The gap year concept is something I was not very familiar with until a couple years ago. I was checking some guests into the hotel who were dropping their kids off in Seattle as they began their gap year. I inquired about what was planned and the locations that were on the agenda. Instant envy.
Just out of university, 23 years old, traveling the world for one year. Volunteering, working, backpacking, exploring, losing yourself and finding yourself at the same time. After proposing the idea to my realist of a brother, he suggested we start throwing keggers to pay for the expedition. I love the energy. He is absolutely right, though; how are we to afford taking a year off? How much money should we start with? Where should we begin? How will we communicate with the folks back home? I remember hearing about this guy: http://liveoffgroupon.com/ and soon realize that with the advent of social media, people will pay for almost anything as long as it reaches the masses.
This is just the beginning. I will continue to look for ways to save money and increase interest in The Gap Year Project. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.
