Tag: gap year

  • Expert Tips For Backpacking Through Europe.

    Backpacking through Europe is a dream for many, but is not always as easy as other destinations. Europe is a unique melting pot of culture, architecture, cuisine, history and heritage, but it can also be expensive and with 44 distinct countries each with their own cultures, norms, rules and regulations, it can be confusing too.…

  • It’s Time To Travel Like It’s 1999.

    Backpacking and travelling the world has changed drastically since its heyday in the late nineties and noughties, is it time to get back to basics?

  • Should You Take A Gap Year?

    So what do you think? Should people take a gap year? Is it a good idea or not? I would love to hear all your thoughts and comments so don’t be shy! Come over and join in the conversation! And if you like what I am doing here then please feel free to head over…

  • What To Do If Your Passport Is Lost Or Stolen.

    A lot of things can go wrong when travelling the world, but few can be as worrying as losing your passport. If the worst happens here are the exact steps you need to take if your passport is lost or stolen

  • Should You Take A Gap Year? The Pros And Cons Of A Major Life Decision.

    Should you take a gap year? To help you make the best decision for you, here are some of the most common pros and cons of travelling the world.

  • When Is The Best Time To Take A Gap Year?

    How do you know when is the right time for you to take a gap year and travel? Is the economy going to make it difficult? Can you afford it? Maybe you are career focused or think you are the wrong age? The truth is there is no wrong or right time to travel, but…

  • What Can You Do To Help Overtourism?

    Overtourism has become a serious problem in recent years, to the point that many authorities are calling for restrictions on tourism to reduce damage and harm to local ecosystems and populations, but it doesn’t have to be like that. Travel itself is not a bad thing and can have a positive impact if it is…

  • The Post Pandemic Gap Year.

    As pandemic restrictions come to an end and there is a light at the end of the tunnel for travellers wanting to see the world. The gap year is coming back! The return of the gap year is both inevitable and will be monumental, but some things will be slightly different, at least in the…

  • Will Taking A Gap Year Help Your Depression?

    A lot of people who suffer from depression or any number of other mental health issues for that matter sometimes get this belief that travel will fix them, that travel will cure their depression, but will it? Is travel a magic panacea for the soul? Willtaking a gap year help your depression?

  • A Rare Travel Surprise In The United Arab Emirates.

    After 20 years of travel I still haven’t lost a sense of wonder or bemusement about the world, but it is not often now that a destination can really surprise me. A recent visit to Abu Dhabi not only threw me a huge curve ball with how much I ended up loving the country, but…