Blog posts by Jane

• Using Workaway

• about 3 min
• 16 comments

With COVID restrictions still in force in many countries we spend so much more time alone or in a closed bubble. Over time this isolation can become a great strain... but having someone to bounce ideas off and share experiences with gives meaning to what we do and makes us happy and we mustn't forget that! They make you realise that it is not full of doom and gloom, and that there are still wonderful people out there wanting to be part of a caring, sharing and tolerant world community.

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• Inspiration

• about 7 min
• 54 comments

Total immersion is always the best way to learn anything, and that's why travel-volunteering is the best way to pick up a foreign language! Are you ready to swap those expensive language lessons and boring books for a backpack?

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• Travelling Tips

• about 5 min
• 9 comments

Suggestions and tips for women voyaging or volunteering on their own from a female who has done so. Be prepared, be ready, go!

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• Using Workaway

• about 9 min
• 2 comments

We all know how great it is to have an extra pair of hands around, and as hosts we often think we have a clear idea of what we’d like our volunteers to help us with. BUT, having been a Workaway host for over 15 years, there have been many unexpected benefits which I could never have envisaged!

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• Workaway Foodie
• Travelling Tips

• about 7 min
• 3 comments

Travelling is all about reinventing and change of routine and lifestyle, so yes, travelling is going to be a bit more challenging when you have certain dietary restrictions, food allergies OR when you are simply a picky eater, but it doesn’t mean that you can’t or shouldn’t visit countries where people have eating habits vastly different from yours. In fact what you may lose in choice you could gain in quality of experience.

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• Using Workaway
• Inspiration

• about 7 min
• 1 Comment

From circus and theatre, to decorative painting, sculpture, music and dance – check out our hosts which offer creative opportunities across the world and nurture your inner artist!

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• Travelling Tips

• about 9 min
• 8 comments

The prospect of international travel with kids may seem a bit daunting — especially when they’re still very young — but let us reassure you that you don’t have to give up your nomadic lifestyle as a parent. Travelling with kids in tow just means that you’ve got to plan your trips a little differently! Read these useful advice and hacks on how to make your kids’ travel experience as satisfying and memorable as your own.

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• Travelling Tips

• about 7 min
• 4 comments

Travelling with kids or “en famille” is the perfect opportunity for you to leave behind the routine and responsibilities of work and school and spend some “quality time” together. A great idea in principal, but it is sometimes difficult to meet the expectations of all family members and really make the most of your time together.

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• Travelling Tips

• about 9 min
• 3 comments

Like it or not you will be identified as a newcomer when visiting a new place, but there are some tricks and tips to make you appear like a local…

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• Travelling Tips

• about 6 min
• 1 Comment

How travelling can be put to good use when looking for a job. Use the skills you developed to your advantage when writing a CV and in work interviews.

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• Travelling Tips

• about 3 min
• 10 comments

Being a volunteer says so much! Utilise your experiences while volunteering to embellish your CV & increase your appeal to potential employers and for extra pull when applying for courses.

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