Blog posts by Rebecca

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What Is Homesteading? Why You Should Volunteer At One

What is homesteading? Is it just a small farm? Do you need any special skills to contribute to homesteaders’ projects as a Workawayer? This guide covers everything you need to know about participating in a homestead volunteer or work exchange experience - and why you should try it!

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Best Workaway Projects for Spanish Speakers

Does no one appreciate that there are over 474 million native Spanish speakers, much more than the 400 native English speakers?! Where are all the Spanish volunteer opportunities abroad? Don’t worry! Here are Workaway projects in Spanish and non-Spanish-speaking countries that welcome your native Spanish language skills!

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What Is Coliving? Pros and Cons of This Travel Accommodation

Coliving is a relatively new accommodation style that appeals to long-term travellers and digital nomads. They’re a great alternative to hostels and can be a good way to meet like-minded people, but they aren’t for everyone! This guide will break down the coliving meaning, the pros and cons, and how to find a coliving community that suits your travel style.

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How To Travel Light Long Term: 20 Tips + Packing Checklist

Once you learn how to travel light as a long-term traveller, you will never return to consistently carrying large suitcases. Packing light is not only good for your wallet (and your back), it’s also freeing for your mind. You realise just how little you need to survive and thrive!

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Reasons To Do a Workaway Project in Your Hometown

If you’ve never considered travelling in your home country or signing up for a Workaway project in your hometown, here are the reasons why you should!

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How To Start an Online Side Hustle Using Workaway

It’s super easy to travel long-term with Workaway on a minuscule budget, but there’s no getting around the fact that you do need some extra cash for your travels. Learning how to start an online side hustle could help you achieve your sustainable travel dreams! I volunteered through Workaway for around five months while building my freelance writing portfolio and blog, and here's my tips on how to start an online side hustle while volunteering with Workaway so you can earn extra money too!

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