Aaron

From: New Zealand

Account Type
Individual account
Travelling to
Egypt, Iran, Mongolia, New Zealand, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Tibet
Travel dates
22/07/2016 - 01/01/2025
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My status
Travelling
Description
I've come back to NZ on Christmas (right before COVID) originally just for a few months, but what a good time to come back! So now I'm taking the opportunity to explore NZ for some months :)

A little bit about myself:

Born and raised in New Zealand, I am 23, traveling the world on a budget. exploring myself internally as much as the world externally, living through different cultures and communities throughout this diverse world.
I have been travelling for almost 5 years now (I never planned on this), and I will continue to live a lifestyle that allows me to go where my curiosity takes me, so long as I can.

I’m currently building a fully online business, I have been working entirely online for the past 2 years, so I’m able to travel and work from any place with internet.

I attended a Steiner School, as well as 3 years at a state school for high school.
My father was a bio-dynamic farmer for 15 years, I would help out at the farm during holidays and other free days.
During my free time, I love to experience the outdoors, including hiking, camping, photography, videography, cycling, and meditation. Overall just loving and exploring nature.

Thank you for reading this section, I hear from some hosts that my profile is a little different than most. If you find this to be the case, don't let it worry you, perhaps I am a little different :)
Only one way to find out..

Some people like to know where I've been travelling, these are the following countries/regions I have been to during my exploration (since I left New Zealand mid 2016):
Fiji (6 weeks)
Hawaii (3 weeks) [volunteered]
San Francisco (1 week)
Arizona (3 weeks)
Oregon (4 weeks)
Philadelphia (1 week)
New York (2 days)
Norway (3 weeks) [volunteered]
Germany (3 weeks)
North Wales (3 weeks) [volunteered]
North England (3 weeks) [volunteered]
North Wales (1.5 weeks) [volunteered]
Scotland (3 weeks) [volunteered]
North Wales (3 weeks) [volunteered]
Central England (2 weeks) [volunteered]
North England (3 weeks) [volunteered]
North Wales (3 weeks) [volunteered]
Spain (3 months)
Turkey (North West, 3 weeks) [volunteered]
Turkey (South West, 3 weeks) [volunteered]
Cyprus (North and south 1 month) [volunteered]
Turkey (Istanbul, 1 week)
UAE (Dubai+Sharjah, 1 week)
India (Kerala, 2 weeks)
India (Tamil Nadu, 1 month) [volunteered]
Sri Lanka (Weligama, 3 weeks) [Volunteered]
Sri Lanka (All, 4 months)
Maldives (3 weeks)
India (3 months)
Nepal (3 months)
India (3 months)
Maldives (4 weeks)
India (3 months)
Italy
France (Corsica, 1 month)
Hungary (2 weeks)
Germany (1 week)
Czech Republic (1 month)
Republic of Georgia (2 months)
India (3 weeks)
Fiji (3 weeks)
New Zealand (15 months and counting!)
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Language practice
Some knowledge of:
Gardening
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Life at a Farmstay
Eco Projects
Helping around the house
Animal Care
Hospitality/Tourism
Art Projects
Able to teach about:
Helping with Computers/ Internet
More details about your skills
No car license, BUT I have a motorcycle license, and a motorcycle (India + NZ)

Gardening, animal care, design, construction, painting etc.

Computers/technology.

Vegan cooking, I'm no chef, but I cook for myself usually.

I love animals, cats and dogs get along well with me, and I with them.

Done a fair bit of painting from a few volunteering places.

You can put me to almost any reasonable job and I will do my best to complete it :)
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Age
23
Nationality
New Zealand
What else ...
I'm a traveler who loves to remain flexible, and to keep as much potential in the air as possible. Generally I don't plan ahead anymore than 3 weeks of my current situation. I understand many people don't like this method, because they like to have solid plans that they can follow. However I personally don't follow this method as it restricts spontaneity.

Thanks for taking the time to read my profile, if I have applied to you for a workaway opportunity, I hope reading my profile has helped convince you.
Please feel free to message me anything and everything.

