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 • 70 episodes
Gap Year Diaries
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S4E27: New Zealand - 'New horizons, sea breezes and 'fush & chups''
In this episode Emily and Rachel reread their blog entry detailing a trip to the sleepy coastal town of Kaikoura, where they sample the local cuisine, take in the sea air, and seek counsel from a kindly hostel receptionist over the never-ending...
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Season 4
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Episode 27
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32:50
S4E26: New Zealand - 'Onward journeys, bad impressions and spag bol'
In this episode, Emily and Rachel read back over their blog account of finally leaving Queenstown after three weeks of mountainous thrills, and heading north to the charming city of Christchurch. During their first day, they try to remember how...
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Season 4
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Episode 26
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36:23
S4E25: New Zealand - 'Hot dates, scenic strolls and street daredevils'
In this episode, Emily and Rachel take a nostalgic look back at their last day in beautiful Queenstown, NZ, a day they spent soaking in the unequalled lakeside views, watching a street entertainer set fire to his own hair, and enjoying concurre...
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Season 4
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Episode 25
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49:34
S4E24: New Zealand - 'Drag queens, dodgeball and a new friend'
In this week's episode, we hear of more Winterfest fun in ever-plummeting temperatures, featuring a high-octane drag race, Pink Floyd tribute band and a new NZ friend with an interesting proposition.
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Season 4
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Episode 24
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44:28
S4E23: New Zealand - 'Snowboarders, drinking games and a single dreadlock'
In this episode, Rachel and Emily journey back by rereading their blog entries to some more Queenstown memories, this time involving a pair of Australian snowboarders, a whole baked salmon, the 'car of death' and some drunken hairstyling. ...
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Season 4
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Episode 23
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42:46