About Ellie Larkins

Australia

Countries visited

35+
(and counting)

Languages

English & German

Expertise

Van Life, Solo Travel, Making Friends on the Road

Passions

Animal Care & Vegan Life on the Road

Ellie graduated from university back in 2019 and has accidentally been on the road ever since! Starting off closer to home in Europe, Ellie slowly but surely made her way over to Australia, where she currently lives.

Through her van life and Workaway exchanges, her adventures have included a bit of everything, from building mud houses and organic vegetable farming to au pairing and caring for rescued animals.

Her focus is on slower, meaningful travel, truly connecting with hosts and local communities. There is no rush for Ellie, travel has become her lifestyle, and she even met her partner on the road at a Workaway in Croatia. They now live a nomadic lifestyle together with their happy little rescue pup.

Blog posts by Ellie Larkins

How to travel and Workaway around the world as a vegan

about 7 min
23 comments

As a vegan workawayer, people often wonder how easy it is to get by in different countries. After all, visiting a new place means exploring new food cultures, sharing food with different people and, perhaps most importantly, having your Workaway hosts prepare and provide your daily meals. But I’m currently staying with my 12th Workaway host, and want to assure you that being vegan should not hold you back!

The Beginner’s Guide to Workawaying with Animals

about 8 min
38 comments

Looking after animals while travelling is definitely on many workawayers' bucket list. But there's a lot more to those fuzzy cuddly moments with cute puppies! Over to Workaway Ambassador Ellie, who’s volunteered with all sorts of animals during the past two years, and has some top tips on how to begin your animal volunteering adventure…

Symptoms that reveal you’re turning into a true workawayer

about 3 min
8 comments

It always comes as a surprise when you realise you've become one of those people: not just a traveller, but one who has completely adopted the Workaway way of thinking and living! Have you become one of us? Here's 20 signs that indicate you've become a full-time, hardcore Workawayer...

How to Deal with the Highs and Lows of Long-Term Travel

about 6 min
6 comments

Being able to travel long-term is something that many people dream of. But with so many unknowns it can be easy to get lost worrying about what lies ahead. Instead, I always try to focus on the present and appreciate where I am because, having done this for nearly 5 years now, I’ve learned that it always works out in the end, and I am truly proud of how far I’ve come!

Why Travelling Solo is the Best Way to Make Meaningful Friendships

about 5 min
7 comments

It’s all too easy to rely on pre-established friendships and so it’s nice just to remind yourself what you can achieve on your own too. Some of my closest friends today are those I’ve met while travelling solo, which just goes to show that being alone can really help you make long-lasting and meaningful connections!

How Long-Term Solo Travelling Helped Me Gain Confidence

about 6 min
7 comments

Embarking on a journey into the unknown, with nothing but a backpack and a heart full of curiosity can be a life-changing experience. Long-term solo traveling not only gifts you with passport stamps and breathtaking landscapes; it also allows you to find a newfound sense of confidence! Read more about Ellie's story