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As I write this I am sitting in a tent in North Cornwall on a day off as a surf instructor on one of the best beaches in England. It's just over six months after the first day of Ticket to Ride in Cap... more
Before going on Ticket to Ride, I had never stepped foot on a surfboard apart from a few frustrating hours with friends in Cornwall. Four years later however, I found out about Ticket to Ride's Gap Ye... more
Surfing to me is a truly magnificent sport and one that I most certainly be persuing for as much and long as I possibly can and I am very grateful to ttride for bringing it to me with such an exhilara... more
Ticket to Ride has made my gap year truly worthwhile: it's been a great adventure! The trip has not only given me a good start as a surfer but has also pushed me to face my fears and given me experien... more
The Trip combined everything I was looking for in a gap year new skills, new people, getting involved in a new country and im now looking forward to continuing surfing for the rest of the year. You... more
"This trip has been an unforgettable experience that I've gained so much from. I'm leaving Ticket to Ride not only knowing how to surf but with 2 qualifications that I never thought I'd have. I've bee... more
The trip has everything, I cant think of a more rewarding or enjoyable way to spend 3 months. Enjoying such a beautiful country and having such a fun time while getting qualified to coach surfing and... more
The perfect 3 months. I got my surfing to a good level, met some amazing people and made some friends for life. Ticket to Ride has given me skills that I will take into my career and a given me a pass... more
It has been far more than I expected. The things I have personally gained and will take with me from the trip are truly surprising. Anyone that is looking for a challenge with a heap load of good time... more
I found Ticket to Ride to be very eye opening and felt that it gave me everything I wanted from the trip. I learned to surf and met great people and also did things I never expected to i.e. Bungee jum... more
My overall experience in South Africa with ticket to ride was awesome. I have seen a lot of the country and had a lot of new experiences. I met some great new people and had lots of fun and was given ... more
Awesome! The surfing was really good as the quality of the waves was nothing like I'd seen before. The coaches were so good and helped me progress. TTride has given me everything I wanted out of my ga... more
I had quite high expectations about Ticket to Ride and it certainly lived up to them. I had quite high surfing targets which I managed to achieve and I'm very happy with where I'm at on departing.
South Africa is a gem of a country and Ticket to Ride showed me the best of it. We packed so many experiences into 3 months, thanks to Ticket to Ride for showing me South Africa and teaching me how to... more
Awesome! I think when I look back at pictures and surf by myself Ill realise even more what a good trip its been. I improved more in 3 months than in the 3 years Ive been surfing!
Ive loved all my time with Ticket to Ride. The trip leaders were really helpful, no worries with transport and accommodation and some great waves. Id definitely come back again!
An awesome 3 months. Theres so many good waves along the coast, the locations are brilliant with some great people, cool parties and Ill remember it all for a long long time!
The most awesome travelling experience a trip of a lifetime. I am so grateful to have had this opportunity nothing could beat it. Cheers Ticket to Ride!
Ticket to Ride is a great way of making lifelong friends and excelling in your surfing. Im now a Lifeguard, a Surf Instructor and Ive accomplished several of my life goals
A fantastic entry into surfing and the awesomely chilled lifestyle. Africa in itself is an experience to behold, an amazing place to travel and surf. Love it!
To me Ticket to Ride has been all about surfing awesome waves, travelling a beautiful country, having some awesome parties and ultimately making a bunch of lifelong friends!
Amazing! Surfing, Sight seeing, meeting some awesome people. Not a dull moment. Ticket to Ride have some awesome contacts, you couldnt do this trip on your own!
An amazing experience, Ive met some great people and learned something new and exciting whilst travelling South Africa. Id recommend it to anyone
The trip challenged me in a number of ways. I have become much more accomplished as a waterman and experienced the true surfer lifestyle
"Ticket to Ride has been an experience of a lifetime, Awesome!! I got so much out of it, met some awesome friends and improved my surfing a lot
I had such a fantastic time with Ticket to Ride, the more 'gap year' chats I get into the more I realise how brilliant and unique mine was!
I've seen things and done things I thought I would never do, my surfing has progressed a lot, I'm amped!
A trip full of challenging and fun experiences, great staff and a good way to get to know South Africa. It was so much fun!
I have learnt so much about surfing and travelling. It was awesome! I am totally stoked with the whole trip!
The different spots and activities were well chosen which made the trip diverse, interesting and unforgettable
I went on Ticket to Ride with pretty low expectations of my surfing and came out as a surf instructor! Get in!"
A really enjoyable and worthwhile experience. Im glad I found Ticket to Ride and booked the trip
Best trip of my life, made friends Ill never forget and have stories Ill never stop telling
If you are interested in surfing, Ticket to Ride is a lifetime experience with lifetime friends
Excellent people, excellent waves, excellent locations and an excellent experience!
An essential in learning to surf, doing so with world champs, top coaches and lifelong friends.
Really great places to stop at, loads of useful contacts and lots of amazing things to do
As a qualified Surf Instructor and Beach Lifeguard I can work on beaches all over the world.
An awesome experience. Wicked people, incredible waves in a lush country. Nice one!
Completely stoked about the surfing. I've met some lifelong friends!
Its been emotional. Great surf, great people. I loved every minute
One of the best trips ever, and Ive travelled a lot!
Cool people, cool places and a great way to finish off 2007!
The most fun, challenging and proudest 3 months of my life!
An amazing 3 months, I got so much out of the trip! |
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