*25/08/16 – Disclaimer* – This review is for the 2015 version of the Osprey Meridian 75, which has since received a specification update! See the latest Osprey range here. This week I’m reviewing the latest (and long overdue) addition to our wheeled travel backpack range, the Osprey Meridian 75. If you’ve done your research on […]
*Disclaimer* – This is our 2015 travel gift guide, you can view our 2016 gift guide here. We like to think we have some pretty amazing and useful gadgets in our online travel store, and since our last travel gift guide we’ve had some great new additions to our range. So we thought we’d share […]
Choosing the right mosquito repellent for travelling can be a daunting task, will it be strong enough for high risk Malaria areas? Will your skin have a reaction? How much mosquito repellent should you take with you? These are all common questions we are asked here at the Gap Year Travel Store on a regular […]
If you’re considering New Zealand as a gap year destination the first thing we’d like to say to you is congratulations; this is one life decision you will never ever regret. New Zealand is one of those destinations about which you’ll rarely, if ever, hear anyone say ‘it was OK’. Probably because in every aspect, […]
Hydration is an important part of everyday life, and something that cannot be compromised on. This is particularly true when you’re travelling abroad and in hot climates, where more fluids are required to keep you healthy. When travelling, you will quickly become aware of the potential risks of drinking water from contaminated sources. Drinking contaminated […]
When it comes to packing for your gap year, it can be difficult to know where to start! Of course the items you need to pack can differ depending on your destination, but there are many travel essentials you should make sure you pack no matter where in the world you’re headed. Here we’ve put […]
There’s you thinking your child is still, well…a child…and here they are announcing they’re about to head out into the big wide world on a gap year…alone! In one moment you have to accept two things – your child is an adult now – a tricky phase for any parent – AND they are going to be doing something […]
We all love a good gadget, and when it comes to travelling there are lots of great accessories out there to make your life easier. Gadgets for men are often easier to find but what about women? We’ve put together a list of travel accessories for women, including security accessories and health products, all of […]
From the buzz and easy-living of the cosmopolitan cities to the mystery, legend and magic of the Outback and rainforests – Australia is a land packed full of diversity, encompassing cultures both ancient and super-modern. Adventures tend to come jumbo-sized here, matching the vastness of the land itself and finding fun is almost compulsory in […]
If you’re planning a gap year in South America, Peru is most likely on your itinerary! The Republic of Peru, once the home of the ancient and powerful Inca Empire, is bordered by both the Pacific Ocean and other South American countries. Conquered by the Spanish in the 16th century, this land today is packed […]