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.

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Gap Year travel could make you live longer - Dr Sebastian Filep, an Australian travel and wellbeing expert..Gap Years prove more popular than ever..- STA Travel is expecting a 150% rise in gap year ..FCO Issues Gap Year Advice For Australia.. -The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) has.. Read more articles >>

Do you like sport?
Find out more about Sports Coaching Volunteer Projects in South Africa with Sporting Opportunities...

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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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