Here are a few things that reach the top of my best moments and best lessons learned while traveling via WWOOFing and backpacking. 1.) I learned how to snowboard in the effin’ French Alps. Yeah, I know, how bad ass of me. 2.) I have learned how to approach strangers fearlessly and unprotectedly. No awkward … Continue reading
I was trying to convince myself to delay this post, to push it back a few weeks or maybe even – – not write it at all. My intent to do that was due to the evoke of emotions that come from speaking of Marcellaz and my time with the Weber family. The emotions are … Continue reading
I plan on writing a few blogs over a few weeks that are orientated towards a weekend I spent in my WWOOF host’s chalet (cabin.) It was nestled on the border of Italy, Switzerland and France, in the French Alps. It resides in a valley upon a mountain-side, with beauty I had never known. Part … Continue reading
Marcellaz, France is my current WWOOF location. I have freely emerged myself into its culture, age and story, so allow me to share these photos that exhibits the town. These candid shots will give you a sound and solid awareness of the village’s story. No need for words here, go on… and have a look. … Continue reading
Slide on my weathered boots Embark on a ride down a hill Bicycle wheels carry me through the beauty A scenic view of mountains high and low Greens are embedded into the fields White tipped snow caps Puffs from a chimney so far out The smoke so little it resembles a cigarette dying out Mountains … Continue reading
First question here is, how old is America? Depending on who you are, there’s the what you consider or what you theoretically consider when it concerns the birth of the great U.S of A. Oh and of course, there’s the what the government claims the birth to be. The most popular, – If you measure … Continue reading
First and foremost I want to say a thank you to everyone that is out there WWOOFing. I love your dedication, fearless attitudes and most of all, your strength – I admire you all. It’s a great feeling to know we have a community of people, that we all know we can relate to. I … Continue reading
This market is in my first WWOOF location – Marcellaz, France. It belongs to Miki and Hanny, my WWOOF hosts for 28 days. I have been here for a week and a half already and I can not get over this market, the trust aspect of it is truly inspiring. (WWOOF is volunteering on a … Continue reading
WWOOF, the acronym stands for world wide opportunities on organic farms. The program itself is based online, the communication and the search of hosts are also done online; Www.wwoof.org. You first sign up for a country where you may be interested in volunteering in, once you’ve picked it, you then pay a low nominal fee … Continue reading
Well to start off with – I am in a whole other country, so of course, there are things that are “normal” here that seem different to me. That is due to my background coming from America and never traveling really out of it other than the Caribbean cruises. Today we have a generous host … Continue reading
My blue eyes without blinders 