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Learn more about what to do on a gap year, how to prepare, common mistakes and the various places that you can travel to on the various gap year programs available to you!

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A gap year is a great opportunity to find out more about yourself and to discover some of the most gorgeous places on the planet. Our gap year advice articles will arm you with all the advice you need to begin your gap year journey! ...

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View article: The Pros and Cons of a Gap Year
Gap YearThe Pros and Cons of a Gap Year

Feb 16th 2022

Lots of students have to weigh up the potentially life-changing decision between taking a gap year and going straight on to university.

Gap Year and Travelling Articles

Read full article titled What is a Gap Year?
Gap Year What is a Gap Year?

Feb 23rd 2023

For many, the gap year is a rite of passage. Spending time abroad, learning new things, re-sitting exams or generally t...

Read full article titled Common Gap Year Mistakes
Gap Year Common Gap Year Mistakes

Feb 28th 2022

Preparing for your gap year never got so easy, thanks to our guides on mistakes!

Read full article titled The Pros and Cons of a Gap Year
Gap Year The Pros and Cons of a Gap Year

Feb 16th 2022

Lots of students have to weigh up the potentially life-changing decision between taking a gap year and going straight o...

Read full article titled Gap Year New Zealand
Gap Year Gap Year New Zealand

Feb 16th 2022

New Zealand is certainly high on the priorities of gap year students many wanting to see where Peter Jackson’s The Lord...

Read full article titled Gap Year Australia
Gap Year Gap Year Australia

Feb 16th 2022

The sheer size of Australia is a benefit itself, having all types of cities and towns providing diverse experiences.

Read full article titled South Africa Holidays
Gap Year South Africa Holidays

Oct 5th 2020

This has been a very well visited place by students too, people loving the culture of Africa and has apparently become ...

Read full article titled Cambodia Holidays
Gap Year Cambodia Holidays

Sep 24th 2020

Cambodia is located between two countries, most backpackers travel to Vietnam first, go through Cambodia and then on tr...

Read full article titled Thailand Holidays
Gap Year Thailand Holidays

Sep 24th 2020

Thailand is certainly one of the most popular places to go to on your gap year travels; the statistics add up that it i...

Read full article titled Bali Holidays
Gap Year Bali Holidays

Sep 24th 2020

This Indonesian island sits just off the coast of North Australia, which is why its popular with backpackers traveling ...

Read full article titled Vietnam Holidays
Gap Year Vietnam Holidays

Sep 23rd 2020

Vietnam has long been the attraction of many people looking to take gap years, the country has been famed for lots of t...

Read full article titled Gap Year Guide: Laos
Gap Year Gap Year Guide: Laos

Sep 23rd 2020

Laos is popular with travelers, being such a small country the time spent here is around 7 – 14 days, 30-day visa will ...

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