A thrill-seeking woman has shared her experience of living for free on a paradise island off the coast of , working just 24 hours a week. Sirirat Nensewicz, 27, spent two months on the 18-acre Pumpkin Island in the off Queensland's coast. In exchange for free accommodation, she worked 24 hours a week, taking care of cleaning, gardening, and bar-tending duties at the island's eco-resort.
Sirirat, a solo traveller from Hamburg, , spent her time "laying in a hammock and swimming" on an island with pristine beaches and stunning marine wildlife. She managed to live on just AU$400 (£200) a month, covering only her groceries and phone bill. The content creator described the experience as "an unreal experience" adding: "I saved enough money just for a plane ticket to Australia.
And I managed to live on a beautiful island, working only 24 hours a week for accommodation and additional pay of over $800 (£400) fortnightly." This was Sirirat's second visit to Australia, having previously travelled solo in 2017 for six weeks. She toured the East Coast from Brisbane to Cairns and "fell in love with the country.
" She said: "The people were so open-minded and they have a great work-life balance. Not to mention the hot weather and sandy beaches. I was just counting down the days when I'd be back.
" In February, after completing her fashion degree at The Hochschule Mittweida, Sirirat left Germany and flew to Brisbane, Australia. She travelled under a holiday working visa, valid for up to 12 mo.