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Fund-raising Ideas to Help Finance Your Break
Going on a career break involves money - and raising funds can actually be part of the fun. There are literally hundreds of ways to get the money...
Insurance During Your Career Break
Whether you plan to take a few weeks off living in a remote location or a few years travelling round the world, making sure you have comprehensive travel insurance...
Quiz: Are You Ready for a Career Break?
Planning for a career break is a breeze, as it's relatively easy to rent our your flat, get a leave of absence from your job – or quit - and...
Safety Advice While You're Away
From vehicle safety to muggings and floods, knowing how to protect yourself and your family is all-important when on a career break, especially in an unfamiliar...
Storing Possessions When Away from Home
Packing for a career break abroad is the easy part. Often, all necessary items you’ll need when you’re away can fit into one or two suitcases. The...
Travel Health During a Career Break
The last thing anyone needs when travelling on a career break is to come down with a dreaded 'lurgy. Whether it's a bad case of food poisoning, traveller's diarrhoea...
Visas and Permission to Work Abroad on a Career Break
Going on a career break to work, rest or study abroad can be an exhilarating experience and a once-in-a lifetime opportunity to recharge your...
What to Take - and Leave Behind on a Career Break
Going away on a career break is an exciting time but the hassle of deciding what to take with you can be confusing and problematic. Obviously,...
