Thinking of taking a Gap Year?

You're not alone! Every year more and more people choose to take a year out from education or a career break. The Gap Year Directory is dedicated to helping you plan your time out whatever you choose to do. Packed full of great ideas, we cover everything from finding the best travel deals to arranging a volunteer placement or finding a gap year job.





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Explore our country guide for key info on climate, culture, travel restrictions, work opportunities and all kinds of travel advice and useful links.

By train, plane or camper van we offer tips on some of the best deals available. Info on everything from cheap flights to backpacking bus tours in Australia or Inter-Rail passes in Europe.

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How much can you do in a year? Volunteer abroad, gain work experience, learn a new skill, go on an expedition or learn a language... the choice is yours! Search for gap year placements and courses by location or keyword using the "search box" above.

Click now for more great deals on gap year travel

Teach English Abroad - courses from £195... Flights from £597 to Sydney... Your Gap Year is seconds away with Cheapflights... Gap Year USA: Fly to New York from £216 return... Travel Around the World! with the ultimate RTW ticket... Gap Year Africa: Return flights to Jo'burg from £325 return... more flight deals... more offers...

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Budget hostels, campsites, apartments. Check out our worldwide guide to cheap accommodation. You may even be able to book before you go and save £££'s!


Find out about special travel insurance schemes for gap year travellers, get the best prices for travel gear, travel guides and other essentials.

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