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I am travelling down the East Coast of Australia from Cairns to Brisbane from 1st of september - 13th of october. I like to meet open people to travel along with for a while.
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We are a small family from the Czech Republic — I’m Kamila, my partner Tomáš runs a graphic design studio, and I work with him. I’ve always loved challenges, learning new skills, and working with my hands. Over time, I’ve realized how much I’m drawn to nature, practical work, and a slower, more grounded lifestyle. I spent one year in New Zealand, where I worked in different areas of agriculture. I learned quickly, worked efficiently, and handled a wide range of tasks. Now I help on a Czech farm with black elderberry. I’m also comfortable with work — around our house I build small pathways, dig trenches for water lines, remove old facade, and take care of various repairs. This summer I want to learn how to weld small metal objects. At the same time, I have a strong sense of aesthetics and enjoy creative, detail‑oriented work. Tomáš is practical, skilled, and enjoys hands‑on work. He has a genuine interest in IT and basic electrical tasks, and he learns new technical things quickly. Although he still runs his graphic design company remotely — which means he won’t be available every single day — he likes to help with simple repairs, installations, and everyday practical jobs whenever he can. He’s not an expert in everything, but he is reliable, careful, and always willing to figure things out and lend a helpful pair of hands. We have two children: our son (7) and our daughter (5). As a family, we are curious, open‑minded, and excited to experience different ways of living. For a few winter months, we would love to try a different lifestyle, connect more deeply with nature, and gain new inspiration for our future. We are motivated, responsible, and ready to help wherever we can — whether it’s manual work, creative projects, or supporting daily life in a community or family setting. Our only real challenge is the language barrier — our English is not perfect yet — but we are improving quickly and always do our best to communicate with kindness, patience, and a positive attitude.
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