If you’re one of the many graduated highschool students that have decided to embark on an overseas trip for your Gap Year, then get ready for the best time of your life. With the decision of taking a Gap Year feeling exhilarating enough, just wait till you start planning for it. There’s a lot of behind the scenes research, preparation and organisation that goes into planning this trip of a lifetime. Whether you’re going away for 1 month or 1 year, vigorous research will determine the quality of your trip. So here are some of the top travel blogs to help you alongside your preparation for your Gap Year.
#1: Nomadic Matt
Born in Boston, Matt began his love for travel at age 23 in his first overseas trip to Costa Rica. For Matt, Costa Rica changed his life, where he was able to experience diverse cultures, explore the wilderness, learn about conservation projects and meet people from around the world with amazing stories.
Here you’ll find genuine on-a-budget travel advice, tips and guides that are authentically researched by Matt and any one of his columnists, as well as a community forum where you can connect with other experienced and first-time travellers who are seeking just as much comfort and reassurance as you are. So look no further as every travel question and query you’ve ever had can be answered on the Nomadic Matt Blog! “Travel better, cheaper, longer.”
Check out Matt’s blog here.
nomadicmatt.com
#2: Expert Vagabond
Matt Karsten is a travel photographer and professional blogger that has over 6 years of experience travelling the world. His aim is to inspire you to travel the world, pursue new experiences and open yourself up to life’s endless possibilities.
Here you’ll find travel tips, videography, imagery and amusing stories Matt has experienced throughout his time travelling.
Check out Matt’s blog here.
expertvagabond.com
#3: thePlanetD
Dave & Deb believe in their motto “Adventure is for Everyone”, and with having inspired millions of people around the world to travel over the past 8 years, I’d say they’re the living embodiment of that motto. Their aim is to motivate people of all ages to step out of their comfort zone and seek for passion and meaning in their life through travelling.
Here you’ll find be able to find out what travel style suits you best, travel advice, tips and destinations, as well as explore beautiful photography Dave & Deb have taken around the world.
Check out their blog here.
theplanetd.com
#4: The Savvy Backpacker
Planning to travel Europe on a budget? The Savvy Backpacker Blog has you covered! James and Sue and their gorgeous maltipoo Henry live and travel Europe with their sole mission in helping future travellers to backpack around Europe without spending their entire life’s savings. I mean what’s better than enjoying your life whilst saving money? Count me in!
Here you’ll find everything from planning, packing, sightseeing transportation, lodging, money and travel tech advice and tips, as well as important information on scamming, safety and health.
Check out their blog here.
thesavvybackpacker.com
Hopefully these blogs have given you some great advice, information and inspiration to venture out into the world and experience the most amazing Gap Year of your life.
If you’re wondering what to pack for your Gap Year, check out our Gap Year Essential’s Blog Post here.
