Diaries Message Board
Diaries
If you are short of ideas and inspiration then let other gappers do it for you! Read some of our gappers diaries and see what they got up to on their gap year.
| Board Name | Topics | Replies | Latest Post Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Martin GarrattHaving made a 'back flip' of the world (not quite a circumnavigation) last year, Martin is off again. |
75 | 43 |
Jambo, Mambo Author: Garybliss123 Sat 12th May 2012, 06:48 AM |
|
|
Kris RobertsonFollowing a successful summer spent repping in Cyprus, Kris has decided that he's going to do it all again. |
29 | 107 |
October 06 - 11 days Author: rolltop Sat 28th Jun 2008, 07:06 PM |
|
|
Tori OramGapper extraordinaire Tori Oram is heading off on her next mission; to work for Mickey Mouse. Read all about it here. |
33 | 49 |
Update Author: deleted-user Wed 15th Mar 2006, 04:28 PM |
|
|
Adam SloanUniversity isn't enough to tie down Adam, 20, from Birmingham, as come summer he will be leaving to go travelling. |
137 | 77 |
Eastern Europe travel diary starts HERE! - 2nd July ’06 Author: deleted-user Mon 24th Jul 2006, 10:38 AM |
|
|
John LightboundGapyear.com diehard John Lightbound is heading Down Under to study for a year and he can't wait! |
18 | 32 |
One door closes... Author: jogn Tue 23rd May 2006, 05:23 PM |
|
|
Wayne LennonNot only is Wayne winging his way around the world, but he is winging it in another sense too. Read how he's doing it. |
29 | 9 |
great ocian road Author: deleted-user Wed 18th Jan 2006, 10:54 AM |
|
|
Lara Akers-DouglasLast time we heard from Lara she had just ventured deep into the jungles of Venezuela on her gap year. |
2 | 0 |
Touchdown in Tanzania Author: deleted-user Fri 12th Aug 2005, 03:20 PM |
|
|
Clare GroomeNow on her second gap year, Clare has decided to see a bit more of the world and spread her wings. |
14 | 0 |
Right, small change of plan... Author: deleted-user Wed 30th Aug 2006, 10:14 AM |
|
|
Gracey StoneGapyear.com hardcore moderator and regular contributor Gracey has had and has decided to travel herself. |
17 | 43 |
5. Vietnam Author: deleted-user Wed 8th Aug 2007, 04:43 PM |
|
|
Neil and StaceyEssex couple - no jokes please - Neil and Stacey are both leaving their high flying jobs to go backpacking around the world. |
10 | 14 |
Australia - WA to Noosa Heads Author: deleted-user Mon 1st May 2006, 01:34 AM |
|
|
Daniel RyanDaniel Ryan, 21, has just finished a degree at Chichester University and now he feels it's time to take a gap year. |
69 | 73 |
The Wonderer Returns Author: 99stacey Sat 11th Nov 2006, 09:32 AM |
|
|
Mike GoughMouthy Basingstoke boy Mike, 26, broke his back in a snowboarding accident a couple of years back but that didn't stop him. |
24 | 126 |
The Wicked Honeymoon....... Author: Shouty Sat 4th Oct 2008, 03:26 PM |
|
|
Polly RiceFrom the pearly gates of Graceland to riding the surf in Hawaii, Polly Ann Rice looks set to have made it. |
14 | 11 |
claire are you there?! Author: deleted-user Sun 20th Nov 2005, 10:18 AM |
|
|
Mo Smyth & Ros ChessonMoozer and Rozzie claim to be too old and conservative to do anything crazy or amazing on their trip. |
4 | 1 |
report number 2 Author: deleted-user Mon 6th Mar 2006, 10:01 AM |
|
|
Fran RobertsFran Roberts took a gap year like a no other. Make sure you read why it was so different. |
17 | 8 |
Ecuador Author: deleted-user Tue 20th May 2008, 07:04 PM |
|
|
Jill DuncanSkydiver and youth worker Jill has decided that she's had enough of the skies of Essex and so she's going on a gap year. |
21 | 5 |
slipper island Author: deleted-user Mon 27th Mar 2006, 04:36 AM |
|
|
Martyn BakerCareergapper Martyn has jacked in his job to finalise his round the world trip and he's about to head off. |
2 | 5 |
Quito Author: deleted-user Tue 22nd Nov 2005, 09:08 PM |
|
|
Hazel PlushAfter five months of living the life of a social recluse so that she can afford her upcoming trip, the time to leave is upon her. |
0 | 0 | |
|
|
Steve CorbettHaving escaped from call centre hell, Corbey is off around the world and is planning to cram plenty of sights in on his gap year. |
36 | 23 |
Feejee Experience Author: deleted-user Tue 7th Nov 2006, 08:06 PM |
|
|
Nikki NewtonHaving recently finished her degree, Nikki is off to study at the university of life for a while. Go forth and prosper. |
10 | 1 |
Off to the outback.... Author: deleted-user Wed 14th Dec 2005, 06:43 PM |
|
|
