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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

Top 10 Africa Destinations
We take a look at the top ten destinations in Africa for gap year travellers, career breakers and grown up adventurers.

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How to Choose a Safari
Our guide to choosing a Safari, one of the most popular holidays for gap year adventurers of all ages!

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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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Blow the budget / On a budget Australia and New Zealand
Blow your budget in New Zealand on a superb trip to Fox Glacier whilst our Australia tip is a low budget trip to Ayers Rock

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Focus On Perth, Australia
Take a look at our guide to Perth if you are planning a gap year, career break or extended holiday in Australia

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Top WIne Routes in Australia & New Zealand
A wine tasting trip in Australia or New Zealand is a great way to spend a day of your gap year, career break or just a holiday Down Under.

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Great Canadian Train Journeys
Is there a better way to see Canada than by train... possibly not.

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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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Wildlife Watching in Canada
Keen on Nature? Take a look at our guide to some of the top places to spot wildlife in Canada

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Best for... Guide to Central America
Find out which are the best countries to visit in Central America for food, culture, history and nature

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Blow the Budget / On a Budget Cuba
Blow your budget on an all inclusive trip to the resort of Varadero, or think like a local and keep to your budget in Santiago de Cuba.

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Focus On Honduras
Take a look at our guide to Honduras if you are planning a gap year, career break or over 40’s holiday in Central America

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Alternative Short Breaks in Europe
Europe as we know it has changed almost continuously over the past 20 years and "New Europe" is now a serious option for a short break or alternative city break

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Focus On Italy, For Food Lovers
Italy is synonymous with classic, good food and restaurants gourmet or local are pretty much guaranteed to serve you a meal you’ll be talking about for a long time

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Focus On Northern Norway
If you are looking for an alternative holiday in Europe as part of a career break or just a holiday with a difference, Norway should be right up there.

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Top 3 Middle East Destinations
If you are looking for an alternative holiday, there are some amazing places to visit in the Middle East, here is our top 3 travel guide.

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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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South America’s Top 5 Natural Wonders
In part one of our South America Guide we’ve had a go at a guide to the top 5 natural wonders in South America - if you don’t agree why not submit your own review

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South America’s Top 5 Man Made Wonders
In part two of our South America Guide, we’ve had a go at a guide to the top 5 man-made wonders in South America - if you don’t agree why not submit your own review.

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Focus On The Galapagos Islands
Nowhere in the world is there anything else like the Galapagos Islands, read our handy guide.

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Blow the budget / On a budget South East Asia
Blow your budget with superb luxury city break opportunities in Singapore, Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok, or stick to your budget and travel South East Asia like a local.

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Share Your Volunteer Experience

8th of April 2010
With MondoChallenge you can volunteer with a friend, partner or even your whole family.....
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Use Your Teaching Skills This Summer

2nd of March 2010
MondoChallenge are looking for trained teachers to work in India, Nepal or Tanzania .....
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Gap Year and Career Break Case Studies

19th of February 2010
Check out our latest case studies from African Conservation Experience and Oasis Overland .....
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Access Your Post Whilst You Are Away

30th of January 2010
Whether on a gap year or student working holiday, you could still receive your.....
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Take a Career Break and Enhance Your CV

17th of January 2010
A break volunteering abroad adds to your career, says MondoChallenge .....
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Last Minute Gap Year Projects Abroad

13th of January 2010
Beat the new year blues with Travellers Worldwide projects around the globe .....
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