Tag: travel tips
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Working on a Farm in Rural Thailand
For some, traveling is a short, relaxing holiday. For me, traveling is a longterm lifestyle that I intend to maintain for as long as possible. In order to achieve this goal, my favorite way to slow down, save money, and immerse myself in a country is by volunteering in exchange for accommodation. As a member…
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A Day in the Life: The Ultimate Travel Day
Travel days are tedious. Getting from one destination to the next causes anxiety, hot flashes, hunger, and can often bring out the worst in us. Budget travel can especially mean uncomfortable, cramped, and slow modes of transportation that you just have to struggle through. This blog is not only for the highlights, it’s to show…
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A Day in the Life: Working in Cairns
I lived and worked in Cairns, Queensland, Australia for 3.5 months. My job as a bartender was a Casual Position and counted for my 88 days of specified work that will allow me to apply for another year of the Australian Working Holiday Visa. I absolutely adored living in Cairns. With so many things to…
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A Day in the Life: Working in Port Macquarie
I lived and worked in Port Macquarie, New South Wales, Australia for 2 months. One job was a work exchange for accommodation and the other was a fully paid position. Port Macquarie is a small beach town that I fully enjoyed but, if I’m being honest, definitely stayed too long in. Read further for a…
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Cheaper than you Think
When people think of traveling, they think of luxury experiences that cost an arm and a leg. If price is what’s holding you back from traveling, then book a ticket already because there are so many ways to travel for cheap. Work for Accommodation Many hostel, hotel, au pair, and farm jobs offer work for…
Sylvia's Gap Year 