Barcelona, Spain.
Coming out on top was Spain, a European favourite which took the top spot thanks to its high adventure score, eclectic cuisine and number of UNESCO sites including the historic Center of Cordoba and Works of Gaudi.
A gap year is no longer just for school leavers and those who need a break from university. The term tends to call on images of midnight beach parties in exotic locations but more recently there has been a rise of a whole new demographic looking to get away. The rise of the adult gap year has opened up a new wave of solo tourists with more and more adults looking to take a sabbatical and travel rather than go for the conventional holiday.
The top two reasons to typically take a gap year are to gain life experiences and experience other cultures while travelling. While young people tend to take a gap year to decide what path they want to take in life and explore study options, older adults are using the time to grow personally and reexplore the world, especially if they never had the chance to when they were younger.
The world can be a large and confusing place, especially for those who haven’t traveled in a while (or maybe even at all) and have a lot of responsibilities waiting for them at home. With an increased instability around the world making even the most seasoned traveller feel uneasy, it can be hard to decide where to travel to.
At Cruise Croatia researched their brand new Adult Gap Year Index to help travellers find the best destinations to go on a gap year, using factors that are important to adult gap year makers. They've examined every country around the world and ranked them, picking out the 50 best to help you decide on your solo gap year adventure itinerary.
Coming out on top was Spain, a European favourite which took the top spot thanks to its high adventure score, eclectic cuisine and number of UNESCO sites including the historic Center of Cordoba and Works of Gaudi. Other popular European destinations included France ranking 2nd, Italy ranking 4th, and Portugal ranking 6th.
Vicky is the co-founder of TravelDailyNews Media Network where she is the Editor-in Chief. She is also responsible for the daily operation and the financial policy. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Tourism Business Administration from the Technical University of Athens and a Master in Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Wales.
She has many years of both academic and industrial experience within the travel industry. She has written/edited numerous articles in various tourism magazines.
