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I Want to Go on a Gap Year!

Of course you want to go on a gap year! A gap year is an incredible opportunity to travel, see new places, experience other cultures, and have fun! But, don't just talk about it - do it! It's time start planning the trip of a lifetime...

Dreaming of a gap year?

So, you've decided you want to go on a gap year, what next? You'll need to ask yourself 3 key questions:

  • How long do you want to go for?
  • What do you want to do on your trip?
  • Where do you want to go?

How long do you want to travel for?

The first step is to work out how long you've got for your gap trip. A gap year doesn't have to be for a whole year, so if you only have a few weeks or months free,so if you only have a few weeks or months free, then that's perfect. Our exciting short trips pack loads of adventures into a few weeks, whereas our epic round the world adventures include dozens of destinations and experiences that can last up to year, or longer!

What do you want to do on your trip?

Once you know how long you have to play with, you can begin the fun part - deciding what to do! You can enjoy adventure travel on our top tours, earn money abroad with our paid work packages, or make a difference and volunteer abroad.

Whatever you fancy, our experienced travel advisors can help. Well-travelled themselves, our travel advisors have been there and done that! If you want to go on a gap year, they're the perfect people to help you build your dream adventure!

Where do you want to travel to?

As well as deciding what to do on your gap year, you will also need to decide where to go. Do you fancy exploring Down Under in Australia, New Zealand or Fiji? Or perhaps you'll want to discover your wild side in Africa, take a road trip in the USA, or explore beautiful Asia? The choice is yours!

Get gap year ready

Once you've decided you want to go on a gap year, and you've got your activities and your destinations sorted, it's time to do some serious gap travel preparation. Make a checklist of all the gear you'll need on your travels and think about important issues such as health and safety, and how best to keep in touch while you are away. Now you're all set for the gap year adventure of a lifetime!

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