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Travel information
I am currently
Travelling
My next destination:
New Zealand - from Jan 2025 View all -
Description
After a long time of studies and work I decided to go traveling.
I studied linguistics and worked in a university library and as a high school librarian.
I grew up in a rural area. and I've done some gardening. I really like being around nature.
I like baking and I'm familiar with vegan and gluten free food preparing.
I'm interested in learning new skills and becoming handy.
This is my first long-term travel, I would like to learn how to travel light. -
Interests
Cooking & food
Astronomy
Architecture
History
Sailing / Boating
Outdoor activities
Nature
Languages
Mountain
Hiking
Gardening
Farming
Culture
Camping
Books
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Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Hebrew: Fluent
Indonesian: Intermediate
German: Beginner
Spanish: BeginnerMore details about my language interests
I can teach English and Hebrew. Would like help with Indonesian, Spanish, German. (Also Tagalog, Tok Pisin...) -
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Eco Projects
Life at a Farmstay
Light gardening
Creative DIY projects
Being an elderly companion
Charity Work
Babysitting and creative play
Some knowledge of:
Languages
Helping around the house
Light maintenance
Creating/ Cooking family meals
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More details about your skills
I studied linguistics (masters degree) and I have a good grasp of languages
worked in libraries: organizing and arranging skills, communicating with people of different ages (high school and public library)
I can work with my hands: worked as a manual laborer in a factory and did some gardening.
used to be a guide in a youth movement.
fast learner.
hard worker.
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Age
35
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What else ...
I like hiking, reading, the sea, and learning about languages and culture.
I like board and card games (rummikub, scrabble, catan), always open to learn new games. I like cryptic crossword puzzles. (as you can see there's a nerdy language thing going on here)
curious about all aspects of culture.
I used to dance and I am still very interested in dance (although I rarely dance). -
Some more information
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Smoker
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Driver's licence
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Allergies
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Special dietary requirements
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Feedback
The property is quite big, so there's no shortage of work. Mostly outside jobs. I mowed the grass (fast growing), cut overgrown plants.
Annegrit is a nice person and we had interesting conversations.
Thank you for having me, and also thanks for the fresh bananas, … read more
Wish him all the best for his travel and good experiences. Very good company.
The work was physical, occasionally in rain, but with a great sense of accomplishment
I helped building a tyre wall, cementing, moving earth, grouting, spray-cleaning and more.
Dee is welcoming, I felt comfortable in the house, and the food was amazing. And in the free … read more
Smyth David and the kids (and dogs, cats, lambs...) were welcoming form day one and made me feel at home.
During my time here I helped around the house, fed the lambs, helped Harry with 3D printing stuff (while learning myself), fed the lambs, weeded a bunch ... oh and … read more
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Communication:
(5.0)
Skills:
(4.9)
Observed house rules:
(5.0)
The property is quite big, so there's no shortage of work. Mostly outside jobs. I mowed the grass (fast growing), cut overgrown plants.
Annegrit is a nice person and we had interesting conversations.
Thank you for having me, and also thanks for the fresh bananas, … read more
Wish him all the best for his travel and good experiences. Very good company.
The work was physical, occasionally in rain, but with a great sense of accomplishment
I helped building a tyre wall, cementing, moving earth, grouting, spray-cleaning and more.
Dee is welcoming, I felt comfortable in the house, and the food was amazing. And in the free … read more
Smyth David and the kids (and dogs, cats, lambs...) were welcoming form day one and made me feel at home.
During my time here I helped around the house, fed the lambs, helped Harry with 3D printing stuff (while learning myself), fed the lambs, weeded a bunch ... oh and … read more
staying with this family was a lovely and egaging experience.
I helped with different things around the house and garden and had two interesting days of farm work (taking stool samples and helping with scanning).
Tom and Claudia are awesome people with interesting points of view on parenting, … read more
Staying in this place gives an insight of what a community can be.
The work was varied, during my time here I worked in the market garden, helped with groundskeeping, took part in planting th orchard and a forest regeneration project.
Non-work time was full of interesting conversations, movie watching, playng Catan … read more
During the two weeks I stayed, I took part in some classes, helped with some community projects, took part in a mystery tour and played lots and lots of Rummikub.
Foxton is quite a hidden gem with a lovely beach, lovely windmill and a lovely … read more
The work wasn't hard, mostly preparing the garden for winter, weeding and mulching, as well as some house work.
We had interesting conversations and watched a movie together. Naina also trusted me and let e stay in the house for several days when she … read more
Dottie gave him lots of cuddles and enjoyed having him around.
It was great to get some of the jobs done, leading up to Winter.
I think we should have enough firewood for a couple of years now.
I was only 2 happy to let him borrow the bike to go explore.
He fitting into my wee … read more
The time Ii spent at Lyn's place was great fun. The work wasn't hard, gardening, wood stacking, preparing for winter etc. On my free time I got to hike, walk, and dee the area. I even got to ride part of the Otago central rail trail, Lyn … read more
Michael gave let me have a few calm days in the middle of a stressful time for me. Communication with him, from the first message was full of kindness.
The work wasn't hard, mostly raking the leaves (amazing autumn colours all over the garden).
Thank you Michael for having me at your place and for letting … read more
I felt welcome to take part in the life of the family. I was even invited to a birthday party and to Easter, which was the first holiday I celebrated since I started traveling.
help started every morning with feeding the chicken, followed by various help around the garden and house.
The food was really good … read more
There's a lot to do, but the feeling in the house is quite relaxed. I helped with gardening, renovation, house help and decluttering and rearranging the garage. it's a really nice feeling to see how your work helps hosts and eases things for them.
Robin and Cyndilu had great offers … read more
Reefton is a place with a lot of historical heritage, which Kay was very keen to show to me. The importance she finds in the place and its community is inspiring.
During my time I met people in the community, took part in a game night and in a pub quiz, got to see rehersals for two different plays and even … read more
The work consisted mostly of gardening and helping around the house.
Finding a place within the family pace was quite an experience, and brought up to interesting conversations about parenting, life choices and more. Spending time with the kids was great, we played, read stories, danced and … read more
They were also a joy to have around the house—positive, respectful, and easy to get along with. Their … read more
This was my first stop in New Zealand, and I'm really happy for it
The work is physical, not too hard. The scenery is amazing. And I got to learn a little about reforestation, invasive species etc.
Both Marcel and Dave are nice people, interesting to talk to, would have been nice to interact with them more.
Clevedon … read more
First he was quite shy but after a few days he really opened up and finished all his ask.
He was easy to work and communicate with and always asked if he had any problems or questions.
At free time we played a lot of cards and had great conversation.
Work is at the reception, with occasional odds and ends around the hostel. In free time there's lots of hiking trails (when it's not raining).
But the big plus about this place is the people. I had so many interesting conversations and fun card … read more
The work was around the garden - weeding, cutting, mulching etc. it was hands on and quite a learning experience for me.
Thank you, Khalid and Lis, for accepting me in your house, I were anything … read more
The journey to find our place is not easy but He found it with just a location tag,bravooo explorer 🏕️⛵
He is friendly and nice to be around and helping.
Dear host should meet/host him by any chance. Definitely will host again and again.
Bon voyage 🍀
