Gap Year Blog
The AV experience is unique. Find out why...Get a FREE safari when you join us in East Africa!
5 Surprising Facts about Kenya’s Big Five
The Big Five are world famous - the top five animals that call Africa home - and all of them can be found in Kenya (Kenya's big five). However, there are some surprising facts that you might not know about this host of popular animals. From lions to elephants to...
Find 4 seasons in 1 trip with a Gap Year to India
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...
Amazing food to try in Kenya
Tired of Christmas leftovers? As you’re tucking into turkey sandwiches for the third time this week, there is so much amazing food to try in Kenya as well as everything else, we wanted to take your imagination on a journey. Travelling to Kenya includes so many...
Free time over the holidays? Start planning your Gap Year!
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 for 2020 and get your Gap Year...
Escape the 9 to 5 with a mini Gap Year!
At AV, we believe in the value of the Gap Year experience for every age! That’s why we’ve created a range of programs especially for older travellers, already in full-time jobs. These shorter programs, ranging from 2 - 5 weeks, are perfect for time-limited travellers....
Choosing what to do on your Gap Year and where to go.
Choosing what to do on your Gap Year and where in the world to visit can be really hard. There are just so many options! One word of advice: don’t waste your gap year. It is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to do something really special and meaningful that will stand...
Learn Swahili on a Gap Year to Kenya
Jambo! This is one of the most common forms of greeting in Kenya! If you are interested in a Gap Year to learn language then we can think of no better program than our Gap Year to Kenya. You will be fully immersed in the culture of the community that you live in...
What to do at the end of your ski season
If you’ve already got your season planned out and booked, now’s the time to be thinking about the rest of your year. What will you do at the end of your ski season? At AV we think Gap Years work best with balance, combining the excitement of a ski season with a period...
Enjoy a Gap Year to Kenya with AV in 2020
We are excited to announce our Gap Year to Kenya programs for 2020, starting in January. We have group departures in January, May, July and September (but you can join us whenever you like) so you can organise an incredible adventure in Africa according to your plans...
What Makes the Lepcha People Unique?
There are only 11,000 Lepcha in India. This tiny community is distinct from the rest of the population, distinguished by their ancient language, their mountain culture and fantastic regional food. The Lepcha are from eastern Nepal, Sikkim state and the Darjeeling...
10 reasons to take a Gap Year to India
Travelling to India is one of the best ways to spend your Gap Year and there is a whole host of reasons to choose India as your top destination. Whether it’s landscapes, food, culture or wildlife that captures your imagination, you can find all this and more on our...
Experience every kind of adventure in India
India is one of the most popular destinations in the world for adventure travel. There is so much to see and do that you can stay for a year and never run out of new places to see on an adventure in India. Every AV program offers an extra 4 weeks of adventure travel...
Escape to India and Experience True Mindfulness
This week is #mentalhealthawarenessweek and now more than ever, we all need to take a break from the pressures of our everyday life and escape to India, a tranquil place where we can experience true mindfulness. Taking a year out from your busy life on one of the many...
Taking a Gap Year After Uni
Why take a Gap Year after uni? More and more students are choosing to take a Gap Year after uni to give them a much needed break from studying and gain some real life experience before applying for jobs. Taking a Gap Year after uni is a great idea if you want to make...
Enjoy a Gap Year with friends in India and get 10% off!
This year AV turns 25! It’s always better to celebrate with friends and a Gap Year with friends is even better, so we are offering a 10% discount for you and a friend to travel to India with our AV Lepcha program. We think there’s no cooler way to mark our 25th...
Top 5 Inspirational Gap Year Ideas
With so much choice available for taking a Gap Year, it can be hard to know which option to choose. If you’re stuck for Gap Year ideas, or you have too many, we’ve broken the whole process down into some simple categories. These Gap Year ideas will transport you...
Why The Top 10 London Universities Value Gap Years
Far from being just a holiday, a Gap Year is an opportunity to get ahead in your university and job applications. There is no substitute for a Gap Year for learning new skills and improving on existing ones. But don’t just take our word for it, read on to find out why...
Unexpected Exam Results? A Gap Year is The Ultimate Back Up Plan
If you finished school or college this year and are anxiously waiting your exam results, keep in mind that if it doesn’t go to plan, you don’t need to panic that your life is over. In fact, if you get unexpected exam results then this next year could be one of the...
Why a Gap Year in Nepal Could Be Perfect For You
If you’re making plans for next year, it’s time to consider a Gap Year in Nepal. Maybe you’re looking for something to make your CV or resume stand out from the crowd or want some good stories to tell at interview, maybe you’re craving a chance to get off the grid and...
Experience a Unique and Meaningful Gap Year in India
If you are looking for a unique and truly meaningful Gap Year, then the AV Gap Year in India project is for you. Unlike other Gap Years in India where you will see the sights, stay in a youth hostel and see India through the eyes of a tourist, the AV project is unique...