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Love, Travel, and Volunteering : Caring for the World (Travel Series Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Kandy Ostrosky (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 107 ratings

Experience the challenges and joys of making a difference while meeting new friends all over the world

Many people dream of seeing the world and making a difference. Not everybody will act on that dream, an undertaking that can be scary and overwhelming. Kandy puts those feelings aside and sets off to volunteer as a nurse in Peru. But things do not always work out as expected. Kandy does not know that she will end up doing voluntary work as a nurse in Guatemala, with children in Thailand and South Africa, and dogs in Jamaica and Mexico. She is left stranded in the middle of nowhere, jumps off the world’s highest commercial bridge, connects with monkeys, snorkels with seals, and so much more!

Will the joys of her self-discovery journey outweigh the hardships, or will she want to return to a stable life in Canada?

Love, Travel, andVolunteering is a travelogue (diary-entry style) about self-discovery and making a difference. It captures the many obstacles that need to be overcome as a solo traveller. This travelogue is a must-read for those who love books that take them around the world and talk about different cultures as well as the challenges and joys of volunteering abroad.

Escape reality by travelling to 6 countries from the comfort of your own home.

Included in the book:
  • Travel & volunteer pictures from each country visited
  • Tips to planning a safe & successful trip
  • Recommended hotels & hostels, excursions & tour companies
  • A connection with a solo traveller & travel stories
  • Your very own packing list

A portion of each sale will be donated to The Animal House Jamaica, which will help cover the cost of vet bills, dog food, fresh water, and much more.
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  1. Book 1 of 1
    Travel Series
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    169 pages
  3. Language
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  4. Publication date
    September 3, 2021
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B09FG8M7TT
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Kandy Ostrosky (September 3, 2021)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 3, 2021
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3.9 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 169 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 107 ratings

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Kandy Ostrosky

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Kandy is from Hamilton, Ontario. She has been a registered practical nurse since 2012. Her love and passion for nursing and helping people created her desire to volunteer in underdeveloped countries. She began journaling her trips in 2017-2019. Her first book called Love, Travel, and Volunteering Caring for the World is a diary-entry style book that captures what it was like living and volunteering in Peru & Guatemala as a nurse, with dogs in Mexico & Jamaica, and with children in Thailand & South Africa. Kandy will continue to write and publish her travel and volunteer adventures when she is able to travel again. Kandy has also published her 2nd book called Shattered A True Story of Trauma and Healing. The book captures the trauma that she had been through in life, especially the most recent traumatic event, which left her dealing with PTSD, anxiety, and depression. Kandy knows what it is like to feel so alone, while trying to cope with trauma, fear, nightmares, dissociation etc. As a result, she published her healing journey, in hope that her story can help others through trauma and PTSD, and to let them know that they are not alone in what they are experiencing when it comes to trauma.

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Customers find the book informative and inspiring for travelers. They describe it as an entertaining read with descriptive adventures. The author shares her experiences through volunteer work in multiple countries. Readers appreciate the down-to-earth writing style and heartfelt message. The colorful photos are also appreciated.

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24 customers mention "Learning style"24 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's learning style. They find it informative and inspiring for travelers. Readers appreciate the author's personal travel experiences across continents, some humorous but all touching. The journal format is a favorite part for them, allowing them to experience the culture through the author's memories. Overall, they describe the book as an enjoyable read with valuable lessons for those wanting to travel.

"...She also explores doing this in different countries as well as taking care of dogs which adds to her adventures of giving and learning...." Read more

"...I also love the valuable travel tips she shares near the end of the book. This book is colorful!..." Read more

"...A cute read where you can temporarily travel overseas with the author and get a taste of living and volunteering abroad...." Read more

"The book, “Love, Travel & Volunteering” is a travel journal though the eyes of a solo traveller, adventurer & volunteer, Kandy Ostrosky...." Read more

21 customers mention "Readability"21 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's readability. They find it entertaining and uplifting, with an enjoyable diary-style that is new to them. The appendices provide useful lists and ratings. Readers mention it reads like a personal travel journal with details they would find interesting.

