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Gap year travel
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Taking a year out between school and Uni, and/or between Uni and work is now the norm. So where are you going to go? How are you going to afford it? Questions, questions but still we disappear on the adventures of lifetimes as soon as we graduate!
 ROUND-THE-WORLD FLIGHTS
Booking your round the world flights before you leave home saves you money compared to buying flights on the way round. Especially with Youthtravel.com's Student Youth fares. They needn't be inflexible either, most routes can be changed at little or no extra charge as long as you give the airline sufficient notice.
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...the answer? ANYTHING!
Travel is always high on the priorities when someone has time on their hands. Most people usually take the time to do something constructive, like travel, doing some voluntary work, or, quite often, combine the two.
There are several sites that offer invaluable advice about Gap Year travel and what to do:
 www.gapyear.com
www.gap.org.uk
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| WHY DO IT? |
Gap year travel has some major advantages. It allows you to really get out there. You can get beyond the regular tourist trails and discover what places are truely about.
Whether you're looking to find your true inner self, get out there and party or simply see something new, there is no substitute, in terms of life experience, for seeing the world.
Lets face it, what you rather chill out on a beach Goa or knuckle down and get a job in the real world?!
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| HOW TO DO IT |
The simplest way to fund your travels is to work while you travel. The most enjoyable work to undertake is often voluntary.
i-to-i
Youthtravel.com's partner offers supported volunteer placements in over 23 countries from 2 weeks to 6 months. i-to-i is also one of the world's leading TEFL course providers with short online and weekend courses worldwide.
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| WHERE TO GO |
Africa
Go on take the bus, camel, light aircraft, balloon, horse, mekoro, felucca...
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Asia
From the eerie uninhabited enormity of the Siberian wilderness to the sensual vibrant cities of Bangkok, Hong Kong and Tokyo...
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Australia and New Zealand
The sun, the surf, the scenery and the sports - Australia and New Zealand have it all...
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Europe
Don't just do Europe - really do it!...
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Latin America
From the mad passion of the Carnival in Rio to the seething biodiversity of the Amazon jungle...
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North America
It's big, it's brash and it's beautiful...
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