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16th April 2009 - Interview with Paul Martin: 'Become a Worldwide Guide'

Our own Development Manager, Paul Martin, was asked for an exclusive interview with the London Paper. To read what he had to say, click the link below.

                                                   London Paper Interview with Paul

25th March 2009 - Redundant Workers 'go backpacking'

People facing redundancy due the economic downturn are using it as an opportunity to take a gap year and broaden their horizons, it has been suggested.

Nadia Daer, a trekker co-ordinator for travel company Gapforce, said there has also been an increase in the number of graduates going travelling.

"Even thinking about doing some volunteer work is a good option, tides them over while things are a bit tough here and gives them loads more things they can put on their CV," she commented.

Meanwhile, those who have been made redundant are using it as a chance to fill their time and gain experience in other areas.

A recent study by One Life Live revealed that 54 per cent of people would like to take a long holiday overseas.

Some of the most popular destinations for backpackers include the US, Australia, New Zealand and Asia.

                                                                                                                - Go Travel Insurance

24th March 2009 - Brits Urged to Take Gap Year Travel Insurance and Volunteer

The majority of people dream of taking a break from work to travel abroad, new research has revealed, after gap year travel insurance sales indicated that the recession is prompting more people to take extended vacations.

Last week, the Daily Mail cited a variety of statistics from leading providers of backpacking travel insurance to indicate that a number of people recently made redundant are now taking gap years and volunteering abroad.

With new research from One Life Live indicating that 54 per cent of people would love to travel or volunteer oversees, Gapforce has urged those with the necessary resources to take advantage and see the world.

Nadia Daer, trekker coordinator for the foreign expedition specialist, said: "If you've got the time and the money then really the world is your oyster."

However, she warned that those who have not done much travelling in the past may not be best served by taking an extended trip to the furthest corners of the world, such as the "depths of the Congo".

The One Life Live survey indicated that 84 per cent of people believe volunteer work, such as schemes overseas, will improve their employability.

                                                                                                                 - World First