20 places to travel in your 20s, whether you want affordability, parties, hikes, culture, nature, or everything else in between! I recently turned 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 look …
If you’re thinking of trying a work exchange and wondering “Is Workaway worth it?” I’m here to spill all my personal thoughts and experiences about this platform! Work exchanges have 100% changed my life. For the better! I started dabbling in work exchanges in 2016, and completed 10 volunteer experiences over the following years. They …
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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, …
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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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 …
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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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, …
My complete guide for 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, and a guided tour is the best way to do it. It is possible to visit the Sahara Desert without a …
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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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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 …