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
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Intrepid stories of women travelling off the beaten track
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
Back in 2020 I started work on a new writing project titled 'Wander Woman- Intrepid Tales Off The Beaten Track'. This was to be a collection of stories from women who have travelled ‘off the beaten track’, or have overcome adversity e.g. disability in order to travel. I originally planned for this collection to be… Continue reading Wander Woman: Megan in Manila
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