Here are my top posts about volunteering and working abroad! It can seem intimidating to try living, working, or volunteering in a different country, but hopefully my stories and guides will help make the journey easier for you.
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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Wondering, “Are hostels safe?” Here is my ultimate guide to hostels, why I love them, and how to find the best ones! Hostels are a staple for any budget traveler. I stayed in my first hostel back in 2015 on a weekend trip to Brussels, Belgium. Since then, I’ve stayed in over 40 hostels across …
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Worldpackers vs Workaway? Here is my detailed comparison of the two work exchange platforms, as I have used both multiple times! Work exchanges are my absolute favorite way to travel. They are great for budget travelers looking to save money. And more importantly, they are the easiest way to have interesting experiences abroad. I’ve already …
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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 experience doing a work exchange in Peru with Worldpackers. My work exchange in Peru was a few years ago, but I never really explained how I was able to live in Cusco for free for one month. So today, I'm going to share my story! As a hardcore budget traveler, I am always looking …
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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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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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Moving abroad in 14 simple steps: how to feel prepared and excited about moving to another country! Moving abroad is an exciting and daunting adventure. If you’ve always wanted to move abroad, but you’re not sure where to begin, hopefully this article will be helpful! It can seem overwhelming to move to another country. But …
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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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Is Worldpackers worth it? Here are my thoughts on work exchanges with Worldpackers based on personal experience! Worldpackers is one of the most well-established websites for finding work exchanges. Workaway, WOOFing, and even traditional job search websites like Indeed are other common places to find work exchanges online. But Worldpackers is growing in popularity. And …
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