Flavia shares her experiences as a volunteer traveler, starting with her au pair program in Texas and later discovering World Packers in California. She compares the immersion into American culture between being an au pair and working at a hostel. Flavia highlights her favorite experiences at the hostel, including cooking a big Christmas dinner with fellow volunteers. She offers advice for future volunteer travelers, emphasizing the importance of embracing the journey and being open-minded. Flavia discusses the personal growth and skills gained from her volunteer experiences and the formation of lifelong friendships. She concludes by sharing her future plans after graduating from her masters in San Francisco.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

03:07 Discovering World Packers

06:00 Comparison of Au Pair and Hostel Experiences

09:19 Favorite Experiences at the Hostel

11:45 Advice for Future Volunteer Travelers

13:09 Growth and Skills from Volunteer Experiences

15:00 Forming Lifelong Friendships

17:20 Future Plans and Graduation

18:42 Closing Remarks