- Aaron

:)
Some more information
- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
  Bee stings & Wasp stings (have required medication)
- Special dietary requirements
  Vegan, Low refined sugar.

Photos

Workaway in Northern England

Motorcycling in India

Staying with some friends on a tiny remote Maldivian island

Winter Te Araroa hiking, south island, NZ.

NZ motorcycle trip

Jungle Camping Sri Lanka

Near Taj Mahal India (it's actually behind the photographer)

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Sketchy 3 week hike in Georgia (republic of)

India motorcycle trip in the Himalayas

Monkeys climbing on me in southern India at an Ashram.

Cute calf in the Himalayas (Nepal hiking)

Turkey Workaway hosts & friends

NZ Te Araroa hiking, with tow crazy franchies :)

India Himalayan motorcycle trip

Feedback

16/04/2018

Left by Workawayer (Aaron) for host for (Looking for help & company in ...)

I stayed with Lala and Madura for about 3 weeks, I had a good time. Their home is away from all the hustle and bustle of the towns and cities, walking distance to little-known beautiful beaches, and full of cute animal friends :)
I worked on making a new fence so that the puppies couldn’t get out, made a compost setup for the vegetable waste, so… read more

(Excellent )

31/01/2018

Left by host (Help develop an eco-ashram in ...) for Workawayer (Aaron)

Aaron is such an easy going and accommodating person who is a joy to work with. I really appreciated his friendly flow, adaptability, creativity and individuality. It was a joy and honour to have welcomed him here

(Excellent )

30/01/2018

Left by Workawayer (Aaron) for host for (Help develop an eco-ashram in ...)

I volunteered here for Linda for just under 3 weeks. It was a great experience, very peaceful atmosphere and amazing food.
During my stay, I helped with painting, building mud walls, and creating a bamboo fence for the vegetable garden.
Everyone at the ashram is very friendly and open hearted, and being only 7km away from Tiruvannamalai is… read more

(Excellent )

12/01/2018

Left by host (Help us with restoring our ...) for Workawayer (Aaron)

Aaron was the first workawayer we hosted and we couldn’t have asked for a better one to begin this journey.
Aaron is an easygoing person with whom we could immediately connect, have a lot of fun together, and become really good friends. As a worker he is bright, resourceful, out of the box thinker that can contribute much to a project (don’t be… read more

(Excellent )

26/11/2017

Left by Workawayer (Aaron) for host for (Help us with restoring our ...)

This was a beautiful workaway in Cyprus.
I stayed with Pavlos and Thekli for 3 and a half weeks, and couldn't be more please with the experience.
Most of the work was taken up by picking olives from their olive trees in order to make olive oil. And oh my god, the olive oil is so unbelievably good it's beyond anything I've ever tried. And no, I'm… read more

(Excellent )

25/11/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Aaron)

Aaron is a really nice and friendly person, hard working, attentive and able to adapt to the current environment, to accept even unspoken rules and to behave naturally. We had a great time together - working on the roof of our house, cooking, chatting, and yes, we even went on a couple of trips:

Wishing him all the best on his journey, we hope to… read more

(Excellent )

31/10/2017

Left by Workawayer (Aaron) for host for (Small works around the house ...)

I had an amazing time with these two. I was graciously hosted for 3 and a half weeks, and during this time there were so many beautiful experiences; River rafting, cycling through the mountains, camping on top of a beautiful mountain, swimming in the crystal clear sea, exploring the huge (10km+) stretch of beach with almost no people.
Alex and… read more

(Excellent )

10/10/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Aaron)

Aaron stayed 3 weeks with us and the whole team at our place enjoyed to be with him. He is easygoing, always calm with a nice smile on his face. He works clean and responsible, and doesn't need supervision. He has great maturity and courage, a big love and respect for mother earth and all living creatures.
Thanks again for all your help. We wish… read more

(Excellent )

28/09/2017

Left by Workawayer (Aaron) for host for (Volunteer on an organic farm ...)

