A general survey has shown that nearly 70% of gap year travelers from different parts of the world consider Thailand to be on the top of their travel bucket list. That's perhaps the reason why more than 8 million travelers set out to explore this Southeast Asian nation. If you are also planning to set sail and spend your gap year in Thailand, then here are 51 amazing things that you just can't afford to miss!

If you are a book bug, you must have heard of these books (maybe you've read a few of them as well) - but if you aren't one who's patient enough to finish a novel - trust me, these books will keep you hooked till you finish reading the last page! And it's not just that - these books will seriously induce a strong desire to travel, making you think about your dream destination over and over again! And who knows, you might just fall in love with one of those places mentioned in these books and then pack your bags to discover it on your own.

To quote the Lonely Planet, "Friendly and fun-loving, cultured and historic, Thailand radiates a golden hue, from its glittering temples and tropical beaches through to the ever-comforting Thai smile." If every second person you come across greets you with a smile on their face, you know you are in Thailand! And soon as you'll walk out of the airport, you'd know why it is known as 'The Land of Smiles'.

Gone are those days when people used to plan trips with friends which never worked out. Today's millennials are incredible in planning the most random trips and always ready to kickstart a backpacking journey. While solo traveling is the trend of the hour, you can trust my words when I say that your trip with your bestie would be even more exciting than a solo journey.

Can you hear the call of wanderlust? Is your heart feeling an urge to set out for a beautiful land where nature unfolds at its own pace, the waves break at the golden shores, the wildlife roams around freely and the people greets with warmth? Then my friend, you surely need to take a break and set out for an adventure of a lifetime in South Africa.

Mostly, while planning the next trip., we are often stuck with the question - Mountains or Beaches? While some would just love to wake up and stare at the snow-clad peaks while sipping a cup of steaming hot tea, others would rather laze on the shore and dive into the saline water, before getting tanned under the sun! It's totally up to your preference where you would like to head during your journey! Undeniably, the gap year is an important phase in everyone's life and it can play a significant role in shaping your future.

Are you planning to take a break and spend your gap year in India? Well, it is rightly said that India is a vast country that's too hard to be explored in a lifetime! Yet, in a year, you can surely cover some of the most significant parts of the country, which will not only enrich you as a traveler but also broaden your consciousness and make you a more knowledgeable person.

Does the thought of spending your gap year in Asia excite you much? Have you decided where you wanna go, or just doing your research to find out the perfect tour/ voluntour to make the most of your time? Maybe, we can help! Go Discover Abroad has been working dedicatedly to design some amazing gap year programs for millennials, and here's a list of 8 best travel plans from which you can pick the one that suits you the most.

Have been dreaming of sunbathing on the beaches of Thailand, or hiking along the ruins of Machu Picchu in Peru? Or maybe you wanna do something more sensible like volunteering with little ones on the outskirts of Nairobi, Kenya. Setting out on a solo journey will eventually make you a more independent & confident human being. It'll give you a chance to spend time with yourself - knowing your strengths and weaknesses through real experiences.

There would probably be anyone who has been to Nepal and didn't like it! If you ask a mountain lover like me, there can probably be no better place to connect with oneself, other than the Himalayan laps. Nepal, a tiny country tucked between India and China, is gorgeous beyond words and holds a cultural heritage that dates back to the ancient times.