Go Discover Abroad | Blog » Gap Year Trips http://www.godiscoverabroad.com/blog Thu, 11 Sep 2014 11:57:27 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.8 Tips How to Spend Your Gap Year Holidays Abroad with Friends http://www.godiscoverabroad.com/blog/tips-how-to-spend-your-gap-year-holidays-abroad-with-friends/ http://www.godiscoverabroad.com/blog/tips-how-to-spend-your-gap-year-holidays-abroad-with-friends/#comments Wed, 18 Sep 2013 04:34:04 +0000 http://www.godiscoverabroad.com/blog/?p=216 If you are to spend your gap year in Australia, it is best spent with family or friends. There are many advantages in spending your gap year holidays with friends. One of them is that it could help enhance your friendships. You could also have someone to share your travel-related expenses with which can give […]

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If you are to spend your gap year in Australia, it is best spent with family or friends. There are many advantages in spending your gap year holidays with friends. One of them is that it could help enhance your friendships. You could also have someone to share your travel-related expenses with which can give you saving. In particular, you could share hotel accommodations as well as the cost of local transportation like taxis. And it is also more enjoyable to travel when you have someone to talk to. Most importantly, it is safer to travel in a company.

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One challenge though when planning a holiday trip in Australia with a friend or friends is considering the company’s preferences. But with some simple tips below, you should be able to push-through with your trip with little hassle.

Before your scheduled gap year trip, it would be good to have a formal meeting with whoever is coming with you on your trip. You should discuss some important things like your accommodation, transportation, things to bring, and places to visit. Your individual preferences should be clear right from the very start when it comes to matters of your travel. It is even ideal to have advance booking for your accommodation. It would also be good to not assume what the other will bring or do during the trip. Make sure that all the details of your trip including your expectations with each other are clearly discussed.

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Travelling with friends for your gap year in Australia can be really enjoyable if you are able to plan properly. Also, to avoid the hassle of planning your itinerary, you could also book a package trip with a travel agency such as Go Discover Abroad which facilitates travel and recreational arrangements for travelers abroad. To book, visit godiscoverabroad.com

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Tips on How to Prepare for Gap Year Tours http://www.godiscoverabroad.com/blog/tips-on-how-to-prepare-for-gap-year-tours/ http://www.godiscoverabroad.com/blog/tips-on-how-to-prepare-for-gap-year-tours/#comments Sat, 31 Aug 2013 09:17:54 +0000 http://godiscoverabroad.wordpress.com/?p=41 Gap year tours are among the most exciting events for many students. Tours abroad allow students to visit places and do a lot of fun and adventures. However, their excitement sometimes makes these students forget about preparation. Just like any other trip, preparation is essential to having a successful tour abroad. And not preparing is […]

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Gap Year Trips AbroadGap year tours are among the most exciting events for many students. Tours abroad allow students to visit places and do a lot of fun and adventures. However, their excitement sometimes makes these students forget about preparation. Just like any other trip, preparation is essential to having a successful tour abroad. And not preparing is generally about half failing.

Because preparation is foremost in your gap year, here are some important tips on how to prepare:
1. If you book your tour with a travel agency, find out if they provide a checklist of what documents are needed for your trip, as well as the things you need to prepare for your trip. Go Discover Abroad and other agencies normally assist students in preparing their documents such as passports and visas, if applicable.

2. At least one month before your trip, exercise regularly and eat healthy foods. Doing so will keep you fit for your trip and give you more resistance from contracting colds, flu and other common illnesses.

3. Make your own personal checklist of things to bring. This is important because most people have the tendency to forget even the most necessary things when too excited. There are even cases of forgotten passports or plane tickets because of too much excitement about the trip. You can avoid this from happening if you have a checklist. Be sure to double-check if everything you listed is in your suitcase.

Preparing for gap year tours is easy if you just follow the simple tips mentioned above.

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5 Tips to Plan for Gap Year Trips Abroad http://www.godiscoverabroad.com/blog/5-tips-to-plan-for-gap-year-trips-abroad/ http://www.godiscoverabroad.com/blog/5-tips-to-plan-for-gap-year-trips-abroad/#comments Fri, 30 Aug 2013 04:46:34 +0000 http://www.godiscoverabroad.com/blog/?p=136 Gap year trips can be very exciting especially if you will be travelling with family or friends. Because of the long school break during a gap year, students take advantage of this opportunity to spend several weeks of out-of-the-country trips during that time. It is also an opportunity to travel and spend quality time with […]

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Gap year trips can be very exciting especially if you will be travelling with family or friends. Because of the long school break during a gap year, students take advantage of this opportunity to spend several weeks of out-of-the-country trips during that time. It is also an opportunity to travel and spend quality time with people who are close to you.

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However, your chances of having an enjoyable gap year trip abroad can be ruined with a lack of planning. Lack of planning can make you forget even the most important things that you should have prepared for on your trip. And you cannot simple plan just one day before your scheduled trip. Planning should be done early enough so that you can secure everything that is needed for your trip. And there are a lot of details that should be included in your plans.

Here are five tips on how to plan for your trip abroad on your gap year:

1. Create a checklist of everything you need to prepare for your trip in the order of importance. It is important that you have a general idea about how much preparation you need for your trip. And by listing them according to their importance, you could give priority in preparing the most important or urgent things first, like your passport, visa, volunteer placement, health certificate, and other documents that are required in your trip.

