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Hello ! Nice to meet you. I am a New Zealander who left small town life to live in France in her early 20s. I studied French, literature and history at my NZ Uni, so heading off to Europe seemed like a good idea. 10 years later, I have travelled a lot with Couchsurfing, voluneered with Helpx and worked in a tourism office and as an English Teacher, before following my passion - Cinéma ! I completed Film school in Lyon, 2020. Since then I’ve spent 5 years in the film industry as a Grip and sometimes camera op on passion projects. I’ve worked in France, Prague and now Montreal, Canada trying to challenge myself and gain more experience on film sets. More recently I am looking to shift careers and especially discover areas of the world that have deep history, nature and where I can create and learn. I love working with my hands and being outside. I often do yoga or YouTube workouts since my job is so physical and I need to stay in shape to protect my body and just to feel good and relaxed ! All that to say I’m not afraid of work and I am used to being around lots of people. I love reading and good coffee, so I also have my introvert moments where I just want to walk, observe and breath… Discussing history, movies and book recommendations is most welcome. Leaning languages is also a passion of mine. Looking forward to meeting you and discovering some new places. :) Emma - kiwi P.S I love animals, especially cats 🐈‍⬛
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I am a 56 y/o American traveling with my daughter. I’m soon to be retired and looking forward to traveling , learning new cultures , foods, local histories and meeting all people along my travels.
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Passionate about nature, animals, and creating vibes — I love fishing, cooking, and staying active with calisthenics. I’m keen on cultural exchange, learning new languages... Instagram: @geriibc
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