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I’m originally from London but now live in Melbourne, where I work as an Emergency Medicine doctor. I’d say the biggest thing about me is that I’m a real people person. I love meeting people from different backgrounds, hearing their stories and getting to experience life from someone else’s perspective. Some of my favourite travel memories have honestly just been sitting around chatting over dinner or spending hours wandering around a city with people I’d only met the day before. I joined Workaway because I want something a bit different from normal travel. I’m much more interested in experiencing everyday life somewhere than rushing around ticking countries off a list. I’d love to improve my Portuguese, properly immerse myself in the local culture and hopefully make some lifelong friends along the way. I’m pretty easy-going, curious and always happy to muck in. I’ve spent years working in busy deparments, so I’m used to working with people from all walks of life and enjoy helping out wherever I can. Outside of work I love being outdoors, exploring new places, good food, coffee, beaches and saying yes to new experiences. I’m really excited to see where this next adventure takes me!!
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Workawayers, you are welcome on our farm on the Algarve, Portugal left a feedback for Workawayer
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People who are AWAKE to what’s going on in this world.
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Join our team and be part of a creative building project at the heart of a national park in Njegovuđa, Montanegro
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I am a Christian guy, I studied economics and I work in a tourism company. On vacations I like traveing to other contries to learn their languages I like any outdoor activity, sports, nature places
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I love hanging out with friends, going to the beach, doing yoga, listening to music, taking photos and any activities that involve creativity
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Language(s) I would like to learn : English
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Workaway Giving Back

We’re on a mission to make a positive impact through our travels!

Fighting climate change

Here at Workaway, we are committed to travelling sustainably and want to take responsibility in reducing our carbon footprint.

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Our mission

Our ultimate aim is to build a community of global travellers who want to see the world whilst contributing and giving back to the places they visit.

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We believe empowering communities at a local level is one of the most impactful ways to help them build self-sustainable livelihoods.

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