EXTROVERT WINTER 2017
Leeds City College Year 2 Journalism students produce a magazine for the college student community.
Leeds City College Year 2 Journalism students produce a magazine for the college student community.
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10 Places to visit in a Gap Year<br />
Considered taking a year out travelling? Courtenay and Jasmine reveal their top 10<br />
destinations that will inspire you to start planning your trip of a lifetime.<br />
1. Thailand<br />
One of the most popular countries in<br />
South East Asia, the country is a magnet<br />
for travellers. Vibrant city streets,<br />
beautiful temples and golden beaches,<br />
Thailand offers everything the gap year<br />
traveller desires. Explore the bustling<br />
2. Croatia<br />
streets of Bangkok, take in the mystical<br />
mountains of Sangkhlaburi, bathe and<br />
party on the shores of Koh Tao and more.<br />
Traveling blog backpackerbanter.com<br />
estimates a month in Thailand will cost<br />
around £770.<br />
Pattaya, Thailand - Photo by Mario<br />
Schmidt<br />
Croatia is full of history and culture,<br />
there are a number of regions to explore<br />
and a stunning stretch of coastline<br />
which makes for essential viewing.<br />
Effiel Tower - Photo by Ellie<br />
Clare<br />
4.Barcelona<br />
Restaurants, bars, films, dance, art,<br />
concerts, clubs and shops.<br />
Just some of the things you can enjoy<br />
in Barcelona. The artistic city boasts<br />
authentic food markets, exotic cocktail<br />
Dubrovnik, Croatia - Photo by Alisha<br />
Northfield<br />
3. Paris<br />
A stylish and beautiful city you will<br />
never forget, there’s so much to<br />
take in here, Paris offers the largest<br />
concentration of tourist attractions in<br />
France, and possibly in Europe, the two<br />
most popular being the Eiffel Tower and<br />
bars and restaurants you’ll be talking<br />
about for years.<br />
The city centre is easy to access and<br />
has everything you’ll need to see in a<br />
conveniently small area.<br />
Most importantly, there’s so much to do<br />
here, several different events take place<br />
throughout the year including film, music<br />
and food festivals that anyone can attend.<br />
“A gap year can be a<br />
fantastic way to let loose<br />
after a year of hard<br />
work and exams but also<br />
enable you to discover<br />
the world.”<br />
The Louvre. But be sure to visit other<br />
galleries and museums, such as The<br />
Musée de l’Orangerie home to one of<br />
Monet’s famous water lilies paintings.<br />
Musée d’Art Moderne is free to enter and<br />
has a magical collection of modern art.<br />
Amsterdam - Photo by<br />
Georgie Collins<br />
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5. Amsterdam<br />
Encounter a culture like no other,<br />
eclectic and diverse Amsterdam is home<br />
to some of the best festivals, nightlife,<br />
museums, exhibitions and events, plus<br />
practical tourist information, plenty of<br />
accommodation and attraction listings<br />
make this city a must-visit.<br />
Many recommend an appealing,<br />
Barcelona - Taken by Jamie<br />
Carnie<br />
romantic winter trip for the Christmas<br />
events, markets and ice skating but<br />
there’s plenty to do all year round - the<br />
Van Gogh museum in the Amsterdam<br />
Hermitage, there’s relaxing canal cruises,<br />
an open-air cinema and rustic, original<br />
restaurants.<br />
You won’t miss a thing.
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