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Dream Job? Here’s How To Get Paid While Showing Off Your Favorite Vacation Photos

April 25, 2022 by DaveLeave a Comment

You could be paid $500 & be given a Think Tank camera backpack worth over $400 as Outforia’s first travel photographer - simply upload your favourite gap year vacation photo! The outdoor experts at Outforia are looking for a talented photographer to provide beautiful landscape photography for their website and social media channels - and all you need to do is submit some photos of your best work. Want to show off your favourite vacation … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Gap Year, Photography, Travel Photography

A Beijing Trip with my Mother

April 7, 2020 by Teh Chin Liang2 Comments

Not long ago, I was enticed to watch a Netflix travel show - “Jack Whitehall: Travels with My Father”. The show follows Jack Whitehall, a British comedian on a gap year. Jack thought it would be fun to bring his old-school father, Michael Whitehall on an epic trip around the world. Through endless funny scenes and hilarious exchanges, the show wittily portrays the conspicuous generation gap between the father and son. At around the same time, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Art, Beijing, Bus Travel, China, Culinary travel, England, Food and Wine, Gap Year, History, Public Transportation, Restaurants, Shopping Mall, Street Food, Taxi, Train Travel, Travel Show, Walking tour

gap-year guidebook 2014, editor Jonathan Barns

January 1, 2014 by DaveLeave a Comment

This is a must have guide for anyone considering a gap year - the largest group of gappers are in their late teens and early 20's but these days those taking a gap year are from all walks of life - and ages including those taking career breaks as well as those who are retired. This guidebook is resource rich and focuses on everything relating to taking a gap year from the preparation, how to fund it, working and volunteering abroad and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Guide Books · Tagged: Australia, Food and Wine, Gap Year, New Zealand, Ski Trip, Wine Tasting

The Big Trip

March 4, 2011 by DaveLeave a Comment

The Big Trip by George Dunford This is the ultimate book for those adventurous independent travelers looking to spend considerable time overseas on a "big" trip. The economy or your "normal" job have you down? Pick up this book, start dreaming and then make this dream a reality. This book contains real life stories from seasoned 'on the road' travelers, top tip lists, and big trip experiences and favorite spots are highlighted. This is the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Guide Books · Tagged: Gap Year, Trip Planning

Let’s Go Europe

March 2, 2011 by DaveLeave a Comment

Let's Go Europe by Harvard Student Agencies has been publishing travel guidebooks for students for more than 50 years. What is unique about this publisher is the fact that all the research and writing is conducted entirely by students - Harvard undergraduates. This guidebook, focusing mainly on Western and Central Europe is the culmination of the work of 20+ student researchers/writers. They scoured the continent for hostels & hotels, cool … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Guide Books · Tagged: Europe, Gap Year

Gap Year to Australia Increases in Popularity as American Curriculum Changes

November 18, 2010 by DaveLeave a Comment

Australian Work and Holiday Visa Provides Opportunity to Work, Study and Travel for Up to Twelve Months November 18, 2010 Los Angeles, CA - More American students and recent grads are embracing the concept of a gap year as studies show increases in graduation rates among those who choose to do a gap year. Additionally, the benefits are increasingly being recognized by major universities with Harvard, Princeton and Yale all offering … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: America, Australia, Culture, Europe, Gap Year, Internet, Los Angeles, Sydney, Vineyards, Visa

Meet, Plan, Go!

August 13, 2010 by DaveLeave a Comment

A Nationwide Event to Help People Realize Their Travel Dreams On September 14, 2010, Briefcase to Backpack and Three Month Visa will be hosting Meet, Plan, Go! a free, nationwide event to inspire people to fulfill their career break and long-term travel dreams. The event will offer participants the opportunity to MEET inspirational speakers and like-minded travelers; get motivation, contacts and resources necessary to PLAN the trip of a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: America, Australia, Boston, Britain, Cambodia, Canada, Chicago, Culture, Dallas, England, Expatriate, France, Gap Year, Georgia, New York City, Orlando, Pennsylvania, Peru, San Francisco, Seattle

Europe – More Info

by Dave · Leave a Comment

This is information that was not able to find a home in any of the other categories in this article.   Bathrooms Drinking Fountains Travel Books ID Cards Internet Access Student Organizations Links Airlines Transportation Budget General Tours   Bathrooms Just about all the public bathrooms in Europe have an access charge. Usually this runs from several cents to several dollars depending on the country … [Read more...]

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