Top 10 best cities for taking a gap year in
Which destinations will you choose for gap year?
Whether you’re working or schooling, there are many reasons why you should take a gap year, a break from your formal education or career. The top reasons include exploration and self-discovery, travel and cultural immersion, volunteering and community service, and health and well-being.
Research by Compare the Market AU has revealed the best destinations around the globe to visit on a gap year, considering factors such as the safety rating, how cheap it is to live there (measured in US dollars), the volunteering projects available, the attractions available, and the unemployment rate.
If you’re considering where to go for your gap year, check out these top 10 cities and some activities you can enjoy.
10. Bangkok, Thailand (2.99/5)
Bangkok has the lowest unemployment rate of 1.42 and a relatively low average daily expenditure of US$25.90.
SEA LIFE Bangkok Ocean World Ticket
Safari World Bangkok Ticket
9. Prague, Czech Republic (3.02/5)
Prague is one of the safest cities with a score of 1.379 and a relatively low unemployment rate of 2.89.
Romantic Prague Day Tour from Vienna
Prague Beer Tour - 10 types of Czech beer and beer snacks
8. Paris, France (3.04/5)
Paris offers a decent number of volunteering projects and attractions—24 and 8,735 to be exact.
Disneyland Paris Theme Park Tickets
Paris Museum Pass
7. Rome, Italy (3.04/5)
Rome is relatively safe (1.662) and has 21 volunteering projects and 6,277 attractions.
Rome Colosseum Ticket with Roman Forum and Palatine Hill access
Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Ticket in Rome
6. Beijing, China (3.15/5)
Beijing is considerably cheap to live in (US$45.99 per day) with 29 volunteering projects available.
Universal Beijing Resort Ticket
Beijing Wildlife Park Admission Ticket
Find out what else you can do in Beijing.
5. Kathmandu, Nepal (3.15/5)
Kathmandu has the lowest average daily expenditure of US$22.20 and offers 24 volunteering projects.
Everest Mountain Flight
Namo Buddha Half Day Tour
4. London, United Kingdom (3.19/5)
London is relatively safe (1.693) and has one of the highest number of attractions at 8,930.
Warner Bros. Studio Tour London: The Making of Harry Potter
Stonehenge Tickets and Tours options from London
3. Shanghai, China (3.2/5)
Shanghai has a relatively low average daily expenditure of US$38.47 and offers as many as 30 volunteering projects.
Shanghai Disneyland Admission Ticket
Shanghai Happy Valley
Find out what else you can do in Shanghai.
2. Sydney, Australia (3.42/5)
Sydney tops in its number of volunteering projects (34) and is also relatively safe (1.525).
Taronga Zoo Entry Ticket
Blue Mountains Scenic World Ticket or Bus Tour
1. Tokyo, Japan (3.85/5)
Tokyo takes the crown thanks to its whopping 13,437 attractions, in addition to being the safest city (1.336). It also has one of the lowest unemployment rates (2.8).
Tokyo Disney Resort Park Ticket
SHIBUYA SKY Ticket
Find out what else you can do in Tokyo.
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