Tag Archives: work

Why It’s Not Crazy for Working Professionals to Quit Their Jobs and Travel the World

Posted on March 11, 2010 by SWAP

By: Adam Seper Graduate high school Go to college Start your career Get married Buy a house Have children Watch them grow up Send them off to college, then to start their careers Become a grandparent Retire, travel, and enjoy … Continue reading →

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10 WWOOFing Opportunities in Ireland

Posted on February 22, 2010 by SWAP

Exposure to organic farming techniques, harvesting potatoes, fixing farm fences, milking goats, and feeding chickens were WWOOFing experiences we had mentally prepared for. The compost toilet, however, was not. Together we studied the Humanure Compost Toilet Manual. It read, “There are … Continue reading →

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Ancient Voyages (from the director of SWAP)

Posted on February 16, 2010 by SWAP

So, I’m the Director of SWAP and I have been for almost 30 years so I hope you don’t find it odd that we have a youth program here being run by some old fart. When such criticism arises, I … Continue reading →

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Glampacking: The Fashionable Girl’s guide to backpacking

Posted on November 4, 2009 by SWAP

The three items on nearly every backpacker’s list: fleece, poncho, Bandanna. Which just happen to be three things that would cause you to destroy every photo from your trip. So throw out the old packing list and learn what rules … Continue reading →

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How to Get Back to Work After Traveling

Posted on September 18, 2009 by SWAP

Traveling may not damage your career, but it can have an unwelcome effect on the way you feel about your job. Here’s how to get back into a good work flow. more>

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One Week Job

Posted on September 4, 2009 by SWAP

Sean Aiken graduated from college and didn’t know what he wanted to do for a career. So he came up with an idea. Starting Feb 2007, he traveled around North America, working 52 jobs in 52 weeks. He hitchhiked, slept … Continue reading →

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