Travel
Travel
Want to travel the world using your skills as a vet or animal keeper?
Check out the guides and inspiration below, or choose your preferred continent from the destination list.

5 Smart Ways to Travel as a Vet while earning a full-time Salary
Want to earn money as a vet, vet nurse or vet tech while travelling? Here’s five clever ways to travel as a a vet while earning a salary

5 Tried and Tested ways to Avoid Hostel Burnout
Backpacker hostels are an unforgettable part of the budget travel experience. But introverts beware- if you overdo it, hostel burnout could be right around the corner! By definition, hostels are more than just a place to sleep. Travel hostels are

Things I Learned as a Volunteer Vet in Papua New Guinea
From bilums to betelnuts, Papua New Guinea was a fascinating place to volunteer. Here’s what I learned about culture, life and veterinary medicine!

Voluntourism vs Volunteering: How to tell the Difference
Voluntourism options are becoming increasing common for veterinary travellers- so lets explore what they are, how to spot them, and the pitfalls to avoid!

Why Should I Pay to Volunteer?
Isn’t it frustrating when you find a dream volunteer project, only to discover the fees are sky high? Let’s unpack why charities charge fees, and how you can make yourself more valuable to them than money.

How to Find Ethical Animal Volunteer Opportunities
Find links to the most useful resources and websites to get started on your search for the ideal ethical volunteer opportunity with animals.

The Key to Finding the best Volunteer Project for You
Just like choosing a job, there are different volunteering environments that suit each of us better. Find out how to choose the best project for you!

15 Gift Ideas for Travelling Vets and Vet Nurses
Finding a gift for travelling vets and nurses can be difficult- they’re eco-conscious, have strong morals, and they don’t have a lot of spare suitcase space! Here’s some ideas to get you thinking out of the box.

Top Things to Do, See & Eat in Puerto Ayora, Galapagos Islands
Want to kayak with sea turtles, explore lava tunnels and eat empanadas like a local? Discover the best things to do, see and eat in Puerto Ayora, Galapagos.

Revolutionising Veterinary Practice: Does Sweden have the Answers?
Sweden has a reputation for social care and innovation- but how do these ideals hold out in the veterinary clinic? Here’s the 10 ideas I would like to take home from my time as a locum vet in a Swedish Veterinary Practice.

Top Things to Do, See & Eat while Volunteering in Midigama, Sri Lanka
Volunteering at Animal SOS Sri Lanka was rewarding work, but there were plenty of other great things about living in Midigama too! Here are some of my favourites!

10 Things I Learned as an Outback Vet
From how to speak like a local to what to do with frogs in your toilet, read about my crazy experience as a vet in the outback of Australia


5 Tried and Tested ways to Avoid Hostel Burnout

Things I Learned as a Volunteer Vet in Papua New Guinea

Voluntourism vs Volunteering: How to tell the Difference

Why Should I Pay to Volunteer?

How to Find Ethical Animal Volunteer Opportunities

The Key to Finding the best Volunteer Project for You

15 Gift Ideas for Travelling Vets and Vet Nurses

Top Things to Do, See & Eat in Puerto Ayora, Galapagos Islands

Revolutionising Veterinary Practice: Does Sweden have the Answers?

Hi,
I’m Kat!
I’m an Aussie veterinarian who travels the world, volunteering, working and meeting other vets, vet nurses and animal-lovers along the way.
My goal is to show you how you can do the same.