Profile information
Travel information
We are currently
Travelling
Activities we are interested in:
Hiking
Music
Art
Outdoors
Eco projects
Community projectsOur next destination:
India - from Jan 2025 until Feb 2026 View all
Description
Hi we are Becky and Laurie from Sheffield, UK. We are currently spending a year travelling (mostly around Asia) and are keen to have lots of new experiences and make lots of new connections along the way.
Becky:
I love to feel part of a community in the places I visit. I spent two years living in a small town in Spain and loved getting involved in community clubs and projects while I was there. I joined the choir, took Zumba classes, volunteered at the local primary school, and joined the local hiking club. I was living with a local family for the whole time and caring for their two young children, so by the end of my two years there I felt really integrated into the local community. I would love to get involved in local life and community in any workaway I am part of. Making connections with people is one of my favourite parts of travelling!
I would also love to find a workaway where I can use my skills as a primary school teacher, so I am very interested in school and education projects. After teaching for three years in the UK, it would be great to experience school life in some different counties and cultures. I also have a masters degree in education and social justice, so I would be especially eager to support with projects that share my passion for social justice and social change. I am passionate about art and music in particular and would be eager to utilise these skills, but am also eager to learn new skills along the way.
As well as using music in my teaching, I play a lot of folk music. At home in the UK I play Irish fiddle music in pubs with other local musicians. It would be fantastic to share my music and to learn about some other traditional music from cultures around the world!
Laurie:
I’m friendly and enthusiastic with a passion for sustainability projects. Before leaving the UK I was working for the local council trying to encourage more children to walk and cycle to school. I therefore have experience working with children.
I have a geography degree and am keen to explore new cultures and meet people around the world. I think workaway could be a good way to do this.
I’m easy going and laid back so am good at helping on different projects and fitting into existing projects.
I like the outdoors and would enjoy helping on gardening and farm projects. Equally though I enjoy working with children and would be happy to help with bits of teaching and cultural exchange.
We are both lovers of the outdoors and, as part of our travels, we are hiking the Lycian way in Turkey and the Annapurna circuit in Nepal. We would be keen to find a workaway that incorporates our active lifestyle and love of the outdoors.
Interests
Writing
Hitchhiking
Gardening
Adventure sports
Sustainability
Politics / Social justice
Culture
Charity work
Plant care
Photography
Music
Languages
Drawing & painting
DIY & crafts
Cooking & food
Books
Art & design
Water sports
Sailing / Boating
Yoga / Wellness
Outdoor activities
Nature
Mountain
Hiking
Dancing
Cycling
Camping
Beach
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
French: IntermediateMore details about my language interests
This workawayer has indicated that they would be interested in sharing their language(s) or learning a new language. You can contact them directly to discuss this.
Skills and knowledge we'd like to share or learn
We're interested in:
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Life at a Farmstay
Hospitality/Tourism
General Maintenance
Helping with Computers/ Internet
House and pet sitting
Some knowledge of:
Eco Projects
Charity Work
Art Projects
Gardening
Helping around the house
Being an elderly companion
Able to teach about:
Languages
Teaching
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
More details about your skills
Becky:
Teaching
Music (violin, singing, folk music)
Languages (English, Spanish fluent, French intermediate)
Art and craft
Laurie:
Sustainability projects
Bike maintenance
French language
Practical
Teaching experience
Age
29 & 28
What else ...
We both love wild swimming and camping in exciting places. We love cooking and sharing communal meals with friends.
Some more information
Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
NoSpecial dietary requirements
No
Feedback
They both are very good teacher and human being. They always keen to help in english maths and evening classes even in school about some social issues.
They also help us to teach basic photography skills to the girls and we love to host… read more
Photos
Friends
Feedback
They both are very good teacher and human being. They always keen to help in english maths and evening classes even in school about some social issues.
They also help us to teach basic photography skills to the girls and we love to host… read more
