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Gap Year Diaries
Emily and Rachel
83 episodes
4 months ago
In this, the very last of all Gap Year Diaries episodes, Emily and Rachel look back at their five month trip as a whole, the ups, the downs and the absolutely ridiculous situations. We hear of the pair's best loved destinations, what they feel they took from the backpacking experience, and how it has all shaped their lives going forward.
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In this, the very last of all Gap Year Diaries episodes, Emily and Rachel look back at their five month trip as a whole, the ups, the downs and the absolutely ridiculous situations. We hear of the pair's best loved destinations, what they feel they took from the backpacking experience, and how it has all shaped their lives going forward.
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Comedy
Personal Journals,
Places & Travel,
Society & Culture
Episodes (20/83)
Gap Year Diaries
*Special Episode* Post-trip Epilogue
In this, the very last of all Gap Year Diaries episodes, Emily and Rachel look back at their five month trip as a whole, the ups, the downs and the absolutely ridiculous situations. We hear of the pair's best loved destinations, what they feel they took from the backpacking experience, and how it has all shaped their lives going forward.
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4 months ago
2 hours 6 minutes

Gap Year Diaries
*Special Episode* Postcard from: Singapore
In this special episode, Emily and Rachel ask each other burning questions and queries about their time in Singapore, 15 years on. Among many other things, we hear their takes on the culinary scene, the backpacking opportunities, how ill-prepared they were for the country's insanely chic street style and, of course, why on earth Rachel thought it a good idea to spend $60 on candles in Little India.
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5 months ago
55 minutes

Gap Year Diaries
S5E5: Singapore - 'Monsoons, reflections and homeward journeys'
In this, the final blog episode of the podcast, Emily and Rachel reread the last ever blog entry, chronicling their last day in Singapore and journey back to the UK. We hear of a failed attempt to visit Clarke Quay's food festival in the pouring rain, a final hostel pool game, and the family reunion at Heathrow airport that was somewhat delayed by M25 traffic.
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6 months ago
54 minutes

Gap Year Diaries
S5E4: Singapore - 'Empty malls, shady gardens and a comedy bat'
In this episode, Emily and Rachel reread the penultimate blog of their entire trip, reminiscing over a trip around the curiously deserted malls of Orchard Road, illegally paddling in botanical gardens and exploring Singapore's famous zoo by night. We also hear of Emily's first meeting with the creature that would go on to become her lifelong icon - the zoo's comedy bat.
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7 months ago
41 minutes

Gap Year Diaries
S5E3: Singapore - 'China Town, Merlions and hiding in Starbucks'
In this episode, Emily and Rachel read back over the blog from their second full day in Singapore, a day which featured much wandering around in the oppressive heat, soaking in the sights from a respectable distance due to lack of funds, and ending up in yet another compromising situation whilst taking photos at the country's famous Merlion Park.
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8 months ago
35 minutes

Gap Year Diaries
S5E2: Singapore - 'Narrow escapes, endless candles and Mount Emily Park'
In this episode, Emily and Rachel recount the events of their first full day in Singapore. Among many other things, we hear of them being lightly pan-fried as they wander around the scorching pavements in raggedy flip flops, a visit to a serene art gallery, narrowly avoiding spending all remaining travelling funds on candles and incense sticks and an ingenious escape from a compromising situation in Little India.
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8 months ago
53 minutes

Gap Year Diaries
S5E1: Singapore - 'In-flight entertainment, humid heat and orange juice'
In this episode, Emily and Rachel read back over their blog entry from the very first few hours they spent in country five of the gap year, Singapore. Among other things, we hear about the pros and cons of long-haul flights, the perils of backpacking fashion choices, and the revelation that is orange juice as a home fragrance.
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9 months ago
30 minutes

Gap Year Diaries
*Special Episode* Postcard from: New Zealand
In this very special episode, Emily and Rachel look back over their time in New Zealand as a whole, and take it in turns to answer a series of questions sent in by you, the listeners! Among many other things, they discuss which of their NZ adventures they would repeat and which they would leave out if they were to visit again, where to find the country's best food experiences and stunning scenery, and whether or not Rachel still celebrates her birthday by being suspended over a canyon wearing...
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9 months ago
1 hour 6 minutes

Gap Year Diaries
S4E32: New Zealand - 'Botanical gardens, trepidation and absolute miracles'
In this, the very last episode of series 4, Emily and Rachel relive their final few days in New Zealand, which they spent exploring Christchurch's botanical gardens and trying not to freak out at the ongoing lack of new passport. In this ep we finally find out how the long drawn-out passport saga ends, and look ahead to pastures new, aka Singapore!
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10 months ago
40 minutes

