Landscape architecture is a unique mix of science, art, design and environmental studies. Landscape architects use the environment to create sustainable, functional and aesthetically pleasing spaces that are liveable and accessible. Few careers offer the chance to make such a positive impact on the world around as you may end up redesigning anything from a [...]
You’ve probably seen Duane ‘Dog’ Chapman in action on TV as America’s most famous Bounty Hunter. It’s an addictive show that will keep you on the edge of your seat as watch the unsuspecting fugitive get tracked down and cornered for an arrest. The outcome’s never certain as although most fugitives come peacefully, there is [...]
Wait, before you go any further – and certainly before you start imagining boring lectures being given by countless generations of less than dynamic tour guides – you need to know this: we’re not talking about the ordinary run-of-the-mill tour guides here, oh no. Because this interesting career will take you miles away from the [...]
At the forefront of conserving buildings of heritage for generations to come, thatching is an extremely important job that is carried out by small dedicated number of craftsmen around the country. Being up on a roof for eight to ten hours a day, completely at the mercy of the elements may not be everyone’s idea [...]
Ichthyology, according to Wikipedia, is the branch of zoology that concentrates its focus on studying fishes of various types. And, while some devote their entire careers to researching the feeding, reproductive, and migratory habits of the smaller fish, a chosen daring few decide to specialize on the never-less-than-fascinating field of sharks. Known the world over [...]
Few jobs seem as inaccessible and mysterious as that of the professional wig-maker. Yet, strange as the job may sound, it is actually an important and central part of many industries, and every year many people train to become a wig maker – a job which also entails making beards and toupees, and requires a [...]
Every year, thousands of aspiring writers send off their beloved manuscripts to publishing houses all over the world. Whilst many come from reputable agents with a track-record for providing work by professional (or at least competent) writers, an enormous number of books covering every genre possible (as well as inventing a few – often to [...]
Ever wondered what life’s like in the Middle East? Why not try working for a kibbutz in Israel? A kibbutz is a community where its members work in exchange for free food and lodgings. You will also receive a small wage but mainly people choose to work on a kibbutz to get the chance to [...]
How would you like an all expenses paid trip around the globe? Visiting foreign lands, meeting interesting people and exploring new places? Sounds too good to be true? Well, believe it or not, thousands of people are quite happily getting paid to do this every year by working as a tour guide or escort. Guiding [...]