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WHY ASIA?
Backpacking in Asia means delicious food, idyllic beaches, neon-lit cities, spiritual temples, incredible natural beauty and buzzing nightlife. Add in low local costs and it’s easy to see why Asia is a favourite destination for travellers, backpackers and gap years!
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Explore amazing monuments at Angkor Wat or the Taj Mahal, relax on world-class beaches in Thailand or the Philippines, explore futuristic cities in Tokyo or Singapore, or connect with your spiritual side in Laos or Nepal. There are more iconic backpacker destinations in Asia than you can shake a stick at!
WHEN?
The best time to travel in Asia varies by region and will depend on what activities and experiences you’re looking for. Speak to one of our team to find out more about your specific Asia destination.
WHY AUSTRALIA?
Australia lures millions of backpackers from around the world with its promise of iconic cities, natural wonders, golden beaches and laidback life in the sun. The perfect destination to be explored by driving, group touring, or even just by public transport, Australia is a gap year favourite for good reason.
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Australia has a huge number of iconic destinations to add to your backpacker bucket list! From the stunning Great Barrier Reef and Whitsunday Islands of the east, the Great Ocean Road in the south, sacred Uluru in the Red Centre, along with buzzing cities like Sydney, Perth and Melbourne, it’s no wonder Australia is the number one gap year destination!
WHEN?
The best time to travel in Australia varies by region and will depend on what activities and experiences you’re looking for. Speak to one of our team to find out more about the best time to travel in Australia.
WHY NEW ZEALAND & THE PACIFIC?
For such a small country, travelling in New Zealand certainly packs a punch! Discover a world of possibilities from top to bottom, in one of the most beautiful countries on earth, with the world’s friendliest locals. Travelling in Fiji offers stunning palm-fringed beaches, hidden coves and tropical marine life; it’s the ultimate Pacific paradise experience!
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New Zealand boasts a range of destinations, and your trip can be as adventurous or as laidback as you like. Island hop around the Bay of Islands, chill in the cosmopolitan cities of the North Island, jet boat through scenic canyons, hike through national parks, and try some adventure activities in Queenstown. New Zealand has it all! Fiji is made up of over 300 white sand islands surrounded by tranquil, turquoise waters, so there’s no better place to live out your desert island dream!
WHEN?
The best time to travel in New Zealand and the Pacific depends on what kind of activities and experiences you’re looking for. Speak to one of our team for more information.
WHY SOUTH & CENTRAL AMERICA?
They don’t do things by half in Central & South America! Home to the world’s biggest rainforest, the world’s most successful football team, the passionate tango, Mayan and Incan ruins, a huge diversity of wildlife… the list goes on. Travelling in South America offers every type of experience you can image.
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Jungle-fringed beaches in Costa Rica, the iconic sights of Rio de Janeiro, magnificent Machu Picchu in Peru, the wonder of Iguazu Falls, abundant wildlife in the Galápagos Islands, learning to tango in Argentina… you’re spoilt for choice when it comes to travelling in Central & South America and it’s the ideal destination for a fun and varied gap year!
WHEN?
The best time to travel in Central & South America varies by region and will depend on what activities and experiences you are looking for, the wildlife you want to see and the natural wonders you want to explore. Speak to one of our team to find out more about your specific Central & South America destination.
WHY THE USA?
Travelling in the USA offers an incredible variety of awe-inspiring landscapes, exciting cities, world-class national parks, mountains, sensational beaches, and endless iconic experiences – there’s no other destination as diverse as this!
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Nothing beats the sight of the New York skyline for the first time, or dancing until the early hours in a jazz bar in New Orleans. Sip a coffee in chilled out Seattle, explore the iconic sights of the Las Vegas strip and Hollywood Sign over LA, road trip down Route 66 in a convertible blasting out some tunes, pitch a tent in one of the many superb National Parks, bask on the golden beaches of Florida… the opportunities are endless on a gap year in the USA!
WHEN?
The best time to travel in the USA varies by regions and will depend on what kind of activities and experiences you’re looking for. Speak to one of our team for more information.
WHY CANADA & ALASKA?
Wild and wonderful Canada wows travellers all year round. Whether you fancy hitting the slopes in the winter snow, unearthing a city’s hidden gems on a spring weekend, hiking alpine trails under the summer sun or mountain biking through amazing autumn foliage, a Canada backpacking adventure beckons! Further north, Alaska remains one of the planet’s great wilderness destinations, with stunning mountains and national parks to explore.
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Ride the rails around the leafy provinces of Eastern Canada, drive a motorhome past Western Canada’s glittering lakes, or join a group tour through the incredible national parks, meeting new mates and maybe even a bear or two! Be sure to spend some time in Canada’s excellent cities; Vancouver, Toronto and Montreal are all worth spending some time in. In Alaska, be sure to check out the gigantic glaciers; Glacier Bay National Park and the Hubbard Glacier will not disappoint.
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The best time to travel in Canada and Alaska will depend on what kind of activities and experiences you’re looking for. Speak to one of our team for more information.
WHY AFRICA?
There’s simply no experience quite like travelling in Africa! From top to tail, Africa is a continent full of adventure offering amazing landscapes, lush wineries, ancient cultures, beautiful beaches and let’s not forget, some incredible wildlife encounters.
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From the souks of Morocco to the wonder of the Pyramids of Giza in the north of the continent, trekking to meet mountain gorillas or climbing Kilimanjaro in East Africa, or seeking out the Big 5 in South Africa – Africa has a plethora of remarkable experiences to suit every backpacker and traveller!
WHEN?
The best time to travel to Africa varies by region and will depend on what activities and experiences you are looking for, the wildlife you want to see and the natural wonders you want to explore. Speak to one of our team to find out more about your specific Africa destination.
WHY EUROPE?
You’ll have no problem filling your time travelling around Europe! Experience some of the world’s hippest cities, fantastic gastronomic treats, and amazing scenery, plus where else can you visit multiple countries in one day?
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Explore the rich history, art and iconic landmarks in cities like Rome, Barcelona and Paris. Discover an enticing mix of culture and nature in Scandinavia’s fjords. By charmed by the Mediterranean’s delightful coastal destinations like Dubrovnik and Santorini. Get lost in the mountains of Switzerland or the Balkans. There’s a wealth of destinations to discover when travelling in Europe!
WHEN?
The best time to travel in Europe varies by regions and will depend on what kind of activities and experiences you’re looking for. Speak to one of our team for more information.
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