Goat Cheese covered in edible flowers in Lyon food market
Posted in Europe France

Memorable Food and Wine Adventures in France

Here’s the food and wine memories that linger on our tongues from our French Workaway adventure.

Boarding the Ile D'Aix Ferry
Posted in Europe France La Rochelle

Workaway on Ile D’Aix France

We spent a week on Ile D’Aix, a French island near La Rochelle. I had sewing projects to do, and Red had painting projects. Plus catching oysters and beach combing.

Workaway through France video
Posted in Europe France

Video: Our Workaway adventure through France

10 weeks into 3 minutes. Watch our Workaway and Travel adventures through France. I made this virtual tour as a birthday gift for Red.

Us leaving our workaway gig in La Rochelle
Posted in Europe France La Rochelle

La Rochelle became our Workaway Heaven

We fell in love with La Rochelle during our Workaway Gig. Our volunteer assignment was varied and interesting, and even off-season, this town is open for exploration.

Equipped with Oyster Catching Ile D'Aix
Posted in Europe France La Rochelle

Exploring the French Island of Ile D’Aix in Spring

Exploring the historic military stronghold of Ile D’Aix out of season? You’ll have the desolate beaches all to yourself and first pick of the oysters.

Safety first at The Mill France
Posted in Europe France Millau

Our Workaway at an 18th Century Flour Mill France

Our Workaway adventure volunteering at an 18th Century flour mill in southern France, near the Millau Viaduct.

The neighbors kids helping Red
Posted in Cambodia Otres Beach

Building Community during our Cambodia Workaway

Building furniture out of pallets in Cambodia, and becoming part of a community has left a lasting impression about our travel experience

Workaway gig Cambodia Otres Beach
Posted in Cambodia Otres Beach

Our Cambodia workaway gig renovating a market stall

Our first Cambodia workaway gig renovating and revamping a market stall for the weekly otres beach market.

Workaway Making Quiche in Cambodia
Posted in Cambodia Otres Beach

Cambodia Pastry Wars: The Battle of the Quiche

The heat and humidity of Cambodia make pastry making a challenge. But during our Workaway gig at Otres Beach it was one we finally mastered.

Raisin Cinnamon Bagel
Posted in Cambodia Otres Beach

Working Away to make Cambodian Bagels

Who knew that I’d be learning how to make classic NY bagels in our outdoor Workaway kitchen in Cambodia! Now this is a skill worth having.

Otres Beach Market Cambodia
Posted in Cambodia Otres Beach

Our Workaway Gig at Otres Beach Market Cambodia

Part of our Workaway gig was manning a food stall at the Otres Beach Market, which gave us the best view of the live music stage.