Tag: volunteer

• 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…

  Sylvia Torkelson

  March 21, 2024

  Day to Day, Thailand

  budget, Budget Travel, Chiang Mai, daily life, day in the life, farm, farmstay, female, Gap Year, hiking, hitchhiking, solo travel, teach english, Thailand, transportation, travel, travel tips, volunteer

• Taking A Gap Year: Is It For You?

  

  With college becoming increasingly expensive and young people seeking to prioritize experiences over rushing into a career too fast, gap years are a fast forming trend with a variety of opinions surrounding them. Some people worship Gap Years while others look at them as a waste of time or even in some cases, as a…

  Sylvia Torkelson

  January 5, 2024

  Gap Year

  advice, Gap Year, inspiration, motivation, resources, solo travel, tips, travel, volunteer, working abroad