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Enjoy an active gap year in Ecuador

Take an adventure-packed tour of Ecuador

With its fascinating culture, diverse wildlife and exotic climate, Ecuador is the perfect destination for an adventure-packed gap year. Indeed, the South American country has long drawn in those seeking active holidays and, when you consider all the things there are to see and do, it's not hard to understand why.

Go windsurfing on a gap year in Europe

The best European destinations for year-round active breaks

From world-famous ski resorts to expansive mountain trails, Europe is the perfect destination for those keen to incorporate exciting sports into their gap year. Regardless of what outdoor pursuits you enjoy or when you intend to travel to the continent, you can try a fantastic range of activities.

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Travel Tales: "I walked through a wet forest whilst covered in leeches"

India is full of surprises, as backpacker Sarah discovered

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

London guide local interview destination

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...