Comments on: 8 Reasons to take a Gap Year… or two https://www.backpackingdiplomacy.com/reasons-to-take-a-gap-year/ Andy's Travel Blog: Travel tips, culture, and more Sun, 08 Dec 2019 17:36:31 +0000 hourly 1 By: Lina https://www.backpackingdiplomacy.com/reasons-to-take-a-gap-year/#comment-2650 Sat, 09 Feb 2013 02:23:40 +0000 http://www.backpackingdiplomacy.com/?p=734#comment-2650 In reply to Andy.

I think it is in Denmark that it’s not seen well for a teenager fresh out of college not to have taken a gap year by going abroad for school. I thought it was a good idea when I heard that on the news and yeah it should definitely be more encouraged!

]]> By: Backpacking Diplomacy via Facebook https://www.backpackingdiplomacy.com/reasons-to-take-a-gap-year/#comment-2647 Fri, 08 Feb 2013 13:36:15 +0000 http://www.backpackingdiplomacy.com/?p=734#comment-2647 That is a great list, I hope to see a few of those as well!

]]> By: Backpacking Diplomacy via Facebook https://www.backpackingdiplomacy.com/reasons-to-take-a-gap-year/#comment-2645 Fri, 08 Feb 2013 12:56:12 +0000 http://www.backpackingdiplomacy.com/?p=734#comment-2645 Where would you go Helena? Jpik, gracias amigo!

]]> By: Helena Helenatxu via Facebook https://www.backpackingdiplomacy.com/reasons-to-take-a-gap-year/#comment-2646 Fri, 08 Feb 2013 12:22:38 +0000 http://www.backpackingdiplomacy.com/?p=734#comment-2646 so many places…! I would like to go to Cambodia, to visit Ankor Wat, to Thailand, to Cuba, maybe Tibet… I would like to visit Tombuctú if there is something left. I would like to visit Perú and its Machu Pichu, Mexico and its mayans and aztecs ruins… I would like to visit Japan when the cherry blossom trees bloom 🙂
And my list never ends! 😉

]]> By: Helena Helenatxu via Facebook https://www.backpackingdiplomacy.com/reasons-to-take-a-gap-year/#comment-2644 Fri, 08 Feb 2013 11:55:26 +0000 http://www.backpackingdiplomacy.com/?p=734#comment-2644 I wish I had the money to do so…

]]> By: Jpik Pikero via Facebook https://www.backpackingdiplomacy.com/reasons-to-take-a-gap-year/#comment-2643 Fri, 08 Feb 2013 11:53:37 +0000 http://www.backpackingdiplomacy.com/?p=734#comment-2643 Very good story, I agree!!!!!!!!!!

]]> By: Andy https://www.backpackingdiplomacy.com/reasons-to-take-a-gap-year/#comment-2523 Wed, 02 Jan 2013 10:00:24 +0000 http://www.backpackingdiplomacy.com/?p=734#comment-2523 In reply to Volunteer Weekly.

Good point! I think that volunteering is a great idea as well. I think there is much to gain from spending more time in one place versus moving constantly. Volunteering is a great way to do that and see a place from the ‘inside’ as you suggest. Thanks for posting!

]]> By: Volunteer Weekly https://www.backpackingdiplomacy.com/reasons-to-take-a-gap-year/#comment-2518 Wed, 02 Jan 2013 07:42:51 +0000 http://www.backpackingdiplomacy.com/?p=734#comment-2518 Nice article! Gap year is also a great way to volunteer one’s time and skills and learn new things! While traveling, volunteering gives a great opportunity to see and experience a place from the inside..
and if you are preparing for a career change, volunteering is a great way to learn new skills and diversify! 🙂

Cheers!

]]> By: Andy https://www.backpackingdiplomacy.com/reasons-to-take-a-gap-year/#comment-2434 Thu, 06 Dec 2012 05:33:54 +0000 http://www.backpackingdiplomacy.com/?p=734#comment-2434 In reply to Kim Smith.

I know that you have been ready to get out on the road again for a while! I hope that y’all get the chance.

]]> By: Andy https://www.backpackingdiplomacy.com/reasons-to-take-a-gap-year/#comment-2433 Thu, 06 Dec 2012 05:33:05 +0000 http://www.backpackingdiplomacy.com/?p=734#comment-2433 In reply to Kimberly Smith Glass.

Thanks Kimberly! I really think that it is something lacking in our society. Not to say that someones life would be drastically different by taking one, but I think that there are a lot of overlooked benefits to taking one.

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