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How to Au Pair in Australia

01/15/2021

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I wanted to live in Australia since the day I heard Steve Irwin say 'crikey mate' as he cruised around white sandy beaches searching for crocs. When I imagined life in Australia it was a glowing picture of surfers with man buns, poached egg perfection, sun-tanned skin, and days where everyone called me 'mate.'Â I graduated college and found myself at t[...]

Inspire Productivity by the Sea in Southern Morocco

07/06/2020

Jodie

Agadir, Beaches, Inspiration, Marrakesh, Work & Travel

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SunDesk Coworking/Coliving in Taghazout Word travels fast in the digital nomad community. Although still a fledgeling culture, tips on new hot spots make their way along the digital grapevine at record speed. And, as such, it didn't take long for me to hear about SunDesk - a co-working/coliving concept based in the cutesy little surfer town of Taghazout i[...]

Want to stay like a local? Try this Airbnb alternative

02/12/2020

Emily

Cities, Hamburg, Hotels, Travel Tips, Work & Travel

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Craving Something Local? If you're reading this, you probably like to experience a somewhat authentic slice of local life whenever you travel somewhere new. After all, you've found this blog, which has never exactly celebrated the Hard Rock Cafes and big bus tours of the world (not judging.). And while the desire to live like a local is a common thread a[...]

A Complete (and honest) Guide to Getting a Visa in Portugal: Part Three

01/07/2020

Emily

Portugal, Work & Travel

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I call this: The Imposstil-ble Roadblock. Well folks, we hit a major bump in the road this week. And when you're staring at the calendar with only five business days left in the USA, bumps become VERY SCARY. How did said bump occur? Well, I'd like to blame the visa application company VFS, and their confusing customer service line, but it's most likely my [...]

A Complete and Honest Guide to Getting a Portuguese Visa (Part Duas)

12/02/2019

Emily

Portugal, Travel Tips, Work & Travel

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How to get a visa in Portugalâ€¦ Part Duas (2) As I typed the words â€œhow to get a visaâ€ I had to laugh at how straightforward the title sounds, and how opposite the actual process is. But here we are. Weâ€™ve arrived at part two of my journey towards a legal life in Europe. Portugal is my chosen destination, and a freelancerâ€™s visa is my golden ticket[...]

6 common expat misconceptions

06/25/2019

Gemma

Inspiration, Personal Stories, Work & Travel

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Back in 2012 I made the HUGE decision to pack up my bags and leave everything I knew to be normal behind. I waved goodbye to my mum with all my worldly belongings rammed into one 23kg suitcase and boarded a plane toâ€¦. Saudi Arabia! My move into the expat world, turned out to be the best decision I ever made and 6 years later Iâ€™ve flitted betwee[...]

Ethical volunteering- Meet the skilled volunteer nurse swapping modern hospitals for rural operating rooms

04/25/2019

Gemma

People, Work & Travel

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The year is 2019 and the word â€˜voluntourismâ€™ is on every conscious travelerâ€™s lips. The term refers to the growing phenomenon amongst the worldâ€™s traveling community. People packing up their bags and taking international flights to some of the worldâ€™s poorest countries to carry out volunteer work, often on assignments theyâ€™ve paid to be a [...]

Visit a Totally Paw-some Charity in Thailand: Lanta Animal Welfare

03/21/2019

Jodie

Personal Stories, Thailand, Work & Travel

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On Koh Lanta -a 100% chill little island on Thailandâ€™s Andaman coast- thereâ€™s not a whole lot to do aside from frolicking merrily on one of the plentiful beaches, zipping around on a scooter trying to avoid snakes and the occasional goat, and eating - of course. And thatâ€™s exactly why itâ€™s popular with low-key tourists who want some respite from [...]

The Modern Nomads: Interview with 3 Kick-Ass Van Life Ladies

01/12/2019

Tamara

Inspiration, Personal Stories, Work & Travel

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Photo Credit: Hannah Duggan (@hannahleeduggan) #Vanlife is a hot travel topic that has been trending all over social media. The awesome thing is, our feeds are full of ladies doing it solo too. The idea of a nomadic life with the ability to travel whilst work independently from anywhere in the world is a dream so many fantasise about. But how is it do[...]

Travel with Nashipae: Meet the inspiring woman who quit her job and moved to Kenya

07/02/2018

Caroline

Inspiration, Kenya, People, Work & Travel

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Sometimes you come across stories of people completely outside of your online and offlice bubble and it just hits you. Something they say, something they stand for just moves you in a way you're not moved that often. When Sinja's story - which you will read below - popped up on our Facebook feeds, we knew we had to introduce her to you guys. She quit her job[...]