Teen Travel

Volunteering in the Education Sector

Education is one of the most deprived areas in under developed countries and there is always a need for teachers in many locations in Asia, Africa and South America. Many young people with experience in education use...

Volunteering in Asia

Volunteering in Asia can offer a vastly different experience than working on other continents. The variety of cultures from country to country means that it will be a perfect place to take in different cultures. For...

Preparing for Insect Bites

You will often hear of the range of diseases that are spread in countries with hot climates. These are mainly caused by insects – carriers of the disease that infect humans. Preparing for insect bites is one of the best...

Jabs and Vaccines

Young holidaymakers are among the most at risk when it comes to travelling abroad, and if you are planning a gap-year or long break in exotic locations it will be vital that you understand the health risks that may be...

Gap Year in Thailand

Thailand is often the first port of call for many young backpackers and gap-year holidaymakers taking in the Asian and Australian continents. The country has developed a huge tourism industry and is famed for it unique...

Gap Year in Laos

Planning a visit to Laos for your gap-year getaway is highly recommended. Not only is it surrounded by popular destinations such as Vietnam, Thailand and Cambodia, but it is a must for anyone looking to experience...

Gap Year in Kenya

Kenya has long been a popular destination for gap year travellers, and has been a welcoming point for many western visitors to Africa. Kenya covers an area of just under 225,000 square miles, most of which is savannah...

Gap Year in India

India is one of the most exciting and diverse destinations for people considering a gap year of travelling. It is also a common stop-off point for people touring around Asia. With a rich and easily accessible culture...

Gap Year in Ecuador

Located in the heart of South America, Ecuador is becoming an increasingly popular destination for gap-year travellers, as, not only does it offer some inspiring culture and scenery, it is also an extremely budget...

Gap year in China

Although it is one of the most rapidly developing countries in the world, China can still offer travellers plenty of culture and unspoilt natural scenery. The rich customs of this nation have attracted travellers from...

Gap year in Canada

Canada is proving to be an increasingly popular location for people looking to take a gap year in North America. When it comes to working visas, students and young travellers are allowed to work for up to 18 months in...

Gap Year in Bolivia

For a vast range of breathtaking scenery, Bolivia is easily one of the most sought after locations for gap-year holidays. There is a whole host of attractions in this thriving country that appeal to many different types...

Gap Year in Australia

The vast and varied continent of Australia is easily one of the most popular locations for younger travellers taking a college or career break. The fact that it is an English-speaking nation is one of the great...

Gap Year in Argentina

Argentina can easily offer one of the most diverse gap-year experiences in South America. With an area of over one million square miles – making it the second-largest country in South America and the eighth-largest in...

Gap Year in Africa

Due to the vast size of the African continent, many people who come to visit take at least a few months to travel around the different countries. The diverse range of cultures and inspiring African landscape is a huge...

Fundraising Ideas for Volunteers

Many young travellers are attracted to the idea of volunteering abroad, but what a lot of potential applicants don’t realise is that even though you will be working it can cost quite a large sum of money to sign up with...

Essential Items to Bring with You

No matter what country you decide to visit, it will be important to have an itinerary of what you will need to take. If you plan on travelling to countries in Asia and Africa, it may be a lot harder to find items that...

Essential Health Requirements for Travel

If you are planning a trip aboard, whether it is for a long or short stay, there are a number of items you will need to bring that will be essential should you run into any health problems. Although bringing a full...

Eating and Drinking Abroad

Many holidays for young travellers will include plenty of eating out and drinking, but it will be recommended to make sure that you are not consuming anything that could be potentially harmful. Meat and dairy products...

Applying for Voluntary Work Abroad

Combining volunteer work with a trip abroad is proving to be an increasingly popular choice for young travellers. With the increase in cheap air fares and the greater accessibility to poorer countries, volunteering has...

Adventure Holidays for Young Travellers

There is a wealth of adventure-holiday packages available for teenagers and young travellers, and, no matter what part of the world you are hoping to visit, many of the main travel companies can offer an active getaway...