Gap Year Diaries
Two best friends relive their ’Gap Year’ travelling the world in 2010, by re-reading and reflecting on the hilariously misguided blog diary they kept along the way. Just prior to smart-phones and social media taking over our travel habits, these two wide-eyed 18 year olds set off with nothing but digital cameras and a trusty blog to document their trip. From lost passports to inaccessible bank accounts, jumping out of planes and into gorges, this is a nostalgic exploration of first-time travel and all its hilarious twists and turns.
Podcasting since 2021 • 78 episodes
Gap Year Diaries
Latest Episodes
S5E2: Singapore - 'Narrow escapes, endless candles and Mount Emily Park'
In this episode, Emily and Rachel recount the events of their first full day in Singapore. Among many other things, we hear of them being lightly pan-fried as they wander around the scorching pavements in raggedy flip flops, a visit to a serene...
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Season 5
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Episode 2
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53:08
S5E1: Singapore - 'In-flight entertainment, humid heat and orange juice'
In this episode, Emily and Rachel read back over their blog entry from the very first few hours they spent in country five of the gap year, Singapore. Among other things, we hear about the pros and cons of long-haul flights, the perils of backp...
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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30:03
*Special episode* Postcard from: New Zealand
In this very special episode, Emily and Rachel look back over their time in New Zealand as a whole, and take it in turns to answer a series of questions sent in by you, the listeners! Among many other things, they discuss which of their NZ adve...
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Season 4
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Episode 33
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1:06:06
S4E32: New Zealand - 'Botanical gardens, trepidation and absolute miracles'
In this, the very last episode of series 4, Emily and Rachel relive their final few days in New Zealand, which they spent exploring Christchurch's botanical gardens and trying not to freak out at the ongoing lack of new passport. In this ep we ...
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Season 4
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Episode 32
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40:21
S4E31: New Zealand - 'City strolling, steeples and giant chess'
In this episode, we look back fondly at one of our last days in New Zealand, which we spent trying to distract ourselves from potential impending disaster by trying to have the most fun in Christchurch for the smallest amount of money. Among ot...
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Season 4
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Episode 31
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37:57