Jay BrockFormer gapyear.com competition winner and surf enthusiast Jay is heading round the world and is hitting the waves. |
1 | 1 |
1 Month to go! Author: Happyscot Thu 11th Dec 2008, 07:30 PM |
|
|
Katy SalterIt's taken a year of planning, saving and sneaking onto gapyear.com when she should be working but not it's time to travel. |
17 | 20 |
Baby Got Back Author: deleted-user Tue 9th May 2006, 05:05 PM |
|
|
Kelly Hooper and Jacqui DHaving spent the last five months juggling three jobs, the gap year of their dreams hasn't come soon enough. |
5 | 2 |
One week to go and now unemployed!! Author: deleted-user Thu 16th Nov 2006, 04:40 PM |
|
|
Luke PlastowA full time student, part time daydreamer, Luke has wanted to travel since he came across gapyear.com. |
52 | 131 |
Thailand- Day 0 & Day 1 Author: lukeplastow Wed 22nd Dec 2010, 10:46 PM |
|
|
Fi McgregorFi leaves for her RTW trip intent on doing something different with her life for a while before she settles down. |
6 | 15 |
Wellington.... Author: deleted-user Sun 2nd Jul 2006, 05:08 PM |
|
|
Ollie WarnerAfter working six days a week for a year, collecting many awards in the category of barman, Ollie's about to go. |
14 | 21 |
North Island - New Zealand Author: deleted-user Mon 18th Sep 2006, 09:29 AM |
|
|
Toby CookToby Cook is leaving behind the delights of Battle in Sussex to lend a hand in super-friendly Ghana. |
4 | 2 |
24 hours Author: Broke Mon 6th Sep 2010, 11:42 AM |
|
|
Sophie CrossSophie Cross is heading to Honduras to take part in a journalism placement with i-to-i. |
8 | 0 |
A day in the life... Author: *soph* Tue 11th Jul 2006, 09:42 PM |
|
|
Hannah PerryAfter working and playing hard among the corporate big boys with Deloitte Hannah's about to go on her gap year. |
41 | 43 |
Jodhpur; blue city of hospitality Author: deleted-user Tue 20th Nov 2007, 10:28 PM |
|
|
Allan BensonHaving just spent four years at university and also working part time she's decided to travel. |
1 | 3 |
Countdown to Take-off!!! Author: deleted-user Wed 17th May 2006, 03:16 PM |
|
|
Paul SimpsonAll eyes will be on Eriksson's England to deliver the goods come the World Cup this June, but some people couldn't care less. |
15 | 27 |
"Did he just wink then?!" - Ian Wright Author: spud1984 Mon 3rd Jul 2006, 08:33 PM |
|
|
Daniel JonesAfter two years of college and being faced with the same horrid questions after working in a pound shop Danny's off. |
17 | 11 |
Home Sweet Home Author: wonderer06 Fri 25th Aug 2006, 05:14 AM |
|
|
Lindsey MeighanAfter several years of care work, 20-year-old Lindsey has decided to take her experience to the next level. |
6 | 5 |
Trek America - Northern Trail detailed experiance! Author: blondenhappy Sat 7th Oct 2006, 01:05 PM |
|
|
Kirsty FisherKirsty Fisher is about to go on an InterRail experience like no other and she's going to tell you all about it. |
21 | 12 |
Malaga - a guide to sleeping rough in Spain. Author: deleted-user Tue 17th Oct 2006, 07:56 AM |
|
|
Nikki La NieceNikki La Niece has got plans for a really wild summer. She's heading off to Botswana and South Africa. |
4 | 1 |
Kwa-Tuli to the Low veld Author: deleted-user Fri 11th Aug 2006, 10:25 AM |
|
|
Claire WellsMeet Tribewanted's 616th tribe member Claire Wells. When Claire heard about the Tribwanted idea she jumped on board. |
5 | 0 |
5,000 people. 1 unique tribe. 1 Fijian island. A tribe is wanted. Author: Claire123 Mon 30th Oct 2006, 03:08 PM |
|
|
Yolande Squire and Lucy MThis time last year, super-gapper Yolande Squire was heading off for a sun-soaked summer working abroad. |
25 | 13 |
zanzibaaaaaaarrrrrrrrrrrr!!!!!!!!!!!!! Author: appletree Thu 7th Sep 2006, 05:04 PM |
|
|
Tom EllisWe join Tom, 18, from Chester, who's just about to swap the calm rural lifestyle he currently has for a gap year. |
1 | 0 |
Introduction Author: deleted-user Sat 19th Aug 2006, 11:57 AM |
|
|
Jo and Matt DobbMarried couple, Matt and Jo Dobb have quit their jobs and rented their house for a year so they can travel. |
0 | 0 | |
|
|
Sarah MarkhamCareergappers Sarah and Adam are off on a mammoth 12 countries in 9 months adventure of a lifetime. |
24 | 13 |
Monkey Business in Borneo Author: deleted-user Thu 24th Apr 2008, 07:25 PM |
|
|
Laura Chapman and Davy GoossensLaura and her boyfriend Davy are taking a six month career break to travel through South East Asia. |
16 | 3 |
Blogske van het stropke - deel 9 (allemaal beestjes deel 2) Author: deleted-user Thu 24th May 2007, 08:30 AM |
