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Thank you for visiting Maptrekking! I’m so happy that you’re here. If you’d like to know more about me, check out who I am & why I started Maptrekking. I want to help you find your dream travel opportunities so you can have meaningful and authentic experiences!
I’ve put so much effort into creating useful, in-depth information for you. There’s a lot so I’ve broken it down into sections. Hopefully, this helps you find what is applicable to you!
What is housesitting? It’s a type of property management where you stay in someone’s home while they are away. You take care of the house and its content, making sure their pets or plants are well taken care of. It’s a great way to save money on travel and get free accommodation around the world.
The concept that fast equals best is not always true. Slow tourism embodies the idea that a person can embrace authentic local life by slowing down. To travel slowly means quality instead of quantity. Find out more about how you can slow travel to have your dream travel opportunities.
Workaway is an online platform that connects businesses, families, NGOs etc. with travelers (seriously a dream come true for avid adventurers). These hosts are typically looking for volunteers to help around their house, business or organisation. In exchange for volunteering, travellers are provided with food and accommodation. Read more about this popular way to travel for almost nothing, if not for FREE!
Though Workaway is the biggest online platform, there are plenty of other up and coming work exchange sites. Learn everything you need to know about Worldpackers and HelpStay!
If your dream travel is based around having local experiences then look no further. I believe that when you engage in local life you are bound to learn more about that culture and yourself. Here are some of my best local tips and recommendations!
LIVING ABROAD
If you are living abroad on a long term basis, then these articles are for you! Whether you are working, volunteering, or traveling abroad, I’m giving you the best tips here for living life outside of your own country.
GIFT GUIDES
Check out my wonderful gift guides for presents that can be given all year around and at the holidays. Whether you are buying for yourself (#treatyourself) or trying to find presents for other travelers, I have got you covered!
Besides just providing helpful information, I love to share my own unique experiences with you; including places and opportunities that I have been dreaming about. Get to know me more by reading my personal stories and adventures!
BLOGGING TIPS
I want to give you information that I’ve learned since I’ve traveled down the long and sometimes confusing blogging career path. If you are thinking of becoming a blogger, check out my latest guides on blogging!
