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Stressed About Exams? Raleigh’s Your Adventure to Look Forward To

Going into exam season is hard. But having an incredible adventure waiting for you makes all the difference.

Lauren MosesApril 17, 2026

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From Student To Leader: How A Raleigh Expedition Is The Start Of Your Transformation

You usually arrive on Expedition still feeling like a student. By the end, you’re not really waiting around anymore. Leadership…

Lauren MosesApril 2, 2026

Gap Year Raleigh Expeditions South Africa Venturer Stories

“Just Pure Magic” – Gethin’s Extraordinary South Africa Expedition

So, what does a Raleigh Expedition really feel like? For Gethin, who joined Raleigh International in South Africa in 2024,…

Lauren MosesMarch 19, 2026

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5 Top Tips To Plan A Meaningful Gap Year

A gap year can be one of the most powerful ways to step outside your comfort zone and discover what…

Lauren MosesMarch 11, 2026

Borneo Raleigh Expeditions SES Raleigh Explorer Award

Milly’s Journey From Care To Borneo Bursary

9th March 2026 | Lauren Moses | 5 min read Finding Confidence And New Opportunities A Fully Funded Place On…

Lauren MosesMarch 9, 2026

Funding Gap Year

Your Guide to Funding Your Raleigh Expedition

25th February 2026 | Rachel Silcock | 7 min read How Much You’ll Need To Save How To Plan Your…

Lauren MosesFebruary 25, 2026

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Why South Africa? Insights from Raleigh Venturers

18th February 2026 | Lauren Moses | 5 min read What South Africa Venturers Say About their Expedition Personal Growth…

Lauren MosesFebruary 19, 2026

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Why You Should Consider A Raleigh Mini-Gap This Summer

11th February 2026 | Lauren Moses | 7 min read Perfect If Your Calendar Is Already Chaos A Bit More…

Lauren MosesFebruary 11, 2026

Gap Year Raleigh Expeditions

Top Gap Year Trends Of 2026

28th January 2026 | Lauren Moses | 7 min read Rise of the Digital Detox Culture Immersion over destination-hopping A…

Lauren MosesJanuary 28, 2026

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Resolutions failed already? 5 Raleigh solutions to get your goals back on track

As the January slum hits, you might feel your Resolution goals already getting away from here. Here are 5 ways…

Jamie BairdJanuary 15, 2026

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“Just Pure Magic” – Gethin’s Extraordinary South Africa Expedition

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Top Gap Year Trends Of 2026

Resolutions failed already? 5 Raleigh solutions to get your goals back on track

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