Alice

Travel information

I am currently

Description

Hello there!
I'm a French woman who's been living in New Zealand for the past 11 years. In January 2025, I embarked on a BIG adventure. My goal is to join my 2 homes by bicycle. I started from Christchurch (New Zealand) where I live with my Kiwi partner, and am slowly making my way back to France via South-East Asia, China, Central Asia, the Arabian Peninsula... I anticipate this journey will take me a good 18 months.
During that time, I know I may need to stop for a week or two to rest my buttocks, take stock and do something other than pedalling. That's where WorkAway comes in!

I have not used the WorkAway platform before. However, I have used HelpX a few times, especially in 2013 when I arrived in NZ. Let me know if you'd like to see the references people have left me :)

Interests

Pets

Politics / Social justice

Sustainability

Culture

Self development

Languages

Gardening

History

Books

Cooking & food

Writing

Performing arts

Yoga / Wellness

Nature

Camping

Mountain

Dancing

Hiking

Cycling

Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Spanish: Intermediate
Italian: Beginner

More details about my language interests
I've never taught a language, but I'd be keen to give it a go. I think I might enjoy it.

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

Charity Work

Eco Projects

Being an elderly companion

Teaching

DIY and building projects

Art Projects

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Some knowledge of:  

Gardening

Animal Care

Life at a Farmstay

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Babysitting and creative play

Helping with Computers/ Internet

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Able to teach about:  

Languages

Helping around the house

Hospitality/Tourism

House & pet sitting

More details about your skills

I hate that part. Talking about myself, it feels like being at an interview...
I love food, I enjoy cooking (I've actually worked as a cook in professional kitchens for a short time), but mostly I enjoy eating LOL. Travelling for me is a great way to experience the cuisine of different countries, especially because I'm cycling, therefore always hungry! :D
I have experience working in hospitality (waitressing, cooking, serving customers) in French, Spanish and English-speaking countries.
My professional career has been around food and marketing.
I've also got some experience working on farms, doing physical work.
I'm good with languages (fluent English and French), numbers (giving money back, this kind of things), I'm not afraid of physical work. I like cats and children :)

Age

38

What else ...

I love yoga, cycling, walking, dancing... In my free time, I like learning about the history of the places I'm visiting, reading, writing, listening to podcasts about relationships and personal development, baking and eating :)

Some more information

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  Smoker

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  Driver's licence

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  Allergies
  some pollens and dust

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  Special dietary requirements
  I eat anything. Actually I love to try new foods!