Nearly a third of students say a road trip though America is their most desired YOLO travel experience, followed by a safari in Africa (13%) and a skydive over New Zealand (10%)
New research into student travel habits by Endsleigh has revealed the top YOLO (You Only Live Once) travel experiences amongst students.
Other popular destinations included:
- 11th:Kitesurfing in Brazil3%
- 12th:Travel the Trans-Siberian Railway3%
- 13th:Cruise to the Antarctic3%
- 14th:Backcountry snowboarding2%
- 15th:Cycle the Pamir Highway2%
- 16th:Burning Man festival in the US1%
With all the pressures of student life, it’s no wonder that 43% of students want to travel to have a break from work or study, and 73% are planning to do so in the next 12 months.
Endsleigh’s research shows that staying connected abroad ranks highly with students, with 90% taking smartphones abroad and more than half admitting it's important to have Wi-Fi access whilst abroad.
Two thirds of students also admit to updating their Facebook status whilst on holiday or travelling, with 35 per cent doing so several times a week. Interestingly Instagram is more widely used abroad than Facebook, with 40% posting to Instagram several times a week whilst away.