A guide to San Francisco's Mission District
18/05/2013
San Francisco is an amazing city to include on your gap year. As well as being home to iconic attractions like the Golden Gate Bridge, it is comprised of unique districts that each have something different to offer. Today, we'll be looking at the Mission District.
Tourism Australia announces finalists for ‘Best Jobs in the World’The 18 finalists for Tourism Australia's 'Best Jobs in the World' – three for each of the six dream jobs – have been chosen and will travel Down Under next month to spend a week undergoing the final stage of the global competition. |
Exploring Majorca on foot: a guide to its top cultural sitesAs a general rule, most backpackers don't have lots of money at their disposal when they're travelling on a gap year, so they're keen to minimise expenses wherever possible. One easy way to do this in Majorca is to explore on foot. |
Why visit Goa as part of a gap year in India?If you're intending to travel to India on your gap year, you'll probably already be aware of what a huge country it is. There are vast differences between the various states, so if you want to experience all the nation has to offer you really should travel around. |
Gap year in Spain: cultural sights not to missOne of the great things about going on a gap year is that you typically have more time than most holidaymakers to get to know a destination and travel around. Spain is a fantastic choice if you're after some outstanding cultural attractions. |
Cultural excursions from Sharm el SheikhMount Sinai is a fascinating daytrip to take from Sharm el Sheikh, but even better if the climb is done at night. |
Exploring Portugal on a gap yearPortugal might not be considered a traditional backpackers' destination, yet the country boasts fantastic weather, beautiful countryside and mouth-watering food that will sate even those bitten hardest by the travel bug. |
Choosing a gap year to suit your personalityTaking a gap year is a very personal thing and you should make sure you choose an itinerary that fits in with your interests and personality, rather than just following the crowds. With that in mind, we've got a few suggestions for themed gap years. |
Top places in Europe to use your TEFLChoosing to teach English as a foreign language - which is more commonly referred to as TEFL - is a fabulous thing to do during your gap year travels. We'll look at the benefits of doing so a little later, but first of all it's worth bearing in mind that it'd be a mistake to think you have to travel to the other side of the world in order to teach. Indeed, Europe is a fabulous place to put your qualifications to good use. |
Gap year hotspot: ChileChile is a great gap year destination as the landscape provides the perfect playground for a number of activities. A beginner's guide to Singapore and ThailandAsia is a fantastic holiday destination, though the diverse range of cultures and countries it consists of (not to mention its vast size) can make it a bit difficult to decide where exactly you should go. This is especially the case if you have never been to Asia before, with a cruise break a particularly good way to get an oversight of this terrific continent. Nile cruises: ideal for a grown-up gap yearEgypt is home to a staggering array of ancient wonders, from the Pyramids on the Giza Plateau to the Karnak Temple in Luxor. This makes the country a perfect candidate for a gap year if you're looking for something more sophisticated than a standard backpacking trip. |
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Ideas for a short gap year stay in KeralaIndia is a vast and diverse country, with each of its regions offering a breathtaking assortment of sights and attractions to captivate gap year travellers. This is no different in Kerala, the south-western state known for its beautiful beaches, serene backwaters and fascinating cultural heritage. |
Global Recipes: Irish Guinness stewThe famous Irish festival of St Patrick’s Day is fast approaching and this Sunday on March 17, fun-loving green coloured parades will be taking place all over the world. To celebrate, our global recipe this week is the traditional Irish stew, but with a bit of difference, using beef instead of mutton and adding lashings of that famous Irish drink – Guinness. |
Top European destinations to kick off your gap year in styleIf you're in the process of planning your gap year, bear in mind it's worth beginning it with a bang. There is now a well-worn path for travellers to follow, so why not buck that trend by doing something different? Read on for ideas of how to get off to the right start. |
Top Cuban destinations for nature loversExploring beautiful surroundings is a popular reason for many people to take a gap year break, and Cuba is an ideal destination for this sort of getaway. The island country boasts a wide variety of natural attractions, from reserves and lagoons to rugged mountains. |
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Travel Tales: "I walked through a wet forest whilst covered in leeches"
Backpacker Sarah Ward chats leeches, monsoon weather, chilli for breakfast and clubbing in Mumbai - and everything else than happened on her Indian gap year adventure! Interview with a local: An insider’s guide to London
We chat to Cat Hughes, the mystery traveller behind TravelBite.co.uk's Secret London blog, to get the best travel tips direct from a local Londoner. Discover things you never knew about the UK capital... |
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