The Extreme Gap Year with Warriors Academy

The Extreme Gap Year with Warriors Academy
 
The Gap Year, has been called many different names, Year Out, Year Abroad and even the classical Sabbatical. For all intents and purposes the pause as it were to disconnect from the real world and discover oneself, has evolved.  
 
An example of this evolution is set in the Limpopo Province of South Africa is Warriors Academy. A Gap Year set-up taking the concept from basics to the extreme. Their offer is to not do anything different but doing more of it...
 
By using the traditional concepts of a Gap Year, Warriors Academy is helping individuals figure out their future paths by providing a broader view of the world around them.

The tradition of Oxford - The Oxford University Cricket Club in action - image credit BreakingStereotypes.org

The tradition of Oxford - The Oxford University Cricket Club in action - image credit BreakingStereotypes.org

As ranked by the producers of the Breaking Stereotypes documentary series
 
Destination: Oxford, England
 
Interesting website for the city:  VisitOxfordAndOxfordshire.com and Oxford.gov.uk
 
Is it easy to navigate around? Yes, by foot, bike, bus or car it is easy to find your way around the city. 2
 
Hostels and Hotels (few, many, tons): Many options which includes the possibility of staying in college rooms at the University of Oxford! 1
 
Best part of the city? Hard to get around the cliché of choosing the University of Oxford with its various college campuses.
 
Interesting Fact: There are way too many to mention just one with many linking to the university itself. However what is cool is the ongoing boat race rivalry between the University of Oxford and the University of Cambridge rowing teams - TheBoatRaces.org #tradition

Maputo a colourful cultural experience - Image credit Kwanele Mpanza

Maputo a colourful cultural experience - Image credit Kwanele Mpanza

As ranked by Kwanele Mpanza
Destination: Maputo, Mozambique
 
Interesting website for the city: VisitMozambique.net and  Pmaputo.gov.mz  
 
Is it easy to navigate around? Yes, the city centre is not that big so you can navigate it by foot, cab, or local taxi. 2
 
Hostels and Hotels (few, many, tons): There are few quality hotels in Maputo. The ones I would recommend are the Polana Serena Hotel, Southern Sun Maputo, and Radisson Blu Hotel Maputo. In general hotel accommodation prices in Maputo can at times be expensive. 0.5
 
Best part of the city? The CBD/city centre (city hall, Church of Our Lady of Immaculate Conception, The Iron House, botanic gardens, red-light district, Grand Train Station) with its Art Deco, Bauhaus, and Neoclassical architecture stands out. It’s also close to some great beaches just south in Ponta D’ Ouro & Ponto Malongane.

The Magic of Tenerife

As ranked by the producers of the Breaking Stereotypes documentary series
Destination: Tenerife, Spain
 
The Magic of Tenerife - The Cardboard Surfer at La Marea Surfschool, Mount Teide and volcanic sea sand - image credit BreakingStereotypes.org
Interesting website for the island: Tenerife.es and TurisModeCanarias.com
 
Is it easy to navigate around? Yes, and being able to read or converse in Spanish will make things even easier. 2
 
Hostels and Hotels (few, many, tons): Tons! 2
 
Best part of the city? There are a number of tourist sites and set-ups - with Mount Teide headlining as the biggest attraction however its the black volcanic beach sands that are just magic!

Alicante goes beyond the Volvo Ocean Race - Image Credit: Erik Ohlsson

Alicante goes beyond the Volvo Ocean Race - Image Credit: Erik Ohlsson

As ranked by Erik Ohlsson
 
Destination: Alicante, Spain
 
Interesting website for the city: Alicante.com
 
Is it easy to navigate around? Very easy. 2
 
Hostels and Hotels (few, many, tons): Tons, just by the beach! 2
 
Best part of the city? La Rambla, a vibrant neighbourhood scattered with little bars and restaurants.