About Rebecca Sharp

United States

Countries visited

25+
(and counting)

Languages

English & Spanish

Expertise

Train Travel, Film & Literary Tourism, LGBTQ+ Travel

Passions

Movies, Good Novels, Funny Plays, Italian Spritzes, Hiking

Rebecca is a Brit who caught the travel bug while spending a summer as a camp counsellor in the US. She quit her office job in 2017 to grow her film tourism blog and freelance writing career. During this time, she volunteered at a yoga retreat in Spain, a Buddhist centre in England, and hostels in the Isle of Skye and Edinburgh via Workaway.

After moving to Belfast and completing an MA in creative writing, she emigrated to the US in 2025 and wrote the guidebook 111 Places in Salt Lake City That You Must Not Miss. One of Rebecca's favourite travel memories is replying to love letters as Juliet's secretary in Verona, Italy.

Blog posts by Rebecca Sharp

How To Start an Online Side Hustle Using Workaway

about 7 min
12 comments

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!

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

about 16 min
7 comments

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!

What Is Homesteading? Why You Should Volunteer At One

about 7 min
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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!

What Is Coliving? Pros and Cons of This Travel Accommodation

about 8 min
7 comments

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.

Reasons To Do a Workaway Project in Your Hometown

about 6 min
7 comments

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!