Gap years

Whether you are thinking of taking a gap year before you head off to university or you've recently graduated and you're hoping to escape on a long holiday before starting a career, this section covers the very best tips and advice on everything you need to know about gap years. Learn everything you need to know before you go with Packedup.co.uk

Backpacking alone and why you should do it

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While it might seem daunting to not only plan a backpacking trip alone but also experience it on your own there really are a good number of reasons why going travelling alone is actually a good idea, and why, it might be worth reconsidering who you might have originally decided to go with. In this [...]

Getting the Most from Your Backpacking

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For most of us a backpacking trip is a once in a lifetime experience, so you should look to get as much out of it as you possibly can. You are going to have the time of your life and every day will be an adventure, even if all you plan to do that day [...]

The Truth about Taking a Gap Year

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What do 18-year olds have in common? They are vulnerable, idealistic, and at the brink of being burnt out. Although some parents may squint their eyes at thought of having their kids take a gap year, many people suggest that taking a detour from the academe may actually help the students become more motivated to [...]

Thе 7 Basic Principles оf Travelling with a Backpack

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Honestly speaking, thеrе аrе јuѕt ѕо mаnу thіngѕ you’ll nееd tо соnѕіdеr whеn you’re planning а bit оf backpack traveling. Concerns ѕuсh аѕ whаt tо tаkе wіth уоu whеn you’re оut traveling саn prove tо bе quіtе а hassle, еѕресіаllу іf it’s уоur fіrѕt time tо dо so. Thеrе аrе ѕеvеrаl lists tо bе fоund [...]

Travel with ease with interrailing

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If you’re thinking of setting off travelling around Europe then chances are that you have probably heard of something known as “interrailing”. But what is interrailing? Well, one thing is for sure, it’s perhaps the best way to get around in a cost effective and reliable manner. You basically hop from one train to the [...]