http://www.isnare.com/?s=author&a=Mark+Bottell Travel Mark Bottell Tue, 13 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=577701&ca=Travel To some, spending a few months working their hearts out on gap year projects before knuckling down to university, can actually be the catalyst for a whole direction in their lives. Once they’ve tasted the freedom and excitement of working long but rewarding hours in the great outdoors in an exotic f... Travel Mark Bottell Mon, 12 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=576929&ca=Travel Packing for gap year projects can be one of the most stressful parts of preparing to leave. Sorting a visa, checking your passport and getting your currency all seems like a walk in the park when you’re faced with piles and piles of clothes to fit into a bag that’s no bigger than one of your drawers... Entertainment Mark Bottell Fri, 09 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=573858&ca=Entertainment Many of us follow the lives of celebrities with interest, always thinking just how well-organised and together they must be to keep up with such hectic schedules. But, as these celebrity gap year blunders will prove, those famous folks are not always as perfect as we think they are! Cheryl’s Malaria... Travel Mark Bottell Fri, 09 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=573894&ca=Travel While you’re away on your gap year, you can expect to meet all manner of people from all walks of life. However, don’t be surprised if various members of your group begin to remind you ever so slightly of the typical members of a family. Regardless of age or life experience, we all play a role and t... Travel Mark Bottell Sat, 27 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=563438&ca=Travel Choosing the country that you want to visit on your year out is almost as difficult as choosing your gap year projects. Luckily there are a number of countries that always provide students with a fantastic gap year experience. We refer to these countries as the big five and you’ll be surprised when... Travel Mark Bottell Sun, 21 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=559137&ca=Travel If you’re any sort of student and just about any age, then taking a medium-term break and doing something ‘different’ is often highly appealing. That’s why you may find gap year projects in wildlife conservation to be of interest. The Same Old Drudgery Let’s face it, however gifted and dedicated a s... Travel Mark Bottell Fri, 29 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=542907&ca=Travel The African bush is full of adventure, which is probably one of the main reasons that people head there in the first place. Another reason is that you’ll get to experience things on your gap year that you could never experience back home. Here are a few of the experiences that will stay with you for... Travel Mark Bottell Mon, 25 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=540085&ca=Travel So, you’ve decided to take some time out from your life. After all, you deserve it don’t you? Five long years of study behind you and another five stretching out ahead of you; getting a life is one thing, but everybody needs a little adventure in their lives. Making the decision is the easy part, pl... Travel Mark Bottell Mon, 25 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=540283&ca=Travel Many of the people embarking on gap year projects are young and wet behind the ears. However, the earlier you go away on your adventures, the longer you will have to forget about them in the future as your mind becomes crowded with responsibility of every-day life. That is why it is so important to... Travel Mark Bottell Fri, 22 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=537591&ca=Travel A gap year is a once in a lifetime opportunity, and one to really make sure you make the most of. Whether you have just finished studying, need a break from your career or are taking a well-earned rest after years of work, you never know when the next opportunity for a gap year will come along. So,...