Cheap flights have increased the frequency in which people can travel abroad. This has allowed consumers to experience different cultures and has created the phenomena of the “gap year or career break”. This very British experience has seen people from the UK travel as far as Australia, Thailand and Hong Kong to spend the year working and living abroad.

However the environmental consequences of the gap year and travel in general, are not so advantageous. Consumers, and governments, are becoming increasingly concerned about the environmental impact and carbon footprint of their adventures. Consumers are increasingly choosing to stay closer to home to minimise the environmental impact.

The following articles will provide some ideas and inspirations for travellers of every different budget regardless of whether they are looking for gap years or shorter term holidays.