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Blog post
Blog post:
How to Meet People While Travelling Solo
about 15 hours ago
New event
Incense Making Course / Corso di autoproduzione incensi
New event hosted by members of our community
about 9 days ago
Updated host
France
A host has updated their profile! Check it out here.
about 25 minutes ago
Travel buddy
Hello there :) I am adventurous Spirit craving for more action after leaving for almost 2 years in Norway. My intension for travel time is to explore, learn how to build and live in sustainable community immersing with Mother Nature. I want to contribute in bringing our planet and humanity to a better, healthier condition, experience working in Nature, with a respect to resources and all beings in friendly atmosphere. I wish to learn surfing, permaculture, herbalism, make art and co-create, improve my Spanish or learn new languages, get to know different cultures, make art, create new friendships and connections. Also I would love to keep on discovering womanhood in all around the world.
Beata is looking for a travel buddy
about 24 minutes ago
Updated host
Canada
A host has updated their profile! Check it out here.
about 17 minutes ago
Language partner
Language(s) I would like to learn : Spanish
Alice is looking for a language partner
about 31 minutes ago
Travel buddy
This is my second time on Workaway, and I like the idea of being able to travel in an eco-friendly way. I am a psychologist, dance and movement therapist, and yoga teacher. In my work, I’m especially interested in the connection between body, emotions and well-being. I have many passions: dancing, cooking, painting, reading, writing, meditating, and simply getting lost in nature. I love nature and animals, and recently I’ve been exploring the world of ecopsychology to gain a deeper understanding of the beneficial effects they have on mental well-being. For me, travelling is not just about having fun. I love discovering the history and stories of places and people, as it helps me see the world from different perspectives and step outside my comfort zone. 🌻I’m a curious and respectful person, and I really value finding a good balance between having my own space and sharing it with others. I speak Spanish, as I lived and studied in Andalusia. I'd like to improve my English and have the opportunity to practice it. ⭐️ I work remotely, so I will need a few hours each day to focus on my work. I’m flexible with my schedule and happy to organize my working hours around the host’s needs and the daily activities. All I’ll need during those hours is a quiet place to work and a reliable internet connection. Outside of my working time, I’m fully available and happy to help and sharing with others.
Valentina is looking for a travel buddy
about 22 minutes ago
Photo competition
My proud bamboo foldable chair
Liang Zer submitted a photo to the competition:
about 9 days ago
Photo competition
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Help with non-profit projects in Surrey, UK submitted a photo to the competition:
about 9 days ago
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Belgium
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about 16 minutes ago

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Workaway Giving Back

We’re on a mission to make a positive impact through our travels!

Fighting climate change

Here at Workaway, we are committed to travelling sustainably and want to take responsibility in reducing our carbon footprint.

Fighting climate change

Our mission

Our ultimate aim is to build a community of global travellers who want to see the world whilst contributing and giving back to the places they visit.

Our mission

Workaway foundation

We believe empowering communities at a local level is one of the most impactful ways to help them build self-sustainable livelihoods.

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