We're excited to introduce our upcoming Workaway Video Competition, where we invite all Workaway members to share their best videos with us. Whether you've captured breathtaking sceneries, fascinating cultures, amazing experiences shared with people you met along the way, or anything in between when you are on your Workaway trip, we want to see it all!
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, and get free accommodation and food in exchange for a few hours of your help! That sounds like a dream, but how does it actually work??
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 not gonna get our free world trip this year... but here's a of practical, affordable AND thoughtful Christmas presents that will be sure to come in handy for our adventures!
The more we travel, the more we realise we play an important role in supporting local communities as well as the environment! As global citizens who want to protect the world just as much as we want to experience it, we've got some tips on how to not only minimise our impact, but also give back when travelling...
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 overwhelming to find one more way to describe yourself. However, your Workaway profile can be different and we’re here to help! Follow our best tips for how to create a unique profile that will unlock countless opportunities. Adventure awaits!
Love is the greatest adventure, and what better way to start than with our very own Workaway community? These inspiring love stories prove that if you hit the road with an open heart, you might just find yourself coming face-to-face with the most unexpected and beautiful connections.
We only live once, so lets choose to do the most meaningful things in the most phenomenal places in the world! We’ve highlighted a few items on our loooong bucket list of the most wonderful experiences around the world. Are any of these on your list too?
The cool thing about being a Workawayer is you're already far more likely to develop meaningful friendships, simply by being part of our massive community of friendly hosts and travellers from around the world! Here are a few pointers on how you can make the most of your Workaway membership to connect with fellow travellers and find your future bffs -- all just a few taps away!
Travelling in a van is a truly remarkable experience that is both freeing and comforting. You get to embark on an extended outdoor adventure, save up on accommodation, not to mention access nature’s hidden gems that can’t usually be reached on foot or by public transport! And if you add Workaway to the mix, you can even discover all sorts of unique local experiences along the open road, with the guidance of your host.
It’s hard to find ONE person to travel with, let alone an entire group of friends… but somehow, Ricky has managed to take the adventure out of his entire group chat with his five friends – Allison, Brooke, Max, Briana and Connor! Read all about how these six travellers came together to embark on an epic five-month Workaway adventure that has made their friendship stronger and more meaningful.
Ready to invite travellers into your home or project and begin your journey as a Workaway host? We know how important it is that you choose workawayers who are a good fit! So here we are going to show you how you can connect with just the kind of travellers and volunteers you’re looking for..
As workawayers, we just can’t help but look for unforgettable experiences and meaningful connections wherever our wandering feet take us. This time, we’re getting a peek into life in the Arabian desert, with the company of a local host and the travel tribe we’ve found along the way!
Thailand is one of the most popular destinations for backpackers and we can absolutely see why! But away from the hustle and bustle of the tourist hotspots, is an eco-retreat hidden at the top of the Northern Thailand mountains, where people around the world gather to exchange their ideas and realise their visions together...
When we think of Morocco, we think of its rich history and culture, vibrant views and glittering trinkets... so it's certainly easy to understand why the country is on so many travellers’ bucket list! But what if we say there’s something even more incredible waiting beyond our itinerary?
What if we say travelling is not just about visiting tourist attractions and staying in hotels, but a unique opportunity where we can learn about a different way of life, and even spend a week or month (or longer) in a local’s shoes, to create meaningful experiences and connections that can last for a long, long time?
If you’re someone who loves children and travelling, here's a way your passions can cross paths! Meet Workawayer of the Month Leo, a traveller and babysitter who discovered that Workaway as an aupair is a brilliant way to travel immersively, connect with local cultures, and learn new languages...
Mention Workaway and a lot of people would imagine a backpacker in their 20s, running around tropical destinations in flip flops and partying in hostels. Almost every day we get asked, “am I too old for Workaway? Are there other workawayers my age or will I be the odd one out?” Meet Kim, a 55-year old traveller who is on her first Workaway adventure in Costa Rica!
When Mike and Kara became empty nesters, these two leapt at the chance to have an epic adventure! Read on to find out more about this life-changing move, tips on how to extend a one-year trip into eight, and how they inspired their son to start travelling too...
Are you a conscious traveller who’s passionate about looking after Mother Earth, just as much as you love to discover new destinations? With the help of long-time traveller and workawayer Neri, we’ve compiled 5 easy ways we can travel more sustainably...
There’s just something so magical about the friendships that happen on the road-- starting from strangers far away from home, you often end up sharing incredible experience as you discover new places together. To celebrate all these special travel moments we share with our friends, here are just a few of the many heart warming Workaway friendship stories that brought a smile to our faces!
Meet our latest workawayer of the month Sai, who not only works full time for a tech startup but is also diving head-first into a WIDE range of Workaway opportunities all over the globe!
Lei’s travel goals are ambitious to say the least - ten years, non-stop, through one HUNDRED countries! We managed to catch our latest Workawayer of the month for a quick chat about her unexpected encounters on the road, lifelong friendships she’s made along the way, and how to experience the world with a trusting heart…
When you’re constantly on the road without a real purpose, even the most passionate travellers can get burnt out...not unless we change the way we explore the world! Our travel experience as a workawayer has transformed and inspired us for the better. It also made us realise that once you do a Workaway, you'll never travel the same way again!
Ever thought about taking your pet on your travels, just to be immediately put off by thinking about quarantines and vet visits?? Well meet animal welfare warrior and proud pet owner Kristina, who’s shown us it’s definitely ‘paws’ibe to bring your pet along on your adventures! Read on for more experiences and insights from our latest Workawayer of the month...
Penny left her job after catching the travel-volunteer bug in Kenya, and has gone on to share her insights in permaculture, water conservation and human connections through blogging AND hosting her own Workaway project! Read on to find out more about her stories as an experienced traveller, her adventures in sustainable farming, finding friends and family through immersive travel.
Huge thanks to hosts and Workawayers that has shared their adventures through their lens! These amazing snapshots are the ultimate travel inspiration that feed our wanderlust and keeps us excited for new journeys.
Meet Felix from Germany and Jan from Thailand, an international couple who connected through travelling and fell in love with the world together! From discovering their passion for permaculture, off-grid living and giving back, they have now embarked on a journey to create a self-sustainable community for future generations to come…
