Have you been a part of volunteering efforts that helped you see different parts of the world? Have you thought about combining your passion for travel with your desire to help others in foreign lands? Is it even a good idea to go into foreign nations to help people that might not be asking for it? There are many difficult questions when it comes to voluntourism, the concept of volunteering during travel. We give our thoughts on the topic and the ways that we have given back on the road. We … [Read more...] about Podcast 20: Volunteering During Travel (Voluntourism) & Using WorkAway for Free Stays
Perdika Greece – Top 10 Best Travel tips (2018)
Perdika Village is a small fishing village located on the island of Aegina, Greece. In a nutshell, Perdika Village is both enchanting and charming. The village itself is lined with cobbled streets, tiny alleyways, traditional fish tavernas, cafes and bars overlooking the crystal clear, sparkling waters of the Saronic Gulf. Perdika, Greece is enveloped by both pebbled and sandy coastlines of the various beaches, rocky, mountainous slopes and pine forests can be seen off in the distance and … [Read more...] about Perdika Greece – Top 10 Best Travel tips (2018)
The Lisbon Hustle [Unbelievable Fun in Portugal]
I love to sell. I love hustle and creativity. Its an addiction of sorts….always seeing the opportunities that lie before me. During our journey so far, I have found pleasure in watching all of the different forms of hustle that work the streets in the cities and towns we have visited. From the seven-year-old boy that was selling roses out of his backpack walking the streets of Guayaquil, Ecuador to one of the best sandwiches I’ve ever eaten (I ate 6 of them - photo on Instagram) from the older … [Read more...] about The Lisbon Hustle [Unbelievable Fun in Portugal]
Most Efficient Charity (Maybe in the WORLD)
In our visit to Ayacucho, Peru, I think we found one of the most efficient charity organizations ever. Prior to our decision to travel full time, we helped raise money for several passions of ours over the years including Type 1 Diabetes, Movember, the children of St Anthony’s School, and local churches. When working to get people to donate their hard-earned money, the common question is in regards to how efficient the charity is. Well, if you are interested in helping worthy people and have … [Read more...] about Most Efficient Charity (Maybe in the WORLD)
Guayaquil Ecuador (Our Crazy 2-week Experience)
Guayaquil is the largest city in Ecuador. It is also reported to be the most dangerous and violent city in Ecuador. If you visit the U.S. State Department’s website, there are safety and security notices warning travelers of armed robberies at the airport and on local city buses, “express kidnappings”, sexual assaults, carjackings, and even a warning to avoid hailing taxis on the street. This all sounds alarming, right? Unfortunately for some, the aforementioned might be enough negative … [Read more...] about Guayaquil Ecuador (Our Crazy 2-week Experience)
Antofagasta Chile (Our First WorkAway Experience)
Antofagasta, Chile is a port city, sandwiched in between the South Pacific Ocean and the large hills in northern Chile’s Atacama desert coast. Antofagasta is an arid, dry city with an economy based on the mining industry (copper). It is approximately a 15-hour drive from Santiago and a 4-hour drive from the gorgeous San Pedro de Atacama. If you would rather hear about our 5 weeks in Chile, listen to the Podcast Episode - Podcast 28: Chile Travel – Santiago, Valparaiso, San Pedro de Atacama … [Read more...] about Antofagasta Chile (Our First WorkAway Experience)