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Group chat Australia September 2017Last post: June 23rd 2017 at 11:04 am by erdemb

Travel companion 2017Last post: June 21st 2017 at 06:23 pm by Robert Radford

Newbie in Melbourne!!Last post: June 21st 2017 at 12:35 pm by Sammy_h1x

Travel buddy for 2018Last post: June 20th 2017 at 09:59 pm by Baldy94

Australia August 2017 SoloLast post: June 19th 2017 at 10:03 pm by toffeejelly

gapyear travelLast post: June 19th 2017 at 08:10 pm by livinglikelauren

Interailling solo advice + travel buddies augustLast post: June 19th 2017 at 06:34 pm by joshprice

Interrailing In October Last post: June 19th 2017 at 05:53 pm by joshprice

Tents and BikesLast post: June 15th 2017 at 03:45 pm by kingHORAS

Road trip to the USLast post: June 15th 2017 at 04:11 am by annielam

Learning spanish?!Last post: June 13th 2017 at 12:12 pm by baha

BUDGET HELP!!Last post: June 13th 2017 at 11:01 am by Msellstrom

Australia November 2017, need friends lol Last post: June 11th 2017 at 11:35 am by Oliviataylor95

The log will be buffed not nerfedLast post: June 10th 2017 at 06:50 pm by DavidBxtty

Hair removal whilst travelling - what to do??Last post: June 10th 2017 at 10:37 am by baileycrace

Money back on Interrailing Passes?Last post: June 8th 2017 at 04:18 pm by estw1289327

Interrail - Italy, July 22nd - 7th of AugLast post: June 7th 2017 at 07:16 pm by Markus Bugge

Amsterdam summer ( 3 looking for mates )Last post: June 7th 2017 at 10:45 am by Joy6

Need travelling buddy Last post: June 6th 2017 at 04:07 pm by Colleen_

AVOID Last post: June 6th 2017 at 03:50 pm by portree23

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Newbie in Melbourne!!Posted on: June 21st 2017 at 12:35 pm by Sammy_h1x

Travel companion 2017Posted on: June 19th 2017 at 10:33 pm by Robert Radford

Travel buddy for 2018Posted on: June 19th 2017 at 09:22 pm by ellieholmes1998

gapyear travelPosted on: June 16th 2017 at 09:36 pm by livinglikelauren

Tents and BikesPosted on: June 15th 2017 at 03:45 pm by kingHORAS

Road trip to the USPosted on: June 15th 2017 at 04:11 am by annielam

BUDGET HELP!!Posted on: June 13th 2017 at 11:01 am by Msellstrom

The log will be buffed not nerfedPosted on: June 10th 2017 at 06:50 pm by DavidBxtty

Money back on Interrailing Passes?Posted on: June 8th 2017 at 04:18 pm by estw1289327

Interrail - Italy, July 22nd - 7th of AugPosted on: June 7th 2017 at 07:16 pm by Markus Bugge

Amsterdam summer ( 3 looking for mates )Posted on: June 7th 2017 at 10:45 am by Joy6

Need travelling buddy Posted on: June 6th 2017 at 04:07 pm by Colleen_

AVOID Posted on: June 6th 2017 at 03:50 pm by portree23

Australia August 2017 SoloPosted on: June 5th 2017 at 07:34 pm by Bradleyw96

August 2017- Australia bound :D Posted on: June 2nd 2017 at 10:46 pm by DanielleDoyle1994

NZ work holiday visa/2018/6mthsPosted on: May 31st 2017 at 06:26 am by Ptlsg

Help/advice planning gap year 2017/18Posted on: May 30th 2017 at 08:04 pm by Isobel_latta

Interailling solo advice + travel buddies augustPosted on: May 28th 2017 at 08:45 pm by Edsterr

New Zealand travel buddy september 2017Posted on: May 28th 2017 at 09:04 am by Char243

OZ/ NZ sept 2018Posted on: May 27th 2017 at 01:15 pm by Eavesy91

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Interrail July 2017, Travel MatesPosted on: March 9th 2017 at 04:35 pm by maya_kyri

