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, 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,...
Adventure Travel, Africa, Career skills, Gap year, Kenya, Other, Summer program, Travel tips, Volunteering
The Big Five are world famous – the top five animals that call Africa home – and all of them can be found in Kenya (Kenya’s big five). However, there are some surprising facts that you might not know about this host of popular animals. From lions to...
Adventure Travel, Asia, Gap year, India, Summer program, Travel tips, Volunteering
Experience a whole year of adventures in one trip with a Gap Year to India! India is a country of endless variety and contrasts, home to vast deserts, incredible mountain ranges, tea plantations and beautiful beaches. With just one holiday, you can have all the...
