*25/08/16 – Disclaimer* – This review is for the 2015 version of the Osprey Meridian 75, which has since received a specification update! See the latest Osprey range here. This week I’m reviewing the latest (and long overdue) addition to our wheeled travel backpack range, the Osprey Meridian 75. If you’ve done your research on […]
*Disclaimer* – This is our 2015 travel gift guide, you can view our 2016 gift guide here. We like to think we have some pretty amazing and useful gadgets in our online travel store, and since our last travel gift guide we’ve had some great new additions to our range. So we thought we’d share […]
Choosing the right mosquito repellent for travelling can be a daunting task, will it be strong enough for high risk Malaria areas? Will your skin have a reaction? How much mosquito repellent should you take with you? These are all common questions we are asked here at the Gap Year Travel Store on a regular […]
Hydration is an important part of everyday life, and something that cannot be compromised on. This is particularly true when you’re travelling abroad and in hot climates, where more fluids are required to keep you healthy. When travelling, you will quickly become aware of the potential risks of drinking water from contaminated sources. Drinking contaminated […]
When it comes to packing for your gap year, it can be difficult to know where to start! Of course the items you need to pack can differ depending on your destination, but there are many travel essentials you should make sure you pack no matter where in the world you’re headed. Here we’ve put […]
We all love a good gadget, and when it comes to travelling there are lots of great accessories out there to make your life easier. Gadgets for men are often easier to find but what about women? We’ve put together a list of travel accessories for women, including security accessories and health products, all of […]
Jet lag is one of those things which most believe is a fuss over nothing until they experience it for themselves for the first time. Personally, I’m fairly sure it’s all part of the gods of travel plan to ensure the universe is balanced; jet lag is the price to be paid – and a […]
There are the hard-core, adrenalin-addicted few who base their entire travels around getting their white-knuckle kicks…then there are the rest of us; who, while on our backpacking adventures, find ourselves in the most extraordinary of places. These intriguing environments combined with the feelings of unrestrained freedom tend to urge us to do the craziest of […]
Disappearing off into the sunset for a gap year or extended backpacking trip may in essence be an idea conjuring up images of easy living and leaving all kinds of cares behind but there are some concerns which can’t be so easily dispensed with ……such as money. No doubt if you’re reading this you’re well […]
When it comes to buying a backpack for travelling, it can be difficult to know where to start. You probably have a number of questions going around your head such as “do I need an adjustable back system?”, “which size backpack should I buy?” and finally, “what is the difference between unisex and women’s backpacks?” […]