About Merilin Vrachovska

Croatia

Countries visited

25+
(and counting)

Languages

English, Bulgarian, Croatian

Expertise

Van-Life, Sustainable Travel, Off-Grid Living, Content Creation

Passions

Yoga, Veganism, Nature Exploration, Photography

Meri is a traveller, writer, and yoga teacher & practitioner, with a passion for slow, sustainable living. She was always drawn to faraway places, different cultures and people, but kept finding reasons to wait.

Studying graphic design in Denmark was her first time living far from home, and she believes it opened something in her. From vanlife adventures in Spain and Portugal, to Workaway volunteering across Costa Rica, Guatemala, Panama, and Sri Lanka, each experience has made her endlessly more curious.

She loves discovering hidden places, eating incredible vegan food, moving her body, and connecting with like-minded souls.

Blog posts by Merilin Vrachovska

Farm exchange and eco projects in Spain

about 13 min
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Farm volunteering in Spain often means living alongside a host, picking up skills that have nothing to do with a screen, settling into a slower rhythm of life. This guide covers the practical side of farm volunteering at eco projects in Spain: the types of hosts out there, the best regions, what a typical week looks like, and how to actually find the right fit for you!

Workaway in Barcelona: volunteering and travel guide

about 13 min
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Being a tourist in Barcelona is amazing, but living here is different: quieter neighbourhoods, corner shops with incredible produce, and parks with no to-do list. This Barcelona travel guide is for people who want both, whether you’re here for a few days or considering a Workaway stay in Barcelona, to make the trip more affordable and more real!

Living in Spain as a volunteer: costs, culture, food and tips

about 12 min
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The good news about visiting Spain? It's one of the most affordable countries in Europe to travel and live on a budget. Especially if you’re travelling slowly, volunteering through Workaway, or simply trying to get beyond the tourist trail. This travel guide covers what daily life really looks like, and costs for long-term visitors in Spain!

Workaway in Madrid: volunteering and travel guide

about 11 min
30 comments

World-class art museums, a food culture built around long lunches and sharing plates, and neighbourhoods that each feel like a different city entirely... this guide covers the best things to do in Madrid, where to eat and drink like a local, how to travel Madrid on a budget, and where to find Workaway Madrid and volunteer opportunities in Spain.

Alternative Europe: 13 Hidden Gems Off the Beaten Path

about 11 min
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As cool as it may seem to visit the Eiffel Tower in Paris, or Venice with its beautiful network of canals, the reality is that once you get there, you may be surprised and overwhelmed by the amount of tourists. Luckily, there are many parts of Europe that are still filled with stunning places off the beaten path!