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Top New Trips Added this Quarter

JANUARY 17TH, 2018 BY REAL GAP EXPERIENCE IN ASIA

On the build up to 2018, we've been busy putting together a whole range of exciting new trips, just for you! So, by way of celebrating the brand-spanking new year, we thought we'd unveil our top new trips here. Happy new travel year!

1. Canada Paid Work

Looking at starting over with a new home, new job, new country?! Well, now's as good a time as any, and with our awesome new Canada Paid Work programme, you'll get all the support and advice you'll need to make your (up to) two-year adventure...

Unique Travel Experiences

NOVEMBER 08TH, 2017 BY REAL GAP EXPERIENCE IN ASIA

It could be argued that every travel experience is unique to the person experiencing it at that moment, as no two people will feel, see or do exactly the same thing on their travels. But, there is a distinct difference in the experiences on offer to travellers in the first place; and some stand out as being one-of-a-kind experiences that aren't readily available elsewhere (our favourite kind), so we're taking a look at some of the most unique aspects of some of our top trips.

1. Nepal...

Top 10 Must-Sees in New Zealand

SEPTEMBER 20TH, 2017 BY REAL GAP EXPERIENCE IN AUSTRALASIA

New Zealand frequently tops polls as one of the most popular travel destinations worldwide. Is it the scenery? A hike on the coast track through Abel Tasman National Park might make you think so. Is it the food? Dine in Wellington and you’d be tempted to say yes. Is it the outdoor activity? Well, this is the home of extreme sports (the world's first commercial bungee jump opened here in 1988)… Whatever it is, this amazing country will certainly give you a trip to remember!

Backpacker Iona...

6 reasons why working in Australia will be your biggest regret ever!

OCTOBER 13TH, 2016 BY REAL GAP EXPERIENCE IN AUSTRALASIA

1. It’s so much fun living and working in the same country day in-day out!

Faced by the same mundane tasks that you pretend excite you or spending what feels like every minute of your day in the library and thinking to yourself; “why would I want to leave all this?” right? We get it... moving to beach paradise for a year, sipping on cocktails overlooking the Sydney Harbour Bridge, with the biggest decision to make being what you’re going to wear that night - is daunting and probably not worth...

Working in Australia for a Year

JUNE 27TH, 2016 BY REAL GAP EXPERIENCE IN AUSTRALASIA

Looking to head out on a working holiday in Aus? Our very own Sam is a pro when it comes to all things Australia, and having completed a year working 'Down Under' she is full of useful hints and tips! Check out how she got on below...

So why did you decide to head out to Australia in the first place?

I’d always wanted to experience living in a different country, but work (and life) always got in the way. One day, after a particularly hard day in the office, I picked up the phone and booked a...

Australia Paid Work: S.Y.D.N.E.Y

JUNE 15TH, 2016 BY REAL GAP EXPERIENCE IN AUSTRALASIA

Known as one of the most iconic cities in the world - The Queen of Aus has a special place in our hearts! What do you think about when you hear 'Sydney'... The Opera House, that incredible Harbour Bridge or the surfing paradise that is Bondi Beach?!

To celebrate all that Sydney has to offer, we thought we’d give you the low-down on the things we love most about this beaut... After all, is there anyone out there who hasn't dreamt of travelling Down Under?! We've got all sorts of options when...

10 Reasons Why Travelling Makes You Happy :)

APRIL 25TH, 2016 BY REAL GAP EXPERIENCE IN ASIA

Ok, so you can probably think of a million and one reasons why travelling the world would make you happy, but we just had to share ten of our favourite reasons which we hear again and again from our happy travellers.

Your road to happiness starts here...

1) You Meet Loads Of Inspiring People Who Become Your Buddies For Life

2) You See Things You Never Thought Existed In Reality

3) You Learn What Really Matters To You

4) You Push Yourself And Realise What You Are Capable Of

5) You Do Things That...

#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...

Four reasons you need to do the Sydney Intro

JANUARY 28TH, 2016 BY REAL GAP EXPERIENCE IN AUSTRALASIA

Want to explore Australia as part of your gap year or paid work option (er, yes!). Here are three reasons why you NEED to add the Sydney Intro to your travel wish list. At just eight days, you’ll embrace life down under (HELLO BBQs!), make life-long friends and get to grips with arranging paid work abroad. Plus did we mention you can learn to surf?!

Read on for our top four reasons why YOU should join the Sydney Intro trip.

1. Watch this video. If this doesn’t make you want to explore Sydney...

3 THINGS YOU DON’T NEED TO PACK FOR YOUR WORKING GAP YEAR

OCTOBER 27TH, 2015 BY REAL GAP EXPERIENCE IN NORTH AMERICA

How are we Real Gap Experience CrewSo this blog post comes from our good friends at Uni Baggage (experts in shipping all your uni or travel needs around the globe), check it…

No one likes packing. It’s an unpleasant task at the best of times. Even if you’re just packing for a quick overnight stay, the process of sitting down, organising your things, making a check-list and trying to squish it all into one bag is a headache you’d rather avoid.

So, as you can probably imagine, packing for a

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