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After six months of temp work and a failed relationship, krushtie needed something different and so departed for a Nigerian gap year adventure.
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Youngest politician takes career gap
John West became Scotland's youngest ever politician in 2007, but now he has decided to "retire" from politics to take a gap year backpacking around the world.
New backpacker card for SEA
International Backpacker have launched a new backpacker card for South East Asia, the first company to do so, offering loads of discounts.
Dan - A Different Volunteer
Dan Murray is a volunteer with a difference; he's only got one leg. We caught up with him and his amazing account of volunteering with orangutans in Borneo.
Off the Beaten Track
Here is Gapyear.com's Top 10 list of amazing places that are well visited in their own right, but often missed by travellers on their round the world trips.
Dealing with Drugs Abroad
South America has become a hotspot for drug tourism and it's getting all too easy to buy cocaine, so read our top tips and advice on dealing with drugs abroad.
Working in Australia
Australia is the number one backpacker’s destination in the world. Millions of tourists make the trip each year. However, it’s a destination not just for tourism but for work.
