Summer tips
Summer escape
How to get away from Greece this summer?
by Emma Lesburgueres
The summer is a great period to change your habits and try new things. Why not go abroad
for some time? In this article, we provide you with some ideas to achieve a cheap and exciting getaway from Greece.
I did a Workaway in a youth hostel in Hvar, a pretty touristic island in Croatia.
Summer is full of possibilities. It procures a lot of opportunities to go abroad for a while after ten months of hard working or studying. Still unsure about your plans? Check this list of ideas; maybe they will inspire you!
Workaway or Helpx
Workaway is a website that helps to put in con-
tact hosts and volunteers. You pay a fee of 36 euros for one year, and you’re good to go. Most of the hosts will furnish your accommodation and food (and sometimes even pocket money!), so you will only need to pay for this fee and the transport tickets.
Š The White Rabbit Hostel / Facebook
You can browse easily the pages according to your wishes: location, number of people hosted, type of activities, etc. It can be everything from teaching your language to gardening. For example, I have done three Workaways to this day and worked in as many different settings: I volunteered in a street festival in Frankfurt, in a family in Hamburg, and a youth hostel in Croatia. These experiences all taught me something - different and unique each time. Then, when you find your dream hosts, you can
contact them by message and send them your motivations and the dates at which you are available. Try not to give up quickly as it can be sometimes long before you hear from anyone, especially in the summer period.
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