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Is Worldpackers Safe? Personal Experience + Work Exchange Tips

If you’re wondering, “Is Worldpackers safe?”, I’m here to share my own personal insights, experiences, and tips for trying a work exchange through this platform! Work exchanges are one of my favorite ways to travel! I’ve talked about this many times on this blog, but I am so passionate about this topic. For anyone who …

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My Experience Skydiving In Wollongong, Australia

Here is a detailed recap of my experience skydiving in Wollongong, a coastal city just south of Sydney in NSW Australia! This year I crossed skydiving off my bucket list!  I’ve been wanting to skydive for at least 10 years, but I always put it off because it’s expensive.  Honestly, it’s probably one of the …

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20 Amazing Places To Travel In Your 20s

20 places to travel in your 20s, whether you want affordability, parties, hikes, culture, nature, or everything else in between! This year, I’m turning 30! As crazy as that feels, I’m enjoying reflecting on this last decade of my life.  It was around age 20 that I really caught the travel bug. So when I …

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African Safari Photo Diary

African Safari in South Africa: my best photos and memories.  The four-wheel-drive bounds along the dirt path, dodging potholes and boulders along the way. We all jolt around in our seats, but the crisp winter air blowing through the windowless vehicle keeps us cool and calm. Suddenly, the driver slows down the car and comes …

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Work Exchange In Guatemala: How I Lived On Lake Atitlan For Free

A full run-down of my experience doing a work exchange in Guatemala. I lived in Panajachel on Lake Atitlan for one month for free, and here's how I did it! I'm a huge fan of doing work exchanges while traveling. They allow you to save money, meet locals, develop skills, and have interesting cultural experiences. …

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How To Visit The Sahara Desert From Marrakech, Morocco

How to visit the Sahara Desert from Marrakech and what a Sahara Desert tour is like! Visiting the Sahara Desert is one of the best things to do in Morocco. It is possible to visit the Sahara desert without a tour, either by hitchhiking or renting a car. But my research has proven that an …

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10 Best Things To Do In Kauai, Hawaii

A handful of the best things to do in Kauai, the most isolated of the Hawaiian Islands. Kauai, known as The Garden Island, is one of the oldest and wildest Hawaiian islands. It is known for its rich greenery, its abundance of waterfalls, and its lack of tourists (compared to other more popular Hawaiian islands …

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How I Lived in Portugal for One Month and Only Spent 200 Euros

How I lived in Portugal for one month on a budget, featuring work exchanges, free things to do in Porto, and more. Within the last year, many people have asked me how I can afford to travel so much. Being a recent college graduate with no reliable income and no high-paying job prospects, this is …

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Chefchaouen Morocco Photo Diary

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 …

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7 Incredible Volunteer Opportunities Around The World

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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