While living and travelling around the world we’ve been fortunate enough to see some amazing places, amazing people and amazing food. But when it comes to accommodation we are shocked daily by the
sheer amount of damn right awesome places there are to stay in the world. And some of them are even right here on
Workaway ready and waiting for people like YOU to stay in. Here are 8 unique accommodation options around the world, that are at the very top of our
travel bucket list:
We are talking Father Christmas, reindeer, snow and a lot of husky-sledging. Childhood dreams are coming true as we write this. And in return for living in Lapland, you will help look after the huskies. Remind us again why we aren’t there for the festive season now?
Join us and our Siberian huskies in Lapland, Finland
We are a family with a kennel that has 80 Siberian huskies of all different ages. We live on a homestead in the arctic wilderness, 50km north of the Arctic Circle, in the heart of Lapland. Our family's forefathers were among the first pioneers who ......
Petra is high on everyone’s bucket list. But is actually living inside a cave right this wonder of the world? It’s on ours now. This family have lived in a cave all their life and practise yoga, meditation and show tourists around their beloved hometown of Petra. In return for a few hours of help a day, you could become a real life bedouin.
This yurt property in the wine and apple region of Harcourt, Australia has it all for those who've wondered what it's like to just wake up, unroll your 'door' and be greeted by greenery and friendly furry friends (including two ponies!). Special bonus, this location is also permaculture-centered and regularly hosts enthusiasts with lots of knowledge about sustainability and gardening to share. We can't think of a more magical place to experience life in an eco community... without needing to rough it!
Stay in a yurt surrounded by nature in Harcourt, Australia
In the picturesque apple and wine region of Harcourt, our 1.5-acre property is just 10 minutes from Castlemaine—a vibrant country town known for its thriving music, arts, and permaculture community. Harcourt sits at the base of Leanganook (Mt ......
This group of friends started their life with “dessert first” and got themselves a sailboat to dedicate their days to enjoying life and exploring the islands of French Polynesia meeting interesting people, learning tricks and skills from the locals, snorkelling (lots of it) and watching the sunrise and the sunset every day. Hard life for some hey? But, wait, you can join them too and live on board their sailboat living the good life!
Cowboy boots at the ready, you could be living and breathing the ranch life here in the U.S.A. This year-round ranch in the American West cares and feeds for cows at the base of the Rocky Mountains and they want YOU to come and live with them and help out. Cowboy hats mandatory.
“You only live once but if you live right, once is enough…” is the quote this host tells us. And we think that living right is living among grapes and olives, eating the finest food and the finest wine. Get in touch with nature at this peaceful vineyard in Spain and know that life is exactly the way it should be!
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Help build a piece of paradise in the heart of Ribeiro, Spain
I'm Ivan and I am building a piece of paradise in the heart of Ribeiro, renowned for its good wine and good people. The farm has 4.5 hectares, including a vineyard, a small olive orchard and fruits trees. My practices are based on ecological ......
This one is for all the hardcore adventurers out there, who love nature and aren’t afraid of going unplugged in the deep jungles! If climbing up to your bedroom in a tree every night sounds like your kind of fun, you’ll feel right at home at this charming treehouse retreat. Add your artistic touch to these cabins and help bring their new temple together, and enjoy your free time at the beaches and waterfalls.
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Stay in our treehouse in the jungle of Paraty, Brazil
Cozy Hand-Built Treehouse Chalet: A Serene Nature & Cultural Exchange
Enjoy vegan/vegetarian meals in our beautiful hand-built treehouse chalet. Our focus is on hosting an understanding of how to respect nature and all its inhabitants as we work on ......
This wildlife ecological lodge in Sri Lanka invites you to live and volunteer among an eco-conscious community and some of the world’s most beautiful animals -- elephants, leopards, bears and more! When you hear once-in-a-lifetime, this place springs to mind.
Help rebuild after the floods in Yala NP, Sri Lanka
After the devastating floods that affected us and our area, we are in URGENT NEED OF HELP with cleaning, repairing, and rebuilding the place
We are Eco friendly lodge situated in Kataragama, a small town located 238km South East of Colombo. ......
From treehouse to boats we all know that it doesn’t matter where the journey takes you, but
the places you end up along the way. We can’t help but want to reach out to each and everyone one of these hosts and beg them to take us! Don’t forget you’ve got a few thousands more awesome choices out there too! So, where to next Workawayers?
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