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The World’s Best Bungee Jumps

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Bungee jumping is one of the best and easiest extreme sports. This extreme sport gives you a great adrenaline rush without the dangers of other extreme sports like base jumping and cliff diving. If you are looking for the best and safest places to go bungee jumping hereare our top pick bungee jumping sites: Europabrücke [...]

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Tuesday Traveller: Justin Morris – Stamp Collector

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Another Aussie for you this week in the form of Justin Morris. Justin is living the expat life in London. He has some great ink and if you ask him nicely he might show you! Tell us where you’re from and what would you recommend we do there? I’m from Melbourne, the home of sport [...]

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Festivals and More for Your Perfect Summer

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If you’re planning a break this summer, have a think about heading to the South West to Devon and Cornwall. There’s loads to do in both counties, from lazing on the beaches to taking in outdoor activities like hiking, sailing or surfing. There are also plenty of festivals going on over the summer – here’s [...]

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Hi, Bye.

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Have you ever shown family and friends travel photos and they’ve asked who certain people are? I recently showed my father some photos from my trip to Morocco. He asked who these two guys were in some of my photos and I replied “just some guys we met on the tour”. That was it. I [...]

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Tuesday Traveller: Caz Makepeace – The Bad Place

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This week we interviewed Caz Makepeace an Australian with extensive travel experience over the years. Caz has also written for Gap Year Escape and you can read those contributions here. Where did you go and how old were you when you lost your backpacking virginity? I was 21 and I went to Indonesia for three [...]

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Romantic Ontario Getaways for Couples on a Budget

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Ontario, Canada is overflowing with natural beauty and also has some of the most vibrant and exciting cities in the world. Couples looking to explore the province’s breathtaking scenery while getting pampered in all inclusive resorts style luxury can have the romantic getaway of their dreams and even stay on budget! Here are some romantic [...]

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5 Best-Kept Secret Fishing Destinations in Canada

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Canada is one of the most popular destinations for anglers in the entire world. Not only does it boast some of the best fishing locations anywhere on the planet, it hosts an astounding amount of diversity. Because of this, Canada’s fishing opportunities receive a great deal of attention. What may surprise you is that despite [...]

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3 castles to visit in Jersey

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Jersey is home to a wealth of historic attractions, which is why I think it is the ideal place for those interested in the past to visit. By booking flights to Jersey, you will have reached your destination around two hours after leaving the UK and will be able to set about exploring. Here are [...]

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Tuesday Traveller: Shannon O’Donnell – Nepal Trekker

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Up this week is Shannon O’Donnell, a 28-years-old American and a veteran of 40 countries with a round the world trip under her belt. Where did you go and how old were you when you lost your backpacking virginity? I studied abroad in Italy when I was 21, but my real travels started when I [...]

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The Idea of ‘The Big European OE’ For Those Down Under

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Whenever a gap year is mentioned in Australasia, it is usually stated as ‘The Big OE’. Emphasis on the word ‘Big’ here. Seeing as most countries in the Southern Hemisphere are surrounded by sea, any venture away is considered pretty far away, therefore proving it difficult to travel to a destination for just a few [...]

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A Backpackers Guide to Bodrum

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Bodrum is a beautiful port city on the southwestern coast of Turkey. It’s simple enough to get your flights to Bodrum and there is enough culture there to keep you going. Here are some of the top things to do in Bodrum. Image: DarkB4Dawn Bodrum Castle and Bodrum Museum of Underwater Archaeology If you’re excited [...]

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Get Off the Grid for a Gap Year in Thailand

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For students considering the cultural rite of passage that is a gap year, Thailand is the country that has it all. Dropping off the grid for a while in Thailand has never been easier, with a favourable exchange rate, pristine beaches, exceptional food and cheap ways to hop around the surrounding countries of Southeast Asia. [...]

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Tuesday Traveller: Matt Kyhnn – NZ Expert

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I had the pleasure of meeting Matt in Queenstown back when I was backpacking New Zealand. Matt is the brains behind Backpacking Matt a man on an ongoing five year adventure. If you’re looking for any advice on kiwi land then Matt is where I would point you. Get in touch with Matt on twitter. [...]

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Backpacking Holidays in Canary Islands

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For over two decades the Canary Islands have been a staple for package holidaymakers looking for a fix of sun, sea and sangria, particularly during the winter months. These seven sun-kissed volcanic islands have remained well off the radar for independent-minded backpackers, yet offer a wealth of attractions and activities for the adventurous budget traveller. [...]

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Am I better suited to volunteering or working on my gap year?

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It can sometimes be tricky to decide whether to embark on volunteering or paid work abroad. On one hand, you want to give something back to the countries you visit, while on the other money might be tight, and so paid work would enable you to see more of the world. There’s no right or [...]

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