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500,000 miles around the world

By WTF_Travel 322 days ago in General  |  gapyear.com  |  WTF News

There are gap years and then there are gap years. When you're travelling, the time you've been on the road is worn like a badge of ho... [Read More]

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Do you boast about your gap year?

By WTF_Travel 351 days ago in General  |  gapyear.com  |  WTF News

You've made it to Sianoukville in Cambodia, you've seen how beautiful the beach is, and you can't resist the temptation to upload a p... [Read More]

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Backpackers survive 'Into the Wild'

By WTF_Travel 371 days ago in General  |  gapyear.com  |  WTF News

Two students from the United States of America have survived an 'Into the Wild' experience after becoming stranded by a snowstorm in ... [Read More]

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Gap years make you happier

By WTF_Travel 377 days ago in General  |  gapyear.com  |  WTF News

Gap years are all about backpacking, volunteering and working abroad. They're about trying new things and gaining new experiences; in... [Read More]

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Competition winners fly to the Gold Coast

By WTF_Travel 387 days ago in General  |  gapyear.com  |  WTF News

The six competition winners of 'I'm A Backpacker... Get Me In Here!' have flown to the Gold Coast to compete for the title 'King or Q... [Read More]

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Message in a bottle finds a friend

By WTF_Travel 398 days ago in General  |  gapyear.com  |  WTF News

We've all thought about or sent a message in a bottle, most likely to no avail. Well, one message in a bottle has finally found its m... [Read More]

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Image of McNamara surfs on the world’s largest wave ever ridden

McNamara surfs on the world’s largest wave ever ridden

By WTF_Travel 401 days ago in General  |  gapyear.com  |  WTF News

Big-wave surfer Garrett McNamara has been recognised by Guinness World Records for surfing the largest wave ever ridden, a towering 7... [Read More]

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Is this the world's oldest backpacker?

By WTF_Travel 404 days ago in General  |  gapyear.com  |  WTF News

Keith Wright, 95, is about to take off on his eighth trip to Europe, where he plans to backpack, stay in hostels, and join other noma... [Read More]

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London voted as world's best tourist destination 2012

By WTF_Travel 407 days ago in World News  |  gapyear.com  |  WTF News

If you're heading to the UK on a gap year then this summer is the time to do it. London has been voted as the world's best tourist... [Read More]

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Image of Traveller stores memories before going blind

Traveller stores memories before going blind

By WTF_Travel 411 days ago in General  |  gapyear.com  |  WTF News

A woman who is facing the prospect of losing her sight has drawn up a plan to visit the world's most beautiful destinations so she ca... [Read More]

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