Brittany

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Travel information
I am currently
Travelling
Description
June to September: Currently needing paid work so I am unavailable volunteering. Cheers 🙂

I love to travel, exploring the world and all it has to offer is my passion. Currently in Spain for a year to work and learn the language. The plan is to spend 2-3 months in a couple different locations so I can explore as much as possible.
I've worked in the hospitality and tourism industry for the past 18 years and in that time have worked in everything from burger shacks on the beach to luxury remote lodges and cruise ships.
Interests
Languages
Outdoor activities
Culture
Nature
Sustainability
Pets
Hiking
Movies & TV
Cooking & food
Events & social
Blogging
Camping
Books
Beach
Animals
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Beginner
More details about my language interests
I need to improve my Spanish and I can assist with someone learning English.
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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
Some knowledge of:
Gardening
Babysitting and creative play
Helping around the house
Animal Care
Charity Work
Languages
Able to teach about:
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Hospitality/Tourism
More details about your skills
I have experience taking care of children as a nanny, I have worked in hotels and restaurants for 18 years so I have experience waitressing, cooking, as hotel reception, housekeeping and managing.
Age
34
What else ...
I love to go to the beach and swim, also playing card or board games is always a great way to pass the time. I enjoy reading fiction and watching movies/tv shows. I don't enjoy watching sports but I like to play Soccer (football), baseball, volleyball, etc. I am not great at sports but I play to have fun.
Some more information
- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
- Special dietary requirements
  gluten-free

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29 Jun 2023

Left by host (Authentic Mallorquín food, ...) for Workawayer (Brittany)

Brittany did a great job with/for our family. Monday through Friday, our son has 5 hours at school, and then another 90 minutes to 2 hours playing in the park with me. So, the times in the afternoon when he's utilizing his phone or watching tv, Brittany honored his decompression time by letting him play videogames *and* engaging with him at the… read more

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24 May 2023

Left by Workawayer (Brittany) for host (Authentic Mallorquín food, ...)

This position was not as expected based on the ad and initial messages from the host family but it was good for the four weeks I was there.

Cumie, Alex, Kai, and Luna (dog) are a lovely family and were very welcoming. I feel like I was able to connect with Kai okay and when we played we had fun but he seems to be in a phase where he wants to… read more spend a lot of time on his phone or watching TV so I ended up doing some side projects as well to fill the time. Sorry I didn't get to finish the pillow covers Cumie! 😬

As a WorkAwayer I spent time with Kai mostly in the afternoons and once a week helped to clean their rental house. This is not mentioned in the ad so just for people to be aware of. The schedule was also not as expected based on the initial messages from the host so go in prepared to be flexible.

It's really nice that WorkAwayers get their own space at the grandparents house and while the apartment is quite basic, it was comfortable. The views from my bedroom were stunning and I loved waking up every morning to see the mountains through my window, the bed was also really comfortable. During my stay there was only a toaster and a hotplate so the options of what you could cook were limited but manageable. It was nice to have the big fridge and freezer so you can store the leftovers and lots of fresh produce. The host family provides rice, pasta, oil, and some snacks which was a nice touch. I never had a meal with the family but was given leftovers once in a while.

During the time I stayed the automatic car was not available to be driven due to mechanical issues which was a disappointment as it was one of the main reasons I chose this WorkAway over other offers. I don't know about the manual van as I never learned to drive manual so I didn't ask to use it. The bikes, in my opinion, are not safe to use and in need of a tune up. I brought this to the host's attention though so I'm sure that will be fixed in the next little bit. Mallorca is great for riding because it's so flat and it's nice to not have to rely on the buses or spend the money on bus fare 🙂 Luckily Sa Pobla is well connected by bus and train to get to the beaches (30 minutes by bus) so you're not stuck in the middle of the island. In terms of seeing the "sights" of the island expect to have full day adventures on public transit, all worth it though!

Port de Pollença was probably my favorite spot to relax at the beach and the east coast of the island was stunning. When I first arrived there were two other WorkAwayers and I was very glad to have people to adventure with. Definitely recommend checking out the markets in Pollença and Alcudia and the one in Sa Pobla made for a great spot to get fresh produce. Cumie provides a great list of suggestions on where to go and what to see 😊

I didn't have the chance to meet Rafael but Sheila was lovely. There is a cat in the house who is not a fan of people and very skittish, but just something for those who may be allergic to know. He is also very cheeky and likes to steal laundry hanging on the drying rack 😂

All-in-all it was a nice experience and a good spot to explore Mallorca from!

Thanks Cumie, Alex and Kai!

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