"...That was one of my favorite parts as they are very sweet to read and uplifting as well as a powerful sweet perspective...." Read more

"...extensively around the world, like this author has, I thoroughly enjoyed this book!..." Read more

"...A cute read where you can temporarily travel overseas with the author and get a taste of living and volunteering abroad...." Read more

"...It is recommended reading for any new traveler especially those ready to venture to all the countries that have been mentioned as visited by the..." Read more

11 customers mention "Adventure content"11 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's adventure content. They find it descriptive, simple, and real-life. The author shares her experiences, both good and bad, in a down-to-earth manner. Readers appreciate the detailed journal entries. Overall, they describe it as a wonderful journal-style travelogue written by a compassionate author.

"...This is a wonderful book with sweet interesting daily adventures of the life of a nurse with a positive perspective." Read more

"...As a traveling nurse, the author shares her experiences, the good and less desirable, working through strange facilities and language barriers...." Read more

"...I love this book and the author's down to earth manner and real-life stories!..." Read more

"This diary style book is meaningful to the author, a great experience for her and a great thing. to accomplish, volunteering at it's best...." Read more

6 customers mention "Volunteer work"6 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the author's travel and volunteer work. They mention getting a taste of living and volunteering abroad.

"...temporarily travel overseas with the author and get a taste of living and volunteering abroad...." Read more

"...to accomplish, volunteering at it's best. This reader didn't enjoy it as much. It was so tedious to read...." Read more

"...since it offers information on various countries and types of volunteering, to give you a glimpse into options available...." Read more

"Love, Travel, and Volunteering: Caring for the World is a wonderful journal-style travelogue written by a compassionate and caring nurse...." Read more

5 customers mention "Ease of reading"5 positive0 negative

Customers find the book easy to read and enjoyable. They appreciate the author's down-to-earth manner and real-life stories. The writing style is amazing and the message is heartfelt.

"Do good and be good! I love this book and the author's down to earth manner and real-life stories!..." Read more

"This travel journal was an easy to read, helpful peek into the world of traveling with a purpose...." Read more

"...An easy and pleasurable read for any aspiring or seasoned traveler. Looking forward to seeing similar places in the future!" Read more

"A easy to read book about the author's first impression and diary accounts of her short-term volunteer assignments in different countries in the..." Read more

5 customers mention "Enjoyment"5 positive0 negative

Customers find the book enjoyable. It encourages them to enjoy life and take time for themselves. The author's perspective is fascinating and exciting, and she offers her time and knowledge to help others.

"...She is a courageous soul, with a huge heart, giving of her time, knowledge & helping others in need...." Read more

"...What are you waiting for?!?! Get out - enjoy life - do good! Thank you for sharing your heart and passion for life!" Read more

"...Her unique point of view is facinating and exciting...." Read more

"...I did not read something so interesting, honest, and fun in a long time...." Read more

4 customers mention "Heartfelt message"4 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book's heartfelt message. They praise the author's writing style and find it a travel journal written with love.

"...She is a courageous soul, with a huge heart, giving of her time, knowledge & helping others in need...." Read more

"...Amazing writing style and heartfelt message!" Read more

"A travel journal written with love!..." Read more

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3 customers mention "Color palette"3 positive0 negative

Customers find the book colorful and engaging with great pictures.

"...This book is colorful! You almost smell, taste and touch the exotic flavor of the many countries she visited...." Read more

"...Her unique point of view is facinating and exciting...." Read more

"...Great pics as well. She is obviously a courageous young lady with a zeal for life. Get comfortable and ready to enjoy this great book." Read more

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  • Billie Woodruff
    5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful adventures with sweet lessons learned
    Reviewed in the United States on September 22, 2021
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    In Love, Travel, and Volunteering, the author takes you through her daily activities as a nurse that keeps you interested. I've always wondered what adventures happen in a nurse's life so I found it to be intriguing. She also explores doing this in different countries as well as taking care of dogs which adds to her adventures of giving and learning. Additionally, at the end of each daily entree, she includes "lesson learned" in which she shares what she ultimately learned that day. That was one of my favorite parts as they are very sweet to read and uplifting as well as a powerful sweet perspective. This is a wonderful book with sweet interesting daily adventures of the life of a nurse with a positive perspective.
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  • Tara C
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous adventure book!
    Reviewed in the United States on September 9, 2021
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    As someone who has a passion for travel and has travelled extensively around the world, like this author has, I thoroughly enjoyed this book! She weaves in inspiring life lessons that she gained from each experience. She is a courageous soul, with a huge heart, giving of her time, knowledge & helping others in need. I also love the valuable travel tips she shares near the end of the book.

