Do you remember the time when Ross and Rachel were on a break? Gap years are like that. A gap year is when you take a break from your studies and gain some real life experiences through travelling and volunteering, learn leadership skills, new languages and culture. You need a breather from those continuous hours of study and when you decide to take a gap year, that’s when you bid adieu to your studies (at least for the time being!). You’re obviously going to want to make the most out of your gap year. But you also have an in-between budget crisis (like Rachel did most of the time). If you’re in search of a nice vacation break, then here’s a list of the top most affordable gap year destinations that will make your year worth it.
Since we’re talking about budget, take a look at the chart below showing some of the best gap year destinations that fit into your budget.
Best Places To Go On A Gap Year
Australia | Top Gap Year Destinations
Australia is versatile! While considering your gap year destinations, many students rule out Australia, budget constraints being the reason. But what if I told you that the budget will not come in between you and the land of vast plains and kangaroos? While Australia hosts top universities for students and comes under the top 10 study destinations; there’s so much more to it for you to explore. Coastal walks to the beaches, ferry commutes across the harbour and dozens of other outdoor activities are some of the fun things you can do.
Plane Ticket: £550 – £650
Hostels: £12 – £20
Eating out: £8 – £1
Click the banners in this blog to get one step closer to securing your student accommodation and education loan.
Canada
I’m sure Canada would have been one of the first gap year destinations that you might have considered. A country full of national parks and natural beauty; spending your vacation there would be a great choice. Renting a car or going via the city buses are great ways to save money there. Another trick for affording your vacation in Canada would be to get your hands on the Discovery Pass, a £40 yearly pass to 80 of Canada’s national parks. All of these reasons make Canada one of the best places to go on a gap year.
Plane ticket: £300 – £350
Hostels: £10 – £20
Eating out: £10 – £20
Note: Canada is full of many cities where you have tonnes of budget-friendly options to choose from. Calgary is one such city. If you wish to know how to have a quality time in Calgary, here’s a blog that might be useful to you:
The Most Interesting Things To Do In Calgary For Students
Argentina | Best Gap Year Travel Destinations
Argentina is one of the favourite gap year travel destinations for most students. Popularly known as the Europe of South America, Argentina is an adventurous destination. Public transport is very cheap and affordable in this country so your budget need not worry. Hostels often work with local tourist boards and travel agents to organise tours to these places, and the prices are pretty reasonable.
Plane ticket: £500 – £600
Hostels: £7 – £12
Eating out: £4 – £8
Italy
From free walking tours to beautiful galleries, Italy is one of the most preferred gap year destinations due to its open and friendly atmosphere. Make sure you drop by The Pantheon, the Trevi Fountain and St Peter’s Basilica which are all free. Most of the students who go for vacationing in Europe land at Lake Garda which is home to many campsites and take students as workers especially during the hot summers.
Plane ticket: £70 – £100
Hostel: £10 – £20
Eating out: £15 – £20
Morocco
For reasons unknown, Morocco is not among the first gap year destinations that pops up to a student’s mind on a vacation mode. But let me tell you that Morocco is a beautiful country to visit on a gap year when the temperatures are within 15 degrees to 30 degrees. There’s no point in going to Morocco and not visiting a hammam. If you’re someone who enjoys drinking, then I’d ask you to be a tad bit careful because it is frowned upon for religious reasons.
Plane ticket: £100 – £150
Hostels: £5 – £10
Eating out: £3 – £5
Spain | Best Places To Go On A Gap Year
Spain falls under the top gap year destinations for its warm and welcoming nature. You can get some of the best double-tap worthy pictures in the islands of Spain like Ibiza, Mallorca, Menorca, Gran Canaria, and Lanzarote. You will slowly begin to fall in love with the culture, the landscapes, and the food there. Spain has a lot to offer to its tourists who are often left spellbound by the end of their vacation. An added advantage to Spain is that it is a lot cheaper than most countries and will perfectly fit into your budget scales.
Plane ticket: £60 – £100
Hostels: £10 – £20
Eating out: £10 – £15
We hope you enjoyed reading this blog on Gap Year Destinations. If you wish to read more, here are some blogs that we think you will enjoy reading –
- We’ve Discovered The 10 Best Drinking Games For Students
- Our Top 5 Recommendations On How To Get A Job After College
- Fun Things To Do In Munich Every Year
You can find many scholarships like the ones mentioned in this blog and more on the UniScholarz website. Simply sign up for free today and start applying to your dream scholarships. If you need assistance with student accommodation and education loan, head over to UniAcco and UniCreds respectively, today.
1 thought on “Top PGDM Courses In Canada: Universities, Specialisations & Eligibility”
I have done Bachelor’s in Culinary Arts from India and completed my graduation in the year 2022 .I am 22 years old. After graduation, I have done 1 year paid internship from USA .Now, I would like to take occupational experience and learn culinary skills and also do masters in Culinary arts.How can I find the college n best course / country where I can persue studying further