Gap years are not just the domain of students in search of adventure after A-levels or university. Increasing numbers of us are choosing to take a career break or sabbatical later in life to travel abroad or try something new. Have you taken time out to volunteer overseas, to see the world, or to study abroad? Weâd love to hear about your adventures and how they enriched your life.
If you have a relevant photo, do send it in â but itâs your words that will be judged for the competition.
Keep your tip to about 100 words
The best tip of the week, chosen by Tom Hall of Lonely Planet, will win a £200 voucher to stay at a Coolstays property â the company has more than 3,000 worldwide. The best tips will appear in the Guardian Travel section and website.
Weâre sorry, but for legal reasons you must be a UK resident to enter this competition.
Share your tip
Tell us about a favourite month long trip â it could have been a gap year, a sabbatical or a spell volunteering abroad.
The competition closes on 9 September at 9am BST
