Tanya & Paul

Australia
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We are currently
Travelling
Activities we are interested in:
Large Be Brave and Have Fun. Currently travelling Australia : We love being outdoors, I love to cooking and the garden. Paul on the otherhand loves to eat and is very handy and a great problem solver
Our next destination:
Madeira Islands, Portugal - from Apr 2026 until May 2026
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In October 2016 after making the decision that there was more to life than saving for retirement. I set off to create and experience an extraordinary life!
Whilst overseas I found love and we decided to come home (he is an Aussie) and discover the magic of our own country. So in July we purchased a caravan (Betty) and have set of to discover not only how amazing our country is but also the hardy, characters that inhabit this truly astonishing country.

Before I started my overseas adventure I had a long career in hospitality starting in the industry as an apprentice chef and working my way up to managing hotels around Australia.
My partner, Paul has been self employed as a Project Manager in the contruction sector. In charge of boutique office fit outs....so he is pretty handy.

We are both happy-go-lucky people with tons of energy. Both of us enjoy interesting conversation and are always up for a good debate , exploreing other people's perspectives interests both of us.

I also teach English online to experience other cultures.

I enjoy working as a team as well as on individual tasks, my aim in any Workaway is to make the host's life better. Whilst working as a workawayer I have tackled a variety of projects, such as building a terraced vegetable garden as well as just helping out with household daily routine. I am extremely flexible with whatever needs doing.

Paul is new to Workaway but is eager to embrace the lifestyle. He very much a believer in helping others you always get more than you give.

We are both non smokers and although we have a few extra years on the clock than most workawayers we believe we balance that with commintment and consistency and a great work ethic.
Interests
Plant care
Books
Carpentry
Animals
Mountain
Performing arts
Cooking & food
Sustainability
Sailing / Boating
Outdoor activities
Farming
Writing
Music
Photography
Hiking
Water sports
Gardening
Dancing
Self development
Fitness
Camping
Yoga / Wellness
Nature
Culture
Blogging
Adventure sports
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
More details about my language interests
I currently teach English online and enjoy it very much
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Skills and knowledge we'd like to share or learn
We're interested in:
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Life at a Farmstay
Animal Care
Charity Work
Art Projects
Some knowledge of:
General Maintenance
Eco Projects
Teaching
Able to teach about:
Helping around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
Languages
Helping with Computers/ Internet
More details about your skills
Having lived a few more years than most Workawayer's, we bring a plethora of skill., plus a can do attitude and a mindset of it's never to late to learn new skills.

I, have a long career in hospitality , as both an employee and owning several apartment hotels. So well understand in property maintenance. Workaway experiences has allowed me to indulge in my love of gardening and have taken a few short courses in permaculture. I have really enjoyed my Workaday experiences as they have allowed me to expand my skills to include painting, and I have become very good with a sander. I am a qualified chef, and pride myself on my ability to whip up a delicious meal in minutes.
Paul has been self employed for the last 20 years as a project manager in the conduction industry, so as well has being very handy he has great problem solving skills and can build fixes for most things. He is good around people and has lots of patience. He cant cook, but he is great at dishes and is fastidiously clean. He is very logical and has a way of working out the best way to get a job done and done properly.
We both have many skills and knowledge thatwe have accumulated over years of working But I think for both of us our greatest skill is my ability to adapt and common sense .We both believe we bring a little bit of wisdom to the party otherwise the grey hairs are for nothing :0.
Age
59 & 62
What else ...
We are not people that are constantly connected to our phones , there is no place for them in the paddock or garden. We tackle Workaway assignments as a way to connect with people as more than tourists, for us Workaway is lifestyle choice, not a cheap holiday.We are very flexible with dates and locations, looking to the universe to give us direction.
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- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
  no
- Special dietary requirements
  No

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26 Feb 2025

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We absolutely adored having Tee and Paul stay at our place and help us get motivated on laying mud bricks. Paul’s efforts helping us on the walls were muchly appreciated. Tee worked tirelessly on parts of my garden I wouldn’t have thought I’ve ever do and I am so grateful she chose to give love (weeding, feeding, cardboarding and mulching) to… read more

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28 Jan 2025

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What can I say, except first class all the way. Kate, Peter and Leyland not only invite you into their home they invite you into their family and treat you with love and generosity. Pete & Kate introduced us to friends and family and involved us in their social life including shouting us to a great music festival and the family Christmas dinner.… read more

(Excellent )

21 Feb 2025

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Tee and Paul were awesome workawayers . They showed so much interest and enthusiasm in any job challenges which some times was tough going . Especially pruning of the olive trees was a big job for all of us but we stuck at it and this job has given Santa Marta a boost in production yields for the future. From Paul helping me in the workshop build… read more

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12 Feb 2025

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A++++! Chris is an incredible host—generous, appreciative, and passionate about his work. From the accommodation to the food (and even his expectations around working hours), he ensures a rewarding experience for Workawayers.