Australia Sep 2017 Posted on: April 29th 2017 at 10:19 pm by Beccabx

Australia solo traveling in SeptPosted on: April 10th 2017 at 11:04 am by MelElizabeth

Newbie in Melbourne!Posted on: June 22nd 2017 at 02:10 am by Sammy_h1x

Newbie in Melbourne!Posted on: June 22nd 2017 at 02:01 am by Sammy_h1x

South America - March 2018Posted on: May 1st 2017 at 08:48 pm by Nikkidolls

OCTOBER 2017 SOUTH ASIA,MIDDLE AMERICA.Posted on: June 21st 2017 at 01:05 pm by Oskar Borkowski

Travel buddies, july or August 2017, InterailingPosted on: June 21st 2017 at 12:41 pm by Mark O' Connor

Backpack through AmericaPosted on: June 19th 2017 at 08:10 pm by OwlMaze

Aussie hitting up Europe 2017Posted on: May 14th 2017 at 07:12 am by BPalms

Punta Cana in October 2017Posted on: June 19th 2017 at 04:33 pm by Solo_Charlene

South America - Late 2017Posted on: June 19th 2017 at 12:35 pm by Maverick_nc76

Australia October 17Posted on: June 17th 2017 at 08:37 pm by Mich1

2018 travel buddies Posted on: June 17th 2017 at 11:21 am by Emflood

Gap year matePosted on: February 17th 2017 at 06:28 pm by Gapyear2017i

1234Posted on: June 16th 2017 at 08:00 am by kimoploi

SE Asia 2017 amazing adventurePosted on: March 27th 2017 at 07:07 pm by Felipe89

Cambodia, Vietnam - Oct / DecPosted on: May 15th 2017 at 03:51 pm by alice92

POD Volunteer-INDIA-November/December 2017!Posted on: June 13th 2017 at 10:28 pm by manpreet_batb

South East Asia September 2017Posted on: June 14th 2017 at 09:16 pm by Rhiannon

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Insurance & Visas Not too sure what travel insurance to get? Chat about it with gappers in our travel insurance forum.	390	1332	Recommended Travel Insurance - 6 months backpacker cover excl. USA Author: isabellalevi Mon 10th Apr 2017, 10:21 AM
Money and Fundraising If you want to talk about travel money, finances and how to save for your gap year then this is the forum for you.	1175	6936	BUDGET HELP!! Author: Msellstrom Tue 13th Jun 2017, 11:01 AM
Health and Safety We're not exactly a travel health centre but feel free to swap stories (not crabs) in this forum.	187	1288	Storing medication while backpacking Author: mejonbigtree Sun 26th Feb 2017, 10:22 PM
Flights and Routes Need advice on the best RTW route via Timbuktu? The best overland path from Skegness to Sydney? This is the place for you.	12	38	Best route/times/flights for SE Asia and Australia & Costs? Author: Jessicaholdship Wed 10th May 2017, 02:40 PM
Booking and Buying Travel Booking and buying travel can be a bit of a minefield: use this forum to get tips on the best deals, who to book with and when.	13	27	HELP! What companies should I use/ avoid? Author: Rosco23 Wed 4th Jan 2017, 03:13 AM
Preparing to Travel Want to be properly prepared for your gap year? Then make sure you chat to others about your plans!	61	276	August 2017- Australia bound :D Author: DanielleDoyle1994 Fri 2nd Jun 2017, 10:46 PM
Inspiration and Ideas What is the maddest, coolest, most brilliant gap year idea out there? Let us know and we'll nick it.	402	2025	18 month in Mallorca Author: rjw876 Thu 9th Mar 2017, 06:27 PM
Travel Kit and Gadgets Which backpack, medical kit or shoes should you take on your gap year? Let us know what you think in our travel kit forum.	1307	6832	What to pack for a gap year Author: REILLYKL Thu 24th Nov 2016, 09:12 AM
Questions about Trip Planning If you have any questions about planning the trip of your lifetime, don't keep them to yourself: no query is too big or too small.	28	66	In Over My Head, Trip Planning, Advice/Help Needed Author: DubNut88 Sun 12th Mar 2017, 08:10 PM

