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The personal experiences of one woman’s gap year journey
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Many of us watch in envy as school or university-leavers jet off to far away places to relax, explore or fulfil a long-held ambition. Now, many adults are taking the bull by the horns and going on their own gap year adventure. The author of this book did just that. The Grown Up Gap Year Diaries recounts the highlights of a mid-life female traveller, including unexpected experiences and tips on how to be a responsible traveller wherever you go. Laura Bloom, author of three successful novels, has backpacked around Australia, survived an Oz Experience ‘party on wheels’ bus and lived off £5 a day after losing her bank card in Asia. This book warm-heartedly details her highs and lows of her time travelling, providing a rare insight into the day-to-day life as an adult traveller. It advises adults on the practicalities of travelling, offering money-saving tips and advice on where to go. Once you have read about one person’s intrepid adventure, be sure to use its sister book, Gap Years for Grown Ups, to find ideas for your own gap year journey.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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This book not only offers you an invaluable practical guide from Laura and 17 other brave travellers who intrepidly travelled the world, but also a fascinating account of a woman travelling alone into the unknown. The Grown up Gap Year Diaries offers a touching and often hilarious diary of her real life encounters. Travelling in all five continents involving survival with African tribes, harassment in Sri Lanka, being homeless in Hawaii and surprising reunions from the past. A hard to put down book, extremely funny, encouraging anyone to get a map out and then change their life.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Anybody whom picks up this book will be naturally very interested in the subject matter and more than likely contemplating a significant adventure of their own. For such a trip to take place it can be overrawing and it is in the subtleties and detailed tips that provide great value. Hints and tips of what to do and how to do things will unlock your mind and get you thinking about the precise practicalities involved in pursuing your dream.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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This is a great starting book for anyone 30+ considering taking time out to travel. It's full of practical advice, especially in the early planning stages, like how to deal with your home if you own it - to rent or sell, and insurance issues, etc. The other travellers interceptions also give a great all round picture of the ups and downs. As an experienced traveller, I still found tips worth using and lots of interesting information. Enjoy the book and then pack !
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Inspiring for women
It is a shame that some women are put off travelling on their own, and leave these solo adventures to men. Read more
Published 24 months ago by Helena Rose
Inspiring
I bought this to help me plan my grown up gap year and its a brilliant, enjoyable read. Aimed at travellers of about 30 years plus you get the author's story plus the travelling... Read more
Published on 17 Aug 2008 by Prospective Gapper
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