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Help in my home and garden, close to the centre of Auckland, New Zealand
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Language(s) I could teach : English
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about 40 minutes ago
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Hello my names Logan Owen, I grew up up in the mountains of New Mexico, USA. Over the past few years I've had the privilege of working fully remote enabling me to travel the world and finding my passion for adventure and exploring new cultures. Having grown up in the mountains I have a special place in my heart for all mountain activities including climbing, mountaineering, rafting, and hiking with a special place in my heart for doing these activities around volcanoes! Recently I've also fallen in love with surfing and found that I'm at my happiest when I can watch waves crash against the beach.
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We love hiking, running and swimming! We love going new places and learning about new cultures!
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Interested in language exchange, house sitting, art and culture, health and wellness.
Patrice is looking to meet other workawayers
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Pet sitting in Liberia
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Hi, I’m Dara, I’m 26 and I live in London. I’m generally very upbeat, friendly, and easy to get along with. I’m a big animal lover and have been vegetarian since I was 11. In my free time I enjoy singing, songwriting, and writing poetry, which I find really grounding and creative. I work in hospitality, so I’m used to being reliable, adaptable, and working well with others. I love travelling, but I haven’t been able to do much of it in recent years, and I really miss connecting with new places, cultures, and people. I’m excited about the chance to experience everyday life somewhere new while contributing in a meaningful way.
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I’d like to see sightseeings in town, then do some hiking around. Don’t have a car rent, need to use publictransport.
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