My favorite photos from Chefchaouen Morocco. Chefchaouen, also known as the Blue Pearl of Morocco, is a photographer's paradise. This small town in the Rif Mountains is plastered in so much blue paint that you can't help but feel serene and happy while strolling through the narrow streets. Why is Chefchaouen blue?? We asked a …
7 volunteer opportunities around the world, perfect for open-minded and adventurous budget travelers. If you've browsed through my blog before, you'll know that I am a huge fan of volunteering abroad. It is an amazing way to experience different cultures, learn new skills, meet lovely people, and save money while traveling. I've written a few …
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All my favorite photos from San Juan La Laguna, in Lake Atitlán, Guatemala. For the last ten days, I've been volunteering at GuateSUP, a paddle-boarding company in Lake Atitlán, Guatemala. My life here revolves around paddling, yoga, playing with the dogs, and getting to know the other guests and volunteers. GuateSUP is based in Panajachel, …
Here is a detailed recap of my experience doing a work exchange in Morocco. We spent just under one month in Marrakech for free! Work exchanges are the best way to travel in my opinion! You can save money, bond with locals, have unique experiences, and stay in one place for longer. Some of my …
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8 Reasons to visit Reykjavik, Iceland, the capital city of Europe's mysterious and magical winter wonderland. An example of spontaneity at its finest: meeting two girls for the first time on a Saturday, then booking a trip to Reykjavik Iceland with them for the following Thursday. Normally I'm a little skeptical to plan things without …
From my personal experience, here is how to spend a weekend in Riga, Latvia in winter! On a whim, I booked a round-trip flight from London to Riga, the capital city of Latvia. I was on school holidays and had no plans. Photos of Riga intrigued me, though I didn't know much about Latvia. It's …
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Is Fes Morocco safe? I personally had upsides and downsides there, so it can be safe if you use caution and travel with common sense! To start out our month in Morocco, Matt and I flew into Fes. As the cultural capital of Morocco, Fes is home to the oldest Medina in the world and …
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Experiences during my first week of volunteering in Ecuador using Worldpackers. At Equator, "Mitad Del Mundo" outside Quito. After over two weeks in Ecuador, I feel like I've had a very authentic local experience. Getting to stay with local families has deepened my appreciation for the culture and improved my Spanish speaking skills. Witnessing the …
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My challenging yet insanely rewarding experience of hiking Volcan Acatenango, near Antigua, Guatemala. Hiking Volcan Acatenango was one of the hardest things I've ever done. It was also one of the most beautiful, mesmerizing, and unforgettable things I’ve ever done. So the physical and mental struggle was worth it. After spending a month in Guatemala, …
For 10 days, Matt and I worked on a self-sustainable farm outside of East London, South Africa. We found this farm on Workaway, and had the educational but chilled experience we were hoping for. The front door of Vaughn and Pi's house Volunteering with Vaughn and Pi The owners, Vaughn and Pi, bought this hearty …
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