Frequently Asked Questions

It’s inevitable that you’ll have many career break questions about planning your trip including what to do and where to go. This page aims to answer as many questions about taking a career break as possible as well as outline the amazing range of possibilities open to you on your career break or gap trip. Our team of travel advisers have all travelled or taken career breaks themselves so if you have any questions that are not answered on this page or you just want some advice about planning your own career break, please contact our team.

Am I too old?
Can I travel by myself?
How do I get started?
What about my career?
What about the family?
What about the house?
Why go travelling or take a career break?
Who takes a career break?
What can I do on a career break?
Where can I go on a career break?
Why volunteer on a career break?
How much money do I need for a career break?
Can I travel with my partner?