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Credit: SWNS / Sirirat Nensewicz  An adventure-seeking woman has told how she lived for free on a 'heavenly' island off the coast of Australia - only working 24 hours a week.   Sirirat Nensewicz, 27, stayed on the 18-acre Pumpkin Island in the Great Barrier off the coast of Queensland for two months.   She would only work 24 hours a week, cleaning, gardening, and bar-tending around the island's eco-resort in return for free accommodation.  Sirirat says she spent the rest of her time "laying in a hammock and swimming" on the island which has pristine beaches and amazing marine wildlife.   The solo traveller said she would spend AU$400 (£200) a month - only forking out for her groceries and phone bill.

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00:00Stop and listen. Ever wanted to visit Australia for free?

00:03Surirat Ninswit spent two months living for free on Pumpkin Island,

00:06an 18-acre gem in the southern Great Barrier Reef off the coast of Queensland, Australia.

00:11In exchange for working just 24 hours a week at an eco resort,

00:14she got free accommodation and 400 pounds every two weeks.

00:18The rest of her time, pure bliss, swinging in a hammock, snorkeling,

00:22swimming in crystal clear waters, and exploring pristine beaches.

00:25Arriving by boat, Surirat stepped into a life most only dream of.

00:29Her workday started at 8 a.m., tidying common areas,

00:32gardening, and later, a couple hours of bar work in the evening.

00:35Workdays varied. Some were 10 hours, others just four.

00:39But it was the island's untouched beauty that made her time unforgettable.

00:43Her simple seaside room was all she needed,

00:46double bed, a bathroom, and a sunrise view every morning.

00:49With just groceries and a phone bill to pay, and the rent all paid for by her employer,

00:53Surirat's life was stress-free. No Wi-Fi equals no drama.

00:57Surirat says the experience changed her.

00:59She saved most of her money, invested in healthier eating,

01:02and learned to appreciate life's small wonders.

01:04It made me appreciate life and the little things a lot more

01:07as the island gave me space to think.

01:10Living on a remote island, experiencing the world's natural beauty,

01:13and making unforgettable memories, Surirat proves that sometimes,

01:17the greatest adventures start with just one bold leap.

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