A Traveling Dog, The Travel Blog

My favorite summer ever was spent picking green beans and watering olive trees on an organic farm on the island of Elba, off the coast of Tuscany, Italy.

It didn’t hurt that every day there was some swimming in the Mediterranean Sea involved. You know, on the pristine beach fifty meters from where I slept. I’d walk a sandy path past the vineyards in my bikini and straw hat, pull a plum from the plum tree, toss my towel down and enter the cool, turquoise water. Maybe grab an espresso at the café on the way back.

Okay, not maybe. Certo. This is Italy we’re talking about here, bella.

If you’re interested in organic farming and willing to work for your supper, WWOOF (World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms) is an incredible way to experience a new part of the world without spending much money at all. There are participating farms all over the world, helping people share more sustainable ways of living. You meet great people, build muscles, and come home with memories to last a lifetime.

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