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Backpacking, volunteering and travel ideas


From jobs overseas to volunteering around the World, from adventure sports to intrepid expeditions, tours to courses, this is where you'll find literally thousands of great gap year ideas...


Things to do

  Adventure sports
  Animals
  Art drama and music
  Au pair work
  Child care and care work
  Community projects
  Conservation work
  Diving
  Expeditions
  Humanitarian projects
  Inter-rail in Europe
  Learn a language
  Overland tours
  Ski and snowboard
  Sports
  Study overseas
  Summer camps
  Teaching
  TEFL courses
  Things to do before you die
  UK Ideas
  Volunteer
  Watersports
  White-water rafting
  80 ways around the world
  A to Z of placements

Overland tours of...

  Africa
  Latin America
  Other overland tours
Some great ideas
Teach English in Korea
Paid teaching in Korea

Korea is the perfect location to introduce you into the world of teaching English. Teach around the country and sample many different cultures and experiences.

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Journalism in southern India
Journalism in southern India

Learn about all aspects of newspaper production from reporting, photojournalism and marketing all in a thriving newspaper atmosphere.

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 Exploration and conservation
Exploration and conservation

Work hand-in-hand with local biologists and communities whose livelihoods depend on marine ecosystems, in and exciting and beautiful environment...

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Become a nature guide
Become a nature guide

Take part in one of the most comprehensive field guiding courses and cover everything you need to build a career in this highly competitive industry...

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The ultimate experience
The ultimate experience

Have the time of your life and lots of fun! Gain practical snowsports qualifications in Canada whilst experiencing a new culture and learning a second language...

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