    This book is colorful! You almost smell, taste and touch the exotic flavor of the many countries she visited.

    If you are eager to travel the world or want to life vicariously through another’s adventures, BUY THIS BOOK! You will not regret it!
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  • C. L. Piper
    5.0 out of 5 stars A nurse's adventures and lessons while volunteering abroad
    Reviewed in the United States on September 10, 2021
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    I'd always wondered what life as a traveling nurse would be like, and this is the book where I could vicariously live through the author. She travels to several developing countries both as a volunteer nurse and volunteering to help sick dogs. She tells us how much each volunteer opportunity cost her, how much different food items cost in each country, what she packs, and how she books her accommodations. I loved hearing about her experiences with the locals, them chatting about taboo topics such as "white Africans," and the moments she was scared or changed her perspective on life. A cute read where you can temporarily travel overseas with the author and get a taste of living and volunteering abroad. Recommended for anyone who is interested in traveling, other cultures, and life lessons.
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  • Monica Rubombora
    4.0 out of 5 stars A travel journal written with love!
    Reviewed in the United States on October 23, 2021
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    The book, “Love, Travel & Volunteering” is a travel journal though the eyes of a solo traveller, adventurer & volunteer, Kandy Ostrosky.

    The author heads to different countries around the world, from South Africa to Jamaica & many others, and spends about 2 weeks in each. She immerses herself into voluntary work & then sets aside time to go explore the local sights…. which she pre-plans months ahead.

    The author documents the risks, obstacles and fears that she overcomes. She also writes about the joys, thrills and adventures she savours. For example, a strange dog bit her in Jamaica & she swam in the ocean with seals (and sharks) in South Africa.

    The author provides useful tips for the solo traveler. There is a resource library at the end of the book with recommendations for hostels (she star rates them; & recommended excursions in each country.

    Each chapter ends with a key lesson learned from her experience in each region.

    This travelogue is a must-read reference book for those who love to travel on a budget to see the big outside world. It is recommended reading for any new traveler especially those ready to venture to all the countries that have been mentioned as visited by the author. And for those readers that love to volunteer to work in under developed communities around the world, this book is for you.
    2 people found this helpful
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  • Gypsy Grandmum
    5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring and Enlightening
    Reviewed in the United States on July 21, 2022
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    Anyone who travels abroad to volunteer is to be admired, but to pay for the experience makes it even more impressive. As a traveling nurse, the author shares her experiences, the good and less desirable, working through strange facilities and language barriers. It was nice to see that she also took advantage of her time to explore her different locales as much as possible. A nice, informative read.
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  • Ken Hagler
    5.0 out of 5 stars What a Blessing!
    Reviewed in the United States on September 7, 2021
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    Do good and be good! I love this book and the author's down to earth manner and real-life stories! I couldn't help using one of the stories in a sermon I was preaching because of its relevance and the lesson learned (something that is soooo valuable).

