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...
We know we're in the right place when we're surrounded by people who're just as adventurous as we are! Check out September's Workaway photo competition to discover your next destination, where you just might find your travel tribe too.
Which Workaway project are you bringing your magic into next? August 2022's travel photo competition dives right into the vibrant moments we discover during our Workaway adventures. Check out more snapshots and get inspired to start your own!
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...
Meet our host of the month Will, who moved from Bangkok to the island of Koh Lanta to fulfil his dream of creating a better world for his community and his country, Thailand. Read all about his sustainable education project, where workawayers learn how to build with mud, lead children's activities to promote sustainability, and live harmoniously with monkeys, lizards and snakes!
Welcome 2022, and welcome workawayers! Our first travel photo competition of the year begins with outdoor adventures, new friendships, and of course creating incredible moments on the road. Share yours with us for a chance to be our next winner.
As Mayan civilizations regarded cenotes as being their principle life source, Kareen, our latest host of the month, has created a cenote-centered community in Yucatan, Mexico, where travellers from around the world come together to learn from each other's cultures in a peaceful and self-sustainable holistic bubble...
We each have a part to play in protecting our planet and here at Workaway, we have literally THOUSANDS of projects that can support your Eco-warrior ways. From animal welfare and sustainable education projects, to local marine conservation communities, here are our top Workaway picks for host projects that you can get involved in and help support the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals!
Let’s be real, one of the most enjoyable things about travelling (and life!) is all the new food you get to try. But what’s even better is to learn how to make traditional dishes from locals, so you can relive those amazing travel memories bite by bite once home. In our new ‘Workaway Foodie’ blog series, food-loving Workawayers will share how they have learnt about foreign cultures and communities through their food.
