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18Dec2025
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House Sitting Vs Volunteering - A Complete Comparison For Budget Travellers

Both volunteering and housesitting offer authentic experiences, free accommodation and the opportunity to live like a local. However, depending on your personality and travel goals, you may be better suited to one over the other. Thankfully, with a ...

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14Dec2025
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Christmas Gift Ideas for Every Travel Lover!

It’s nearly Christmas! For us travellers that would prefer an incredible experience abroad over any sort of gift you will find online, we're probably ...

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11Dec2025
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12 Benefits of House Sitting Abroad with Workaway

Embarking on a house-sitting adventure abroad is like unlocking a treasure chest full of unforgettable experiences. It's a chance to immerse yourself ...

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09Dec2025
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6 Magical Workaway places to experience the festive season abroad

“There’s no place like home for the Holidays”, but have you ever wondered what Christmas is like in Prague? Or heard of the Sankta Lucia festival in ...

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Solo, single and in your 30s: Travellers, isn’t it time you settle down?

Single? Travelling alone? Hitting your 30s or getting well into it? Isn’t it time you settle down? Don’t you ever get lonely without a partner or ...

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Free volunteering: How to volunteer around the world without paying ridiculous agency fees

So you want to volunteer abroad? Good on you! We love that you are looking to give back. But you’ve gone online and you’ve seen some organisations ...

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Journey with less: Woman who never travels with more than 5kg

She is taking the term travelling light to a whole new level – how Susan manages to travel with a bag weighing just 5 kilos…

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Workaway for newbies: your top questions answered

You've just stumbled on Workaway.info, a website that lets you connect with hosts and travellers around the world, give back to local communities, ...

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10 Hacks to get the most from your first Workaway adventure

It can be intimidating if you’re new to volunteering abroad (or need to reassure your parents). Here are a few tips for your first Workaway that I’m ...

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5 ways to make your Workaway profile stand out

Let’s face it, these days it seems like we’re filling out online profiles for everything. From dating apps to career networks, it can be a bit ...

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How to travel long term for free by inviting your friends along!

Wanna bring your friends along on your Workaway adventure? Or know someone who'd love Workaway? We’re officially introducing your unique Workaway ...

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The Most Important Questions To Ask Your Workaway Host Before You Arrive

Dream Workaway host? Check. Dates line up? Check. Bags packed? Stop! Before you hop on a plane, it’s time to figure out the details. This guide ...

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Workaway experiences: The pros & cons of volunteer exchanges

Doing a volunteer exchange gives you an amazing opportunity to combine budget traveling with getting to know new, international people and meanwhile ...

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