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Workaway at Kadampa Buddhist Centre After being so spoilt by having the most wonderful workaway experience at Swan Cove – Raymond Island it was time for something new. Heavy-hearted I said “Goodbye” to Dave who dropped me off at the Bairnsdale train station so I could catch a train to …
Project Interrupt Project Interrupt is a grassroots experiment exploring the connection between human wellbeing, community, and the environment. At its centre is HEART – a sailing vessel built almost entirely from marine debris collected in Southern Tasmania – but the project reaches far beyond the boat itself. Through cleanups, creativity, …
Swan Cove – Waterfront Island retreat Slow down – FEEL…The peace of wild things. The healing essence of nature. The rejuvenating effects of the salt air. Opening to vibrancy and innate vitality. And to an awe inspired life!That’s what the brochure says of Swan Cove Waterfront Island retreat on Raymond …
Paying forward in Paynesville Before starting my Workaway I had decided to spoil myself with a few days off and connecting with the locals of Paynesville. Luckily I found a couchsurfing spot again! My host, had generously offered to pick me up from the train station in Bairnsdale. Due to …
Back to Melbourne Only a couple of days before I was heading to Reefton, a good friend from Austria had send me a message “Here is the phone number of a good friend from Austria who lives in Melbourne – in case you need help, you can contact her“. I …
On my way to Reefton Finally, the day had come to make myself useful. Starting a “job” even though unpaid, but therefore a bed and breakfast included. I was looking forward to getting my hands dirty at my first Workaway spot in the bush near Reefton. From Mt. Waverley I …
Melbourne – Australia’s cultural & sporting capital After a pleasant flight from Nadi, I touched down in Melbourne around noon – one of those arrivals where everything just seems to flow. I felt immediately “at home“, stepping into this new country, even though it has been over 20 years since …
Fiji The Republic of Fiji is an archipelagic nation in the South Pacific, with over more than 330 islands (approx. a third of them are inhabited) and roughly 900.000 warm-hearted souls. Those Islands might be famous for their stunning white sand beaches, romantic resorts and amazing watersport facilities such as …
Mamanuca group Malolo Island For my very last sailing trip around Fiji, part of Melanisia, Captain Craig took me and his friends Thomas & Maureen (Tom & Momo) to the “Island of the resting sun” or Malolo Island part of the Mamanuca group. Again the wind was against us…. so …
Denerau Port – Nadi After sailing for over six weeks, I finally came back to Nadi. It was quite a contrast! A big ship with a very suitable name “Reef Endeavour” is sitting right on the reef to welcome you. We refilled our tanks and got a nice mooring spot. …
