Gap Year Advice & Ideas

Gapforce Travel Styles

A handy guide to help you decide which program is best for you.

Post Covid Gap Year Travel

Five ways the Covid-19 pandemic has changed the Gap Year experience

Ultimate guide to planning a school trip

Planning a school trip should be full of excitement and the feeling of new adventures

Why take a Gap Year?

The reasons to take a gap year and whether it is right for you

How does a gap year 'bridge the gap' between education and employment?

What are your options after school, college, or sixth form? Find out here.

Benefits of volunteering abroad

A carefully selected volunteer project that is managed to be sustainable and long-term can change your life.

How to become an expedition leader

How to learn to run worldwide expeditions and gap year programs in the ultimate career.

Frequently asked questions

How To Fund My Travel Experience

Considering applying for some travel funding? Here's how to do it

Gap Year Travel Advice

Having been organising gap years and adventure travel expeditions for over 20 years, we've learnt a thing or two along the way. Whether you're looking at a backpacking trip, volunteering abroad, or joining an off-the-beaten track expedition, feel free to give our gap year advisors a call with any questions.

If you're planning your gap year and looking for some advice on gap year travel, browse around our resources section for frequently asked questions, advice about choosing the right gap year program, visas, safety and security, and learn more about the wonderful benefits of volunteering abroad

Doing your research is a vital part of your gap year - and this not only applies to those taking a gap year, but parents of those taking a gap year too. That's why we've developed a resources area specifically built around answering the questions and concerns.