Just do it!

I'll be very honest - when I was boarding my flight to Bali I was petrified! I had never been to Asia before and I had 0 teaching experience so I was very nervous about just showing up here and entering a whole different world. But that feeling had lasted only few days and then I completely fell in love with everything around me; the kids, the food, the nature and the Balinese culture.

I have just finished my 10th week of volunteering and I have 2 more to go. My stay in Bali so far has been absolutely incredible. It is very hard to describe the experience because I feel like I've experienced so much that it would be enough to write a novel!!

The teaching may seem scary at the beginning but it is so much fun and so rewarding!! You can really see the kids are excited to come to the class and they are very eager to learn. The local staff is so lovely and always on hand to help out if needed. Most volunteers find it very hard to say goodbye at the end of their stay because you form real friendships with everyone around you!

The home stay has a very chilled and friendly atmosphere. The family is really nice and can help out with arranging transport or trips around Bali. The rooms are cleaned every week and the common areas are cleaned several times a day (Balinese people sweep a lot)!

Bali is absolutely breathtaking! I had a chance to explore most of the island during my stay and I honestly couldn't pick just one place I liked the most. The mountains and lakes are amazing when you're looking for relaxing time and if you need a little bit of party time you can just go to the south and enjoy the beaches and nightlife there.

I have met some wonderful people here who have made my stay really unforgettable. I'm really happy that I had decided to push my own boundaries and take on this adventure!