There’s no better upgrade than going from strangers.. to a team.. to best friends! December 2025’s photo entries show us just how meaningful it can be to find the perfect fit of a travel community!
A moment of connection, confidence, and community - check out our top images from November 2025’s photo competition for a glimpse into the volunteer community life. Teamwork makes the dream work!
When travelling as a tourist gets old, try volunteering with a community off the beaten path! August 2025’s photo competition entries shows us how fulfilling it can be to make meaningful connections with new faces.
The journey of giving back can bring the brightest connections! Check out the winning photo from January 2025’s travel photography competition that shows how teamwork can quickly turn into friendship.
The cool thing about being a Workawayer is you're already far more likely to develop meaningful friendships, simply by being part of our massive community of friendly hosts and travellers from around the world! Here are a few pointers on how you can make the most of your Workaway membership to connect with fellow travellers and find your future bffs -- all just a few taps away!
If you're considering inviting a friend to join you on a Workaway adventure, this blog post is exactly what you need to convince them. Or, maybe you are the one feeling hesitant yourself after your friend introduced you to this platform: in this case, welcome aboard, you’re in the right place, and you’re in for the travel experience of a lifetime!
It’s hard to find ONE person to travel with, let alone an entire group of friends… but somehow, Ricky has managed to take the adventure out of his entire group chat with his five friends – Allison, Brooke, Max, Briana and Connor! Read all about how these six travellers came together to embark on an epic five-month Workaway adventure that has made their friendship stronger and more meaningful.
It’s all too easy to rely on pre-established friendships and so it’s nice just to remind yourself what you can achieve on your own too. Some of my closest friends today are those I’ve met while travelling solo, which just goes to show that being alone can really help you make long-lasting and meaningful connections!
If you’re feeling any doubts or hesitations to begin your next adventure, or make a new travel companion... workawayers Carmen and Victoria’s inspirational story of connection, growth, and shared adventures is bound to ignite your courage to embark on your own travel escapade and find a travel BFF to gallivant with!
This catchy tune, created by Workawayers Delanie and Tori has been playing on repeat in our minds ever since we first stumbled upon their captivating video! What began as a 30-day challenge blossomed into a fun way for hosts and Workawayers to bond and to stay connected with friends and family back home. Read more for their unique music journey story!
There’s just something so magical about the friendships that happen on the road-- starting from strangers far away from home, you often end up sharing incredible experience as you discover new places together. To celebrate all these special travel moments we share with our friends, here are just a few of the many heart warming Workaway friendship stories that brought a smile to our faces!
One of the best and perhaps worst parts of travelling is falling in love, but we all know that “it is not goodbye, but see you soon”. Here are some tips to help you with your long distance relationship & friendships!
