Grown Ups Gap Years
By Megan O ' Sullivan
Do you feel a pang of envy seeing the joy of young school leavers on their adventure filled Gap Year …. exploring the world , care and responsibility free ?
Are you waiting for your ‘ 20 something ’ year olds to move out of home before you begin ticking off your bucket list of travel adventures ? Or are you simply stuck in a rut and need to rejuvenate your sense of adventure ?
We have the answer - Gap years for Grown Ups !
Taking some extended time to travel is nurturing for your soul . It provides new experiences , wonderful memories , and is a break in routine you have likely had for many years . Gap Years for Grown Ups are also becoming increasingly popular as children are now living at home longer , so parents are taking some well-earned extended time out from the home / kids !
You have worked hard your whole life , so as you approach or enter retirement why not take that journey you didn ’ t get a chance to when you were younger ? Or relive a journey from your younger years with the wisdom of age , and the funds to now do it in style !
To fully enrich your heart there are many organisations around the world in need of mature volunteers who are able to contribute their skills to projects and have a fantastic adventure and rewarding experience at the same time- eg : teaching children English , animal rehabilitation or simply sharing some time and love at an children ’ s orphanage .
There is absolutely no age limit to enjoying the benefits of a gap year so take a leap of faith and go on that adventure and you may just find your ‘ 20 something ’ children will appreciate you so much more when you return !
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FAMILY FRIENDLY SPOTS WITH GREAT VIEWS FOR NYE
Sydney is one of the most spectacular places in the world to celebrate New Year ’ s Eve , thanks to its world-famous fireworks that light up locations across the city . Destination NSW reveals some of the best vantage points for visitors to welcome in the New Year from family-friendly viewing at Darling Harbour , to ticketed events at Taronga Zoo , and grassy spots along the Harbour Foreshore .
NSW Minister for Trade , Tourism and Major Events Stuart Ayres said , “ As the first major city in the world to ring in the New Year , Sydney ’ s famous midnight fireworks attracts eyes from across the globe , but nothing beats witnessing our harbour city ’ s New Year ’ s Eve first-hand .
“ With Sydney such a popular destination for visitors for New Year ’ s Eve , we know that local hotels , restaurants and cafes will book out fast , so I encourage those planning to come to Sydney to welcome in 2017 to pre-plan and book their travel in advance to make the most of all the great events and activities on offer ,” said Mr . Ayres .
For more information about New Years Eve in Sydney visit www . sydneynewyearseve . com
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