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We have put together a wide range of pages and articles offering top travel advice, to help you plan your gap travels. Our comprehensive travel advice pages provide you with tips and advice on everything from what to do on your gap trip, where to go, health and safety advice and how to finance your gap travels. Our unique travel buddy service also helps you connect with other travellers before you go!
Our travel advice pages can help you plan your gap year, with advice about booking flights and travel insurance, gap travel preparation, what to pack and useful visa advice. We also offer helpful advice about finding paid work abroad, with handy tips for those wanting to find a job while travelling.We also have an advice for parents section, where parents can learn more about gap travel. Browse through our travel advice pages and do your gap travel preparation: Set off on your gap trip safe in the knowledge that you have all the advice and info that you need to make it a success!
We offer a free advice session for travellers with one of our experienced travel advisors, covering everything from where to go to safety tips, weather advice, travel preparation and much more. The travel advice session can be face-to-face in our office in Kent, or booked by phone or Zoom. For more information about our free travel advice session click here.
For the latest travel advice, please check the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) website. The FCDO is offers travel advice from the UK government, by country, and we always recommend checking FCDO’s travel advice before your trip to stay safe abroad.
Posted: 5 September 2024
If Machu Picchu is one of your travel goals, you might’ve asked yourself whether it’s better to do the Lares Trek or the Inca Trail. While...
Posted: 8 August 2024
Article in collaboration with the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO). The summer travel season is upon us! Hopefully you’ll be thinking about what to pack...
Posted: 5 August 2024
Remember back in May 2024 when the Northern Lights featured on almost everyone’s Instagram stories? Well, that was evidence that 2024 is the ‘year of the aurora’. The...
Posted: 24 July 2024
You’re finishing your travels Down Under and have had the ultimate backpacker experience... maybe over the year, you did some work here and there. You could be owed...
Posted: 25 June 2024
So you want to trek to the iconic Lost City of Machu Picchu, see the vast colours of the Rainbow Mountains and spend your nights dancing with the locals (and...
Posted: 31 May 2024
Looking to renew your Australian Working Holiday visa, and not sure if working on a farm is for you? The great news is that you are no longer required to...
Posted: 31 May 2024
If moving to and living in Sydney is high on your bucket list, you’ve found the perfect Working Holiday guide to start planning your big adventure. Here are...
Posted: 24 May 2024
You may have heard of Koh Phangan’s legendary Full Moon Party but have you heard of the Half Moon Party and Jungle Party? Add these to...
Posted: 14 March 2024
We all want to enjoy our time on our travels, so here are some tips to make your time in India delightful! Delhi is a lively city offering many beautiful...
Posted: 28 February 2024
Article in collaboration with the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO). Winter is a great time to get away. You can escape the British chills for some vitamin...
Posted: 23 February 2024
Cherry blossoms are one of the most iconic features of South Korea and Japan and are a total must-see. It transforms the traditional settings into a dreamlike painting. Korean cherry...
Posted: 31 January 2024
Is Thailand next on your bucket list? It’s obvious to see why! With its Instagramable islands, the thriving city life and its iconic Full Moon Party, ...
Posted: 26 January 2024
Feel like you’re constantly in your group chat trying to make travel plans, and no one is replying? This is your sign. It is time to go solo...
Posted: 2 January 2024
The island of Koh Phangan is known for its epic Jungle Party, Half Moon Party, and, of course, the legendary Full Moon Party! If dancing under the moonlit sky...
Posted: 15 November 2023
Vietnam is full of wonders, from natural beauty to vibrant cities. The best months to visit are between November - April but all year round Vietnam is incredible to visit...
Posted: 23 October 2023
Excited for your epic adventure but nervous about flying alone? Simply follow this step-by-step guide, and you’ll soon be a pro at navigating your way around any airport...
Working holidays in Australia are all the rage. Jet over to the other side of the world, see the incredible sights of the country and fund your travels as you...
Scuba pro, Polly, the founder of our 'Dive and Marine Conservation' project in Belize, has dived over 5000 times (told you she was a pro!). We love scuba diving here at...
We love Melbourne, and there's plenty to do, so we thought we'd give you guys a round-up of the best things to do for free. ...
Thinking about doing something incredible this year? Here at Gap 360, we love getting our teeth stuck into a new challenge and three of us have completed the Kilimanjaro climb...
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