We are looking for backpackers to be based in BANGKOK, the buzzing capital of Thailand, for a 12 month contract.

WORK

You will work up to 40 hours a week from our Bangkok base loading product into our reservation system, visiting agents and operators around the country and earning up to US$1500 a month pocket money.

STUDY

Each week you will do 2 - 4 hours study learning the Thai language and learning about the culture... By the end of the 12 months contract you will be fluent in reading and writing Thai.

TRAVEL

Every month you will have the opportunity to travel to different Islands in Thailand, hill tribe villages and spectacular beaches and be paid for it. Every 3 months you will also get an international trip to neighbouring countries... Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar or Malaysia.

QUALIFICATIONS

All you need to be able to do is know your way around facebook, twitter, excel and we will train you on the rest. You will be writing blogs about the places you visit, write tour itineraries and maybe create YouTube videos. You need to have an outgoing personality and not shy as you will be visiting travel agents and tour operators around the country. A knowledge of Photoshop and basic accounts would be an advantage.

REMUNERATION

You will be paid an hourly rate of THB300 per hour (approx US$1500 per month)... On top of this if you fulfill the 12 month contract you will be reimbursed for your study and Visa fees.

APPLY

To apply simply send your CV to anthony@adventuretravel.com.au

For more Job Opportunies check out http://nomadshostels.com/jobs

Great deal - 4 nights & 3 day lift pass and transport, breakfast daily and dinner $ 379 that's under $100 / day with ski pass, accommodation, breakfast and a bite to eat for dinner!

Nomads have the best value packages, and there are few to choose from to suit every budget! Accommodation upgrades available including "Stay 7 / pay 6 nights " and add-ons, ski lessons, equipment and clothing rental. Contact Nomads Travel on bookings @ nomadsworld.com to find out more and confirm the rates and commissions.

Nomads Queenstown Ski packages start from AUD $379!

Check out all the inclusions!

• 4 nights dorm accommodation at Nomads Queenstown
• Breakfast daily
• 4 Entree size dinners
• 1Free drink at World Bar
• 30 min free internet
• Free Sauna
• Free Ski storage area
• Transport to & from the mountain
• 3 x Day Lift pass

Becci has worked in the travel industry for over 6 years, starting in the UK, onto Australia and now based in Thailand. Becci took a year out from work and travelled from the UK to Australia on a Working Holiday Visa. She started her time with us at Nomads Melbourne, moved onto Nomads Cairns, Nomads Westend Sydney and finally ended up working in Head Office in Sydney where she began training before heading to Thailand. Becci is now the Reservations Manager for Nomads Asia, based in Bangkok.

In her own words Becci is "short, blonde and fairly loud". She originates from Brighton in the South East of England where the beaches have pebbles (not white sand). Although she is loving her time on the other side of the world it's the pebble beaches and the Autumn walks along the seafront with a hot cup of takeaway coffee that she misses most from home.

Becci loves shopping (like 99% of girls do!), drinking (go easy on those infamous Thai buckets Becci!), times with friends and family, music, cooking (she should be an expert on noodle dishes by now), laughing and trying to keep fit!

If you're interested in hearing more about Nomads Asia check out our Thailand backpackers hostels below or contact Becci on info @ nomadsasia (dot) com

Nomads Thailand backpackers accommodation

• Nomads Bangkok 
• Nomads Phuket
• Nomads Koh Phi Phi
• Nomads Koh Tao 
• Nomads Koh Samui (Lamai Beach)
• Nomads Koh Samui (Maenam Beach)
• Nomads Koh Yao Noi

Yes you are reading correctly: Tropical! We are getting rid of all the space style decorations because Byron Bay is paradise, so now the hostel will also make you feel like you're in paradise when you stay with us.

Our maintenance guys have been working hard to start redecorating the hostel and to begin with they've been hard at it in the courtyard. For a few days our guests weren't entirely sure what this was going to be:

Definitely a hut of some kind, but what exactly? Well check this out... Our wonderful maintenance guys have finished this awesome Bali Hut with relaxing hammocks and nice soft bean bags. The perfect way of enjoying your day in Byron Bay isn't it?

Imagine yourself lying in the hammock with a great book, after spending time in one of our two outdoor spas. Oh yes that's the good backpackers life. But the Bali Hut is not all that we're changing! We are also redecorating our common area and TV room! What exactly will be changed will remain top secret for now, but we are planning to finish this within the coming months, so come and check it out yourself.

If you are just as excited as we are, and a bit curious, we will keep you updated here and on Nomads Byron Bays facebook page. When our new style is completely finished we are planning on throwing a huge tropical party to show off our new Tropical Bali theme! BBQ, cocktails, snacks, limbo and hopefully some dancing performances from all of you! We'll keep you posted about the time and date so you don't miss out!  

So girls, pack your coconut bikini and grass skirt and guys bring your Hawaiian shirts and head over to Nomads Byron Bay Backpackers hostel to chill & relax in our own little place called paradise in Byron Bay!

Bee and Paul met in a place called Renner Springs in the NT outback and apparently it's a "long and complicated story as to how we both got there but it was fate!". Aww! They got married in March 2001 at Turimetta Heads (north Sydney beaches) and in fact they recently got married again - how romantic!

