Gap Year Destinations

From the Grand Tours of yesteryear to the budget gap years of today, Europe has always been a particularly enchanting destination for young travellers. Carrying just a rail ticket and a backpack, ...

Millions of tourists flock to the UK each year, and what better time than a gap year to see what all the fuss is about? Travelling around the UK will give you insight into your own back garden, and ...

Africa is an adventure traveller's dream. Safari parks, beaches, and mountains offer a chance to get closer to nature and wildlife, a variety of volunteer programmes offer the chance to help others, ...

Travelling to Australia is a perennially popular choice with gap year students. This article offers information on Australia, and tips on preparing for, and staying safe during, a memorable gap year ...

A gap year in Canada or the USA is a guaranteed adventure. The saying goes that everything is bigger over there - the houses, the cars, the food - and the same goes for fun! Whether you want to ...

The Middle East and India are gap year destinations for intrepid travellers. This article offers information on planning, preparing for, and staying safe during a gap year in the Middle East and/or ...

Though its reputation has been hijacked recently by Lord of the Rings worshippers, New Zealand remains a fantastic gap year destination. Whether you want to sail or shop, camp or canoe, ...

South America is a backpacker's paradise that often tempts young travellers to dedicate a year (or their life) to exploring the mountains and rainforests, beaches and valleys of this beautiful ...

Many young people choose to travel to Southeast Asia during their gap year. This article offers information on preparing for such travels, creating an itinerary, securing souvenirs, volunteering in ...

Thailand is a popular destination for gap year travels. From the bustling Bangkok markets to the laid back beaches of Koh Samui, Thailand contains a variety of destinations to suit almost any ...