travel

Get Out and Go: Do Something Good

Volunteer around the world and travel with compassion and purpose.

Overseas volunteering gives travelers the chance to create intimate connections to places, people, and movements greater than oneself. Since Seattleites are ingrained with a strong volunteer ethic, it’s not surprising to find many making positive contributions in countries around the world. If you’ve been considering volunteering or working abroad, find some inspiration and advice from three Seattle natives that have dedicated their lives to international volunteer efforts.

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Get Out and Go: Down but not Out, SXSW on the Cheap

A how-to guide on experiencing the pricey fest for FREE.

South by Southwest (affectionately known as ‘South By’) in Austin, Texas showcases many of the best up-and-coming musicians from all over the world. Much like Burning Man is to hippies, SXSW is a main event for the music industry.  With festival wristbands costing over a month’s rent, local Austinites opt for the FREE shows with FREE beer and here is how it’s done.

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Get Out & Go: Washington Winter Beach Retreats

The sky is gray and breezes are cool, but there’s plenty to do on the coast.

Perhaps you’re not into snow sports, but you still want to enjoy a natural retreat during the long Seattle winter. Washington’s striking coastline gives Seattleites a place to rest and reflect during the cold, quiet months. If that’s not enough reason to hit the coast, empty beaches and winter resort rates provide extra incentive.

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