I stayed here for 3 weeks and enjoyed every day of it.
The location is unique, situated in the mountains near Edremit, there is a beautiful panoramic view. The accommodation is unique in a way that I haven't experience before. I was given a private room outdoors with its own solar power, there are many like this, it is like no other workaway place… read more

(Excellent )

16/04/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Aaron)

We really enjoyed having Aaron to stay - and he has left a lasting and entirely positive impression on our family. Aaron is good fun to have around but also has great maturity and sense of purpose that belies his years. He approached all tasks given to him in a diligent and professional manner - and worked hard without supervision. However it was… read more

(Excellent )

11/04/2017

Left by Workawayer (Aaron) for host for (Help around a historic ...)

I came and stayed with James and his family for 3 weeks during March, my experience with this awesome family is one to never forget.
The location is stunning, nestled right on the edge of the Scottish highlands. Perfect for anyone who loves hiking, camping, or any other outdoor activities. Mountains, lakes, and an abundance of wild animals makes… read more

(Excellent )

02/03/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Aaron)

Aaron is a delightful workawayer.
He is trustworthy and a committed, good worker.
He does not need prompting to act
and is always ready to lend a hand with a smile.
He adds a happy and interested vibe to the house.
He is intelligent, clean and responsible.
Very easy to live with.
Very useful to have around.
We recommend him heartily
and… read more

(Excellent )

02/03/2017

Left by Workawayer (Aaron) for host for (Help with log gasification ...)

I was hosted here for just over 3 weeks, during my stay it was winter/spring time, so the work was very little, which after coming from a 25h/week place was just what I needed.
I worked approximately 7 - 8 hours a week, and in exchange kept the old beautiful house occupied.
Katerina is an inspiring mother, singer, woman, dog lover, house lover,… read more

(Excellent )

08/02/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Aaron)

Aaron has been a great workaway guest at our site for the last 3 weeks. He has worked hard on several projects for us enabling us to move the projects forward swiftly.
He has worked well unsupervised and takes instruction well. He has a mature attitude with a kind and generous nature. It has been a pleasure to work alongside him and also to spend… read more

(Excellent )

06/02/2017

Left by Workawayer (Aaron) for host for (Help with Gardening and ...)

Staying with Sam and Alan has been my most favored workaway stay that I have experienced.
I stayed there for 3 and a half weeks and enjoyed every day off it. I was left to work on my own most of the time which I enjoyed, painting the campsite bathrooms, removing ivy from trees, feeding the duck and the chickens, and a little cleaning of the… read more

(Excellent )

21/01/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Aaron)

Aaron is a great guy! Helpful with all kinds of tasks at our farm; wood collecting, planning a shed, digging ditches and milking goats was a bit tough in the beginning, but later no problem. He is brilliant in computer stuff. He is joyful, hardworking and easygoing! Thank you for all your help Aaron! Wish you all the best for your future plans… read more

(Excellent )

01/01/2017

Left by Workawayer (Aaron) for host for (Come and help us on our ...)

I stayed here with Afzal for 3 weeks during winter. Caring for goats, chickens, cats. Digging trenches for cables. Designing and preparing a little (not so little) wood shed, bagging/stacking wood, walking goats, milking goats, and more.
I loved my time at this farm, it was more than I expected. The food situation and meals themselves were good,… read more

(Excellent )

14/10/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Aaron)

Aaron was a very hard worker. He took directions very well especially from Bill. We would invite Aaron back anytime. Thank you for your feedback it is much appreciated.

(Excellent )

25/09/2016

Left by Workawayer (Aaron) for host for (Help out around our 5 acre no ...)

I stayed at this farm for 3 weeks, and I loved every day of it.
The work was not too hard, 5 hours a day 5 days a week.
Thanks to Karian and Bill for hosting, I know it was stressful with the 15+ workers you had on deck, and I personally think you two managed it better than most people would.
The food situation was amazing, shopping was done… read more

(Excellent )

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