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Extreme sports require maximum cover

Extreme sports require maximum cover

Whether they are planning to Flashpack India, Island-Hop Thailand or explore New Zealand in a VW Camper during their gap year, like it or not, students are almost certainly going to find themselves making the most of cheaper extreme sports and adventure activities on their travels.

Round-the-world for gap-year students

Round-the-world for gap-year students

It’s A-level results time again and thoughts are turning to gap-year travels. With round-the-world tickets starting from as little as £999, a gap-year abroad is not only the perfect opportunity for students to kick-back after months of cramming, it can also provide grown-up gappers with a well deserved break from the daily grind.

The Gap Year – An endangered species?

The Gap Year – An endangered species?

Recent news that leading universities are vetoing gap years or capping the number of applicants who can take a year out threatens to cast a dark cloud over next week's A-Level results.

Hostelworld.com relaunches with €20,000 giveaway

Hostelworld.com, the world’s number one hostel booking site has today announced the launch of its newly redesigned website, which has undergone a complete transformation with many aesthetic changes complementing functionality improvements.

How to plan a gap year Down Under

How to plan a gap year Down Under

Are you stuck in a studying rut? Always wanted to take a year out and see the world but wouldn’t know where to start? Organising a gap year in Australia may seem like a daunting task but with a bit of know how and lots of planning you’ll be on that plane before you know it.

A new concept in volunteering

A new concept in volunteering

Offering a wide range of projects and travel opportunities, Inspire seeks to create a new concept in ethical and sustainable programmes to volunteer and travel abroad.

Backpacking with style

Backpacking with style

Round the World Experts has today launched a package that combines one of its bestselling round the world itineraries for backpackers with stays at some of the best value accommodation in the world.

Travellers seek new and exciting destinations

Travellers seek new and exciting destinations

Hostelworld.com, the leading provider of online reservations to the budget, independent and youth travel market has announced the biggest growth markets in the travel industry during the past year.

‘Tropic of Cancer’ inspired travel

Gap Adventures has seen a 200% rise in bookings to Egypt and Morocco this year and have already introduced five new tours to meet the requests of travellers wishing to experience these extraordinary countries.

‘Voluntourism’ initiatives from Gap Adventures

Water access and shortage problems are reaching crisis levels - particularly in developing nations - so Gap Adventures is focusing its Earth Month initiatives on changing the lives of people who lack access to clean drinking water.

Sydney Central YHA wins Best Backpacker Accommodation

Sydney Central YHA wins Best Backpacker Accommodation

YHA has again shown it leads the way in backpacker accommodation with Sydney Central YHA winning Best Backpacker Accommodation honours at the Australian Tourism Awards.

Wanna-be explorers head for Belize

A group of brave young Brits have left the UK in order to pursue their dream of following in the footsteps of Bear Grylls.

Penguin spotting adventures

February 20th marks Penguin Awareness Day so why not take some time out to appreciate our black and white furry friends with Gap Adventures.

YHA Australia launches mobile website

YHA Australia has announced the launch of m.yha.com.au, a mobile version of the hostel network’s website. The site enables guests to quickly and securely make or review hostel bookings on their web-enabled mobile phones.

Sydney on the cheap

Sydney’s laid-back outdoor lifestyle and physical allure make it one of the world’s easiest and most pleasant cities to visit.