East Coast Escape
16 days
from £2,785 £2,405
Do you fancy adding some sizzle to your CV or learning a brand-new skill? There are so many opportunities worldwide to experience new things or develop your skills and knowledge. If you want to test your physical limits you can learn to dive or surf, try adventure trekking or learn martial arts. Stretch your brain by learning a new language, sign up for a unique internship abroad, volunteer, try teaching abroad or get paid work and see the world at the same time!
Travelling is all about expanding your mind, broadening your horizons and testing yourself with new challenges. Whether you intend it to or not, travel equals self-development, whether it means learning a new skill, getting your head round the local language, gaining paid work experience for your CV or learning about conservation or wildlife abroad. Learn, develop and fall in love with travel as you set off to explore the world!
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Take off on your gap travels and learn something new! Maybe you've always dreamed of learning to surf in Australia? Do it! Want to learn to scuba dive in Thailand? Sure! Want to learn a martial art in Asia? No problem!
Central or South America is the best region in which to learn to speak Spanish, and we offer a wide range of programmes where you can learn some serious Spanish skills in amazing locations. Learn to speak Spanish in Costa Rica, Argentina, Ecuador or Peru and experience awesome culture at the same time!
Finding paid work abroad is another way you can add to your skill set and learn and develop as you explore the world. Whether you want a working holiday in Australia, fancy signing up for paid teaching abroad or dream of becoming an Au Pair in the USA, the perfect paid job is waiting for you somewhere in the world!
An internship is the ideal way of learning new skills abroad. If you're looking for unbeatable medical experience, head over to Africa and enjoy rewarding medical placements and internships.
Becoming a volunteer abroad is another way to ensure you learn and develop on your gap trip. Work with kids and make a difference abroad, volunteer with wildlife, get involved with vital conservation work, help communities around the world or show off your sporting skills as a sports coach abroad.
16 days
from £2,785 £2,405
2 weeks or more from £789
Help underprivileged Sri Lankan children learn English
Volunteer in southern Sri Lanka, teaching English to underprivileged primary school children and young Buddhist monks. Stay in our gorgeous volunteer house on Unawatuna Beach and explore in your spare time.1-8 weeks from £739
Volunteer at an amazing environmental project
Our world needs you! Work on an exciting environmental volunteer programme in Sri Lanka. The perfect way to explore this beautiful part of the world while making a real difference.2-12 weeks from £1,049
Hospital & clinic experience in beautiful Sri Lanka
See whether a career in medicine is right for you with real-life experience in a range of medical settings in southern Sri Lanka (no previous medical experience required).
7 Days
from £1,019 £764
16 days
from £2,769 £2,077
See the highlights of the Aussie East Coast
This 16-day group tour shows the highlights of Australia's stunning East Coast, with a group of like-minded travellers. Tick off your bucket list and explore Sydney, test out Aussie's rolling waves with a surf lesson and sail the Whitsundays on an overnight maxi yacht. Finish off in Cairns for some adrenaline-raising activities and a chance to snorkel over the Great Barrier Reef.4-6 weeks from £2,199
Help protect this unique marine environment
Stay on an unspoilt island in stunning Madagascar and live and work on an amazing marine conservation project for 4 - 12 weeks.8 days
5.0 7From 6 months or more from £1,299
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7 days
from £1,135 £1,022
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