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Childcare Volunteering in Cambodia

JANUARY 26TH, 2016 BY REAL GAP EXPERIENCE BLOGGER IN ASIA

We catch up with the brilliant Gemma White to discuss her experience volunteering in Cambodia. Gemma got involved in the much needed educational projects based in Phnom Penh, providing a brighter and more prosperous future to disadvantaged children.

Gemma already does a large amount of philanthropy work with charitable organisations back home in Australia and would like to use this experience to help encourage other young people to volunteer both in Australia and abroad. We asked her a few...

Ebony Day - Thailand Vlog Coverage

JANUARY 25TH, 2016 BY REAL GAP EXPERIENCE IN ASIA

So if you hadn’t already heard the BIG news, we sent the lovely and super talented musician / vlogger Ebony Day to Thailand for her to film a new music video (which is just incredible) and obviously get away from her hectic London lifestyle by travelling this beaut of a country!

Ebony as always delivered awesome content however by infusing dreamy Thai landscapes these videos are beautiful with breath-taking scenery. Travelling on our Bangkok to Beaches trip Ebony and her crew hit up the...

What's Hot? – Most Popular Travel Experiences Booked for 2016

JANUARY 20TH, 2016 BY REAL GAP EXPERIENCE IN ASIA

Our MASSIVE January sale is going strong, and with hundreds of you booking your travels for 2016 we thought it’s about time to let you know the top 5 most booked experiences for 2016... If you’re looking to travel the world and not quite sure where to go, don’t worry, we’ve got you covered!

In just a few weeks spaces have been selling out fast, with our infamous Thailand Experience topping the charts and holding a 9/10 rating from past travellers. From travelling on these busier trips you’re...

Top Places to Travel in 2016

DECEMBER 22ND, 2015 BY REAL GAP EXPERIENCE IN ASIA

So it’s that time again guys, everyone is thinking ‘new year, new me’ – so what’s 2016 got lined up for you?

As much as we completely agree with all these New Year resolutions to better yourself, get healthy and get motivated, we also want to drop this bombshell into the mix - why just stick to home soil?! How about you experience something completely new this year, shake things up a little, NO… a lot!

Grab that passport and get ready as we’ve put together a list of THE best travel...

Want to see the world but a little short on time?

DECEMBER 14TH, 2015 BY REAL GAP EXPERIENCE IN ASIA

Wanderlust can lead you to incredible experiences but it can also be extremely frustrating when on home soil! We all have that burning desire to travel and #seetheworld but unfortunately unless you are one of those lucky few who can do it on a full-time basis (nothing is stopping you) it’s always going to be a balance – that doesn’t necessarily have to be 50/50 though, its’s completely up to you!

It’s often thought that once you’ve completed your ‘Gap Year’ or ‘Gap Years’ (wink wink) that...

Best Places to Eat in Cambodia

DECEMBER 08TH, 2015 BY REAL GAP EXPERIENCE BLOGGER IN ASIA

This blog post comes from the brilliant Sophie Maddern, a keen traveller with an awesome Instagram profile @justanotherhappytraveller - it's definitely worth checking out!

Sophie is currently travelling with Real Gap Experience (yeah buddy!) hitting up Thailand, Cambodia and Australia on a year's travel plan. Sophie is also giving a lot of her time to community volunteering so we'd like to say a massive well done and a huge thanks for this great blog post (one for all the foodies out there!)....

FULL MOON, BLACK MOON & HALF MOON PARTIES - What's What?

NOVEMBER 25TH, 2015 BY REAL GAP EXPERIENCE IN ASIA

With the arrival of Black Friday and the recent #manonthemoon John Lewis Christmas advert (love it!), we’ve been getting all excited for the festive season and wondered how we could add to this excitement but also fill you in with some useful travel information?! Well here you are people… this blog is all about the different Moon parties you can experience whilst out in Thailand! "How does this have anything to do with Christmas and Black Friday?" I hear you ask... Allow us to explain.

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Ebony Day does Thailand

NOVEMBER 11TH, 2015 BY REAL GAP EXPERIENCE IN ASIA

At HQ we’ve been working hard to organise an exciting new project. Finally, just a few days before she departs we are BEYOND excited to announce that we are sending EBONY DAY to Thailand with the very talented camera team Reload Sessions.

Once you’ve stopped any fan girls screaming at your screen, let us tell you more… At the beginning of the year Ebony liked us on twitter (as everyone should… @RealGapExp please!) and it got us thinking. We wanted an insider view of Thailand, and who better...

How to take EPIC instagram pics when travelling

NOVEMBER 09TH, 2015 BY REAL GAP EXPERIENCE IN ASIA

Planning your travels and after some top tips for capturing the best photos? You’re in the right place!

Your Instagram account has never been more thankful for planning a trip around the world. The stunning beaches, ridiculous views and classic food snaps are all begging to be uploaded! However want to make sure you’ve got the best shot for the optimum number of likes? George is our marketing guru here at Real Gap Experience, and as a lover of all things Instagram she has decided to share...

OUR TOP 7 BACKPACKER MUST DO'S IN ASIA

OCTOBER 23RD, 2015 BY REAL GAP EXPERIENCE IN ASIA

Did someone say ASIA! Just for you guys, we’ve put together a cheeky list touching on seven of the most impressive, culturally rich and occasionally mischievous Asian destinations to firmly stamp on your ‘bucket list'. Y’all enjoy it.

1) Angkor Wat - Angkor Wat is one of our all-time favourite places, not just because it’s all mysterious/sassy/bea-uuuuut-iful, but because we can legit play ‘Lara Croft’ and not feel like a fool. No seriously - as one of the Seven Wonders of the World,...

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