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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...

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WIN: THE ULTIMATE USA EXPERIENCE AND A BAG FULL OF BOOHOO.COM THREADS

NOVEMBER 06TH, 2015 BY REAL GAP EXPERIENCE IN NORTH AMERICA

We really, really hope you guys and gals have already stumbled across this crazy good competition, but for those of you who haven’t or want to know a little more about it, here’s the full low-down.

In short you’ll be winning an incredible USA experience (we’ll touch more on this in a sec), but to set you up nicely for your travels will be a £750 Boohoo.com voucher (say-whaaat!) – We are even struggling to believe this! All you need to do is head over to the competition page and enter your...

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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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‘HANDS IN THE AIR IF YOU LOVE HALONG BAY’

OCTOBER 15TH, 2015 BY REAL GAP EXPERIENCE IN ASIA

#MyRealExperience - GoPro WINNER
 

Hey peeps! First off we would like to say a MASSIVE THANKS for all of your amazing entries into our #MyRealExperience Instagram feed so far! With so many awesome pics to choose from we really did struggle to decide on our GoPro prize winner. On the plus side, keep your Grammin’ up as we’ll be announcing some NEW PRIZES for you soon!
 

*Drumroll please*… CONGRATULATIONS LAURA WINTER!!! We LOVE your ‘Hands-Up at Halong Bay’ post.


@laura.winter: Arrived in Halong...

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Round the World, or Round the Block?

SEPTEMBER 25TH, 2015 BY REAL GAP EXPERIENCE IN AUSTRALASIA

We bet if we were to ask you right here, right now where you wanted to go travelling, you'd be able to tell us. (Go on, give it a go).

From there, how do you feel about travelling around the world? (It's a little bit scary, right?). Wrong, sista.

Once you've put a plan of action in place, done you research and sussed out where you want to go, grab a map and put in all your 'I HAVE TO GO HERE OR ELSE' locations in to the great abyss. This will tell you whether you want to travel round the...

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Keen to Travel Over the Winter Months?

SEPTEMBER 25TH, 2015 BY REAL GAP EXPERIENCE IN AUSTRALASIA

Thinking about travelling abroad over the winter period? If you're not too sure whether to head abroad over the Christmassy period, here's some advice as to how you can facilitate your time away.

Not too sure where to go?

We feel your pain. There's so much choice out there that sometimes it can feel a bit overwhelming to find your perfect travel destination. Need a little hand?

We think you should go to Thailand if: you want to party over Christmas. The Thailand Experience covers both Christmas...

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11 reasons why YOU should travel this winter

SEPTEMBER 24TH, 2015 BY REAL GAP EXPERIENCE IN AUSTRALASIA

It's September, and it's already cold, windy and wet.

WE'RE FED UP OF THIS ALREADY, OKAY?!

And as we're basically advocates for the sassy things in life like swanning off on an adventure, how travelling's wicked and being brilliant, these are our top 11 reasons as to why you should venture into the great outdoors this winter.

1) You're footloose and fancy free - and being kept house bound for the whole of winter makes you feel like a fugitive/Baby when she was nearly abandoned in Dirty Dancing.

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Top 9 Reasons Why You Should Volunteer With Wildlife

SEPTEMBER 23RD, 2015 BY REAL GAP EXPERIENCE IN AFRICA

Looking to do something with a bit of 'roar'? Volunteering with wildlife is as good as it gets... check out our top 6 reasons to head out into the wild and start experiencing life!

1) See a different side to the world: These animals aren't just cuddly and cute – and that’s not what we’re all about! Find out more about them as a species from the experts and take your time out to learn and grow.

2) Get to know them behind the scenes: Who else can say they've walked next to a lion, or tracked...

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8 Reasons Why You Should Volunteer, And Just Visit Nepal

SEPTEMBER 23RD, 2015 BY REAL GAP EXPERIENCE IN ASIA

Looking to explore somewhere a bit different? Head to Nepal. From the incredible Himilayas to the fascinating culture, there's always something amazing to discover.

Alicia has been visiting Nepal for 11 years, and keeps getting drawn back for more. Check out her top eight reasons why you should visit too!

1. Tick one off the bucket list and see Mount Everest - Trek to Everest Base Camp or take a scenic flight. Or you can change this to the Himalayas

2. You can’t visit Nepal without a trip to...

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Stay Safe Abroad with The Gap Safety Course

SEPTEMBER 14TH, 2015 BY IN AFRICA

At the start of the summer we sent our mate Cristina (from the other side of the office) to our Safety Course so she could check it out. She was due to head to Hondrus solo, and was slightly nervous about travelling alone. Check out how she got on below!

Hola! My name is Cristina; I have just come back from the experience of a lifetime in Honduras. I have spent a month working for a nursery in a small village on the northern coast of Honduras. Before leaving I was quite nervous, especially as...

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