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DOWNLOADABLE ADVICE GUIDES
All of the planners and guides below are available online as a FREE download for you whenever you want them. Simply download and print off or read from the screen. We frequently update, revise and add to these guides so please check back regularly.Please note: all advice guides are prepared for you by Gap Year. MasterCard®, APS Financial Ltd (the card issuer) and Advanced Payment Solutions Ltd (the card servicer) are not responsible for any of the content in these guides.
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Around the World Planner
We take the pain out of the planning so you're free to get excited. This contains help with route planning, stuff on organising your finances, getting the right jabs, finding somewhere to stay and buying the right kit, with advice from independent experts throughout.
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Australia Planner
Created by popular demand, our Australia Planner contains everything you need to arrange a trip to Oz. Whether you're backpacking, studying, volunteering or trying to find a job, it's an invaluable tool. It's big, colourful, crammed with maps and completely FREE!
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New Zealand Planner
Also created by popular demand, the New Zealand Planner is the best companion you will find to sorting out a trip to the spectacular twin islands of New Zealand. From hairy feet in Hobbiton to bungy jumps in Queenstown, it's all in here!
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Backpacker Hostel Fire Safety Guide
Every year over 1,000 people are involved in hostel / hotel fires on their travels. 50-100 die, almost all from smoke inhalation. Most die trying to ‘beat the smoke’ i.e. they try to run through it, but get trapped in it. It can only take two deep inhalations and 10 seconds to die of smoke inhalation.
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Guide to Buying and Driving a Car in Oz
The best way to see Australia is with the freedom of your own vehicle. Go where you want, when you want and stop off at every single novelty out-size fibreglass fruit along the way if you damn well see fit. If you like the sound of this, but are put off by the red tape and expense involved, this is the guide for you!
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Guide to Travel Health
Dr Sebastian Kalwij is gapyear.com's travel health expert. He's been involved with travel health projects all over the World, and is now a GP in London. In this guide he takes you through the major health issues that you need to be aware of before you go and whilst on the road. There's information on everything from vaccinations to sun safety, but we have to stress that this is not a substitute for a visit to your GP!
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Guide to Solo Female Travel
Travelling by yourself can be the most rewarding way to see the world. You can go where you want, see what you want and meet a million amazing people into the bargain. For many though, it's an incredibly daunting prospect and the solo female traveller will have even more concerns. In this guide, Jodun covers everything from reassuring the parents, to what to take with you and meeting people on the road.
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Guide to Travel Photography
Want to come back from your gap year with some awe-inspiring photos? Just want to avoid blurry snaps of randoms with red-eye? Lucy Cartwright talks you through what kit to take, pre-trip preparation, lighting, framing and how to get the best from the situations you're most likely to encounter. You don't need a load of expensive gadgets to come back with a photo album to be proud of.
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Guide to Vegetarian Travel
Quorn to be wild? Or, to put it more simply; like to travel but don't eat meat? You sound like the sort of person who could use this handy guide. Laura Chapman has covered all the major gap year destinations, rated them for veggie-friendliness and suggested some 'in case of emergency' dishes for each of them. Beats the hell out of eating Super Noodles for a year anyway.
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First Timer's Guide to Hostels
Hostels are simple, fun, friendly, cheap and geared up for people like you. However, if this is your first time away on your own and you've never stayed in a backpacker hostel before, you've probably got a few questions that need answering. Rachel takes you through the etiquette, safety and security issues involved and, hopefully, reminds you that rustling plastic bags at 5am in a dorm is really quite irritating.
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We take the pain out of the planning so you're free to get excited. This contains help with route planning, stuff on organising your finances, getting the right jabs, finding somewhere to stay and buying the right kit, with advice from independent experts throughout. Download the Around the World Planner >>
Australia Planner
Created by popular demand, our Australia Planner contains everything you need to arrange a trip to Oz. Whether you're backpacking, studying, volunteering or trying to find a job, it's an invaluable tool. It's big, colourful, crammed with maps and completely FREE! Download the Australia Planner >>
New Zealand Planner
Also created by popular demand, the New Zealand Planner is the best companion you will find to sorting out a trip to the spectacular twin islands of New Zealand. From hairy feet in Hobbiton to bungy jumps in Queenstown, it's all in here! Download the New Zealand Planner >>
Backpacker Hostel Fire Safety GuideEvery year over 1,000 people are involved in hostel / hotel fires on their travels. 50-100 die, almost all from smoke inhalation. Most die trying to ‘beat the smoke’ i.e. they try to run through it, but get trapped in it. It can only take two deep inhalations and 10 seconds to die of smoke inhalation.
Download this advice guide >>
Guide to Buying and Driving a Car in OzThe best way to see Australia is with the freedom of your own vehicle. Go where you want, when you want and stop off at every single novelty out-size fibreglass fruit along the way if you damn well see fit. If you like the sound of this, but are put off by the red tape and expense involved, this is the guide for you!
Download this advice guide >>
Guide to Travel HealthDr Sebastian Kalwij is gapyear.com's travel health expert. He's been involved with travel health projects all over the World, and is now a GP in London. In this guide he takes you through the major health issues that you need to be aware of before you go and whilst on the road. There's information on everything from vaccinations to sun safety, but we have to stress that this is not a substitute for a visit to your GP!
Download this advice guide >>
Guide to Solo Female TravelTravelling by yourself can be the most rewarding way to see the world. You can go where you want, see what you want and meet a million amazing people into the bargain. For many though, it's an incredibly daunting prospect and the solo female traveller will have even more concerns. In this guide, Jodun covers everything from reassuring the parents, to what to take with you and meeting people on the road.
Download this advice guide >>
Guide to Travel PhotographyWant to come back from your gap year with some awe-inspiring photos? Just want to avoid blurry snaps of randoms with red-eye? Lucy Cartwright talks you through what kit to take, pre-trip preparation, lighting, framing and how to get the best from the situations you're most likely to encounter. You don't need a load of expensive gadgets to come back with a photo album to be proud of.
Download this advice guide >>
Guide to Vegetarian TravelQuorn to be wild? Or, to put it more simply; like to travel but don't eat meat? You sound like the sort of person who could use this handy guide. Laura Chapman has covered all the major gap year destinations, rated them for veggie-friendliness and suggested some 'in case of emergency' dishes for each of them. Beats the hell out of eating Super Noodles for a year anyway.
Download this advice guide >>
First Timer's Guide to HostelsHostels are simple, fun, friendly, cheap and geared up for people like you. However, if this is your first time away on your own and you've never stayed in a backpacker hostel before, you've probably got a few questions that need answering. Rachel takes you through the etiquette, safety and security issues involved and, hopefully, reminds you that rustling plastic bags at 5am in a dorm is really quite irritating.
Download this advice guide >>
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