Although we stayed in our own caravan, there is a beautiful, fully self-contained, air-conditioned two-bedroom apartment… read more

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9 Nov 2020

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Tanja was a great host, very organised, great communicator, and super interesting to chat with. Tanja can speak multiple languages and has travelled extensively which was great to discuss over a wine. Her place is walking distance to the Gold Coast and extremely close to public transport. The house is extremely comfortable and the pool is… read more

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26 Feb 2025

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28 Jan 2025

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21 Feb 2025

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12 Feb 2025

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9 Nov 2020

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30 Jul 2020

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So many times over the 8 weeks David and Tanya stayed here, I said to myself - 'I have been truly blessed to have these two fun-loving, hard-working, fascinating people land in my garden!' Their mornings began at 8am and worked till noon for 6 days of the week. In the afternoons, they spent their time working on-line. What they accomplished during… read more

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27 Jul 2020

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Jacquie was the hostess with the mostess, we had a great time everything was spot on. There is lots of work to be done so working with Jacquie you can usually find something that suits both Jacquie's needs and your skills. The location of the property is amazing, close enough to Salmon Arms that you don't feel isolated, far enough away you feel as… read more

(Excellent)

25 Jun 2020

Left by host (Help needed for summer garden ...) for Workawayer ()

David and Tanya stayed with us for two months. During that time we had both of them doing many different and diverse tasks. Painting, building garden boxes, building stair railings, procurement of firewood , general house duties and probably many more we could list. It was a pleasure to host David & Tanya. We found them very respectful and… read more

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7 Jun 2020

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We were only supposed to spend 4 weeks with Grant, Barb and MJ but due to circumstances and Covid-19 travel restrictions we spent 8 weeks with them. Firstlt, they are a great family, very hospitable and fun to be with. From Saturday campfire dinners to quad biking over the mountain to pool (8-ball) nights there was plenty of things to keep us… read more

(Excellent)

24 Nov 2019

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We only met one half of this dynamic team and what a dynamo he was! David is an incredibly hard worker, open for all tasks, adventurous, and filled with great stories. We so enjoyed working with him and socializing with him as well. We would have loved to keep him much, much longer if we could but we knew the two lovebirds had to be reunited. We… read more

(Excellent)

11 Nov 2019

Left by Workawayer () for host (Spring gardens on a beautiful ...)

Kyle and Shawn have an amazing vision for their project. We are really at the groundbreaking stage to turn the vacant land into their dream. There will be plenty of work in the new season. This will vary from building terrace walks to planting orchard and trees. Kyle and Shawn are super hosts. Really friendly great personalities and easy to work… read more

(Excellent)

7 Oct 2019

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Tanya is a great worker, always going above and beyond, takes the initiative to not just finish a job to completion but follows onto thenext task without needing to be directed.
Always with a genuine smile and a fabulous laugh.
Im sure they will both be an asset to any future hosts
Safe and happy travels.

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22 Jun 2019

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I can only highly recommend David and Tanya. They both worked very hard, on their own initiative, and transformed the place while they were here. Tanya totally managed the house on her own and she is also a fantastic chef! (the best Lasagne ever..) Being able to hand over the kitchen to her was a welcome break for me!
They adapted quickly to our… read more

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29 May 2019

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Another successful experience and great Hosts. Anja and Garry were fantastic. They were clear with what they needed and totally appreciative of the tasks completed. Tanya primarily helped in the BnB and Poly Tunnels, whilst I spent most of my time with planting and demolishing the old outdoor garden centre (by request). The fresh produce that we… read more

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1 May 2019

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Our expectations with Hazel and Ronan were once again met and exceeded with another great experience. They along with their two great kids were exceptionally flexible, typically Irish (that’s good craic), and genuine honest people. The work we did was very well appreciated and varied. Both their families were also lovely to meet and extremely… read more

(Excellent)

1 May 2019

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Tanya and David were a pleasure to host. They are seasoned travellers and well able to work on own initiative. Lovely people, easy to chat to and great workers. We miss you guys already!! Enjoy the travels.

