Profile information
Travel information
I am currently
Travelling
My next destination:
Tanzania - from May 2025 until Jun 2025 View all
Description
Hi Workaway Hosts! My name is Alex Selby and I am a 28 year old Irish, currently backpacking and exploring new places
I am passionate about cooking, foraging, fermenting, pickling, preserving, and all things food. I love learning about new food cultures. On top of that, I love hiking and any sport or activity.
I am an avid snowboarder, and I have my PADI Open Water for Scuba Diving.
I really enjoy being surrounded by nature and feeling a deep connection to the place.
I have a deep interest in the relationship between mythology, nature, and what lies beneath us.
I have experience in hospitality, ski technician, teaching, and anything tech-based. I have worked in bars, restaurants and hotels for 6 years, teaching conversational English online for 1 year and working in a tech environment for 5 years.
I'm on Workaway to volunteer, meet new friends, learn about new cultures, pick up some new passion projects and share some of my own knowledge :)
Interests
Sustainability
Movies & TV
Mountain
Team sports
Nature
Outdoor activities
Self development
Sailing / Boating
Water sports
Technology
Plant care
Music
Languages
Farming
Fitness
Gardening
Hiking
Events & social
DIY & crafts
Culture
Cooking & food
Charity work
Carpentry
Camping
Books
Beach
Art & design
Animals
Adventure sports
Languages
Languages spoken
English: FluentMore details about my language interests
I have lived short term in France, Portugal, Spain and Belgium so I know very basic of these languages, but I have a love for all languages and the intricacies of them.
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Charity Work
Languages
Art Projects
Eco Projects
DIY and building projects
Life at a Farmstay
Some knowledge of:
Teaching
Gardening
Animal Care
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Hospitality/Tourism
Able to teach about:
Helping around the house
General Maintenance
Helping with Computers/ Internet
More details about your skills
I have worked in hospitality for 6 years in hotels, bars, and restaurants and I love providing professional service whilst also having some fun!
With a TEFL Certification, I have thought conversational English online for over a year.
I have 2 degrees in Commerce and Software Development with over 6 years experience, so I have a good mindset for business. So I can definitely share my skills with you here.
Also, I love creating on all walks of life, be it videos, crocheting, or external projects. Lately, I've been channeling my energy into a garden project, crafting a sanctuary for buzzing bees, fluttering butterflies, and chirping birds.
I am not a chef but I have a big passion for all things food - cooking, foraging, fermenting, pickling, preserving, and of course, eating :)
Age
28
What else ...
I have an open mindset and a deep curiosity into learning all new things. I love meeting new people, sharing stories and cultures.
I have also trained in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Bouldering, Football, Rugby so I am an athletic person.
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Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
Special dietary requirements
Feedback
Alex is fun to… read more
I want to thank Seb and Miriam, and especially Michaela who was managing the place while I was there! They're all such fantastic people.
They create such a nice family environment so that the team are incredibly friendly and happy… read more
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Feedback
Alex is fun to… read more
I want to thank Seb and Miriam, and especially Michaela who was managing the place while I was there! They're all such fantastic people.
They create such a nice family environment so that the team are incredibly friendly and happy… read more
