Exploring at home – learn new skills and meet new people by travelling and volunteering

What will travel look like after Covid 19? Well it definitely looks like travel might be very much changed for the next year or so. One recent travel article I read even suggested that countries might not reopen their borders to travellers until vaccines are available for all and a Covid 19 travel vaccination might…… Continue reading Exploring at home – learn new skills and meet new people by travelling and volunteering

Gardening, painting and lazy afternoons at the beach – volunteering in Uruguay

Volunteering and travelling in South America – two weeks in an off-the-grid cabin helping a local family on their property Three hours work a day in exchange for free accommodation in an off-the-grid cabin and use of a bicycle for beach and supermarket trips? Hmm, I’ll take it! Being a Workaway volunteer in Uruguay That…… Continue reading Gardening, painting and lazy afternoons at the beach – volunteering in Uruguay

Volunteer while travelling – my favourite Workaways, from making jam in Tasmania to helping in a guesthouse in El Salvador

How to volunteer while travelling with local families or communities Combining a backpacking trip with volunteering is a great way to extend the length of your trip without incurring any extra costs. It also allows backpackers to get more of a feel for what it’s like to live in that country and make a contribution…… Continue reading Volunteer while travelling – my favourite Workaways, from making jam in Tasmania to helping in a guesthouse in El Salvador

An easy way to volunteer for short periods while travelling using Workaway

Break up long travelling stints with a few weeks volunteering here and there with local families I’ve been using the Workaway website to find short volunteering placements since 2012. I travel for three to five months each year and find that a few two-week volunteering placements really enhance my trip. I’ve made jam with a…… Continue reading An easy way to volunteer for short periods while travelling using Workaway