What to do on Your Gap Year

Gap years for the over-55s

5. Work on an organic farm

Wwoof is a worldwide network which lets you work on organic farms across the world in exchange for bed, board and practical agricultural experience.

Where? Lots of countries are involved with Wwoof, but Italy is a romantic and rewarding choice. Join Wwoof, contact the farms which take your fancy, and you could be knee-deep in Tuscan tomatoes and fresh figs by next month.

How much? Wwoof Italy’s registration costs about £17.

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