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.

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Gap Year Diaries

Gap Year Diaries x Hostelworld: Your Stories - Global Adventuring: epic tours and experiences

September 29, 2022 • Emily and Rachel

Emily and Rachel of the Gap Year Diaries Podcast chat to intrepid members of the Hostelworld community about their travel experiences.

In this episode, the hosts speak to Drew Wilson about how throwing themself into some truly extreme travel experiences has helped on their journey to overcoming anxiety, and Claire Scott, who is in the middle of her first Gap Year travelling the world at the age of 30. We hear about eating inkfish, sampling a silent meditation retreat in Japan and visiting Machu Picchu in Peru, as well as top tips and advice for those looking to max out on adventure. Oh, and a smattering of ridiculous stories from Emily and Rachel throughout of course.

Show notes:

Drew Wilson (they/them) can be found on Instagram at @the.otherdrew, and you can find their blog at wanderoften.travel.blog.

Claire Scott (she/her) can be found on Instagram at @clairescotttravel.

You can follow Emily and Rachel’s podcast Gap Year Diaries on Instagram at @gapyeardiariespodcast, and find it on all major podcast sites.

You can follow Hostelworld on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Tik Tok at @hostelworld.

Find out more about Hostelworld’s newest collaboration with GAdventures, Roamies Tours, here, and find out more about the new Hostelworld app feature, The Solo System, here.