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Our travel advice pages can help you plan your gap year, with advice about booking flights and travel insurance, gap travel preparation, what to pack and useful visa advice. We also offer helpful advice about finding paid work abroad, with handy tips for those wanting to find a job while travelling.We also have an advice for parents section, where parents can learn more about gap travel. Browse through our travel advice pages and do your gap travel preparation: Set off on your gap trip safe in the knowledge that you have all the advice and info that you need to make it a success!
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How Should I Prepare for My Gap Year?
Have you planned your trip, and now you’re wondering how to actually prepare for your gap year? Here’s a handy checklist of everything you should do...
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What Should I Do on My Gap Year?
In order to decide what you should do on your gap year, you should think about what interests you; what you'd like to develop, and what you'd like...
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Choosing Your Gap Experience
Choices, choices... Want to take a gap year but don't know where to begin? Choosing your gap experience is never easy, especially as there are so many incredible ...
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Should I Book with a Gap Year Company or Travel Independently?
Have you decided to go travelling, but can't decide whether to take the plunge and opt for completely independent travel, or whether to book an organised gap programme through...
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Travelling Alone or with Friends
Deciding whether you should travel alone or with friends in one of the most important decisions you have to make. Travelling with friends can be a great way to have...
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How to Stay Safe in the Sun
It is important to stay healthy on your gap year and making sure you enjoying the sunshine safely is crucial. Sunstroke and sunburn are not pleasant; the lobster...
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How to Avoid Mosquitoes and Malaria
Not only are mosquitoes annoying with their irritating buzz, they can also cause very itchy and sore bites. If that's not bad enough they can spread horrible diseases like...
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Visit Your GP or Travel Clinic
You should visit your GP/travel clinic at least six weeks before your departure. Tell your doctor which countries you are visiting and what kind of trip styles you...
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Advice for Staying Healthy While Travelling
Staying healthy on your gap year is vital if you are to enjoy every last moment of your gap year experience. An upset tummy, sickness and diarrhea are also among...
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