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Beginner's Guide to Study in Canada

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Canada is one of the top destinations for International students looking for study abroad options. Every year more than 300,000 International students come to Canada for higher studies. There are 96 universities in Canada having a total strength of more than 1.8 million students. Canada is also one of the least corrupted countries in the world. The official currency of Canada is the Canadian dollar and the national capital is Ottawa. Let’s take a look at our Study in Canada guide for International students! How much does it cost to study in Canada? While education in Canada is rather cheap for Canadian students, International students have to pay around CAD35,000 every year to pursue a degree in Canada. The tuition fee varies from university to university and is different for different courses. Universities in the province of Ontario are the most expensive when it comes to tuition fees where the cost of study averages around CAD50,000 for a degree course and CAD15,000 for a d...

Greek Islands to visit this summer!

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When someone thinks about Greece the first thing that comes in his or her mind is the Acropolis, the Temple of Zeus, the Greek mythology, or the Greek cuisine. But the real beauty of Greece lies in it’s islands. There are more than 2000 Greek islands which are visited by more than 30 million tourists every year. Mykonos and Santorini are stacked with tourists every year but if you want to relax and tan in the Greek sun, you are better off with islands like Zakynthos, Corfu, Rhodes or Aegina. 1. ZAKYNTHOS Zakynthos is the third largest Greek island in the Ionian sea and is a popular tourist spot in the summers. Myrtos beach on Kefalonia and Porto Katsiki on Lefkada are best for relaxing in the summers, but head to the Shipwreck Bay of Zakynthos for some bungee jumping or skydiving. 2.  CORFU If you are planning a trip with your family, Corfu is your best bet. The calm atmosphere and secluded beaches make way for a great family trip away from all the crowd. Also, acco...

With the Euro on the rise, there has never been a better time to migrate to Europe!

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Foreign currencies have always been volatile. The US Dollar has almost doubled in the past 10 years, whereas the UK Pound has been falling since the exit of the UK from the European Union. The Euro, on the other hand, has remained mostly stable over the past decade . But in the past few years, the currency charts indicate a constant rise in the Euro. The Euro has increased almost 10% in just the past few months. The increasing currency rate has made Europe even more promising for people who are looking to build a professional career abroad. Moreover, lower living costs and higher salaries make Europe the best option for students and graduates who want to settle abroad. Also, the vast scope to travel and the rich culture and heritage of various European countries make Europe the best bet for International students to pursue higher studies in Europe. That’s why more than 1.5 million students came to Europe in 2016 for higher studies. And this number is increasing year on year. Many m...

Top 10 Countries with Highest Salaries

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The OECD (Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development) carries out a comprehensive data based research on average annual wages for full-time and full-year equivalent employees in the total economy. The outcome of this research gives us a rough approximation of the average salaries of people in different countries around the world. For the past few years, it has been revealed that most of the countries with higher average salaries are in Europe. For decades, EU Countries like Switzerland, Norway, Luxembourg, Denmark, etc. have always dominated this list due to the higher pay received by the employees in these countries. 10. BELGIUM One of the smallest European countries, Belgium is referred to as one of the best countries for expats to live and work in. Due to the high average salaries, a lot of students tend to pursue Masters from the Belgian universities. Although taxes in Belgium are one of the highest in Europe, the higher salaries and the work culture makes u...

Germany announces free public transport

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To curb the ever increasing pollution in the world, the pollution norms are getting stricter day by day. Countries who are a part of the European Union have to pay hefty fines to control pollution generated by them every day. To prevent them from paying hefty fines, various countries are coming up with plans to curb the pollution levels. Many countries around the world have pledged to ban vehicles running on fossil fuels by 2030 and are investing in electric and hybrid technology to curb pollution.  Germany is one of the top polluting countries in the European Union due to the presence of large industries. Also, a better living standard in Germany means that most people use their own vehicles for commuting rather than utilizing the public transport. Germany has one of the best and the most flexible public transport in the whole world but still a lot of vehicles can be seen on the road. To prevent themselves from paying hefty fines, Germany is making public transport compl...

Canada trials a basic income for unemployed workers

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Canada is testing a basic income policy for unemployed workers to see it’s impact over the low income groups. According to this new policy, more than 4,000 citizens of the Canadian province of Ontario will receive a monthly allowance from the government and the government will monitor the affect of the allowance over the health and well being of the people. The new allowance will allow the people to be more productive and have a positive attitude towards the society. Canada is following the footsteps of a number of other countries who have started the same policy to see it’s impact over the productivity of the region. Residents of a small province are provided with a monthly allowance regardless of their state of employment to see how it affects their productivity and well being. Although it’s too early to access the results of this scheme, residents of Ontario are already very happy and believe that this allowance will make a huge difference to their lifestyle. Tim Butto...

Alluring and Beautiful Castles in Spain – Travel Diaries

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Each year Spain is visited by more than 40 million tourists from different parts of the world. Spain has more than 2,500 castles, and deciding which ones to visit on your next trip to this country can be confusing. Here is a list of the best alluring and beautiful Castles in Spain where you can go to fulfill your fairytale dreams! CASTILLO DE COCA Castle of Coca or Castillo de Coca is considered to be one of the best castles in Spain. The castle is located in the city of Coca (The birthplace of Roman Emperor Theodosius) in the province of Segovia, which lies in flat and wooded lands of the center of Spain, in the autonomous community of Castile and Leon. Castle of Coca was built in the 15th century with the help of the powerful Archbishop of Seville Alonso de Fonseca I, who in 1453 received permission to King Henry IV of Castile on the construction of the castle. It is marked by it’s predominant Christian architecture, complete with an attractive exterior made entirely of bri...