Gap Year Planning

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Part 1

Gap Year Planning Resources

Welcome to my hub page, relating to all things that can help you plan your own exciting Gap Year trip!

Start here to see where you can get started with your own planning.

Gap Year Basics

Planning

What to Pack/Packing Lists

Backpacking & Hiking Safety Tips

Accommodation

Part 2

Types of Gap year: Planning the right Gap Year Style for You

When it comes to deciding how to spend your gap year, there are multiple options available to you. No two gap year experiences are exactly the same, and each option offers a unique way of enjoying your time overseas.

Take a look at the different types you can enjoy:

Volunteering

Working Holidays

For more information, please head over to the Working Holiday Hub.

Here is a list of the Working Holiday destination hub pages:

Multi-country Backpacking Routes

It’s very common for people to travel to multiple countries during a long gap year or while backpacking. If this style of trip seems to resonate with something you would like to do, please also check out: Backpacking Routes Hub

Once-in-a-lifetime & Bucket List Experiences

(coming soon)

Part 3

Gap year inspiration: Is a Gap Year Right For You?

Not everybody that travels wants to travel for a long period of time, and gap years are not for everyone.

Take a look at this group of posts to see if this is something that resonates with you. The more prepared you are, the better!

Should you take a Gap Year?

Tips & Tricks

Part 4

Travelling Alone for Long Term on a Gap Year

In the last 10 years of gap years I’ve travelled both with others for some periods, and alone for the majority.

This group of posts aims to give you insight into navigating both worlds so you can have the best experience for your trip.

How to Connect With Others on a Gap Year

Gap Year Solo Travel