Bee met Dev, our now Operations Manager for Nomads, in 2005 and started working at a Nomads Hostel in Kings Cross. The hostel was sold and Bee left us for a while when she returned to working in a hotel in The Rocks (Sydney) for 3 years. Bee and Dev never lost touch and she eventually returned to Nomads and began working at Nomads Westend backpackers hostel in 2008. At this time her husband Paul was running cafes in Sydney - "he is an amazing barista and chef".

In 2010 Bee and Paul were offered the opportunity to move to Hervey Bay to run the hostel and the new 4WD business (Nomads Fraser Island Tours). They stayed in Hervey Bay for a year and were then asked if they'd like to movee to Cairns to run Nomads Cairns backpackers hostel. They've now been in Cairns for one year and are loving it!

When asked what they most love about Cairns...? "The people, the weather, the laidback atmosphere and the way that the authorities look after the place - great facilities and stuff to do and so clean."

Even though Bee and Paul are known by many Nomads staff (especially on the East Coast of Australia) many people may not know that... "Despite how we look, we're pretty sporty - Paul used to play pro-football and I ran a marathon."

Nomads properties are set up for groups, both large or small. We help with catering, transport options and booking of local attractions & tours. Nomads staff are on hand to offer information on local activities and any groups discounts available. Our staff will ensure your stay is organised, easy and fun.

For more information about our group accommodation on offer please check: Group Booking Enquiries.

Nomads offers Groups:

• Quality accommodation in sought after locations
• A mix of dormitory style rooms (4, 6 & 8 share)
• Quality bedding is included
• En-suited and non en-suited rooms available
• Private rooms available for teachers and chaperones
• Security Swipe Cards for rooms.
• 24hr receptions and friendly, professional staff
• Groups catering available, prices on request
• Fully equipped kitchens for self catering groups
• Private meeting rooms and gathering points available
• Secure luggage storage if required

... ask us about our FREE driver / guide rooms

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*Quarterly newsletter with special deals and discounts for any group bookings of 10 or more people at Nomads Hostels throughout Australia and New Zealand.

The Garden Burees are Balinese style bungalows with a mezzanine bedroom and a king size spa overlooking a private garden with an outdoor shower. Complimentary champagne is included. This boutique style accommodation is a romantic getaway not to be missed.

For true luxury there is also the Grand Buree. This three bedroom Balinese villa is ideal for a Byron Bay getaway with family or a group of close friends. The villa sleeps six people and features a state of the art kitchen, a BBQ and a private outdoor entertainment area with plunge pool and Jacuzzi.

For more affordable comfort the Chalets are a great option. With three options to choose from, the Chalets are suitable for any occasion. Try a romantic getaway for two in a Chalet with an enormous private garden that includes an outdoor bathroom.

Another option for friends or family is a two or three bedroom cottage with BBQ and entertainment facilities.

For more information visit our website: www.gardenburees.com.au or call guest relations on (02) 6685 5390

Nomads are really happy to have several hostels named in the Top 3 hostels in Oceania:

Nomads Auckland came second under the category of Most Popular hostel in Oceania. For best located hostel Nomads Byron Bay came second and Nomads Queenstown came third in Oceania!

Of course this wouldn't have been possible if our guests hadn't left reviews. There are several places where you can leave reviews. Obviously through hostelbookers.com if you booked through them, or another booking engine if you booked through someone else. Alternatively you could tell us about your stay on our facebook pages*, via twitter* or by filling in our Nomads feedback form. 

We welcome your feedback so that we can continuously make improvements based on your suggestions, so please do get in contact with us.

*(To find individual hostels facebook pages just visit their hostel page on this website or search via facebook and twitter)

So, when you sit there booking a "Mad Jandals pass" just remember you're not talking gibberish, you are actually talking about a pair of open toed shoes that us Aussies like to confuse with ladies underwear... yes, the famous thongs!

"Mad Bro and Mad Cuz" well no we are not saying cousin Larry and brother Henry are Mad, we are merely adopting the friendly and welcoming Kiwi Lingo, because everyone is your bro in Noo Zillund, even your sister in the pub after a few drinks at the infamous Camel bar in Auckland (at Nomads Fat Camel backpackers hostel)!

But the best of all was by far the Mad Chilly bin... My first thought was "Hmm a bin for Chillies... Kiwi's must like to preserve chillies and keep them cool, is this some kind of traditional New Zealand cooking method????... Well, as it turns out the Kiwi's are not so silly... a chilly bin... a bin to keep beer chilly... way to point out the obvious there Kiwi's, 10 points!!!

So with a little bit of fun and a little bit of adventure and an appetite to explore the many possibilities of New Zealand, Nomads are happy to offer our New Zealand backpackers the brand new Mad Choice New Zealand packages...

Click on the image or click Mad Choice New Zealand for details.

Just a little update on what has been happening here, we have completed a new undercover entertainment area which is another huge area for our Friday Nights. We've also just finished our stage, so in 2012 we will regularly be having live music which is very exciting.

Town of 1770 / Agnes Water has become a must-see destination for guests travelling both north and south along the east coast of Australia. Our beautiful hostel and town has a lot to offer; for example:

• We have 3 hour surf lessons for $17
• The famous Scooteroo Tour
• Kayaking
• and day tours out to Lady Musgrave
• and that's just to name a few....

We are looking forward to working with everyone within the Nomads network and to welcome all our guests in 2012 who are travelling this way! We are always happy to help with enquiries you may have so visit Southern Cross Backpackers on this website or check us out and chat to the Southern Cross backpackers crew on facebook!