Gap Year Experiences

Work your way around the world

Monday 29 September 2008

After a long week of talks, fairs and generally jet-setting around the UK, team Pepper is in full swing getting back to the office grind. With so much Gap year activity last week, I thought I would dedicate todays blog to all our Gap Year travellers, past, present and future. More specifically, why is South Africa such an amazing Gap Year destination and why should you head out there asap!

It's the huge range of cultures, landscapes and of course, travel opportunities and courses that should be attracting you. From unbelievably beautiful coastlines to spectacular mountain ranges and the ruggedly beautiful bush, home to sunsets and great African wildlife. The people are just as diverse and equally beautiful. From the cosmopolitan models and high rollers of Camps Bay to the nomadic san tribe (or bushmen) in the north, South Africa overflows in diversity.

For a worthwhile gap year, I would suggest joining us and completing your Yachtmaster sailing training in the crystal clear waters of the Atlantic, around Cape Town. This gives you incredible opportunities to travel and work on board yachts on some of the worlds most beautiful coastlines.

Or do your PADI Dive-master or Dive instructor at Aliwal Shoal, one of the top ten dive spots in the world. Then head off to Thailand or perhaps Mozambique to work in a dive shop. Not a bad life at all!

Why not become a surf instructor in the warm waters of Durban or complete a photography or journalism course in Cape Town, then pick up some work as a freelance writer or photographer. This is a job that can be done on the road and allows you to keep moving and making money at the same time.

Or if you are thinking of working your way around the world, being a barman/woman isn't a bad way to do it. Learn to be a professional barman with one of our cocktail courses and work your way around the night life capitals of the world.

The options of things to do are endless and there are courses for everyone. Spend some time on your Gap Year picking up a few valuable skills. All of these allow you to pick up jobs throughout your travels and work your way around the world. And what better way to learn a few money-making skills than while travelling around South Africa, a country as beautiful and diverse as all the courses and options on offer.

Call us for more details and all our options of courses and trips.

Cheers!

Vince