A recent study in Psychological Science suggests that those of us who have travelled the world can be left feeling isolated and alone when we return home after a gap year. This unfortunate aspect of reverse culture shock is something many travellers can relate to as many people we knew in our old lives simply can’t relate to the experiences we have had or the things we have seen.
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It Really Is A Lonely Planet After Your Gap Year.
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No One Wishes They Travelled Less When They Die.
So many people have dreams of travelling the world but never do anything about it. Don’t leave your gap year plans too long, tomorrow may never come and by then it may be too late.
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Forget The Gap Year Itinerary, Go With The Flow.
Sometimes the best gap year experiences are not pre planned, but are discovered completely by accident.
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New Year, New Start! Follow Your Dreams Of Travel!
A new year is traditionally the time for new beginnings and new starts, make this year the on where you finally follow your dreams of travel.
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