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...

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Some great ideas 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. Click here for more >> Journalism in southern India Learn about all aspects of newspaper production from reporting, photojournalism and marketing all in a thriving newspaper atmosphere. Click here for more >> Exploration and conservation Work hand-in-hand with local biologists and communities whose livelihoods depend on marine ecosystems, in and exciting and beautiful environment... Click here for more >> 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... Click here for more >> 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... Click here for more >>