Through volunteering, Shantel has helped others by building houses in Fiji, collecting rubbish and helping recycling efforts in the Galapagos Islands, and assisting with office work and planting trees and seedlings in Tanzania. Having given so much to others in her travels, Shantel shares about going inward in Nepal.
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Wander Woman: Shantel’s Story Part Two- Transformation in Tanzania
In Part Two of Shantel’s volunteering adventures, she shares her life changing experiences volunteering in Tanzania.
Wander Woman: Shantel’s Story Part One- Fiji, Ecuador and the Galapogas Islands
In this post, my friend and fellow traveller Shantel shares her experiences volunteering in Fiji, Ecuador and the Galapogas Islands
Wander Woman: Megan in Manila
In this post, an inspiring fellow author from Victoria who shares her experience volunteering in The Philippines. Enjoy!
Wander Woman: Shantel’s Adventures Part Three-Nepal
Through volunteering, Shantel has helped others by building houses in Fiji, collecting rubbish and helping recycling efforts in the Galapagos Islands, and assisting with office work and planting trees and seedlings in Tanzania. Having given so much to others in her travels, Shantel shares about going inward in Nepal. Lying along the southern slopes of… Continue reading Wander Woman: Shantel’s Adventures Part Three-Nepal
Wander Woman: Shantel’s Story Part Two- Transformation in Tanzania
Tanzania has generally remained untouched by the rivalries and political upheavals that other neighbouring countries have experienced. It is one of Africa’s top destinations for tourists, with attractions like Mount Kilimanjaro, Serengeti National Park, Norongoro Crater, and the beautiful beaches of Zanzibar. This week, in Part Two of Shantel’s volunteering adventures, she shares her life… Continue reading Wander Woman: Shantel’s Story Part Two- Transformation in Tanzania
Wander Woman: Shantel’s Story Part One- Fiji, Ecuador and the Galapogas Islands
My name is Shantel Da Costa. I’m 39, self-employed, married and have three children, two adults and one teenager. I was born in Rotorua and grew up in Aotearoa (New Zealand). I live in Brisbane, and my Australian travels include Darwin, Cairns, Sydney, Melbourne and Port Lincoln. My leisure travel has taken me to Thailand,… Continue reading Wander Woman: Shantel’s Story Part One- Fiji, Ecuador and the Galapogas Islands
Wander Woman: Megan in Manila
In this post, an inspiring fellow author from Victoria who shares her experience volunteering in The Philippines. Enjoy!
Stormcrow Silver: Vicious and Ambitious
On August 24th 2022, a very special moment occured on a very special night. Myself and my fellow writer Christine Betts were hosting our first Write & Sip fundraising event for Gold Coast Writers' Association at Whisky Lounge Mudgeeraba. Our writing comrades Kellie and Selena were also in attendance. During the evening, we learned that… Continue reading Stormcrow Silver: Vicious and Ambitious
Author Chat: Kellie M Cox
I am so very excited to have my dear friend and fellow writer Kellie M Cox as a guest here on my blog. I met Kellie in 2018 at a Gold Coast Writers Association meeting, and I have treasured her friendship and our shared love for writing ever since. Kellie has just published her debut… Continue reading Author Chat: Kellie M Cox