Courtney

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Activities i am interested in:

Hello lovely adventurers! I am super chill and flexible traveller and a biiig nature lover! I love hiking, camping, hitchhiking, yoga, swimming, rock climbing, cooking and cold beer and good wine :)

Description

Don’t ask yourself what the world needs. Ask yourself what makes you come alive and then do that. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive - Howard Thurman

In December 2020 I quit my job as a teacher and moved to Europe with the plan of gaining international teaching experience. However, I fell in love with traveling and took this as an opportunity to delve into self-exploration, learning about different cultures and languages and focusing on passions of mine other than teaching.

For me right now life is about having an abundance of experiences, discovering new skills and passions and living with purpose. I wish to be involved with projects that allow me to learn new skills, make a genuine difference and/or learn of people’s cultures and language :)

I am an open-minded, passionate and charismatic person who enjoys learning new skills, meeting new people, challenging myself and helping out in any way that I can! I see the positive in everything and I am always making the best out of every situation I face. I am a nature lover and enjoy being outdoors and active whether it be hiking, rock climbing, swimming, kayaking, snorkelling or exploring new quaint towns. On the flip side I also enjoy chill time, reading, boardgames and letting my creative energy flow whether it be jewellery making, sketching, painting, DIY projects or anything crafty. I practice yoga regularly and am interested in deepening my connection with myself and understanding the theory of yoga more. I have a healthy diet and a passion for cooking. I am also a keen camper and hitchhiker, preferring to be in nature as much as possible :)

Travel Diary: @livin_la_vida_coco_
Catering: @coco_catering_
Photography (I don't use as much as I should): @cocos_snaps

Interests

Photography

Carpentry

Art & design

Books

Self development

Animals

Culture

LGBTQ

Languages

History

Events & social

Team sports

Yoga / Wellness

Sailing / Boating

Sustainability

Pets

Nature

Outdoor activities

DIY & crafts

Mountain

Hitchhiking

Farming

Fitness

Gardening

Hiking

Drawing & painting

Camping

Charity work

Cooking & food

Adventure sports

Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent
German: Beginner
French: Beginner

More details about my language interests
I can teach you, your friend or your child/children English (TEFL/TESOL certified). I also just enjoy learning languages so if you can teach me your language, fantastic!

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

DIY and building projects

Babysitting and creative play

Life at a Farmstay

Eco Projects

Charity Work

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Some knowledge of:  

Gardening

Animal Care

Hospitality/Tourism

Art Projects

Helping with Computers/ Internet

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Able to teach about:  

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Languages

Teaching

More details about your skills

My greatest strength is my ability to get along with anyone and ensure people are enjoying themselves. I can endlessly share travel stories, keep conversations flowing and ensure everyone is being included and feels heard.

Skills to offer;
- Sustainable cooking
- Event management
- Tour and adventure guide
- Activities host
- Mindfulness and art therapy workshops
- Yoga (I'm not qualified but plan to do my 300h while in India)
- Organic farming
- Construction
- Qualified Primary School Teacher specialised in teaching students with additional needs, TESOL and IB certification
- Sewing and up-cycling clothes

Past experiences;
- Established a sustainable catered tour events business
- Founded a charity organisation
- Catering and personal nutritional chef
- Travel agent and tour guide
- Collaborations and partnerships manager
- Bar manager
- Scooter tour guide, Thailand
- Creating marketing material (posters, brochures, logos), simple website design
- Sailing and navigation
- Mindfulness and art therapy workshops
- Created yoga flows
- Work on organic farms and vineyards
- Construction; chimneys, chicken coops, up-cycled furniture, festival stages, vertical gardens/planter boxes, woodwork etc
- Rigging and instaling shade sails
- Wakeboarding operator and teacher
- Mosaic and art murals
- Promo girl at Asia's largest festival
- Party and hostel host

Age

29

Some more information

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  Smoker

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  Driver's licence

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  Allergies
  No

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  Special dietary requirements
  intolerant to chickpeas, lentils, beans