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Learn to Snowboard in New Zealand: Treble Cone

Posted by Gap Year Escape On July - 22 - 2010

If you’re on a Gap Year you should do your very best to time your arrival in New Zealand with the ski season. Skiing looks great but let’s be honest, Snowboarding looks so much cooler! I’ve never being Skiing or Snowboarding before and was very keen on trying. Treble Cone invited me along to sample lessons and see how awesome they could make me in three days.

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Franz Josef Glacier Hike Review

Posted by Gap Year Escape On July - 15 - 2010

The Franz Josef Glacier Hike is rated one of the top activities to do in New Zealand. Franz Josef Glacier Guides invited me along to see what the fuss was about!

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Fergburger: My Addiction Laid Bare

Posted by Gap Year Escape On July - 1 - 2010

Ah the mighty Fergburger. Just thinking about it makes me feel hungry. What epic culinary experience could catch the hearts, minds and stomachs of thousands of tourists that flock to Queenstown, New Zealand? Weren’t you paying attention? Fergburger!!!

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Phillip Island Penguin Parade: Bunyip Tours Review

Posted by Gap Year Escape On June - 24 - 2010

If you are in Melbourne then you *have* to check out the Penguin Parade on Phillip Island. I went along with Bunyip Tour’s Penguin Parade Moonlight Express Tour.

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Twitter For Travelers Review

Posted by Gap Year Escape On June - 17 - 2010

“Twitter… it’s organic, messy and non-linear.” – Christine Gilbert

Does she have the solution amongst the pages of her eBook?

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Shark Cage Diving: Calypso Star Charter Review

Posted by Gap Year Escape On June - 10 - 2010

Shark Cage Diving with a Great White Shark has to be one of the most incredible experiences of my trip. I headed to Port Lincoln in South Australia to check out Calypso Star Charter.

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Learn to Surf: Mojosurf Camp Review

Posted by Gap Year Escape On May - 27 - 2010

Who wants to learn to surf? As part of the East Coast Surf series I went along to check out Mojosurf and see what these guys have to offer.

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Surfaris Surf Camp Review

Posted by Gap Year Escape On May - 4 - 2010

A short distance from the surf village of Crescent Head lies the Surfaris Surf Camp. I went on a learn to surf adventure to find out what one of the oldest running surf schools has to offer.

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Learn to Surf: East Coast Australia

Posted by Gap Year Escape On April - 13 - 2010

Do you want to learn to Surf? Are you travelling to Australia? It might be time to jump on a surfboard and start! If you are on the East Coast of Australia one thing will become abundantly clear; there are heaps of Surf Schools.

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Wilsons Promontory: Bunyip Tours Review

Posted by Gap Year Escape On March - 17 - 2010

Wilsons Promontory was described to me as a hidden gem. This conjures up an image of untapped sources of beauty not spoilt by scores of tourists. I thought I had better put this to the test.

Wilsons Promontory is the southernmost point of mainland Australia. A slight downside to this is that it is approximately three hours away from Melbourne and unfortunately there isn’t much to see along the way. So was it worth the drive? Read on.

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1770 Air Adventures – Aerobatic Flight Review

Posted by Gap Year Escape On March - 9 - 2010

From the sleepy town of 1770 on the East Coast of Australia is a thrilling adventure to be had. 1770 is slow and I was feeling rather upbeat and wanted to do something a bit crazy. The tour driver was going through a list of things to do when the words “zero gravity” made my ears prick up.

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Neighbours Tour & Neighbours Trivia Night Review: Bunyip Tours

Posted by Gap Year Escape On March - 5 - 2010

Cheddar, Mozzarella, Edam and the Neighbours Tour. Yes all types of cheese! It’s loveable, fun and let’s be honest; it’s Neighbours!

Although the Neighbours Night and Neighbours Tour are two separate events, I would suggest you do both for the full Neighbours experience.

Let’s start from the top shall we…

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Gap Year Escape is written by Amar. A freelance writer currently on his journey around the world.

Taking a Gap Year or a Round the World Trip is an important experience, one which I want to inspire everyone to take. My aim is to inform, inspire and entertain through my writing, photography and videos to encourage you to take a trip of a life time.

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