Adventurous Student travel
Most students heading for higher education consider a GAP year, either before, during or after their studies. Although many students simply pack their bags and head off to Australia, India and the USA – the industry's seeing a rise in the popularity of travel with a specifically adventurous theme. It's definitely en vogue to say you swam with sharks on the barrier reef, surfed massive waves in the Indian Ocean or dived off a 50 foot cliff in Mexico! In fact, there are now countless student travel companies, specialising in offering young people the adventure of a life time.
Naturally, many popular student travel destinations are the ideal locations for endless adventure – and we don't mean drinking and clubbing and going to be at sun rise!
Take a look at some of the options available to young travellers and students taking a GAP year.....
India is one of the hot spots among student travellers, with more and more young people taking the plunge and experiencing the 'real India', by going off the track and trekking deep into the magnificent mountains and villages. India's adventure delights include surfing, mountaineering, diving, mountain biking and deep sea shark fishing.
Australian student travel
Good old Aus remains the number one student travel destination, with a whole industry geared up for catering for students – with high quality and affordable accommodation scattered over the whole country. When it comes to adventure travel, Australia's unique climate and landscape creates an endless array of cutting-edge options, ranging from the traditional delights of surfing on the Gold Coast and diving on the Barrier Reef, to more extreme adventure such as sand skiing and water fall rafting!
Adventure in the USA
Travelling to the USA offers students one of the culturally most exciting and diverse experiences – whether it's during your GAP year, or during your studies. Naturally, the USA and South America offer endless adventure travel options, ranging from off site skiing in the Rocky Mountains, to White Water Rafting in remote Brazilian rapids!
However, according to a recent student survey, Las Vegas tops the list of desirable locations in the USA!
In fact, heading to the Deep South and into the notorious state of Nevada is truly one of the most exhilarating experiences you're likely to find.
Despite the brash and hedonistic reputation of 'Sin City', travellers to the area should be aware that Nevada is a special geographic phenomena – a once lush pre-historic location, that turned into a desert landscape before the Vegas Valley magically sprouted into a lush oasis in the middle of the desert, fed by the crystalline waters of the Colorado River. It's funny to think that this mini-paradise now harbours the highest casino density in the world, and has given rise to the concept of online casinos!
While Vegas travellers can still marvel at the natural wonders of Las Vegas, it's the newer man-made attractions that now get the fame and fortune. Las Vegas isn't known as the Neon City for fun – it contains millions of bulbs that won't make any friends with ecologically minded students. In contrast, less environmentally students will be in awe of the Vegas skyline that glitters like the new wonder of the world. Even if gambling isn't your thing, a trip to Las Vegas is certainly worth considering – and there's no doubt you'll have stopped off in one of the most unique cities anywhere on the globe.
If you like the sound of a trip based on experiencing some of the world most thrilling and extreme experiences, you have the option of researching the trip for yourself, or linking-up with a specialist company, which offers the safest travel and adventure.