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Advice on Making Friends As Michael Jackson once ruminated, you are not alone. Making friends is a daunting part of travelling but also incredibly rewarding.	8	67	How do you make friends while you’re travelling? Author: Cleo Mon 30th Mar 2015, 05:51 AM
Staying in Touch with Home Don't neglect her Mumness, and don't forget about your friends either - you're going to need people to boast to when you return.	8	88	Going to USA prepaid sim card recommendations? Author: crave555 Sat 25th Feb 2017, 09:17 PM
Writing About Your Travels Fancy yourself as a travel writer? Let us know at editor@gapyear.com and we'll see if we can publish it online.	39	136	Traveller quick tips for a first-time holiday in Malaysia Author: Kamalika@roy Tue 2nd Aug 2016, 09:52 AM
Getting from A - B Get advice and information on getting around. Help other gappers out by giving them one or two tips for the road.	62	230	Money queries, Asia Author: Vicky Wed 11th Feb 2015, 12:45 PM
Hostels and Accommodation This forum is for your general chat about accommodation and hostels so share your advice and info.	73	239	Reccomendations for Vancouver Author: Jordan85 Tue 9th Feb 2016, 11:50 PM
Travel Diaries They say the camera never lies, but it also doesn't tell the whole story. Far from it. The moral? Don't just rely on photos for memories.	833	931	spain new years eve Author: kingbaz Wed 28th Dec 2016, 04:46 AM
Tell Everyone What You’re Doing Make us all jealous and tell us what you're up to right now and where you are. Gaptivities only please!	77	174	USA Summer Camp!! Author: Vicky Wed 2nd Mar 2016, 10:41 AM
Emergencies: Help Me! Fallen off the Trans Siberian Express? Passport eaten by a komodo dragon? Had all clothes stolen in internet cafe? We're here, talk to us.	5	28	DEPO PROVERA GERMANY BERLIN (contraceptive injection) Author: Sophiam39 Thu 18th Aug 2016, 06:17 PM
Advice on Returning Home Ah, the topic whose name must not be mentioned. But this is as much a part of travelling as the pre-planning stages, take our word for it.	6	98	Fears about returning home to unemployment Author: Daniela12 Sun 13th Jul 2014, 03:53 PM

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Independent and Backpacking Our general travel forum is for your generic travel chats. If it's to do with gap years then it belongs here.	4194	34004	Travel companion 2017 Author: Robert Radford Wed 21st Jun 2017, 06:23 PM
InterRailing in Europe Planning on InterRailing across Europe and want some advice, tips and info? Get chatting in our InterRailing forum.	213	587	Interailling solo advice + travel buddies august Author: joshprice Mon 19th Jun 2017, 06:34 PM
Overland Tours Meet and chat to others who have been on an overlanding tour or are considering one in our overlanding forum.	98	242	Reykjavik to Capetown Overland trip via west & central Africa Author: gazza171 Thu 26th Mar 2015, 03:10 AM
Round the World Our round the world travel forum is the place to discuss anything and everything related to round the world trips.	5983	34877	plans to newzealand - tips needed Author: sumit sharma Thu 25th May 2017, 10:04 AM
Studying Overseas If you want some more advice and information on studying overseas then post it here in our study overseas forum.	20	52	Advice for an Academic Gap Year Author: fred7109 Thu 31st Dec 2015, 12:11 PM
General Transport Trains, planes, automobiles and everything in between: this is where you can find out everything about any kind of transport.	6	13	Are you driving to Spain in a UK car? We’d like to buy it from you! :) Author: Hadix1 Wed 5th Apr 2017, 03:13 AM
Adventure Travel Meet and chat to others who are thinking about getting involved in outdoor activities in our outdoors forum.	41	64	gapyear travel Author: livinglikelauren Mon 19th Jun 2017, 08:10 PM