(Excellent)

9 Apr 2019

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David and Tanya stayed for 5 weeks. We were so sad to see them go as they fitted in sooo well. They were great communicators, fantastic workers and Tanya is an amazing chef.
I could rely on them 110% as they are very reliable and honest people completing more than was required each day.
We (pigs, dogs and humans!) would welcome them back in a… read more

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6 Apr 2019

Left by Workawayer () for host (Come to County Down and help ...)

PERFECT. It’s not very often that you undertake a Workaway and everything is spot on. Louise and this place was. Louise was an amazing host, friendly, generous and entertaining. We felt comfortable and welcomed from day one. The House is beautiful and the garden is a delight to work in. There is lots of work to do but Louise is very flexible with… read more

(Excellent)

6 Mar 2019

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Tanya and David were an absolute asset to us in here. They quickly slotted into life here and became part of our extended family. They work they carried out was second to none and With Tanya's amazing hospitality experience they brought a wealth of knowledge to The Manor. They were friendly and keen to get in and get the job done. I would 100%… read more

(Excellent)

7 Jan 2019

Left by Workawayer () for host (Transform an old water mill ...)

Franz and Aimee are wonderful hosts always making sure you are comfortable with your work and rest. The work tasks are provided in an easy and managble online system. Tasks are allocated and prioritised and you record your hours, comments, progress etc. it makes it very easy to plan your work and play. The site is being restored but has some… read more

(Excellent)

6 Jan 2019

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David and Tanya are a great duo, they take on tasks without complaints and really immerse themselves within the group. Their work was excellent and they were a pleasure to have around. We hope they come back soon. Have fun travelling around the world!

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11 Dec 2018

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David & Tanya stayed with us from 23rd September until end of November we thoroughly enjoyed having these lovely people .we so admire the life changing journey they are both on. They are such a fun loving couple with such a positive look in life .Both Tanya & David are full of fun and always happy a joy to be around .Such a respectful hard working… read more

(Excellent)

3 Dec 2018

Left by Workawayer () for host (Come and help with a variety ...)

What can I say, except first class all the way. Christine & Brian not only invite you into their home they invite you into their family and treat you with love and generosity. The accomodation is 5 star and the work is varied and tailored to suit your interest and ability. There is a simple daily routine that allows you to interact with all the… read more

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25 Apr 2018

Left by Workawayer () for host (Nice people welcome to help ...)

What can I say..... Dean is the host with the most, he is what my mum would call "a good egg" Our place is a labour of love and we feel privileged to have been able to contribute to it's resurrection. Work wise Dean tries to tailor jobs to each person and offers a variety of tasks. Meals are plentiful and enjoyable no one goes hungry here. A… read more

(Excellent)

22 Apr 2018

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Tanya and David were a wonderful couple to have here with me here. Both great souls...on a wonderful life changing journey...i was really blessed to have them come and share space on their path. Mature, intelligent, happy, and willing to pitch in to whatever tasks were set them, i was very happy to be able to set a variety of jobs their way, and… read more

(Excellent)

5 Apr 2018

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We enjoyed having Tanya and David stay with us for a week. They helped us out with a number of projects .... clearing an area to be used as a parking space, weeding around our fruit trees, cutting wood and preparing and painting an area in time for carpets to be laid. We really appreciated the extra time they quite willingly put in to help us meet… read more

(Excellent)

29 Mar 2018

Left by Workawayer () for host (Come and enjoy paradise in ...)

Bruce and Judy are wonderful hosts. Their property is tranquil and very comfortable. There are plenty of projects to keep you busy. Nelson is a beautiful location which Bruce and Judy encourage you to explore. Last but not least meals were delicious with most of the produce used for lunch and dinner grown on the property.

(Excellent)

1 Feb 2018

Left by Workawayer () for host (Experience a unique off-grid ...)

A++++. Jane & Kelly were amazing host, from the accommodation,to food, through to their expectations of working hours they were generous and appreciative. Our accommodation was a pop up caravan with its own bathroom very private and cozy. We did a variety of different jobs from cooking to building a wood shed. Kelly & Jane our both very creative… read more

(Very good)

1 Feb 2018

Left by host (Experience a unique off-grid ...) for Workawayer ()

Do not miss the opportunity to have David and Tanya stay with you!
These two "Global Hobos" stayed with us for three weeks in January 18. They were willing to muck in with anything we had going on and helped with lawn mowing, general gardening and cooking for all of us. They also helped with specific projects such as varnishing a wooden floor,… read more

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