If you’re a student or just someone who is interested in doing some temporary work aboard, the internet really is the best way to go about organizing your trip.

To start with, home exchange can cover your accommodation. If you’re thinking of staying abroad for a few months, you’ll have to make sure that you search for people who are interested in a medium-term exchange too. It depends on where you want to go and how long exactly you’re planning to be away. It’s best to try and be flexible and open to different ideas. At the same time, don’t be afraid of making suggestions to other users about longer term exchanges.

In order to find yourself a job, you can have a look on some of the international websites that offer job listings. It’s a very simple process, and all you have to do is put up your CV and fill out some personal details. For example, http://www.infojobs.com can help you find jobs across Europe and South America. It’s a great resource to have if you’re looking for temporary work.

So if you’re planning to work abroad for a few months, get planning straight away! The internet puts the world at your feet.

Europe. Go on, pick a country.

Now pick another.

Is the weather the same in both of them? Aha I think not. (Well, if you chose Spain and Italy, then you sort of ruined the game.) But if you chose Greece and Poland, or Scotland and France, Iceland and Portugal then you can really see the contrast.

The truth is, that weather-wise, Europe has a bit of everything. So on top of seeing the 100 fold varied cultures, you can also enjoy the differences in the natural environments.

Let´s take a minute to reflect on some of the best things about the rain and the sun.

Rain (e.g.: England)

• The smell of wet plants
• Wellies
• Collecting the city grime in a storm then washing it OUT of your hair
• Thunder
• Watching the trees flail in the wind
• Hearing the storm outside when you´re all snuggle in bed
• Puddles
• The brilliant emptiness of the atmosphere the day after a storm
• The diffuse yellow light that filters in before and after a heavy shower
• The anger of the sky

Sun (e.g.: Spain)

• Seeing the city physically welt in the heat
• A trickle of sweat running down your forehead on the beach
• Wearing cool sunglasses
• Lollies
• Driving with the windows down and the music on LOUD
• How easy it is to get up in the morning
• Lying on your bed with the fan on
• Reading in the shade
• Icecubes
• Soaring seratonin levels

As I said, a little of everything. Get yourself home exchanging and get involved in some of these little treasures that just make life good.