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Taking a gap year in Australia would definitely turn out to be one of the most brilliant decisions of your life. Not only is the country immensely beautiful with an absolute diversified landscape, but there are just too many things to do and experience. Perhaps that's the reasons why the number of travelers in increasing with every passing year and when it comes to shortlisting the things that one can do in Australia, it feels like a challenge!

In today's date, Instagram has become an immensely popular tool for sharing experiences. Whether it's about the delicious dinner you have had at a neighborhood restaurant or the rainbow you spotted behind the Niagara Falls - everything goes up there, to be viewed by the world!

In a couple of months, we’ll have to pull out our jackets and sweaters, and get started with the Christmas shopping! But before that, you must be thinking about where to travel during the winter vacations - also, it’s important to end the year on a happy note (probably in a faraway land!) Here are 5 best trips that would be perfect for a week’s vacation during the upcoming winter holidays! No matter whether you are planning to travel solo or with your partner, or maybe thinking of a family trip - these itineraries would be the apt choices to ditch the chills and soak in the sun!

When you think of Tanzania, what do you think of? - Is it the wildlife or the beaches? Or The snow capped Kilimanjaro? The wildebeest migration or the Maasai people?

To quote the Lonely Planet, "There's a magic about this charming yet confounding kingdom that casts a spell on visitors. In Cambodia, ancient and modern worlds collide to create an authentic adventure." There's definitely some reason why hundreds of backpackers choose to explore this Southeast Asian Nation, every year!

The first thing that comes to our mind when we think or talk about Africa, is wildlife safari. Africa is considered to be the best region that can quench our thirst of exploring the wilderness and spotting the Big 5 in their natural habitat. And, considering the number of national parks in Africa, one never runs out of options to feel the adrenaline of coming face to face with the wild.

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.