Travel differently,
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I'll be volunteering in Sukawati for 2 weeks, feel free to reach me for a coffee, a vegan meal or a beer to share :)

In a nutshell, I’d describe myself as curious, considerate, practical, and fun. Right now, my destinations arent set, my priority is simply to step out of my everyday life and experience alternative ways of living and working that honour my wiring instead of fighting it. Over the next year or two, I want to figure out where I’ll settle — while I’m drawn to a nomadic life, I’m not sure it would be healthy for me long-term, and want nothing more than community. I’m adaptable and comfortable in many environments, but my preference is to be somewhere I can connect with nature, reset, and connect with people. What this means for you is that, as long as you don’t task me with screen-based work, I’ll be enthusiastic, motivated, and proactive no matter the job at hand. I'll just be happy to be doing something different and bring a can-do attitude no matter what. For the most part, I’ve lived in Edinburgh, working in administrative and operational roles (Project Management, Policy, Private Secretary), with sporadic side gigs in trades and, during a sabbatical, farm work and animal care — which is where I’ve really thrived. While I’m keen to put my civil service career behind me, my PM background does mean I’m naturally end-focused, good at planning and problem-solving, and able to bring structure and organisation where it’s wanted. I’m super proactive and good at spotting what else needs doing and how to achieve it efficiently. Interests & experience -The areas I have experience/knowledge in are marked with* All others are interests that I hope to gain experience in. *Childcare of all ages* — ran arts and crafts workshops, built dens, played football, clay modelled, taught ice skating, pressed flowers, climbed trees
 Designing activities that align with their school curriculum or whatever you want them to learn. *Cooking for people* - no matter how “restrictive” you may think your diet or pantry is
 Herbology — keen interest in natural medicines, with some knowledge
 Food processing, harvesting, and preservation — familiar with many processes and practices, *Mushroom foraging* *
Mushroom cultivation*
 Fishing
 Foraging — novice, can spot the better known plants but have a good instinct; I often find that what I research after a hunch turns out to be edible Permaculture design and regenerative farming, agroforestry, ecology
 *Garden maintenance* — caring for annuals and perennials, making beds and paths, composting, pruning, planting, propagating, weeding, wood chopping
Soil health
Water conservation, treatment, and recycling
 *Tree planting* Natural building projects - someone please involve me in the build of a tree house or a mud hut, anything! 
 Stone work — built a duck pond with recovered stone 
Rainwater collection system design and construction *Basic woodwork* — cupboards, drawers, frames
 *Tiling
* *Fitting plasterboard
* *Cement work* *
Plastering* *
Wallpapering* *
Painting* *Caring for hens and horses* Horse riding
 *Caring for cats and dogs* particularly nervous or disabled dogs — administering medication, bathing, and treating wounds *Camping* *Motorbiking* Dirt biking Motorcross *Iceskating* *Rollerskating* Music production I have tried but this isn’t comprehensive, so if there’s something you’d like help with that I haven’t listed, please ask. If I’m not skilled in something, I love to research and learn by doing.

Surfing, hiking, backpacking

Blog post:

Portland, Oregon

I love hiking, staying active, and pretending I know where I’m going. I’m also a big fan of slowing down, wandering around, discovering new places and cultures, and stepping outside my comfort zone!

Language(s) I would like to learn : German, Dutch

Surfing & outdoor activities

Painting with sled dogs in Lapland

Colombia