Cheap Gap Year Travel Destinations

Posted on March 09, 2017

One of the hardest parts of planning any gap year is saving and sticking to your budget. The last thing you want is to visit the first three countries on your list and then find you have no money to continue your trip! To help any backpackers on a budget, here are our top 10 cheap gap year destinations to ensure you can explore the world without breaking the bank.

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Most Common Travel Misconceptions

Posted on March 21, 2016

Travelling is often shrouded in misinformation and unfortunately this can lead to people being put off visiting certain places, or travelling altogether.

A lot of the confusion around travelling comes from stories and hearsay from travellers who have had bad experiences. While it’s unfortunate when travellers run into problems, it is not usually a true representation of the destination or type of trip they are on.

To help put some of the most common travel misconceptions to rest, we have made a handy little list for you.

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Gadgets Every Backpacker Needs

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Every Backpacker knows that you need to pack as little as possible when commencing a trip, so the things you pack must be essential. Below is our list of the gear and gadgets every Backpacker needs to invest in. Some are absolutely invaluable and some could potentially save your life.

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10 Essential Items for Backpackers to Pack

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There are countless blogs telling you how to pack your bag and how to think smart about the things you pack. You have probably read more times than you care to remember that you need to strip back your packing list and reduce the amount you originally planned to take, but what are the essential items you simply can’t leave without?

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Backpacking Checklist

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Planning a gap year or backpacking trip can be a huge task, especially if you want to travel to several different countries. There’s so much to consider, from where you’re going to stay to what to take with you. That’s why we’ve created this backpacking checklist – it contains everything you need to do before you leave, so you can tick off each task as you go along.

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Top 10 Adventure Holiday Ideas

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Are you bored of the more standard and ordinary holidays? Are you desperate to step out of your comfort zone and experience something interesting or heart pounding? If so then an adventure holiday may be for you. Travelling in search of adventure is great for anyone who likes a challenge, craves adrenaline, or people who simply can’t sit still on holiday.

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Choosing A Backpacker Destination

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Choosing a destination is the single most important decision you will make throughout your entire backpacking adventure. The destination sets the tone for the entire trip, it dictates the types of experiences you will have and where you could possibly travel to next. For example, travelling in Europe will be extremely different to a trip around Asia.

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Expert Advice for Active Travellers and Backpackers

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Every year, millions of individuals embark on exciting around the world backpacking holidays; visiting a must-see destinations and participating in new activities. While people of all ages enjoy this form of low-cost, independent travel, it is especially popular with those in their late teens and early twenties.

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