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2. Make a target date when to secure or comply with each of the things you need for your trip. This especially applies to necessary travel documents like passport. Your target date will give you an idea when to start processing for each document. Additionally, you should also set a target date on when to pack your things or shop for personal items you may need for the trip.

3. Plan out your itinerary for the trip. You should have a detailed plan on where to go and what to do on each day of your trip. This can help you maximize your time and be able to see more places and accomplish more things. If you book your trip with a travel agency such as Go Discover Abroad, you may not have to plan your entire itinerary because the agency will already take care of your daily activities.

Village exposure with local tribes

4. If you are travelling in a group such as with your friends or family, it would be good to discuss your individual plans for the trip and corroborate your individual plans. Doing so will help avoid misunderstandings or wrong expectations when you are already in the trip.

5. At least one week before your scheduled trip, review your checklist if you have already complied with the necessary requirements. This serves as your final check if you are really ready for your trip.

Preparing for gap year trips is easy if you know what type of preparations are needed and how to make them work for a successful trip. The tips mentioned above can guide you on your preparation.

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Perfect Gap Year Location – Costa Rica http://www.godiscoverabroad.com/blog/perfect-gap-year-location-costa-rica/ http://www.godiscoverabroad.com/blog/perfect-gap-year-location-costa-rica/#comments Wed, 21 Aug 2013 08:34:37 +0000 http://www.godiscoverabroad.com/blog/?p=89 Gap year is very popular among young people and many people opt to take year off from studies either to travel abroad or do something which will be beneficial for them in their future as it is the best time to think about your career or profession. Many students spend their gap year time abroad […]

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Gap year is very popular among young people and many people opt to take year off from studies either to travel abroad or do something which will be beneficial for them in their future as it is the best time to think about your career or profession.

Many students spend their gap year time abroad to gain international experience and to explore new destinations. Some just want to have some adventure as they want a break from studies or their day to day routine in life. There are many good organizations which specialize in gap year opportunities abroad so you would only need to look out for the best organization which suits your need and requirement.

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Gap year abroad is considered to be an excellent life experience as you get to live in a different country with people from different background and also explore new places which always add up to your knowledge. Undoubtedly, gap year has the potential to become life time opportunity for people.

Costa Rica is one such location which not only add up to your resume and but also you will be able to learn Spanish as well as meet some real nice people as Costa Rican are considered to be very polite and friendly people. Costa Rica is famous for its fauna and flora and it is the only country whose 25% land is protected and dedicated to national parks and reserves. People on gap year will have loads to do while in Costa Rica and you won’t feel bored at any point of time. You can go Rafting, Fishing, Surfing, can visit different volcanoes which are still active and also witness different birds and animals in national parks.

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Costa Rica is also famous for its large turtles and you can spot many turtles laying their eggs which are an experience you will never forget. Costa Rica is also famous for its coffee plantation and coffee productions plays an important role in Costa Rica’s economy as they export coffee to many countries worldwide.

One of the most important things is Gap Year opportunities have its own charm if done with a friend. However, some alone time is also very important for individuals so it entirely depends on person to person on how they want to go about their gap year preparations. One can also consider the option to visit different South – Latin American countries to experience different cultures and places.

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The Benefits of Gap Year http://www.godiscoverabroad.com/blog/the-benefits-of-gap-year/ http://www.godiscoverabroad.com/blog/the-benefits-of-gap-year/#comments Thu, 25 Jul 2013 08:32:03 +0000 http://www.godiscoverabroad.com/blog/?p=33 Since we all have different goals in life, the path to reach them is also disparate. Similarly there are various reasons for taking gap year, for some people it’s just to take a break from studies and never ending exams that follow and others want to dedicate some time exploring different place and cultures. Some […]

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Since we all have different goals in life, the path to reach them is also disparate. Similarly there are various reasons for taking gap year, for some people it’s just to take a break from studies and never ending exams that follow and others want to dedicate some time exploring different place and cultures. Some people wants to spend their time independently (away from home and comfort) and some people want to spend their time to learn about themselves. However, it doesn’t matters why one chooses to employ in gap year and how they spend it but the fact is more and more people are opting for gap year opportunities lately.

GDA Gap Year

Go Discover Abroad provides one of the best suited gap year opportunities to their Indian and foreigner student who wants to take some time out of their busy schedule and explore the world. We do provide some of the best gap year trips in India and abroad where you will not only visit the place but will also get involved with local communities which will help people to know the culture and the land in a much better way. Our gap year holidays are well customized as per the need of our customers and one can join our program from 2 weeks to 24 weeks depending on customer’s choice.

GDA Gap Opportunities

Gap year Thailand is one of our most popular program options as we offer some of the most amazing packages in Thailand. When you hear of Thailand first thing that strikes us are the beaches of Thailand with white sand and picturesque tropical islands. There is something for everyone who is traveling to Thailand is it their cuisine, nigh life, beaches and their culture. We have programs available which covers some of the most tourist friendly places in Thailand so that you will have the best experience.

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Gap Year experience is also very beneficial in your professional life as it provides you first-hand knowledge and also help in widening your horizons which surely going to help you in future. There is a load to do in Thailand and you can choose from number of activities. So whether you have just finished your studies or doing job or have your own business, a gap year is a great way to release some stress out of your life and we provide loads of options to choose from which are for every age group.

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