Tegan Cara

& Jacob James Mylo

Travel information

We are currently

Description

Hi, we're Tegan and Jacob! We're an easygoing and curious couple who love creativity, storytelling, and meaningful conversations. Some of our favourite things include painting, writing, eating good food and thrifting—there is nothing better than second-hand stores! We also love being surrounded by nature and enjoy learning about different cultures and histories. We're both always eager to lend a hand, whether it’s helping out in your home and garden, getting stuck into a project, or looking after animals. If you’re looking for great meals, Jacob can definitely make that happen - and I will happily sous chef!

New Zealand has been a dream destination for us for so long—its breathtaking landscapes, rich Māori culture, and emphasis on nature all really resonate with us both. Beyond that, we want to experience life from a local perspective. We love the idea of Workaway as a way to not just visit a place but to truly be part of it—to meet people, contribute to meaningful projects, and gain hands-on experience in different ways of living and working. Whether it’s helping out on a farm, learning about permaculture, or just lending a hand with daily tasks, we can’t wait to immerse ourselves in the experience.

We’re new to Workaway, but we love the idea of making travel more meaningful by working alongside local people and contributing to their homes and projects. We’re excited to share skills, learn from others, and create amazing memories along the way. If you think we’d be a good fit for your Workaway opportunity, we’d love to chat!

Interests

Van life

Vegetarian or vegan

Sustainability

Politics / Social justice

Movies & TV

Fashion or beauty

Events & social

Culture

Charity work

Writing

Photography

Music

Gardening

History

DIY & crafts

Drawing & painting

Cooking & food

Books

Art & design

Architecture

Animals

Yoga / Wellness

Outdoor activities

Nature

Hiking

Cycling

Fitness

Dancing

Camping

Beach

Languages spoken

English: Fluent

Skills and knowledge we'd like to share or learn

We're interested in:  

Art Projects

General Maintenance

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Life at a Farmstay

Animal Care

Gardening

DIY and building projects

Eco Projects

Charity Work

Helping around the house

Babysitting and creative play

Hospitality/Tourism

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Some knowledge of:  

House sitting

Helping with Computers/ Internet

More details about your skills

Creative & Practical – We love art, DIY projects, and anything hands-on! Tegan is more than happy to help with painting, decorating, or creative tasks, and Jacob comes from an extremely practical household where if something is broken, you fix it yourself!

Sociable & Organised – Tegan has worked in events and customer-facing roles, so she's used to working with people, adapting to different tasks, and keeping things running smoothly.

Sustainability & Inclusivity – Through Tegan's work and studies, she's researched and written about environmental and social issues, so she's really keen to learn more about sustainable living and local initiatives. Jacob's studies in urban design and planning have also allowed him to learn much about the topics of sustainability and inclusive design.

Cooking & Helping Out – While Jacob is the real cook who finds himself always coming up with all kinds of recipes, both savoury and sweet, Tegan loves being in the kitchen and helping out with meal prep, plus she's always happy to lend a hand with general chores. Jacob also has a small Instagram page where he posts some of his cooking/baking, which you are welcome to have a look at! @chef_gravy

Eager to Learn – Whether it’s gardening, animal care, DIY, or learning new skills, we're always up for trying something new and getting stuck in!

Age

23 & 23

What else ...

When we’re not out exploring, we love spending our time doing the things that bring us joy—whether that’s being active, getting creative, or simply enjoying a good board game with new friends!

Tegan’s Hobbies & Interests:

I love trying new ways to stay active, whether it’s aerobics, yoga, or dance classes. Reading is another big passion of mine—I can get completely lost in a book for hours! More recently, I’ve been getting into cold water swimming (a bit of an acquired taste, but so refreshing!) and sewing, which I’d love to improve on.

Jacob’s Hobbies & Interests:

Working out and running are things I love to do regularly. I also really enjoy baking, especially making sourdough from scratch—it’s a long process but so worth it! Cooking in general is a huge passion of mine, and I’m always up for learning new techniques or trying out different cuisines. And when it comes to board games, I’m up for anything, you name it, I’ll play it.

What We Love Doing Together:

Some of our favorite things to do as a couple include watching all kinds of films (from indie gems to romcoms), going on long walks, and thrifting for unique finds. We also love painting and drawing together, even if we’re not the best at it! One thing we’re really hoping to learn at some point is pottery, so if anyone is willing to teach us, we’d be so excited to give it a go!

We love the idea of sharing hobbies and learning new skills from the people we meet, so if you’re passionate about something and want to share it with us, we’d be all in!

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
  Pescatarian/Vegetarian