Celebrating 25 years of Gap Year Volunteering and Adventure Travel
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...
Experience Africa this September with a Gap Year in Uganda
Our Gap Year in Uganda program leaves in just a few months and spaces are filling up fast! If you are looking for a Gap Year in Uganda with a difference then look no further! Here are just some of the things you could be doing in September with AV… * White water...
5 Gap Year Travel Ideas for the Ultimate Adventure
5 Exhilarating gap year travel ideas to help you start planning your adventure. These are our top 5 adventures to include on your gap year travels.
Why your Gap Year beats being a Fresher
You had a great summer…. a well-deserved break after exams, spent time with friends and maybe even headed off for a week or two in the sunshine. But now you’re feeling slightly daunted by the year ahead. Don’t be!
Are you ready to change your life?
There are so many reasons to take a gap year or spend five weeks in another country over the summer. We could talk about the benefits all day but we think it’s better to hear from those who carved out a new path because of their AV experience.
Striking the balance – from snow to sunshine
Whether skiing, snowboarding, working in a chalet, instructing or simply enjoying the apres ski, there is no doubt that snow season offer the opportunity to socialize, make friends and indulge. So, what can young people do to balance this period of extreme energy and expense?
Back to the books? Time to plan your gap year abroad
The summer’s over and millions of young people across the world are back at school, back to saving for college or university and back to planning their future. Now is the time when students should start thinking about whether they want to head straight into the next phase of their education after this academic year or if they’d benefit from some time out.