About to hit the shops, this is THE book for you gappers who know the respect Lonely Planet commands. A definitive, practical guide to planning and taking a year out. It's packed with essential advice on pre-trip preparation and planning, the inside track on when and where to go, and numerous ideas on what to do. Don't leave home without it!

Planning a year out, but want to make it worthwhile? How about worthwhile and unforgettable? Try this idea laden publication for size. It's packed with all the relevant details on over 100 projects and organisations around the world through which volunteers can work, year round, with marine mammals, sea turtles, primates and so on, in national parks, rainforests and a wide variety of unusual locations. Go on!

If exotic expeditions aren't your thing, then how about going all out and circumnavigating the globe. Everyone surely wants to go round the world at least once in their life, and a gap year is probably your best chance of doing it. This quality RG publication covers everything from budgeting, packing and avoiding scams to staying healthy and working abroad - if you've got the time!