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.
All my best 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, …
Today I learned about the incredible power of women in a rural South African village called Nqileni. I'm currently volunteering at the community-run tourist guesthouse called Bulungula Lodge. It is located in the wild and remote region of South Africa's Eastern Cape known as the Transkei. Click here to read all about my entire volunteer …
Continue reading Transkei, South Africa: Women Power in the Nquileni Village
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 …
Continue reading Volunteering on a Chicken Farm in East London, South Africa
My experience volunteering at a forest retreat near Knysna, South Africa. The last week at Pachamama Forest Retreat has been my first true off-the-grid living experience. This little, self-sustainable community lies amidst the towering trees of indigenous forest outside Knysna, South Africa. Through eco-friendly technologies and the dedication of each person here, Pachamama exists to …
Continue reading Learning Permaculture in the South African Forest
What farm work in Australia is really like. This is my story of working on an apple farm in Australia in hopes of getting a second-year visa. For the last 42 days, I’ve been employed as an apple picker at Snowman Orchard in Thulimbah, Queensland. And yes, I have been counting the days, as each …
Continue reading Farm Work In Australia: What Apple Picking Is Really Like
My experience living and working in the world's oldest rainforest in Jan - Feb 2019. For the last month, I’ve been living right in the midst of the oldest tropical rainforest on the planet. The Daintree Rainforest, located in the far north of Queensland, Australia, is estimated to be around 180 million years old. All …
Reasons to volunteer at Dreamsea Surf Camp in Costa Rica. With endless appealing travel destinations in the world, choosing where to go is always a challenge. Every country, every city, every small town has something special to offer, but some spots are perfect for the physical, mental, and spiritual growth of adventurous and impressionable travelers. …
Continue reading 6 Reasons To Volunteer At Dreamsea Surf Camp, Costa Rica
A summary of my day working as a tour guide in Tuscany. Located in central Italy, beautiful Tuscany represents one of the most popular regions of the country. Tuscany has rolling green landscapes, world-famous wines, and a vast Renaissance history. Travelers should definitely tour through this lush and diverse region of Italy. Working As A …
My first impressions of living and working in Italy as a tour guide. Despite the title, this is not my first time in Italy. My first visit to this beautiful country was in 1996 as an infant. Then, my family proceeded to live here from 1999 to 2000. Since then I've been lucky enough to …
My attempts to explain the blissful feeling of living and volunteering in the Costa Rican jungle. I haven’t been posting on my blog in a while for one simple reason: I’m incredibly happy. I’ve been so caught up in the day to day activities while living in Tamarindo. And I’ve been so content to live …
Continue reading Living In A State Of Bliss At Dreamsea Surf Camp