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16-19 Year Olds This is the place to talk about your A-level results and seek clearing advice. We usually tell you to take a gap year.	24	127	Jan/Feb 2018 gap year Author: TMYH Fri 26th May 2017, 07:09 PM
About to Leave Wherever you're heading on your gap year, chances are loads of other gappers are about to go too!	615	3564	Two Travellers going to Sydney Author: JosephMacQ Wed 18th May 2016, 10:10 AM
Girl Talk If you want to chat about whether you should pack your hair straighteners or not then ask the question in our female travel forum.	1131	15516	Hair removal whilst travelling - what to do?? Author: baileycrace Sat 10th Jun 2017, 10:37 AM
Bloke Chat Wheeyyy, lads lads lads! Girls. Football. Girls. Beer. Sex. Farts. Girls. Bear Grylls. Protein shakes. Football. Girls. BANTER.	236	10329	Counterstrike Gimps Author: kabbomoy Mon 25th Jul 2016, 03:09 PM
Newbie Travellers About to take the leap of faith for the first time? Congrats, you've just found the best forum on the internet! Talk, talk, and talk some more.	19	46	Newbie in Melbourne!! Author: Sammy_h1x Wed 21st Jun 2017, 12:35 PM
Returned Travellers You're home, you're confident, you're worldly, you're full of wisdom, you've literally got the T-shirts - now share everything you've learnt!	1482	1655	Dana Carpano: why you should go for single sex dorms! Author: Vicky Sat 23rd May 2015, 10:07 AM
Sabbaticals and Career Breakers If you're taking a career gap year then meet, chat and swap ideas with like-minded people in our careergappers forum.	503	2854	to travel or settle down? Author: Juan1980 Tue 2nd May 2017, 08:49 PM
Solo Travellers Lone wolves, welcome. This is a place to talk about anything and everything about solo travel - or winging it, as it's better known.	21	43	OZ/ NZ sept 2018 Author: Bexy229 Tue 6th Jun 2017, 10:22 AM
Veteran Travellers A place to talk to the travelling pros: the guys who've been everywhere and done everything: they'll be able to answer anything.	3	49	Information about travellers with Chronic Disease. Author: micheal_edgin Tue 12th May 2015, 02:44 PM

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An Introduction to Volunteering For your generic questions about volunteering then post it in our volunteer forum for advice and information.	795	2669	Volunteer orphanage tourism Author: Demimasson Tue 14th Mar 2017, 05:03 PM
Animals If you want to volunteer with animals then get some advice and information in our animals forum.	167	677	Recommendations for wildlife volunteering in Africa? Author: bethharden1 Mon 29th Aug 2016, 11:05 AM
Childcare and Carework Fancy getting paid with the chance to travel and study too? Then chat about working with children abroad.	77	246	Volunteer work in Thailand Author: Galiscia21 Wed 19th Apr 2017, 03:44 PM
Community Projects If you want to volunteer on a community project then get some advice and information in our community projects forum.	108	240	planmygapyear.co.uk... are they any good? Author: Redpanda12 Wed 17th Aug 2016, 07:46 AM
Conservation Projects Volunteering on a conservation project is a popular gap year activity so get chatting to like-minded people.	87	288	Do anybody have experience with GoEco Author: Jax137 Sun 20th Mar 2016, 11:49 PM
Expeditions To chat about expeditions, get advice and dish some out then post it in our expeditions forum.	53	127	Cycle Africa Author: Alexandra_q2 Mon 20th May 2013, 10:36 PM
Humanitarian Projects If you want advice and information on volunteering on a humanitarian project then ask it in our humanitarian projects forum.	16	54	Help Women Working in the Sex Industry Author: Flamenco Fri 5th Aug 2016, 12:25 PM
Sports Projects If you're looking at volunteering in sports coaching abroad then this sports fourm is the one for you.	27	68	Ski & Volunteer Author: Flamenco Sat 28th Mar 2015, 08:36 AM
Teaching Teaching English as a foreign language is a great gaptivity so chat and meet like-minded people here.	83	244	Volunteers to Vietnam Author: Tina Nguyen Wed 16th Nov 2016, 05:08 PM
Medical Electives If you want to take part in a medial elective for part of or your whole gap year, this is the place to ask and answer questions.	2	9	Company for voluntary trip with some medical work experience? Author: Leanne.1994 Tue 23rd Apr 2013, 10:54 AM