    What a gift to read about in a day and time where everyone remains so self-centered and the news is so depressing. THIS IS NOT THAT BOOK!!!! This is where you are uplifed and encouraged! What are you waiting for?!?! Get out - enjoy life - do good! Thank you for sharing your heart and passion for life!
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  • Between the Lines
    3.0 out of 5 stars Lesson learned
    Reviewed in the United States on September 13, 2021
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    This diary style book is meaningful to the author, a great experience for her and a great thing. to accomplish, volunteering at it's best. This reader didn't enjoy it as much. It was so tedious to read. I guess diary style isn't for me, How many sentences started with "I", (to many ,) I did ,I saw, I was, I went etc,
    And didn't care for lists of clothes.things to do, how to travel ,but others might. So lesson learned diary style is not for this reader.
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  • Iuliana
    5.0 out of 5 stars Precious Life lessons from traveling and volunteering
    Reviewed in the United States on September 24, 2021
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    Traveling while volunteering seems such an enriching experience! The author highlights learnings from each day of traveling in her journey throughout different countries, with different cultures and life standards. It’s impressive how many life lessons one can learn from their day by day experiences! Some of my favorites: “I never know what I have until I am forced to have less”. “Step out of your comfort zone because when you do, you could experience some of the greatest times of your life.”

    An inspiration for travelers, but also for those who like reading about such faraway places and cultures.
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  • Judith
    5.0 out of 5 stars A beautiful travelogue that makes you discover the world and learn wonderful lessons along the way!
    Reviewed in Germany on November 9, 2021
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    This book is a real gem for anyone who loves learning about other countries and cultures. The author takes you on an adventurous ride through countries around the world, giving lots of vivid insights into her experiences abroad.

    The book reads like an insightful diary and makes you experience each country through the eyes of the author. It is written in a very authentic and approachable way, and I not only loved reading about all the interesting experiences but also about the lessons learned that she captured from each day. Some of the ones that really stuck with me are: “Always listen to my intuition as it is almost always right”, “There are a lot of kind people in this world, and I cross paths with many while traveling solo”, “Kindness is one of the greatest things that one can offer another human,” and “Make a difference in the life of children while listening to them.”

    There is so much warmth, honesty, and inspiration in her daily observations. As a world traveler myself, I tremendously enjoyed reading about countries I have visited and lived in myself and about learning about additional ones. And one of the conclusions by the author that I could relate to completely was the following:

    “The more I travel, the more I have learned that I can never expect things to go as planned, especially when I am in a foreign country. Instead of becoming stressed and upset, I just laugh about the situation and often think it could be a lot worse.”

    Traveling and getting to know other countries, cultures, and ways of thinking, behaving, and approaching life not only teaches you a lot of beautiful things that you can apply to your own life – but it also helps you to relativize many minor issues we might be concerned about and not take things we may be used to for granted. It opens up new horizons that can only enrich our lives.

    An additional plus are the appendices of the book, including tips for planning a safe and successful trip, hostel, resort, and excursion recommendations in the various countries, a packing list, and the fact that one part of the book sales is donated to one of the projects the author is particularly passionate about.

    Whether you love traveling yourself or prefer traveling from the comfort of your home, this book filled with personal travel adventures will take you on a beautiful journey around the world!
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  • Book Chick
    5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring
    Reviewed in Canada on November 13, 2022
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    As someone who volunteers & loves travel, I thoroughly enjoyed this book, & Kandy’s heartfelt, honest recount of her travels, her desire to help others & the sincere side of it all. Her choice to take her strengths & finances to use for a wider good is so inspiring! I applaud Kandy ☺️ We need more people with such devotion to giving.
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  • Dawn
    5.0 out of 5 stars Being kissed by a seal and other interesting experiences!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 5, 2021
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    If you are interested in volunteering overseas, this book is a must read, with tips on places to visit and even the cost of volunteering with different organisations. It also provides tips to planning a safe and successful trip. Even if you are not planning on volunteering or traveling this book provides an interesting perspective on different countries and cultures and it is enjoyable to hear about the author’s experiences. I particularly like the bit about being kissed by a seal!
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  • Alex
    5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring read
    Reviewed in Canada on May 7, 2022
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    Author does an amazing job describing her travels and makes it feel like I went to some of these places myself. Author is clearly passionate about helping the less fortunate and her enthusiasm jumps right off the page. Would definitely recommend and hope there are more trips to read about in the future.
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  • May
    5.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining and Inspirational
    Reviewed in Germany on September 19, 2021
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    A sweet diary filled with adventures and lessons learnt. I used to love traveling solo but haven't done so in a while now. This book gave me the travel bug again! A very nice read.
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