So You Want to WWOOF: 3 Tips to volunteering on your first organic farm
The skies over Pontassieve. The view is from the farm.It’s cold in New England now. The trees are bare and darkness comes early, and it’s just a matter of time until the first big snow. Weather reports...
View ArticlePortraits of Wwoofers in Tuscany, Italy – Part 1 of 3
So I know we’ve had a few posts up here about wwoofing and the amazing experience we had on the vineyard. One of the best things about our time on the farm was all the great friends that we made. I...
View ArticlePortraits of Wwoofers in Tuscany, Italy -Part 2 of 3
This is Part 2 of a 3 part series. To see more pictures please visit Portraits of Wwoofers In Tuscany (Todd & Benita) Part 1.I made some great friends on the farm – people I feel I will have a...
View ArticleThe Essential Wwoofing Pack List
Packing for the first leg of our RTW was tough! Not only were we camping our way through Europe (with a tent, etc), but we were going through an array of temperatures – from Iceland to Southern Italy....
View ArticlePontassieve, Italy: Where Wine Lovers WWOOF
Editors note: This story originally appeared in the San Diego Reader under the title: Pontassieve, Italy: Where Wine Lover’s Go. I decided to republish here it, because I felt it could be of interest...
View ArticleVolunteering On The Road | We’re the new WWOOF ambassadors to SERBIA!!
[google1]I have some good news! Randy and I are planning the next leg of our journey. We’ve been putting together tentative itineraries and it looks like we’ll be headed back to Europe!We were planning...
View ArticleThe Hazy Shade of Autumn Tour: Europe and Beyond
[google1]In less than 12 hours, we will be heading to Logan International Airport in Boston to embark on a three month journey through Europe, Turkey and a few points in between.As some of you may...
View ArticleBuying a Turkish Rug
[google1]My sister Bridgette has been bugging out for a Turkish rug for a long time. Now that we’re finally in Turkey I decided this would be a perfect time to find out what all the fuss is about and...
View Article3 Things I learned from WWOOFing in Serbia
[google1]A big reason we like WWOOFing so much is that it enables us to mingle with locals on a daily basis, experiencing regional cuisine, culture and customs, while giving back to the farmer and...
View ArticleThe Sweet Aroma of France: WWOOFing with aromatic plants in the south of France
When Kristen asked if she could provide us with a story from her time in WWOOFing in France we couldn’t refuse! This is a guest post is provided by fellow travel blogger Kristen Grennan. Be sure to...
View ArticleWe’re Travel Longer Magazine’s Featured Travel Experts (and you can get a...
A month or so ago we were contacted by the fine folks over at Travel Longer Magazine who asked if we would consider being interviewed as their travel experts. This magazine not only looks gorgeous...
View ArticleNotes From A Winery: WWOOF’ing In Italy
(The view out our bedroom window.) The sunlight streams through the brilliant green leaves. The grape you just plucked is the sweetest fruit you have ever tasted. Then you hear someone yell and mutter...
View ArticleSo You Want to WWOOF: 3 Tips to volunteering on your first organic farm
The skies over Pontassieve. The view is from the farm. It’s cold in New England now. The trees are bare and darkness comes early, and it’s just a matter of time until the first big snow. Weather...
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