Profile information
Travel information
I am currently
At home
Activities i am interested in:
Wildlife preservation, refugee health, rural medicine, cleaning, cooking. Assisting with children, disabled or elderly. Hospitality. Learning about alternative housing and energy and food sources.
My next destination:
New Zealand - from Sep 2025 until Nov 2025 View all
Description
I am a nurse practitioner and have worked in many aspects of the medical field. My position for the past 2 years is with refugee health services providing medical care for asylum seekers who have just entered the US. I love helping this population. The stories can be heartbreaking . At times our clients are badly injured , suffer from PTSD or critical illness . They are incredibly determined and resilient. The job is so rewarding. A little kindness goes a long way. I love to travel and learn about other cultures.I have hosted many foreign students and been a Servas host. I recently retired hoping to travel the globe for a few years, experiencing new cultures and volunteering. I am very interested in learning more about healthy food production, sustainable living , alternative housing, water and wildlife conservation. I have no problem living simply as I am very concerned about the future of the planet . I enjoy working with children. I loved being a nurse and could be assistance to someone who is disabled or needs help with daily chores. Teaching disease prevention, healthcare and hygiene would be something I would enjoy as well . I love nature, music, hiking , biking . It brings me happiness to give back to people who haven't been blessed with the life I have . I have seen a great deal of suffering.
MYy past travels include Turkey, Nepal, Jordon, Israel, Egypt, many European countries, Slovenia, Croatia, Bulgaria, Albania, North Macedonia, Montenegro, Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, Cambodia, Indonesia,Australia , New Zealand, Mexico, Colombia and Belize.I recently set off for a 2 year trip around the world but unfortunately 4 months in I shattered my knee in rural Albania.My solo adventures have been very spontaneous often staying at hostels and taking all forms of public transportation. I love the challenge of navigating a new country. Sustaining a major injury in Albania has made me realize some of the pitfalls of being completely independant in rural areas.
I intend to restart my travels sometime between June and September starting in either Australia where I have a number of close friends or New Zealand where my daughter resides. Sri Lanka , Borneo and Laos are on my wish list . Which also includes Georgia, the Stan's, Tunisia, Morocco, Oman, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Ghana , South Africa , Argentina , Chile, Suriname, Costa Rica, Panama and Guatemala. My itinerary is wide open depending on opportunities , global conflicts and any unforseen natural disasters as one must be flexible.
Interests
Plant care
Music
History
Events & social
Cooking & food
Charity work
Hiking
Photography
Pets
Gardening
Mountain
Sustainability
Languages
Fitness
Camping
Architecture
Animals
Books
Cycling
Outdoor activities
Vegetarian or vegan
Yoga / Wellness
Politics / Social justice
Nature
Culture
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: IntermediateMore details about my language interests
I would like to fully emerge. In Spanish. I would love to learn Italian
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Eco Projects
Teaching
Some knowledge of:
Gardening
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Helping around the house
Animal Care
Art Projects
Hospitality/Tourism
Languages
Charity Work
House sitting
Able to teach about:
Being an elderly companion
More details about your skills
30 year experience in the medical field in varying capacities, I am good with children and elderly, I am very culturally aware I spent half my career working with many different cultures. I owned several homes and did basic repairs
and painting myself I have an excellent work ethic, like to cook, work outdoors and with some animals. I am able to live simply and adapt easily. I am able to walk or bicycle a fairly long distance.
Age
65
What else ...
I love street art, mosaic, and world music. I am very interested in learning more about all religions and cultures. I am fascinated with folk , herbal medicine and different cultural practices to promote healing and wellness. I love the ocean, mountains, exploring ancient ruins. Beach combing, rock hounding, wildlife viewing and just about anything in nature. My favorite animal is the orangutans, gorillas,elephants wolfs, manatees , whales and dolphins. I will do anything to help preserve these species or any endangered population.
Some more information
Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
Cats, horses, feather beddingSpecial dietary requirements
Mostly vegetarian . I will eat fish or chicken sometimes.
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Her energy level towers way above many people 1/3rd her Age
Always up early every morning to create delicious smoothies out of what ever is available [spinach leaf, apple, chia seeds, rolled oats, banana, blue berries, milk etc. Followed with chopped figs, almonds, yogurt, walnuts etc.
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Her energy level towers way above many people 1/3rd her Age
Always up early every morning to create delicious smoothies out of what ever is available [spinach leaf, apple, chia seeds, rolled oats, banana, blue berries, milk etc. Followed with chopped figs, almonds, yogurt, walnuts etc.
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