Gap Year Features for July 2012

Features for July 2012

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Taking a Gap Year for the Future

Charlee's about to take a gap year but she's worried how it will affect her career. Luckily, some people convinced her it really can boost your CV.

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The Deaconator

Tom Deacon's a pretty cool cat, and despite being 26, he's been around the block. We thought we'd catch up with Tom to talk about the Fringe Festival.

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The Kid with the Golden Ticket

Ed had a once in a lifetime experience on his gap year; he visited Angel Falls, the world's tallest waterfall. Read about why he felt like the kid with the golden ticket.

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Volunteering in Guatemala

Jessica decided to do something amazing with her life, so she lived with a family in Guatemala. Read about her volunteer experience in Central America.

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Travelling with a Disability

What's it like to travel with a disability? Meet Ed, a travel blogger who isn't letting being deaf get in the way of backpacking across South East Asia.

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The Art of Travel Photography

Travel and photography go together like France and culture or Britain and sporting failure. But how can you get the best out of your backpacking snaps?

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Experience InterRailing

Alessandro Gallenzi is a fan of InterRailing. In fact, he's such a fan he's written a book about it, so we thought we'd chat to him to see what it's about.

Sun, Sea, Sand and *Censored* Featured Image

Sun, Sea, Sand and *Censored*

As a backpacker, you're going to be exposed to sex. Whether or not you're interested in sex while travelling, I can assure you that others around you will be.

Game Ranging in South Africa Featured Image

Game Ranging in South Africa

South Africa is one of the most awesome places in the world to see wildlife. But how can you go deeper than a safari? Well, why not become a game ranger?

Beyond the Beaten Track in Peru Featured Image

Beyond the Beaten Track in Peru

Want to take a journey of poisonous snakes, spiritual tribes and mind-altering beer in South America? When check out Warrick Howard's adventures in Peru.

25 Journeys of a 1,000 Miles Featured Image

25 Journeys of a 1,000 Miles

Dave Cornthwaite is a bit of a legend. You’ve probably never heard of him before, but in about 10 minutes you’ll think he’s a bit of a legend too.

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