RTW Guides Articles and Travel Advice

RTW Guides Articles and Travel Advice

Is a Gap Month the new Gap Year? Featured Image

Is a Gap Month the new Gap Year?

Do you want to conquer the world but think you haven't got the time to do it? Think again, buddy. If you're short of time then you need to go on a Gap Month.

Top 5 Cities Around the World Featured Image

Top 5 Cities Around the World

On your gap year you're going to come across some of the most amazing cities around the world. We thought we'd give you our top 5 cities so you know what you're in for.

Top 5 Celebrations Around the World Featured Image

Top 5 Celebrations Around the World

There are some parties that you just have to go to. That's why we've put together the top 5 celebrations around the world. The question is, how many will you do?

Top 10 Gap Year Destinations Featured Image

Top 10 Gap Year Destinations

Where do you want to go on your gap year? Struggling for ideas? That's why we’ve come up with 10 gap year destinations that you just have to see on your travels.

Planning a Round the World Trip Featured Image

Planning a Round the World Trip

The easy part is deciding you want to go travelling. The hard part is planning your round the world trip. There's so much information - that's why we're here.

Frequently Asked Questions about RTW Tickets Featured Image

Frequently Asked Questions about RTW Tickets

Every year we get the same questions about round the world tickets. Instead of constantly answering your questions, that we'd write an article about it.

What is a Round the World Ticket? Featured Image

What is a Round the World Ticket?

What is a round the world ticket? A round the world ticket does exactly what it says on the tin - it’s a series of flights that take you round the world.

Visa Information for Australia and Asia Featured Image

Visa Information for Australia and Asia

If you're about to take a gap year to Australia or Asia then you're going to want to know about visas, which is why we've put together this information.

Solo Travelling as a Female Featured Image

Solo Travelling as a Female

Solo travelling as a female can be daunting, but it shouldn't be! Travelling on your own can be an amazing experience. After all, you're your own boss!

A Beginners Guide to Round the World Tickets Featured Image

A Beginners Guide to Round the World Tickets

Right! Round the World (RTW) tickets are awesome. They're one of the cheapest ways to see the world and perfect for the first time backpackers. They may look complicated, but they're really not. Here's a quick run-down on what round the world tickets are and how round the world tickets work.

An Example Round the World Route Featured Image

An Example Round the World Route

There are a number of ways to travel round the world. If fact, there are hundreds of ways to travel round the world. It's completely you're choice. However, if you're stuck for ideas, then here's a quick example route round the world. Hopefully it'll give you an idea or two on possible on your gap year.

Round the World via East Asia Featured Image

Round the World via East Asia

We realise travelling round the world can be a little confusing at times. That's why we devised these series of interviews, to give you some advice and ideas on what you can do on your gap year. In this interview we go to East Asia. Japan is always a popular destination with backpackers - come see why.

Round the World via South America Featured Image

Round the World via South America

We realise travelling round the world can be a little confusing at times. That's why we devised these series of interviews, to give you some advice and ideas on what you can do on your gap year. In this interview we go to South America. There's mention of beach babes and volunteering in shanty towns.

Round the World via South East Asia Featured Image

Round the World via South East Asia

We realise travelling round the world can be a little confusing at times. That's why we devised these series of interviews, to give you some advice and ideas on what you can do on your gap year. In this interview we go to South East Asia. There's a little on why Cambodia has the nicest people and why Koh Samui was a little too much like Thailand.

Round the World via Central America Featured Image

Round the World via Central America

We realise travelling round the world can be a little confusing at times. That's why we devised these series of interviews, to give you some advice and ideas on what you can do on your gap year. In this interview we go to Central America. Costa Rica for the gorgeous beaches and beautiful weather, Honduras for the friendly people.

Round the World via India, Nepal and Tibet Featured Image

Round the World via India, Nepal and Tibet

We realise travelling round the world can be a little confusing at times. That's why we devised these series of interviews, to give you some advice and ideas on what you can do on your gap year. In this interview we go to India, Nepal and Tibet. Apparently it's the the Himalayas, the Hindu culture and its fusion with Buddhism that makes Nepal so attractive to travellers.

Tamara Sheward’s Guide to South East Asia Featured Image

Tamara Sheward’s Guide to South East Asia

Drop all preconceptions (not to mention hang-ups) you may have when getting ready for a trip to the sprawling, steaming asylum that is South East Asia. Simply be ready for a good time, a muggy time and a weird time. Oh, and when an entire village starts pointing and yelling 'Farang!' ('Foreigner!') at you, don't take it personally. Not everybody gets out as much as you do.

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