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UK Jobs If you're looking for jobs in the UK or just some hints and tips then get chatting in our jobs forum.	180	585	Working Holiday Club - experiences? Author: Andrew5000 Tue 29th Nov 2016, 06:13 PM
Working Overseas Looking for a job overseas? Then you've come to the right place. Search our jobs overseas forum for advice on working abroad.	872	2802	Nursing Author: das729 Tue 9th May 2017, 09:32 AM
Work Experience and Internships In our working experience and job forum you'll find all those cool gap year jobs that you've heard about.	58	85	Internships in China Author: Shirley921 Fri 6th Jan 2017, 03:50 AM
Career Development It's a pretty tough job market out there: career development on your gap year will put you ahead. Ask questions about it here.	2	7	Explaining career gaps Author: ChowDown Mon 7th Mar 2016, 03:53 PM
TEFL Teaching English as a foreign language is a hugely popular and rewarding way to spend time abroad: talk to people about it here.	56	251	Bachelor degree Author: Dave Mon 20th Mar 2017, 09:33 AM
Summer Camps If you're thinking about going on a summer camp or summer placement then find out more info here.	22	50	Summer Camp in the U.S. as a teacher Author: kabilan Mon 15th Feb 2016, 06:33 PM

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Australia Australia is one of the most popular countries to travel to on a gap year and there's plenty to see and do.	4842	25121	Group chat Australia September 2017 Author: erdemb 4 hours, 21 minutes ago
Cambodia Cambodia has it all. Ruins, temples, and the best fruit shakes in the whole of South East Asia	144	546	Best place to spend christmas? Author: Travel_gavin Sat 17th Sep 2016, 10:52 AM
Canada Canada is big. It's really big. That's why it helps speaking to people who've been there and done it on their gap year.	371	1369	Places of interest between Toronto and Quebec City Author: writergrl_14 Fri 2nd Sep 2016, 01:04 AM
Chile Chile is a cracking country to travel around on a gap year and no trip to South America would be complete without seeing it.	67	164	Chile Road Trip Author: Poolio Wed 23rd Nov 2016, 05:55 PM
China China is a bit of a challenge to travel around yet its without-a-doubt one of the most rewarding countries. See it on your gap year.	489	1885	Fecebook in China Author: AshJB Thu 9th Feb 2017, 08:27 AM
City Breaks Whether it's Paris, Rome or New York, a city break is a great way to refresh: you don't always have to fly 20,000 miles to have fun!	13	76	Christmas Markets & Berlin Author: Dave.93 Mon 21st Sep 2015, 08:41 PM
Cook Islands The Cook Islands. Paradise. If you want advice and information then chat to fellow gappers who've been there and done it.	44	122	COOK ISLANDS - ARE YOU GOING??? Author: Swain Tue 2nd Feb 2016, 09:24 AM
Ecuador Ecuador is a little gem and it's a really up-and-coming country in South America with lots to see and do.	66	176	Is the Galapagos worth it? Author: ingram46 Sat 15th Apr 2017, 07:25 PM
Everything, everywhere For questions about ANY destination in the world, chuck it in this forum: someone will have been there first and will be able to advise!	2105	6697	Learning spanish?! Author: baha Tue 13th Jun 2017, 12:12 PM
Fiji If you're looking to chillax on your gap year then look no further than Fiji. It's got a thriving backpacker scene.	286	1037	Sailing and island hopping in Fiji Author: Moet Sat 22nd Apr 2017, 02:12 AM
