Gap Year Advice
Travelling on a gap year is so much more than a holiday spent lounging by a pool (despite what your friends might imagine you’re doing!). It’s a chance to step beyond the tourist trail, and embrace a journey that transforms both your own life and the lives of the people you meet along the way.
Last summer I was fortunate enough to spend five weeks in Battambang, Cambodia where I spent the majority of my time helping to provide supplementary education to children in a local village.
Embarking on a gap year is a transformative journey that offers opportunities for personal growth, cultural immersion, and impactful contributions to communities around the world.
Travel offers an incredible opportunity to explore new cultures, learn, and grow. However, with that opportunity comes responsibility. At GapGuru, we believe travel should be a force for good, benefiting both the traveller and the communities they visit.
Embarking on a gap year is an incredible opportunity to experience new cultures, make a positive impact, and step beyond your comfort zone. With diverse destinations offering unique and meaningful volunteering experiences, you’ll be making a real impact while immersing yourself in local cultures.
Peru, a land steeped in ancient history and vibrant cultures. For backpackers on a gap year, Peru offers bucket list experiences that promise to be both enriching and unforgettable.
Anton Valley in Panama is home to some unique and lesser-known spots that are worth exploring during your gap year.
During the second week of our program, we focused on running workshops in schools,
helping students improve their English skills. We made our sessions fun and interactive, using games and activities that encouraged both spoken and written English.
The Panama hub team (Josias, Germaine, and Martina) are some of the most
supportive people I have ever met. Since day one, they were always there to support
us and to offer advice whenever we needed it.
