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New Zealand Conservation Volunteering

FEBRUARY 23RD, 2016 BY REAL GAP EXPERIENCE IN AUSTRALASIA

New Zealand is home to some of the most breathtakingly beautiful backdrops in the world! What we often don’t realise is the hard work that goes on behind the scenes in conserving these amazing landscapes.

We all love to gaze upon gorgeous scenery, directing our camera lens to capture the stunning surroundings and it’s great we are so appreciative! With this blog we can all learn a little more about what goes on behind the scenes to upkeep these spectacular places of natural wonder.

We caught...

#MyRealExperience - Winners Feb 2016

MARCH 10TH, 2016 BY REAL GAP EXPERIENCE IN ASIA

It's time to announce the winners of the first #MyRealExperience competition of 2016. Before we get started we would like to say a HUGE THANKS to everyone who entered!

We asked you guys to post your travel photography, videos and even blogs using the hashtag #MyRealExperience and (as we expected) you smashed it!!! The entries were top-notch and came in from all corners of the globe. With such brilliant content, you gave us a serious headache trying to pick our winners (in a good way).

Don't be...

RG's Guide to Safety Abroad

JULY 31ST, 2015 BY IN AFRICA

You may think, “safety” oh, this is a blog for the parents… and yes, it is important for them to read through, but in actual fact, you are the one who will be travelling, you are the one who will have to think on their feet if you get into any sticky situations and it will be you who is peeling profusely if you get super sunburnt somewhere in the Southern Hemisphere!

There are load s of forums and blogs you can read to give you great travel tips, but sometimes you can feel like you’re...

Hannah in Zimbabwe: Rhino and Elephant Conservation

JUNE 11TH, 2015 BY REAL GAP EXPERIENCE IN AFRICA

Why did you pick the project?

The variety of this trip really interested me and the fact that the project was so hands on was great! You truly got to experience “reserve life” and got to know the animals, staff and children well.

Highlight?

How could I choose?! Seeing Tafika the black rhino on her 4 month birthday, dancing with the locals during a traditional Shona culture evening, meeting amazing people, having Tatenda the rhino living right next door... the list goes on!

Typical day?

You have...

RG's Hannah in Africa: Her African 'Gap Year'

SEPTEMBER 17TH, 2014 BY IN AFRICA

Back in July, Hannah flew the nest (aka, our Australian office) to go on an ? long 'gap year' in Africa. To find out about the INCREDIBLE adventures she's had so far, check out the below!

Hey there guys and welcome!

Hannah here from the Real Gap in Australia. Having packed up my life back home for a bit, I am currently travelling around Africa. I am exploring the South before relocating to Kenya. I have travelled from Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe to Cape Town, South Africa in 21 days and am...

A USA Experience - Part 1

MAY 23RD, 2014 BY IN NORTH AMERICA

Hi everyone! Following our Fiji adventure we were off across the pacific to the hustle and bustle of America! Booked on the 21 day USA experience we had a few days to chill in San Fran before we started in LA.

Day 1

Met the group around 7:30am in downtown LA for a quick get to know each other sesh and it was time to hit Hollywood boulevard :-)

We saw the walk of fame, the oscars theatre and the famous hollywood sign.

After it was the start of a long 5 hour drive to VEGAS!

To really get to know...

Island hopping Fiji Style!

MAY 14TH, 2014 BY IN AUSTRALASIA

After we left the awesome staff at Coral View resort we made our way on the boat to Beachcomber island, the official party island of Fiji.

We were so tired after the emotional goodbye, the first night we just chilled in the 120 bed dorm room!! It certainly was an experience, there were no walls, just nets, and so many beds all in little clusters. Thankfully there were only around 20 people in the room so it wasn't too busy :-)

Our first full day on the island involved lots of sun bathing,...

My Experience: South Africa Big 5 Wildlife and Community

MARCH 05TH, 2014 BY IN AFRICA

Here at Real Gap Experience we love seeing your travel dreams come true, and last year Joel won a competition on Facebook that'd send him to South Africa to our Big 5 project! Check out how he got on with this daily diary...

Day 1 - Hiya everyone! On day 1 we arrived in Port Elizabeth, where I met two girls who had been on same flight as me - and we were dropped off at the lodge (we saw Zebra and Springbok on the way in!). Unfortunately some other travellers were leaving as their time was up...

My Experience: Game Ranger Internship and Big 5

JANUARY 02ND, 2014 BY IN AFRICA

For the last ten weeks, wildlife enthuasiast Nicky Lawrence has spent time at our Big 5 reserve in South Africa, participating on our Game Ranger Internship (with a splash of volunteering thrown in for good measure). Check out her blog post on her experience below!

Warning, the old cliché of "the best experience of my life" applies here! I spent 10 weeks at the game reserve in South Africa and it didn't disappoint.

The internship itself is hard work, I cannot lie about that, its a lot of...

Our 'diving in Belize' project wins big at the World Responsible Tourism Awards!

NOVEMBER 08TH, 2013 BY IN CENTRAL AMERICA

Here at Real Gap, we're all obsessed with our Diving and Marine Conservation project in Belize, Central America. Now, after ten years of being in operation, the team have won an incredible award at the World Responsible Tourism awards... and we couldn't be more proud!

If you're interested in either A) learning to dive in a pretty spectacular environment or B) marine conservation then it's pretty simple- our Diving and Marine conservation project in Belize is perfect for you. Earlier this...

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