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On a travel career break you carry your entire life in your backpack, so pack wisely!

ALEX AND LISA: THE TEAM BEHIND CAREER GAPPERS

We took a break from our careers to travel for a year. The experience changed our lives and breathed new life into our careers. Now we want to help you do the same! Becoming a career gapper will be your best ever decision, and we’ll show you how.

Read our interviews with inspiring career gappers

Meet the entrepreneur on a globetrotting adventure with a family of six

Sara Banks, founder of SteamLine Luggage, talks about taking her family and business on a round-the-world trip.

06
Apr

A maths teacher’s fulfilling sabbatical during the pandemic

Maths teacher Christine had to change her plans for a dream travel sabbatical after Covid struck.

28
Jan

How two sabbaticals opened amazing opportunities for a PR professional

Liz has supercharged her PR career by using two sabbaticals to travel and learn a multitude of new skills.

01
Oct

Laura Bannister on the Trans-Mongolian Railway

Quitting a PR career for a Trans-Mongolian Railway adventure

Laura left her busy PR career in London behind for a dream adventure on the Trans-Mongolian Railway.

10
Sep

JJ family Hollywood road trip sabbatical

A product marketer’s USA family road trip on a paid sabbatical

JJ took a paid sabbatical from his tech company job for a USA road trip with his family of six.

27
Aug

At a Danish folk high school in a pandemic: an adventurer’s story

Nellie Khossousi tells of her experience at a Danish folk high school as the world was struck by a pandemic.

13
Aug

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Is Malta expensive? A quick guide to the cost of travel

How much does a trip to Malta cost? We break it down by category and give our own budget travel tips.

24
Mar

Coffee Circus Valletta coffee and sandwich

7 of the best coffee shops in Valletta, Malta

Malta has a long and rich history of coffee culture, which still thrives today in the coffee shops of Valletta.

22
Mar

Malta sunset cruise: docking at the Blue Lagoon, Comino

Malta sunset cruise to Comino and the Blue Lagoon: review

We explored Malta's bays, islands and beaches on a sunset cruise, with a BBQ and beers along the way.

21
Mar

Everything you need to know about exploring Venice at night

Venice at night is magical. Our guide explains how you can experience it with some top activity ideas.

20
Mar

Maltese food guide: 20 traditional dishes you must try in Malta

A complete guide to traditional food in Malta, including the best dishes and delicacies to try on your trip.

15
Mar

Valletta Street Food and Culture Walking Tour: review

An honest review of our experience after taking the popular Valletta Street Food and Culture Walking Tour.

13
Mar

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Travel career breaks are life changing.