Potential gap year travellers have been advised to start saving early for their year out in the wake of revelations that 50 per cent of gappers are worried about debt upon their return to the UK.
According to Fairinvestment.co.uk, gap year travellers can protect themselves from debt by devising a budget and sticking to it on their travels - although website spokesperson Rachael Stiles has noted that this is becoming increasingly difficult as the cost of gap years rise.
Research conducted by Bebo shows that the average gap year now costs over £4,000 as students become ever more adventurous.
Previously, gappers have been content to backpack across Europe - but they now seem more intent on travelling further afield.
As such, Ms Stiles says that students should start thinking about their gap years well in advance of their leaving date so they can be fully prepared financially and enjoy their trip to the full.
"The last thing you want to be worrying about on your gap year is money so it really is important to save before you go," she commented.
"Research every possible money saving/making avenue - get friends together and have a car boot sale, clean cars, you could even do the ironing for cash!"
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