Ghana Ghana is one of the most popular countries to volunteer in on a gap year and there's plenty to see and do too!	57	191	Must-See Places in Ghana Author: annatravels Mon 14th Oct 2013, 11:30 AM
India India's not exactly small. You could easily spend a year travelling around and still not see all it has to offer on your gap year.	528	2113	What to wear in India? Author: rp629 Sat 20th May 2017, 09:17 AM
Indonesia Indonesia is made up of 18,000 islands so you've got one or two to choose from on your gap year! Find out which one's best!	161	405	Any info on Indonesia!! Author: sukangebis Mon 9th May 2016, 04:33 AM
Japan Japan is one of the craziest places you're ever likely to go so make sure you see it on your gap year.	226	847	WHV Japan (Information on Jobs) Author: anninjapan Thu 9th Feb 2017, 03:05 AM
Kenya If you're after a safari on your gap year then you'll be hard pushed to look past Kenya.	52	159	Volunteering in Kenya Author: allybally1 Sat 20th May 2017, 01:33 PM
Laos Laos is a bit of a backpacking Mecca for people in South East Asia and with reason, so see what it's all about.	130	735	Top things to do in Laos Author: bluepansy Wed 8th Jun 2016, 09:47 AM
Malaysia Malaysia is fast becoming as popular as Thailand and as backpackers are flocking to the country each year. Find out why.	251	948	Weekend trip from KL Author: hdsimmons Wed 8th Jun 2016, 11:31 AM
Mexico Mexico is one of Central America's most exciting countries and its got everything from beaches to big cities.	103	145	Mexico and central America Author: Lucy789 Wed 27th Jul 2016, 08:50 PM
New Zealand If you like your adventure and extreme activities then New Zealand is the country that you want to go to on your gap year.	996	3100	NZ work holiday visa/2018/6mths Author: Ptlsg Wed 31st May 2017, 06:26 AM
Pacific Islands The Pacific Islands are a perfect break away from Oz and Nz and are a must on any gap year.	34	66	Sailing in Tahiti and French Polynesia Author: Moet Wed 8th Feb 2017, 10:28 PM
Peru The Inca Trail, the Nazca Lines, Machu Picchu; Peru's got it all and more on your gap year.	145	464	Peru proof of exit? Author: junitrules Thu 8th Aug 2013, 11:25 PM
Singapore Singapore is more than just a stop-over destination on the way to Oz or Nz. It's a pretty cool destination in its own right.	132	404	Grand Prix.. Author: RobYoung81 Fri 19th Jul 2013, 11:14 AM
South Africa South Africa is a popular gap year destination, especially if you want to volunteer, so get some advice and info before you go.	245	785	zimbabwe - national parks- are they safe? Author: KareemB Sat 14th Feb 2015, 07:19 AM
Thailand Thailand is the hot gap year destination and everyone's wanting a piece of it. Make sure you find out why before you go.	2271	10758	Volunteer work Author: Galiscia21 Wed 19th Apr 2017, 03:40 PM
UK Find out things to see and do in the UK. You'll actually be quite surprised that there's lots to do!	180	688	Are there any cities that match this description? Author: lisatr12 Sun 19th Feb 2017, 04:00 PM
USA Fancy a road trip? The USA is one of the places to do it - explore the country on a gap year and backpack from coast to coast.	1046	4028	Road trip to the US Author: annielam Thu 15th Jun 2017, 04:11 AM
Vietnam If you're into your street food then you'll love Vietnam. It has arguably the best food in the whole of South East Asia.	246	917	Vietnam for only two weeks Author: hdsimmons Wed 8th Jun 2016, 11:40 AM

