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Volunteering With Worldpackers - A Beginner's Guide

Want to travel the world rent free and receive other benefits? Read on to discover how to use Worldpackers to make memories abroad!
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Your perfect three-day itinerary in Isla de Flores, Guatemala. Visit Mayan ruins and experience the island like a local.
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Volunteering in The Amazon Rainforest - Everything You Need to Know

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Worldpackers vs. Workaway - Which Should You Pick?

Wonderinf if you volunteer through Worldpackers or Workaway? Here we'll compare the pros and cons of both companies!
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The journey from university in Kentucky, to my first nights in my new home in Kibichuo, Japan. The first part in the JET Program journey.

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Kentucky to Kibichuo - My JET Program Journey

The journey from university in Kentucky, to my first nights in my new home in Kibichuo, Japan. The first part in the JET Program journey.
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Welcome to Encompassed Travels!

Hi! Marie here. I'm a world explorer and English teacher with a passion for working for myself and living a nomadic lifestyle. I started this blog in 2022 after living in Japan for a few years with the goal of sharing my personal experiences and stories I've accumulated through years abroad. It's also my hope that you can use itineraries and advice I've written from my experiences. Click the boxes below to begin exploring or find your own way through the site. Welcome!