Africa, AV Stories, Career skills, Gap year, Kenya, Volunteering
After settling into my second year of university, I quickly realized that college life was just not doing it for me. I felt as though I was beginning another year of being trapped inside my “bubble”. I graduated from high school and had moved straight to university. I...
Africa, AV Stories, Gap year, Kenya, Summer program, Volunteering
Kenya – inland and coast – worlds apart In 2021, Rose Atkinson joined us for 12 weeks on our volunteer program on the Kenya coast for her gap year. Rose was lucky enough to experience both the Africa & Asia Venture (AV) project as well as a gap placement at...
Adventure Travel, Africa, Gap year, Kenya, Other, Summer program, Travel tips, Volunteering
Taking a Gap Year during university is the perfect way to gain experience, feel empowered and still graduate when you planned to! It’s the perfect option if you don’t want to take a full year out and you can make sure you really get the most out of the...
Adventure Travel, Africa, Gap year, Kenya, Other, Travel tips, Volunteering
If you’re travelling to Kenya this year (or even this week!), there’s a few things to remember to help you get the most out of your visit. We believe in meaningful experiences where you have the freedom to follow your own path and see the world differently. Read on...
Adventure Travel, Africa, Asia, Career skills, China, Gap year, India, Kenya, Other, Summer program, Thailand, Travel tips, Volunteering
An AV adventure is about more than just travelling, it’s about making your own rules, creating memories that are just for you and to just be yourself. We don’t believe in the normal route, the well-trodden path, the signposted road. We believe in the road less...
Adventure Travel, Africa, Asia, Career skills, Gap year, India, Kenya, Other, South Africa, Summer program, Thailand, Travel tips, Volunteering
If you’re trying to decide what to do after your ski season, you might want to consider heading off on a new adventure instead of just going home. There’s a whole host of reasons why you should carry on travelling after your ski season, from learning different skills...
Adventure Travel, Africa, Asia, AV Foundation, Career skills, Gap year, Kenya, Other, Summer program, Thailand, Travel tips, Volunteering
It’s never too late to take a last minute Gap Year! Even if you’ve got nothing organised and don’t know where to go, there are plenty of opportunities available for a spur of the moment, spontaneous travel experience! Whether you’re finishing your ski season or...
Adventure Travel, Africa, Asia, AV Foundation, Career skills, China, Gap year, India, Kenya, Malawi, Nepal, Other, South Africa, Summer program, Tanzania, Testimonials, Thailand, Travel tips, Uganda, Volunteering
What makes AV different? Well, we know we’re not alone in wanting something different to the ordinary, standardised travel experiences that many companies offer. We believe in authentic experiences that help you to see the world as it really is, in all its variety,...
