10 things to do before I die : Be Happy, Figure out the Meaning of Life, Be really really good, Buy a House … Volunteer in Asia ! ‘All I want to do is have fun before I die’ sings Sheryl Crow, don’t we all ! If you would make a 10 things to do before you die, what would be on it ? Would a Gap Year Abroad be on the list ? What about a Gap Year in Asia ? More and more people of doing just that. Asia is a magical continent with a whole range of cultural experiences There are so many Gap Year programs in Asia such as Volunteer Programs, Conservation Volunteering Work, Meaningful Tours and Backpack Travel.
Where to Go for your Gap Year Abroad Program in Asia first decision you will need to make is where to go for your Gap Year Program in Asia. There are some great destinations in Asia : China, Thailand and Vietnam and much more. It on your personal preference and what you want to do when you get there. Each country definetely has its own flavor and the only way to really discover where a country is is to go there. There is plenty of information on the internet so do your research country that most appeals to you. Thailand is a favorite for Gap Year travelers. In Thailand you can do volunteer travel, conservation work, meaningful tours or just lying on the beach. Vietnam is called the jewel of Asia. Economic development is increasing rapidly and more and more travelers are visiting Vietnam. In Vietnam a volunteer program, join tours and much more. China is always a favorite with its great and economic advancement.
The two main volunteering activities are teaching and conservation work. In China you in the great cities of Beijing and Shanghai or in rural China and you can also with the Giant Panda bear. In Thailand there is a lot of volunteering work available doing conservation work. Vietnam is a great destination for volunteering, it is a country in full development is a great need for volunteering work.
Should I organise my own volunteer program or join ?