How to Volunteer Abroad for Free

How to Volunteer Abroad for Free - Savings Jar on a Map of the World

While you are travelling around the world, it is natural to want to give something back.  However, volunteer programs often have a hefty price tag.  In some cases, paying to volunteer is justified as the organisations need funds to continue their valuable work.  But for backpackers and budget travellers, paying thousands of dollars to volunteer is […]

The Best Work Exchange Websites Compared PLUS $10 Worldpackers Discount

Reseña y Opiniones de Workaway

Work exchange programs are a fantastic way to travel for free by volunteering abroad.  There are several different work exchange websites that help to connect potential volunteers with work exchange and volunteer placements all over the world.  The one you may have already heard of is Workaway, but there are other sites like Workaway which […]

How to Be a Digital Nomad with No Skills

Woman sta at a laptop looking frustated and biting a pencil - How to Be a Digital Nomad with No Skills

When I quit my job 6 years ago to go travelling, I didn’t expect it to be forever.  However, after the taste of freedom that backpacking gave me, I knew that I could never go back to an office job.  And while I didn’t have any specific IT skills that would allow me to work […]

Work Trade – What is a Work Trade and How Does it Work?

A shared hostel dorm room - typical accommodation for a work trade

Hands up who wants to travel for free??  Trading a few hours of work in exchange for accommodation and food is a wonderful way to save money while travelling, and effectively allows you to travel for free.  Perfect for long term travellers, backpackers or anyone wanting to travel without spending an arm and a leg, […]

Work Exchange Programs – Volunteer for Free Abroad

Two travelling friends raise their hands in celebration of freedom

Do you want to volunteer abroad but can’t afford the price of some work exchange programs?  I don’t believe anyone should have to pay hundreds of dollars to volunteer, so I’m going to share how to find work exchange programs that work for you, allowing you to volunteer abroad for a whole year for less […]

How to Travel for Free by Volunteering Abroad with Worldpackers

Volunteering Abroad in Mexico - The View from a Hostel in Bacalar

Who hasn’t thought to themselves ‘I want to travel the world for free’?  That has been my dream ever since I can remember, to see the world and have incredible experiences, but without it costing an arm and a leg.  And guess what?  There is a way to travel for free by volunteering abroad with […]