Travel
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A Local’s Guide To Hradec Králové | Michaela
With Autumn at our heels, that usually means one very important thing for Camphill: it’s time for volunteers to return to their home countries. Some stay on for an additional year but most leave at the end of summer in order to study, volunteer at another Camphill place or to start a new chapter, whatever that may be! Before we part ways, I thought it would be great to hear from other international volunteers and learn what they think about their cities; not to mention, what advice would they give to potential travellers! I do have a soft spot for the local’s opinion. For your reading pleasure, here’s your local guide Michaela,…
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A Local’s Guide To Albano Laziale | Giovanni
As part of my series The Local’s Guide, I will be sitting down with fellow international volunteers to get their advice on the best of the best in their towns and cities! If you’re short on time and desperate for a local’s opinion, I’ve got you covered. Much more to come! First up, Giovanni! Describe the city of Albano Laziale It’s a tiny town, south of Rome, which started off as a settlement (castra) of the Roman army. Albano was built on a hill. If you travel by car or on foot, you can journey uphill to the Monastery of Cappuccini and the walking route will take you through the…
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Why I love volunteering at Camphill
In 2012, one phone call from a friend led me across the country to a place called Camphill Communities California. It was the first time I heard about Camphill and I was intrigued by my friend Amy’s experience. Once I settled in, I realised that Camphill was unlike anything I had done before and I had a lot of growing to do. It’s moments like these that remind me why I love volunteering at Camphill. Coming from a small island in The Bahamas, I didn’t learn about the importance of having a gap year until I studied abroad. Life at home was more or less painted as such: after secondary…
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Top Tips: How To Make The Most Out Of Skyscanner Flights
So you’ve recently learned that Skyscanner is arguably one of the best options for EASILY finding the cheapest flights. It’s free to search and Skyscanner connects you directly to the airline or booking agent with no hidden fees. Whether you’re new to Skyscanner or maybe you have a bit of experience with its platform, I think you’ll find this post very useful and by the end of it, you’ll have my top tips on how to make the most out of Skyscanner Flights. Now, how do you use Skyscanner to search for flights? Seems easy enough right?: 1. you choose your journey (direct, return or multi-city) 2. enter from where to…
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How To Leave Home And Travel Before 30
So you’re ready to see a bit of the world? Great! Now, how will you go about doing that? Where will you stay? What will you eat? How will you afford it all? I wrestled with these questions and more when I started travelling in 2012! Unfortunately, I didn’t have anyone to answer them for me. Luckily, I’ve made the mistakes, lost money, and learned from it all so that you don’t have to struggle as much as I did! Pack your bags because it’s time to leave home and travel before your 30 (or 40, 50…)! Your flight to anywhere awaits. Disclaimer: Just a heads up, I do not receive…
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Pre-flying Ritual: Why I Diligently Check My Email The Night Before
Picture this: It’s the eve of your 05:25 flight to Frankfurt. You’re all packed. You’re exhausted just thinking about how tired you’ll be in the morning but you’re prepared–that’s comforting enough for now. Just before bed, you diligently check your email for a last minute upgrade, a bon voyage message from the airline or a social media update that you’ll probably put off till you’re bored waiting in the airport. An email catches your attention. At 23:33, the night before your 05:25 flight to Frankfurt, it’s the airline, announcing that changes have been made to your booking. “This better be an upgrade,” you muse. It reads: Dear Passenger, as you…
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How To Fly Frugally Like A Volunteer With 3 Ridiculously Easy Steps
I vividly remember my family hiring a travel agent to book our holidays when I was a young girl. I think some of my family still do! Now, I’ve actually become an Independent Travel Agent myself! I CAN understand why my family booked through travel agents. At the agency, one can casually waltz in, recline in a comfy chair, have a cup of tea and merely state when and where to the wizard behind the desk. Sounds like a dream, I know! HOWEVER, I volunteer internationally. Also, having MS can make life and travel a bit more unpredictable. When I search for a flight, it has to be uncomplicated, at…
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Eating As The Locals Do – The Quest For Authentic Food
After months of anticipation, a few friends of mine made the tourist pilgrimage across the pond from Orlando to London. At the end of a long day of ooing and ahhing at the usual attractions, they decided the best way to end their day was to find an English restaurant and eat like a local in London. (this post contains some affiliate links and/or ads meaning at no extra cost to you, I may receive compensation for qualifying purchases and/or clicks) They hired a taxi and enthusiastically asked to be taken to the most popular restaurant amongst the locals. To their surprise and utter dismay, the driver brought them to…
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Top 5 Reasons To Travel Now
Over 8 million people travel by plane every day! With global tourism ever on the rise and travelling becoming more affordable and creative, a greater amount of people are taking to the skies, seas, rails and roads in search of a break from the ordinary. If you’re still not convinced that travel is the best thing since sliced bread, have a wee look below at the top 5 reasons you SHOULD travel now! If you’re short on time, feel free to scroll through the bold headings as I often do (this post may contain affiliate links and/or ads which means at no extra cost to you, I may receive compensation for qualifying…
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Help! I Need An Adventure
When my number one (and only) goal of becoming married, barefoot and pregnant by 18 didn’t pan out, I could hear a new voice declaring, “help, I need an adventure”–and a new goal! What do I want to be Before you judge me–actually go ahead, I deserve it–just know, the people around me had no idea this was my only goal. I had options. I was a good student, I come from a decent family of business-minded individuals and I have all my original teeth. Truth be told, I could never decide what it was I wanted to contribute to the island. I was well-acquainted with local businesses, even worked…