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For independent gap year travel information, research and advice. Happy planning and safe travels!

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For people of all ages looking for a 'gap'

  • young people: before, during and after Higher Education.
  • career breakers & families: recharging batteries or finding a new direction.
  • in retirement: 'golden gappers', making up for lost time.

To help you, gapadvice.org suggests 5 key steps:

  • consider it: so what is a gap year?
  • investigate it: prepare well for your gap year.
  • organise it: DIY or go with a company?
  • do it: keep in touch, respect local customs and cultures and stay safe.
  • reflect on it: find time to assess your experiences and adjust your life.

  

For personal gap year advice click: personal advice

  

For an impartial gap year talk click: gap year talk

 

Latest Gap Year News

Gap Year Safety Conference 17 June 2009

Promoting safer travel for young people

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Health Watch – Bilharzia Disease, April 2009

Some advice on staying healthy

 

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Welcome to the gapadviceorg news/blog section

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July gap year travel ideas:

 'Help conserve the Giant Panda, an endangered species, in China' with Sunrise International.

 'Travel through the highlands of Guatemala whilst volunteering' with Yomps.

'Great ideas for pre-arranged, independent travel around the world' with Rickshaw Travel.

'Go on a truck expedition for 18 weeks from Cairo to Beijing' with Oasis Overland.  

'Conserve forest resources for local benefit in the Waria Valley, Papua New Guinea' with Coral Cay.

 'Earn a local wage & gain work experience in one of Canada's superb ski resorts' with Oyster.

'Assisting in the launch of a new photography school in Guatemala' with 2Way Development.

'Providing conversational English classes for students & staff in Emei, China' with Africa & Asia Venture.

'Looking after young animals at the Tambotie wildlife centre, South Africa' with African Conservation Experience

‘Start 2009 with an adventure. Places still left on our expeditions', see Raleigh.

 'A window to the world in Kenya, with rural communities needing your help' with Gapkenya.

'Travel the world, surf & learn - unique gap year surf travel experiences '  details at TTRide.

'Gain medical & journalism work experience in Beijing, China' with Global Volunteer Projects.

'Assisting with game capture & veterinary work at the vet safari in South Africa'  with Shumba Experience.

'International Academy re-launch: ski & snowboard instructor courses in Canada or New Zealand' with International Academy.

'Rafting through the Amazon rain forest & helping Quichua Indians in Ecuador'  with Gapforce.

'Using your business experience to help small firms in Tanzania develop their products' with Mondo Challenge.

 

Key questions to ask, when planning your gap year eg

How do I choose a gap year organisation?
What can I do?
Where can I go?
 

Gap year planning tips, use: 

The Placement Search:

To find your ideal gap year placement

The Gap Year Cost Calculator:

To help you compare costs between organisations

The Gap Year Planning Calendar:

 A monthly calendar with a map

The Gap Year Check List:

  All the big and small things you need to remember

 

Yearly gap year facts

  
Costs, a UK estimate:

Young people: £3,000-£4,000

Career breakers: £6,000-£7,000

In retirement: £5,000

  
Numbers, a UK estimate

Young people: 230,000 a year

Career breakers: 90,000 a year

In retirement: 200,000 a year

 

Placement Search

To find your ideal gap year

 

Current Features

Channel 4 TV in search

of 'family gappers'  

See here for details.
 

Adventure Activity Overseas 

BSI 8848
See here for details.
 

MINT Web Design 

promotes your travel message
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Gap Year Travel

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Gap Year Insurance

for suggestions, click
 

Gap Year Equipment

for ideas about kit, click
 

Gap Year Accommodation

for ideas about where to stay, click
 

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