Blog posts by Lois Orekoya

• Travel Stories
• Inspiration

• about 3 min
• 18 comments

Have you been to many beautiful and remote places in the world, but somehow still feel as if something is missing? Are you looking for a way to travel where you can connect with the communities and be a part of it, or even give back a little?

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• Inspiration
• Using Workaway

• about 4 min
• 3 comments

If you’re struggling for holiday gift ideas this year for the travel lovers in your life, how about giving them an entire year's worth of adventures, that they get to choose and experience just the way they want to?

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• Workawayer of the Month

• about 5 min
• 10 comments

Meet our latest Workawayer of the month, Zsuzsa, a shining example of how to keep the spirit of Workaway alive in the midst of quarantine. Bubbly and bright as ever, she tells us how she continues to be influenced by her Workaway experiences, how she draws support from her “host families” across the globe as well as indulging her wanderlust by contemplating future Workaway adventures waiting for her on the horizon!

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• Inspiration

• about 3 min
• 4 comments

We know it’s easy to get stuck in the heaviness of everything that’s been going on lately around the world, so we wanted to bring you some positivity :).. These are some of our favourite quotes for when you need a little pick-me-up during quarantine!

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• Inspiration

• about 5 min
• 15 comments

None of us imagined the current global pandemic, but here we are. As travellers, hosts and workawayers this is a huge shift! However, we’re all in this together so we wanted to share a few tips on how to stay inspired even while in quarantine!

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• Inspiration
• Travel Stories

• about 7 min
• 6 comments

Imagine giving up your normal routine and taking a chance at something new? What about travelling around the world for two years straight? Here are some amazing women who inspire us all to take that jump and make our travel dreams come true!

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• Using Workaway

• about 5 min
• 9 comments

Looking to see the northern lights in Finland or Machu Picchu in Peru? Deciding on the country we want to go to might sound like a no-brainer, but it’s also very important to keep in mind what you’re looking for long-term! Let us help with the main questions you might have before heading out to your first Workaway experience…

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• Workawayer of the Month

• about 9 min
• 11 comments

We chat with Milton who’s been curious about the world since a young age. He eventually packed up his bags, quit his job and started travelling the world! Through Workaway he picked up quite a few new skills, including some that got him his current job in Italy. We’re excited to see what other journey’s he’ll be taking!

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• Workaway Foodie

• about 8 min
• 9 comments

Cooking while travelling is not just a great way to save money, but it also connects us to those around us! So join us as we explore some of the most delicious, simple, and culturally relevant meals and treats. Let’s get cooking!

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• Inspiration

• about 4 min
• 3 comments

Ever wondered why when you first see something new and shiny, it’s all you could’ve ever wanted…until it’s not? The more we buy, the more we want, whereas experiences become memories we’ll almost always get to keep. Memories that stay with us over the years, and age with us as we grow! Often giving us a brighter outlook on life and the stories we tell when we’re older.

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• Using Workaway
• Travelling Tips

• about 12 min
• 4 comments

Just you and the ‘open road’ and there’s nothing quite like it! Being in a new country all by yourself may seem daunting at first- but it’ll be worthwhile when you get to meet new people and make life-long memories. Here are some of our favourite safe countries for solo-female travel so you can start planning your trip!

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• Travelling Tips

• about 6 min
• 5 comments

Travelling the world is an exciting experience that brings us life in a more vibrant way, but getting to your destination isn’t always that affordable! We know there are many age-old tips and tricks to finding cheap flight deals, but for you, we’ve gathered some of the smartest ways to find the BEST flight.

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• Inspiration
• Travel Stories

• about 5 min
• 3 comments

Going for your dreams or something you’re passionate about is not always that simple or easy – but nowadays with such a big world and lots places to see, there’s more opportunity than ever to take that leap of faith and go for your dreams! Alice shares with us how she took this leap for herself by following her passion, that eventually led her to finding true love…

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• Using Workaway
• Inspiration

• about 5 min
• 4 comments

Want to stay in an idyllic house for free at your dream destination? Grab all these wins with one of the many house sitting projects on Workaway. Explore the special spots of your travel destination and enjoy your home away from home.

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