Do you fancy adding some sizzle to your CV or learning a brand-new skill? There are so many opportunities worldwide to experience new things or develop your skills and knowledge. If you want to test your physical limits you can learn to dive or surf, try adventure trekking or learn martial arts. Stretch your brain by learning a new language, sign up for a unique internship abroad, volunteer, try teaching abroad or get paid work and see the world at the same time!
Travelling is all about expanding your mind, broadening your horizons and testing yourself with new challenges. Whether you intend it to or not, travel equals self-development, whether it means learning a new skill, getting your head round the local language, gaining paid work experience for your CV or learning about conservation or wildlife abroad. Learn, develop and fall in love with travel as you set off to explore the world!
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Take off on your gap travels and learn something new! Maybe you've always dreamed of learning to surf in Australia? Do it! Want to learn to scuba dive in Thailand? Sure! Want to learn a martial art in Asia? No problem!
Central or South America is the best region in which to learn to speak Spanish, and we offer a wide range of programmes where you can learn some serious Spanish skills in amazing locations. Learn to speak Spanish in Costa Rica, Argentina, Ecuador or Peru and experience awesome culture at the same time!
Finding paid work abroad is another way you can add to your skill set and learn and develop as you explore the world. Whether you want a working holiday in Australia, fancy signing up for paid teaching abroad or dream of becoming an Au Pair in the USA, the perfect paid job is waiting for you somewhere in the world!
An internship is the ideal way of learning new skills abroad. If you're looking for unbeatable medical experience, head over to Africa and enjoy rewarding medical placements and internships.
Becoming a volunteer abroad is another way to ensure you learn and develop on your gap trip. Work with kids and make a difference abroad, volunteer with wildlife, get involved with vital conservation work, help communities around the world or show off your sporting skills as a sports coach abroad.
Found 19 trips
12 months or more from £649
Experience living in the USA for an entire year as an Au Pair! We offer a wide variety of locations, from California to the East Coast, with all your accommodation, meals, medical insurance and flights included. Make friends for life, gain professional childcare experience abroad and go travelling in America!
5 days from £529
Learn to surf at the original and best 5-day surf camp on the East Coast, just 2 hours from Sydney. Perfect for beginner to intermediate surfers, it's the total package with meals, accommodation, equipment, and activities included. Eat, sleep, surf, repeat, and we'll take care of the rest.
2-6 weeks from £749
Volunteer to protect hawksbill and greensea turtles on beautiful Nosy Komba, Madagascar. Stay for 2 weeks minimum in this remote and beautiful region.
From 6 months or more from £1,299
Take 120 hours of TEFL training in the beautiful beach resort of Hua Hin in Thailand before taking on a paid teaching role in schools across Thailand and earning the equivalent of up to £1000 per month!
2-3 weeks
from £899 £854
Help protect the ocean, one sea turtle at a time! Volunteer in Sri Lanka's southern coastal paradise. Get involved in an exciting variety of high-impact conservation activities. Artificial reefs, beach cleans, sea turtle care, and more.
2 weeks or more
from £789 £750
Travel to Sri Lanka and get involved in our incredible preschool project - no degree required! Choose anywhere from two to six weeks, volunteering part-time from Mondays to Fridays. Enjoy free time to relax on beautiful beaches, or see more of Sri Lanka!
2-8 weeks from £1,679
Become a volunteer at an amazing Wildlife Park in Australia for a chance to get up close to wonderful wildlife such as kangaroos, wallabies and koalas!
2-8 weeks from £695
Volunteer in schools or childcare centres in gorgeous Ghana. If you're looking for an unbelievably rewarding teaching project, year-round sunshine, and one of the friendliest and safest countries in Africa, look no further!
2 weeks or more
from £789 £750
Teach English to young children as part of this project - no degree required! Stay in our beautiful volunteer house by Unawatuna Beach and explore in your free time.
2-12 weeks
from £1,049 £997
Undertaking a medical observership in Sri Lanka is the opportunity of a lifetime. From immersing yourself in another culture to learning about traditional practices such as Ayurvedic Medicine, the knowledge, skills and experiences are immense, that this programme will provide you with.
