Worldpackers
I had heard of this app and website many times before using it, but I decided to take a leap of faith and trust it before my trip to Central America. I'm so glad I did. I volunteered at a Sea Turtle Preservation in Costa Rica, with a family in Guatemala, and at a hostel in El Salvador. This was my experience. Before starting the decision process, I needed to become a member and make a profile. You pay $60 annually to apply anywhere. This $60 can be waived once you have receiv
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How to Budget Travel
If you want to travel, but your budget is low, here are some tips and tricks I've used to see the world at a low cost. One of the easiest ways to budget travel is by keeping your destination open. Research which countries are the cheapest to travel to, and which time of the year is the cheapest. Sometimes the popular expensive destination isn't even the best choice, just the most touristy. If you want a Greek or Italian vibe but less expensive, go to Albania. Instead of Thail
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How do I get started?
Simply put, you save money. You pick the place you want to go. You do some research. Then you book that damn trip. Let's expand on that now. I'm not going to tell you in full how to save money in this post because there is simply too much to touch on. I have two posts, one called "Refusing Overconsumption" and the other "How I save money"- refer to those for detailed advice. The SparkNotes summary is this: decide if you're an overspender, then realize what that means, start b
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