{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/67b0f0635bd6cff3009dccc3/68775a4ec81367397adb1b4f?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Should I take a gap year? Travelling, Working Holidays and Packing tips with Casey Ayling from Gap 360","description":"<p>Ever thought about packing a bag, quitting your job (or just pressing pause!), and heading off on a gap year adventure? Whether you’re fresh out of uni, stuck in the 9–5 rut, or just craving a break from everyday life, this episode’s for you.</p><p><br></p><p>This week, we’re diving into a big Quarter Life Question that I’m sure many of us have asked ourselves at some point which is:</p><p><strong>Should I take a gap year? And how do I actually make it happen? </strong>To help me answer this, I’m joined by Casey from <strong>Gap 360</strong> - a travel expert who’s not only helped loads of people plan their dream trips, but has done her own gap year adventure too.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>✨ In this episode, we chat about:</p><ul><li>Casey’s gap year experience around Central and South America&nbsp;</li><li>Why a gap year isn’t just for 18-year-olds</li><li>Going solo and safety advice&nbsp;</li><li>Packing essentials - what to take with you&nbsp;</li></ul><p><br></p><p>💬 More about Casey:</p><p>Casey is a Travel Advisor at <strong>Gap 360</strong>, a UK-based company that helps you plan epic gap year trips with loads of support (perfect if the whole thing feels a bit overwhelming). They specialise in gap year and adventure travel for 18–30-year-olds - check them out here: <a href=\"https://www.gap360.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.gap360.com</a></p><p>🎥 TikTok: @gap360official</p><p>📸 Instagram: @gap360official</p><p><br></p><p>📲 Want to get involved?</p><p>Got a Quarter Life Question you’d love to hear answered on the pod? DM me on Instagram @gracemcintosh1 or TikTok @gracemcintosh_ — I’d love to hear from you!</p><p><br></p><p>⭐ Enjoying the podcast?</p><p>Please leave a 5-star review — it really helps more people find us and keeps the QLQ convo going.</p><p><br></p><p>Thanks for listening — and I’ll see you next week!</p><p>Grace x</p>","author_name":"Grace McIntosh"}