TravelAid

Name: TravelAid
Address: Armstrong House, 28 Broad Street, Wokingham, RG401AB, GB
Telephone: +441183801811

A safety net for gap year travellers

22/03/2024

Are you ready to call the world your home? If you're about to set off on your travels but looking for a little reassurance about what to do if things go wrong, check out our website: www.travel-aid.com

18/03/2024

"As soon as our son landed in S America, he was so overwhelmed that he had a bit of a breakdown. It was totally heartbreaking to be thousands of miles away. The TravelAid team arranged a driver to pick him up from the horrible hostel he had checked into and took him to a place of safety and comfort while his friends continued their planned itinerary. TravelAid’s counsellor was able to talk with him like a peer, not a parent, and gave him the confidence to continue his journey and catch up with his friends. All I wanted to do was bring him home – I now realise that would have been the worst thing for him. He had an amazing gap year, thanks to TravelAid."

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12/03/2024

Have you wondered how to choose a gap year destination? There are so many fantastic places to travel to, each with their own attractions and challenges, that we recommend starting by working out what it is that you want to get out of your gap year. If you want to learn a new language then South America could be a better option than the US or Australia. If you’re interested in conservation projects then Ecuador, Thailand, South Africa or Greece might be good options. For those looking for adventure travel and extreme sports it takes a lot to better New Zealand. There really is a destination for everyone.

You can see our thoughts on a number of possible destinations in previous posts and we'll be adding more soon. Keep an eye on us!

05/03/2024

Why take a gap year?

Widen your horizons. It’s so easy to get stuck in our own bubbles: surrounded by people who look like you, sound like you, think like you. You stop noticing what’s happening around you, even the most beautiful landscapes or buzzing cityscape become familiar after years of being there. Travelling to somewhere (or many places) where things aren’t familiar can reinvigorate you and help you to experience things with renewed enthusiasm and vigour: the food, the people, the scenery, the smells. This new perspective can help us to appreciate our normal lives and also help us to question our established views. Maybe it’s time to shake things up

And if you want to know you've got someone to call on in case of emergency, don't forget to check out our backpacker subscription plan: https://www.travel-aid.com/

27/02/2024

TravelAid offers confidential, professional advice from trusted gap year travel experts. No judgement, just solutions when you need them.

Designed for independent gap year travellers.

25/02/2024

24/7 telephone support for independent gap year travellers.

Round the clock support accessible from any phone, wherever you are in the world, there for you whatever happens.

23/02/2024

Gap year safety and security advice from a team of UK-based professionals who have been there and done it themselves!

21/02/2024

First time traveller? Nervous parents?

Our travel support service can give you the confidence you need to set off on your gap year. You'll have the peace of mind of knowing that there is an expert waiting to help you if anything goes wrong.

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19/02/2024

Wondering what to pack for a gap year? You can check our essential packing guide on our website for advice on what to take. Spoiler alert: a guitar didn't make the short list.

https://travel-aid.com/Tips-Advice/what-essential-items-should-i-pack-for-my-gap-year/

16/02/2024

What would you do? What would your parents do? Having a support system in place is peace of mind for both parties.

Travel safety is important so don't forget to include it in your planning.

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15/02/2024

“Who invented the ‘gap year’? I left school when the summer holidays started, got a job on a laundry delivery van. At the end of the holiday period I started my apprenticeship: 46 hours a week. When I married, my honeymoon was just Friday off work. It must be very hard for kids nowadays…”

This seems to demonstrate perfectly the sort of mindset of someone who can’t see the benefit of a gap year; they didn’t do one, so why should anyone else? If life was hard for them, why should it be better for anyone else?

You can read our reasons for taking a gap year on our website https://travel-aid.com/Tips-Advice/why-take-a-gap-year/

06/02/2024

Destination spotlight: New Zealand

A perennial favourite with travellers looking for adventure sports, New Zealand is well known for it’s dramatic scenery (think Lord of the Rings) and coastline. If you’re nervous of spending time in countries where you struggle to communicate, NZ is an excellent English-speaking option with plenty of opportunities for working to earn some money whilst you’re travelling and a wide selection of gap year volunteer opportunities.

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Armstrong House, 28 Broad Street
Wokingham
RG401AB

Telephone

+441183801811

Website

http://www.travel-aid.com/

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