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Taking in the wonder of a balloon festival
11 May 2023

The 5 Essential Considerations for Your Gap Year

An overview of the key elements to help you get the most from your time away.

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Why Take a Gap Year and What Should You Get Out of It?

03 May 2023

We review some of the many benefits of taking some time out and traveling.

The Matterhorn's Summer Ski Area

29 January 2021

Check out an overview of what Zermatt has to offer for summer skiers on Europe's highest glacier ski area.


RYA Instructor Jaz talks life after the Leap course

10 October 2019

Jaz chose the Leap for Success course as part of her year out from studying and graduated in 2018 with her RYA Dinghy and Windsurf Instructor qualifications. Since the course she has continued to sail and even enjoyed two amazing weeks sailing in Lake Gard

2 common mistakes people make when planning their ski season

10 May 2019

It all comes down to the question; what do you want to get out of a winter ski season abroad?


Taking a Gap Year Versus University Study

08 April 2019

Do you take a gap year or head to University? It can be a very tricky decision with so many different influences that come in to play. Here's some of the benefits of taking a gap year.

Lessons from Lydia's gap year

07 March 2019

Lydia is currently on a training course with EA Ski & Snowboard Training in Lake Louise, Canada. This course is part of her wider gap year itinerary where she is travelling through Asia, South America and Canada. Hear from Lydia about all the things she's


Canada working holiday visa update

16 November 2017

EA Tells you how to apply for you Canada working holiday visa!

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01 November 2017

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