Mélissa

Travel information

I am currently

Description

Hi all!
I am Lili, a 26-year-old French girl, in love with the beautiful experiences one can find along the way - both at home and while travelling. I have been living in various countries for the past few years, learning to travel slowly (train rides are my favourite) and sustainably.

My academic background is in cultural anthropology, with a specific focus on climate change.
I can find joy in all kinds of little things; the way the sun reflects on one's hair, smelling herbal teas, the warmth of a towel after taking a cold shower, the first few minutes of a fire in a stove (miracle!)... I aim to keep an open mind and an open heart, sharing stories and precious moments.

I was lucky enough to live in China, work as a teacher in Istanbul or Moscow, enjoy the midnight sun during Finnish summer, live with oligarchs, volunteer with displaced people or work on organic farms... And I am always looking for the next adventure!

I would be delighted to help you with any task you require. I am a fast learner, and a motivated individual. I smile in most situations, and I truly care about the people around me. I hope to meet you soon!

Interests

Languages spoken

English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Norwegian: Beginner

Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

Hospitality/Tourism

Art Projects

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Some knowledge of:  

Gardening

DIY and building projects

Babysitting and creative play

Being an elderly companion

General Maintenance

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Life at a Farmstay

Helping around the house

Animal Care

Charity Work

Teaching

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Able to teach about:  

Eco Projects

Languages

More details about your skills

Workaway has been a wonderful way to learn and grow. Through this platform I have been lucky enough to spend 4 months learning about organic farming and sheep-caring in the Norwegian fjords, stay on a farm in Poland, work with rescued animals, be part of a sustainable building project for 3 months in rural Germany, or even work with displaced people in the Balkans and in Calais. I am always happy to learn more from the people I share a daily life with!

I love cooking meals from whatever leftovers you have in the fridge, love to listen to other people intently, can lead interviews and collect ethnographic data for your various projects, I can write short stories, love spending hours weedpicking and planting, am passionate about anything related to sustainability, I learn languages quickly and can work well in busy/social places, always with a smile! + I like leaving small notes and start little games around the place I live

Age

27

What else ...

Lover of board games!

Yoga enthusiast, I love swimming and long, long walks. I have always have a book in my bag.

I am a vegetarian.

I love, love, love asking questions (and more importantly, listening to the answers).

Oh and I can spend hours looking for contemporary art!

Some more information

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  Driver's licence

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  Special dietary requirements