Gap Year Diaries
S4E31: New Zealand - 'City strolling, steeples and giant chess'
In this episode, we look back fondly at one of our last days in New Zealand, which we spent trying to distract ourselves from potential impending disaster by trying to have the most fun in Christchurch for the smallest amount of money. Among other huge laughs, we climb the cathedral steeple and survey the city from on high, test out our gambits with a giant chess set, and create crayon masterpieces in the kids' section of the modern art gallery.
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11 months ago
37 minutes

Gap Year Diaries
S4E30: New Zealand - 'Bus hell, bunk bed injuries and sweet Fergus'
In this episode Emily and Rachel read back over the blog detailing their final New Zealand journey, back to Christchurch. Among other things, we hear of some deeply irritating bus mates, a wholly sympathetic receptionist, and a narrowly avoided spinal injury from bunk bed acrobatics.
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11 months ago
39 minutes

Gap Year Diaries
S4E29: New Zealand - 'Bike rides, gale-force winds and angry seals'
In this episode, Rachel and Emily opt to spend their last day in Kaikoura cycling around the peninsular. However, we hear of how what should have been an idyllic day in nature is ruined by a combination of incredibly blustery conditions, bad route planning and a colony of angry seals.
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1 year ago
40 minutes

Gap Year Diaries
S4E28: New Zealand - 'Passport problems, worrying emails and 'Preacher Teacher''
In this episode, Emily and Rachel look back at a very fateful and eventful day in the NZ coastal town of Kaikoura, whereby the passport saga that has plagued them since day 2 of the trip rears its ugly head once more. We also hear of a tearful goodbye to travelling companion Sam, and a wholly unwelcome encounter with a certain hostel guest.
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1 year ago
59 minutes

Gap Year Diaries
S4E27: New Zealand - 'New horizons, sea breezes and 'fush & chups''
In this episode Emily and Rachel reread their blog entry detailing a trip to the sleepy coastal town of Kaikoura, where they sample the local cuisine, take in the sea air, and seek counsel from a kindly hostel receptionist over the never-ending passport trauma.
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1 year ago
32 minutes

Gap Year Diaries
S4E26: New Zealand - 'Onward journeys, bad impressions and spag bol'
In this episode, Emily and Rachel read back over their blog account of finally leaving Queenstown after three weeks of mountainous thrills, and heading north to the charming city of Christchurch. During their first day, they try to remember how to behave as civilised adults in preparation for staying with a family friend, and are welcomed into their first homely environment in many months of backpacking.
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1 year ago
36 minutes

Gap Year Diaries
S4E25: New Zealand - 'Hot dates, scenic strolls and street daredevils'
In this episode, Emily and Rachel take a nostalgic look back at their last day in beautiful Queenstown, NZ, a day they spent soaking in the unequalled lakeside views, watching a street entertainer set fire to his own hair, and enjoying concurrent hot dates by the light of the stars.
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1 year ago
49 minutes

Gap Year Diaries
S4E24: New Zealand - 'Drag queens, dodgeball and a new friend'
In this week's episode, we hear of more Winterfest fun in ever-plummeting temperatures, featuring a high-octane drag race, Pink Floyd tribute band and a new NZ friend with an interesting proposition.
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1 year ago
44 minutes

Gap Year Diaries
S4E23: New Zealand - 'Snowboarders, drinking games and a single dreadlock'
In this episode, Rachel and Emily journey back by rereading their blog entries to some more Queenstown memories, this time involving a pair of Australian snowboarders, a whole baked salmon, the 'car of death' and some drunken hairstyling.
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1 year ago
42 minutes

Gap Year Diaries
S4E22: New Zealand - 'Mini-golf, hostel hunting and a cabin in the woods'
In this episode, Emily and Rachel read back over their blog entries from more Queenstown adventures, including a startlingly creative mini golf course, a desperate search for hostel accommodation, and Rachel being struck down by a mysterious illness. Mentioned in the podcast: Emily's round up of the world's best mini golf courses https://www.lonelyplanet.com/articles/best-mini-golf-courses-around-the-globe
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1 year ago
49 minutes

Gap Year Diaries
S4E21: New Zealand - 'Disastrous hikes, dining out and tearful farewells'
In this episode, Emily and Rachel read back over their blog entry from the day they spent in NZ's Queenstown recovering from their hangovers, being plunged further into financial turmoil on an otherwise tranquil hike, and waving off their good friend Claire after a month of travelling friendship.
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1 year ago
46 minutes

Gap Year Diaries
In this, the very last of all Gap Year Diaries episodes, Emily and Rachel look back at their five month trip as a whole, the ups, the downs and the absolutely ridiculous situations. We hear of the pair's best loved destinations, what they feel they took from the backpacking experience, and how it has all shaped their lives going forward.