In 2006 a 19 year boy was on a gap year project when the camp he was staying in was raided by armed bandits. Some other travellers tried to resist and were hurt, Mikey remembered what he had learnt on the course, complied with all demands and was unhurt.   

Recent testimonials 

Thank you so much for a fantastic day on Tuesday. A superbly run

course and, not only was it great fun, it was far more helpful than I could ever have imagined. You (and your team) have reached a perfect balance between ensuring we are aware of the difficulties and giving us greater confidence to enjoy ourselves. A very important balance because, as you well know, people can swing too far towards either extreme.

Alastiar Dean

Nov 2007

I was fairly cynical about the course (my neurotic mother booked it) but it was fantastic, thank you!

Tess

Jan 2008 

I attended your Gap Year course at the end of June and then went on to travel in Bulgaria, Turkey, Syria and Lebanon.
You should know that your tips are invaluable - it's a shame that more people don't get in touch to tell you that after they travel.

  Greg Walton - February 2010