About Jane Alicia Cooney

• Inspiration

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A rainforest treehouse, an off-grid treasure island, a faraway village with an indigenous tribe, BROADWAY… these are what dreams are made of! Here are five inspirational Workaway destinations which speak to our “inner child” and beckon us with a story-tale appeal that’s impossible to resist.

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• Travelling Tips

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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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• Inspiration

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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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• Host of the Month

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Meet host Sam, who has created a sacred space for people to communicate and connect in a profound, creative and cathartic way. This haven is in the shape of a huge barge, moored on Hawkesbury River north of Sydney. From here, the “crew” can take off along the river for adventures, interact with people from across the globe, to learn and to grow.

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• Travelling Tips

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Being a traveling teacher is definitely a rewarding experience that you simply cannot get as a tourist! By teaching abroad, you get to connect and exchange stories with students, as well as fully immerse into the culture of any destination you’re visiting. Excited about your volunteer teaching journey? Check out our top tips on how to start...

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• Travelling Tips

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Being a language teacher is perfect for someone who enjoys travelling, exchanging cultures, and doing something rewarding. You get the freedom of travelling anywhere in the world, and can even earn money while you're at it! So how do we start? Check out our beginner's guide for all the answers and extra tips on how to start your journey...

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• Host of the Month

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Meet our host of the month Will, who moved from Bangkok to the island of Koh Lanta to fulfil his dream of creating a better world for his community and his country, Thailand. Read all about his sustainable education project, where workawayers learn how to build with mud, lead children's activities to promote sustainability, and live harmoniously with monkeys, lizards and snakes!

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• Using Workaway

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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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• Host of the Month

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As Mayan civilizations regarded cenotes as being their principle life source, Kareen, our latest host of the month, has created a cenote-centered community in Yucatan, Mexico, where travellers from around the world come together to learn from each other's cultures in a peaceful and self-sustainable holistic bubble...

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• Host of the Month

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The stress of modern living plus a pandemic has taken a toll on the mental health among many of us. Being able to recharge and seek inspiration might seem challenging when we are all homebound, but Workaway host Indu's yogic community aims to offer just that! This refreshing haven is the perfect place to unwind, connect with nature, and transform for the better.

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• Host of the Month

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• 18 comments

A magnificent conservation and wildlife rehabilitation centre in the heart of the Amazon, Bolivia, where gringos and monkeys find home among Workaway host Andrés and his volunteer tribe! Our latest Workaway host of the month brings us right into the unplugged jungles, and shares more on the harsh realities and priceless rewards of volunteering at this animal rescue project.

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• Host of the Month

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• 5 comments

Xavier and Nathalie's family farm near Chiang Mai is a slice of paradise where workawayers get to discover new skills, interests, and a sustainable lifestyle! From Thai culture and cuisine, to yoga and aquaponics, our latest Workaway Host of the Month offers us much insight and inspiration on how to explore a different way of life...

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• Host of the Month

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• 17 comments

Our latest Workaway host of the month is an animal lover who's realising his dream to provide abandoned animals with a second chance at finding health and a home -- with the help of workawayers! Surrounded by forest and the golden Algarve sands, this spacious, eco friendly animal rescue shelter in Portugal is the perfect place for nature lovers and animals alike.

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• Travelling Tips

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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

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Près plus de 15 ans comme hôte Workaway, je dois dire qu’il y a eu de nombreux avantages inattendus – des avantages auxquels je n’aurais jamais pensé. Voici comment les workawayers nous ont touché et, dans certains cas, ont eu un impact durable dans notre vie, de 10 des plus belles manières.

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• Using Workaway

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Todos sabemos que es genial tener otro par de manos cerca, y como anfitriones a veces pensamos que tenemos una idea clara de en qué nos gustaría que nos ayudaran nuestros workawayers. Pero, tras 15 años como anfitriona en Workaway, ¡ha habido muchas ventajas inesperadas que nunca hubiera previsto!

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• Using Workaway

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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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• Workawayer of the Month

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Miguel and Mariana had been living together for 6-7 years when they suddenly decided to leave their beloved homeland behind to find a home away from home everywhere they went. Read about the epic story of how they make the transition from quitting their 9-5 jobs lives to become full-time Workawaying nomads!

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• Host of the Month

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This big ol’ plantation-sized slice of paradise in Sri Lanka is not just a coconut estate! This month, host Tilak tells us how he created a haven of natural beauty and wildlife, while giving back to the local community and welcoming travellers to enjoy the village sustainably.

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• Workawayer of the Month

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After 52 years of employment and family life Daniel decided to sell his house, his car and all his possessions and fulfill his dream of travelling the world after retirement. Nowadays his sole possessions are in his backpack, but even after two years on the road Workawaying he has never looked back.

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• Host of the Month

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We had the pleasure of getting to know a lovely family living in the UK. Drawing on their experiences as journalists and travellers, they told us how they’re creating a new project that moves beyond recycling toward something even better. Get out some scissors and glue and tap into your inner child for this special interview!

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• Workaway Foodie
• Travelling Tips

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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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• Workawayer of the Month

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After a two-year Workaway at a Norwegian husky farm, Marije gladly swaps city life with the companionship of 40 huskies and discovers the joys and strength it takes to go ‘back-to-basics’.

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• Workawayer of the Month

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• 13 comments

After ten months workawaying Aude is on a non-stop mission to leave a trail of inspirational murals behind her as she travels around the globe on a one way ticket. Some of her friends call her “an artwork machine“, because when she starts painting she is in the zone and there is no stopping her…!

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• Using Workaway
• Inspiration

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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