They say: "Walk away from your everyday routine and allow us to introduce you to the most incredible places in Europe and the Middle East. You will gain a further understanding of our fragile world and see your place within it."

We say: "Basic, standard, comfort and superior tours are offered, so you could be checking out Moroccan souks whilst staying in comfy hotels or hot-footing around the Egyptian pyramids on an overland tour."

• Small scale accommodation and using local transport means prices are kept low
  
• No single supplement if you agree to a same sex room mate
  
• As GAP tours are sold worldwide, you could be traveling with many different nationalities