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News Archive July 2009

Make sure your gap year abroad is “thrilling and adventurous”

Make sure your gap year abroad is "thrilling and adventurous"

Taking a gap year abroad should not be all about going somewhere familiar, but is instead about trying out new adventures and getting off the beaten track. Managing director of Conde Nast Nicholas …

Category: General Travel
Posted 31 Jul 2009

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South America gap year “the ultimate” experience

South America gap year "the ultimate" experience

Practicing your Spanish and heading out for a gap year in South America is one of the best adventures anyone could embark upon. This is according to a representative from STA Travel in Liverpool, w…

Category: South America
Posted 31 Jul 2009

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Gap year in Brazil ‘perfect for a unique trip’

Gap year in Brazil ''perfect for a unique trip''

A gap year in Brazil taking in the often-overlooked north of the country is perfect for those who are looking for something slightly different from the norm, it has been stated. Answering the queri…

Category: South America
Posted 30 Jul 2009

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Culture of ‘grown-up gappers’ emerging

Culture of ''grown-up gappers'' emerging

It seems that volunteering abroad and taking a gap year are becoming just as important to older generations as they are to youngsters. According to a new survey conducted by Travelex, 78 per cent o…

Category: General Travel
Posted 30 Jul 2009

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Nepal ‘to rebuild royal family massacre home’

Nepal ''to rebuild royal family massacre home''

The government of Nepal has announced that it will rebuild the home of the former royal family following a massacre in 2001 which saw nine members of the dynasty gunned down. Since the incident, i…

Category: Asia
Posted 29 Jul 2009

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Don’t ‘do a Jamie’ during your gap year abroad

Don''t ''do a Jamie'' during your gap year abroad

As British teenager Jamie Neale counts his lucky stars after being rescued from the Australian wilderness after 12 days, one travel firm has issued some advice on how gap year travellers can avoid …

Category: General Travel
Posted 29 Jul 2009

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Nepal reveals tiger population is ‘greater than expected’

Nepal reveals tiger population is ''greater than expected''

The tiger population of Nepal is greater than previously believed, meaning that those taking a gap year in the country may be in with a chance of spotting one in the future. According to a survey u…

Category: Asia
Posted 28 Jul 2009

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HostelWorld celebrates 10th birthday with 10,000 euro giveaway

HostelWorld celebrates 10th birthday with 10,000 euro giveaway

Gap year or volunteering abroad travellers may like to take advantage of the latest offer from accommodation website HostelWorld.The firm is celebrating its tenth birthday by giving away 10,000 eur…

Category: General Travel
Posted 28 Jul 2009

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Poll: Skills acquired during gap year valuable to employers

Poll: Skills acquired during gap year valuable to employers

A survey has found that 90 per cent of employers will place a heavy focus on the extracurricular activities of jobs candidates this year – so, having a gap year under your belt could make you …

Category: General Travel
Posted 27 Jul 2009

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New Zealand cycle project ‘could attract more gap year travellers’

New Zealand cycle project ''could attract more gap year travellers''

Gap year travellers who like to get on their bikes may be attracted to New Zealand in the future, with the planned creation of a new cycling path network. Plans have been unveiled for the establish…

Category: Australasia
Posted 27 Jul 2009

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