Adventure Travel, Africa, Asia, Gap year, Travel tips
When a young person starts talking about taking a gap year, most parents have the same first reaction: “Is this actually safe?” It’s a completely natural question. A gap year often means stepping into the unknown — new countries, new people, and a level of...
Adventure Travel, Africa, Asia, Gap year
When parents first start thinking about a gap year, the same questions tend to come up — about safety, value, timing, and whether it’s the right decision before university or future careers. After supporting students on our structured gap year programmes for over 30...
Adventure Travel, Africa, Asia, Career skills, China, Gap year, India, Kenya, Other, Summer program, Thailand, Travel tips, Volunteering
An AV adventure is about more than just travelling, it’s about making your own rules, creating memories that are just for you and to just be yourself. We don’t believe in the normal route, the well-trodden path, the signposted road. We believe in the road less...
Adventure Travel, Africa, Asia, Career skills, Gap year, India, Kenya, Other, South Africa, Summer program, Thailand, Travel tips, Volunteering
If you’re trying to decide what to do after your ski season, you might want to consider heading off on a new adventure instead of just going home. There’s a whole host of reasons why you should carry on travelling after your ski season, from learning different skills...
Adventure Travel, Africa, Asia, AV Foundation, Career skills, Gap year, Kenya, Other, Summer program, Thailand, Travel tips, Volunteering
So you’ve got your exams results and you’ve decided to take a gap year, but now you need help planning! Don’t sweat the small stuff – find your ideal destination, book your flights and get ready to go! Read on for our top tips for taking a last...
Adventure Travel, Africa, Asia, AV Foundation, Career skills, China, Gap year, India, Kenya, Malawi, Nepal, Other, South Africa, Summer program, Tanzania, Testimonials, Thailand, Travel tips, Uganda, Volunteering
What makes AV different? Well, we know we’re not alone in wanting something different to the ordinary, standardised travel experiences that many companies offer. We believe in authentic experiences that help you to see the world as it really is, in all its variety,...
Adventure Travel, Asia, Gap year, India, Summer program, Travel tips, Volunteering
Experience a whole year of adventures in one trip with a Gap Year to India! India is a country of endless variety and contrasts, home to vast deserts, incredible mountain ranges, tea plantations and beautiful beaches. With just one holiday, you can have all the...
Adventure Travel, Africa, Asia, Career skills, China, Gap year, India, Kenya, Malawi, Nepal, Other, South Africa, Summer program, Tanzania, Thailand, Travel tips, Uganda, Volunteering
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! That’s why we’ve created a very ‘AV’ 12 days of Christmas for you. Use our 12-day tick list to get planning your Gap Year over the Christmas break. This is the perfect time to start planning and get your Gap...
