials and receive various certifications that can increase your earning potential. There are all sorts of online programs that you can complete on your own schedule, which means that you can fit your courses amidst your travels and adventures, so you are fully qualified for whatever career you choose when you return home.