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,...
Adventure Travel, Africa, Asia, Career skills, China, Gap year, India, Kenya, Malawi, Nepal, Other, South Africa, Summer program, Tanzania, Thailand, Travel tips, Uganda, Volunteering
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! That’s why we’ve created a very ‘AV’ 12 days of Christmas for you. Use our 12-day tick list to get planning your Gap Year over the Christmas break. This is the perfect time to start planning for 2020 and get...
Adventure Travel, Africa, Asia, Career skills, China, Gap year, India, Kenya, Malawi, Nepal, South Africa, Summer program, Tanzania, Thailand, Uganda, Volunteering
At AV, we believe in the value of the Gap Year experience for every age! That’s why we’ve created a range of programs especially for older travellers, already in full-time jobs. These shorter programs, ranging from 2 – 5 weeks, are perfect for time-limited...
Adventure Travel, Africa, Asia, Gap year, India, Kenya, Malawi, Nepal, Other, South Africa, Summer program, Tanzania, Thailand, Travel tips, Uganda, Volunteering
Choosing what to do on your Gap Year and where in the world to visit can be really hard. There are just so many options! One word of advice: don’t waste your gap year. It is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to do something really special and meaningful that will stand...
Adventure Travel, Africa, Asia, Career skills, China, Gap year, India, Kenya, Malawi, Nepal, South Africa, Tanzania, Thailand, Travel tips, Uganda, Volunteering
Why take a Gap Year after uni? More and more students are choosing to take a Gap Year after uni to give them a much needed break from studying and gain some real life experience before applying for jobs. Taking a Gap Year after uni is a great idea if you want to make...
Adventure Travel, Africa, Asia, China, Gap year, India, Kenya, Malawi, Nepal, South Africa, Tanzania, Thailand, Travel tips, Uganda, Volunteering
With so much choice available for taking a Gap Year, it can be hard to know which option to choose. If you’re stuck for Gap Year ideas, or you have too many, we’ve broken the whole process down into some simple categories. These Gap Year ideas will transport you...
Africa, Gap year, Kenya, Malawi, News, South Africa, Tanzania, Travel tips, Uganda, Volunteering
If you are going to travel in Africa on your Gap Year then this handy guide will tell you what to expect when you touch down in this amazing continent and how to get the most out of your trip. Whether you are volunteering with AV or travelling independently, your time...
Africa, Asia, AV Foundation, AV Stories, China, Gap year, India, Kenya, Malawi, Nepal, News, South Africa, Summer program, Tanzania, Testimonials, Thailand, Uganda, Volunteering
It is 25 years since Africa & Asia Venture (AV) first opened its doors to young people interested in a different kind of Gap Year experience. Our Volunteering and Adventure Travel programs have paved the way for thousands of likeminded, inspirational individuals...
