Gap Years for Over 40s
Gap year ideas for grown up and career break adventurers! This section of our site provides information for all grown up and career break travellers looking for a gap year or an alternative holiday just that bit different from the usual tourist traps. We list specialist gap year and career break organisations that can help you plan volunteer placements, tours and treks, and tailor made holidays anywhere in the world. Why should gap years just be for youngsters!
Whether you want to try volunteering in Africa, a tour in Australia, a trek in South America or a tailor made holiday in the USA, our Gap Years for Over 40s section is a good place to start your alternative holiday research.
Check out the companies we feature for some great options, plus our Ultimate Guides below are full of advice, handy hints, information and website links to help you.
Ultimate Guides
Focus On Namibia
We take a look at the ultimate alternative African destination for gappers, career breakers and older travellers - Namibia
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Focus on Vancouver
With the Winter Olympics coming up in February, or just because Vancouver is such a wonderful city, we thought you would be interested in our review.
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Focus on Goa
Goa in South West India is still an extremely popular gap year, career break or alternative destination for young and old alike.
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Focus On The Trans Siberian Railway
If you are looking for a real alternative holiday why not travel on the Trans Siberian Railway and follow in the footsteps of many many backpackers and gap year takers - it’s not just for youngsters!
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