Newbie to this

Hello all ! So im new to this and im wondering how possible it would be to travel with no money ? apart from the money used for flights . Also where can I meet others who are interested in doing the same ? as I dont want to go alone . . .

Your plans are in direct conflict with the first rule for traveling in the South Pacific.

RULE #1. BRING MONEY....

Hi Explorer62!

Welcome to TT!

Are you asking about travel in (all or any of) the Pacific countries covered in this branch?

If not, your question could fit better in the Experimental travel branch (i.e.: you are more likely to get useful answers there). The Gap Year & Round The World Travel branch could be an alternative branch to ask about it (specially if you list the countries you plan to visit).

BTW, don't forget the money needed (in some countries) for visas.

Exactly! Because 'No Money' is already there so your presence might not be that much welcomed ;-)

I am always uncomfortable with people form the more affluent parts of the world trying to get something for nothing in developing countries. I am here to help my friends in one of the least developed countries in the world gain some income from sustainable tourism, not to cater to selfish people from rich countries.

I wasnt trying to get something for nothing . I would work and volunteer in return for food and some sort of roof and was wondering wherther it would be possible to go around the south pacific doing this . I know i need money for visas and flights but i meant is it possible to live on a bartering idea where i work for things in return . This way i experience and apprciate their culture .

Basically, it would depend on what skills you have to offer. Are you a qualified nurse, doctor or teacher of English, for example? There would also be possibilities for people with skills in environmental areas.

I would work and volunteer in return for food and some sort of roof and was wondering wherther it would be possible to go around the south pacific doing this .

You could start looking for the visa requirements in order to make it in whatever country(ies) you plan to make it in order to see if it could be possible for you to get one.

I have a basic TEFL qualification and im looking to get Celta so teaching english is possible for me . Thankyou for your comments and i will look into the visa needed for this .

@explore62.... so what is it?

Your first post sounded like you were looking for a free ride. Your second softened it to a like for like trade in a bartering arrangement. Then on your third post you morphed into a teacher with concern for others.

Knowing English is not worth a lot... knowledge of the indigenous language, the culture, the needs of the people combined with the inclination, ability and the means to help would be a welcome asset in almost anyplace in the SP. You can't do that skipping around the SP and mooching off the locals.

Solomon Islands requires you to have enough funds to cover your stay. The last time I was there volunteering required a visa along the lines of a work permit. Don't know if that's changed now, but Ozziegiraffe should know.

If you are staying longer than 3 months in Solomon Islands, you need a residence permit, and a work permit (often arranged by whomever you are volunteering with, so this would have to be arranged in advance). This applies even for self-funded volunteers. They are valid for 2 years.
If staying less than 3 months, you can get a visa on arrival (depending on where you are from) provided you have a return or onward ticket.
If you organise volunteer work while on a <3 months visitor visa, you will need to leave the country to get a residence visa validated.

Like i say im new to this , i had an idea of getting a visa and tickets and volunteering for a roof and food like the workaway scheme and maybe travelling around . I am a teacher currently working in Europe and i didnt mean to offend anyone , i am going to begin visa investigation and volunteer work in my chosen area and hopefully something will come of this

Also ozziegiraffe that visa comment was a good starting point for me , thank you

The basic problem here is you made a classic rookie mistake. See, we can't read minds and can only answer questions based on exactly what was asked / written. You made four posts, offering additional information on each one that wasn't known in the prior posts.

You didn't offend anyone (it's almost impossible to offend an experienced LPTT contributor) you simply made a series of incomplete posts that couldn't be accurately responed to.

Good luck on your quest.