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Arts and Crafts Developed a new theory on the identity of the Mona Lisa? Looking for people to join your Aunt Maud's sewing circle? Talk to us.	2	6	Study Art History In Italy! Author: deleted-user Fri 25th Jul 2008, 03:01 PM
Drama and Music Get in touch with others who like to get in touch with their creative side in our art, drama and music forum.	36	170	Bottlerock Napa! Author: Alejoboogie Wed 18th May 2016, 06:51 PM
Cultural Facts and Findings Discovered a major travel faux pas the hard way? Just found out LIKE THE COOLEST FACT EVER about somewhere? Tell us, now!	7	592	Thailand Fun Facts (Part 1) Author: Lunny Sat 3rd Nov 2012, 03:44 AM
Food and Drink A place to discuss all the wonderful flavours of our planet, whether it's the local brew in Vietnam or the most delicious street fare in Istanbul.	15	200	An Exciting New Start-Up For Gap Year Travellers! Author: NomNav Mon 29th Dec 2014, 11:10 PM
History Calling all history buffs, this is where you can talk about anything that's happened. Ever. But more specifically, really old and cool stuff.	3	25	Peru’s Kuelap site opening for travel Author: Swain Fri 19th Dec 2014, 05:29 PM
Languages Chat to others about languages in different languages (if you can) in our languages forum.	80	345	Mexico City v Bogota for Spanish Course Author: Lucyy Wed 12th Oct 2016, 01:39 PM
Photography If you have any questions - or anything to say - about photography, this is the place to do it, whether you're a total novice or a total pro.	11	49	The Official Gapyear Instagram thread! Author: Dave Wed 8th Apr 2015, 07:42 AM
Reading and Books Love reading? Or do you just want to know what the best guides are? Either way you'll find it in our books forum.	42	398	Volunteering Guidebook for Africa Author: Flamenco Tue 17th Feb 2015, 02:19 PM
Ski and Snowboard Looking for the best places to ski and where the pow-pow's at? Find more advice and info in our ski and snowboard forum.	255	2224	Looking for a Snow Buddy for travel Cheap Italy?Swiss? Author: StevieD Wed 18th Jan 2017, 03:30 AM
Sport, Diving and Extreme If you're interested in extreme / adventure sports then this is the only place you need to be.	172	690	Mountain biking summer 2017 Author: ThatMTBguy123 Tue 18th Apr 2017, 10:40 AM
Writing and Blogging A place to discuss writing and blogging about your adventures, from crafting the perfect travel essay to building an audience for your work.	5	35	I am starting a travel blog, as well as considering a travel guide. Author: AshJB Tue 31st Jan 2017, 11:14 PM
TV, Films and Gaming Urgently need to discuss the new Bruce Parry program? Found a game that's better than real life? Not seen The Beach yet? Talk.	15	1068	Watching "The Interview" with a North Korean Defector — Awkward! Author: IamReeRee Sat 21st Feb 2015, 09:40 AM

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Introduce Yourself Tell us what you want to do, where you want to go, what your fave pizza topping is. Just refrain from sharing your bank details, ok?	20	52	Hi there Author: jordan111 Fri 14th Apr 2017, 07:08 PM
Ask Us Anything Like, literally, anything, about travel or not about travel. Use your imagination, get us thinking, what would make a great thread? Go!	23	94	Your cruise experiences? Author: jordan111 Fri 14th Apr 2017, 07:12 PM
Get it Off Your Chest Really want to vent and get it off your chest? That's cool. We understand. Let us all know what's going on.	575	12421	stuck at home Author: Fofaaa Thu 24th Nov 2016, 09:23 PM
Nonsense Board Don't want to talk about gap years? Would you rather just chat nonsense? You can do it here! Anything goes!	1759	95673	How Many Selfies Do You Take on Holiday? Author: TravelTreena Wed 19th Apr 2017, 08:49 AM
Travel Tips If you've got any hints and tips on backpacking and travelling then let us know in our travel tips forum.	652	3296	A Vegan in South America Author: martadaidi Wed 10th Aug 2016, 07:17 PM

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Gapyear.com Writers Academy Pitches and Ideas A place for regular and aspiring scribes to discuss ideas for articles on gapyear.com. Share your thoughts and pitch some ideas!	0	0
What’s Broken on Gapyear.com? Want to act as a bit of a web developer? Let us know what's wrong and where and we'll fix it (or rather IT will).	192	722	Old thread deletion Author: Dave Thu 11th Dec 2014, 03:02 PM
Special Announcements If we've got any new features or changes to gapyear.com then we'll let you know about it here!	45	444	How do i delete my account? Author: Dave Fri 27th Nov 2015, 03:07 PM
How Can We Improve Gapyear.com? What would you really like to see on the site? Honestly? Let us know and we'll try and build it (no baseball fields please).	134	464	Message boards: layout Author: Will Wed 17th Dec 2014, 02:40 PM
Thoughts About Gapyear.com Be honest and tell us what you really think. At the end of the day, we can only improve if you let us know what you're thinking!	89	477	Invitation for sharing your experiences Author: Kirsten Bedner Sun 22nd Mar 2015, 02:21 PM
Other Gap Year Companies A forum to discuss your experiences with gap year companies around the world.	29	170	Gap year ideas Author: -Charlotte- Wed 1st Feb 2017, 04:30 PM

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Africa Africa is a great gap year destination. If you want to meet some other gappers then look in our Africa forum.	401	1046	Travel Buddy / Mate for Zanzibar and/or Bali November and December 2016 Author: Bigbackfisch3 Fri 4th Nov 2016, 11:50 AM
Asia Asia is awesome for a gap year and it's even more fun with other peeps so see who's heading to Asia.	4038	18605	SE Asia 2017 amazing adventure Author: Rhiannon Thu 15th Jun 2017, 06:41 AM
Australasia Heading Down Under? Already enjoying Australia? Share your details here to meet others just like you!	4920	39115	Australia solo traveling in Sept Author: Craigrm Thu 22nd Jun 2017, 07:04 PM
Central America and Caribbean A Caribbean gap year would be pretty cool. It would be even cooler if a group of you did it.	244	477	Punta Cana in October 2017 Author: Solo_Charlene Mon 19th Jun 2017, 04:33 PM
Europe Europe is a massive continent with so much to see and do. Grab a cheap flight and chat about it here!	1487	4188	Travel buddies, july or August 2017, Interailing Author: Mark O' Connor Wed 21st Jun 2017, 12:41 PM
Middle East If you're interested in going to the Middle East on your gap year then search for gappers in our Middle East forum.	81	171	MIDDLE EAST 2017/2018!!!! Author: ciaracf Wed 31st May 2017, 10:00 PM
South America South America is one of the most up-and-coming gap year destinations so find some travel buddies to go with you.	760	2522	South America - Late 2017 Author: Maverick_nc76 Mon 19th Jun 2017, 12:35 PM
USA and Canada A big old place but don't fear! Arrange to meet up with other backpackers before you go or once you've arrived.	1081	2454	1234 Author: kimoploi Fri 16th Jun 2017, 08:00 AM
Female Only Nervous about travelling solo? You're not the only one. Chat with other lasses here and meet up with them overseas.	919	2679	2018 travel buddies Author: Emflood Sat 17th Jun 2017, 11:21 AM
General Travel Mates Arrange to travel with a like-minded gappers or simply hook up with others once you're on the road.	5318	15643	Interrail July 2017, Travel Mates Author: Mark O' Connor Thu 22nd Jun 2017, 10:43 PM
InterRailing Loads of gappers are planning to go off the rails with their InterRail passes. Share your itinerary and meet up with others here!	248	626	Travel buddies for InterRailing! Author: -Charlotte- Thu 18th May 2017, 05:57 PM
Male Only For blokes who want a 'No Girls Allowed' type of trip. Meet up with like-minded lads here!	14	79	Guys.. we need you! Author: anitaibrahim Thu 1st Dec 2016, 06:44 PM
Overseas Meet Ups If you're looking to meet up with people overseas then meet some friendly gappers in this forum.	784	1425	il be going america in july then wanna find someone to travel with Author: bexs98 Sun 13th Sep 2015, 06:30 PM
Round the World Don't want to travel round the world on your own? Post your plans here and find your perfect travel mate.	2517	11923	Around the world 2017/18 Author: Ritwik Gangopadhyay Thu 1st Jun 2017, 01:21 PM
Ski and Snowboard Seasons Are you looking for fellow skiers? Post your season plans here and sort out get-togethers with fellow snowies.	61	145	Mountain Bike Seasons/ trips Author: ThatMTBguy123 Wed 26th Apr 2017, 05:06 PM
Summer Camp Share your summer camp dreams with other soon-to-be or already-are campers. Make friends before you even get to camp!	22	176	USA Summer Camp anyone? Author: chrisaua Sun 13th Mar 2016, 07:09 PM

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