Profile information
Travel information
We are currently
Travelling
Our next destination:
Mexico - from Aug 2025 until Oct 2025 View all
Description
We are Hana and Patrick from New Zealand (Aotearoa), curious by nature and happiest when we're learning, connecting, and contributing. We are passionate about the environment and love being part of projects that care for the land (whenua) and communities that depend on it.
Cooking is one of Hana's biggest joys — I've worked as a chef and ran my own food truck for a while — and I love using food to bring people together. I’m also practical and hands-on, with experience in gardening, hospitality, waste reduction, and a good bit of DIY. I also have a mechanical engineering degree and have work experience in infrastructure, GIS, soil science, and software development.
Patrick is keen to get stuck in to hands on projects and also learn Spanish along the way. I have a mechanical engineering degree and architecture diploma and and passionate about building with natural materials. The performance of building materials and their circularity is where I thrive.
I am happiest when adventuring in nature, be it on the ocean, in the bush or in the snow.
What motivates us most is working alongside people who share their knowledge and passion. We value hard work, shared meals, and time outdoors — whether that’s tending to a garden, exploring new places, or lending a hand on a community project.
Interests
Movies & TV
Events & social
DIY & crafts
Fitness
Team sports
Camping
Cycling
Dancing
Winter sports
Water sports
Culture
Sustainability
Music
Gardening
Cooking & food
Architecture
Yoga / Wellness
Nature
Beach
Mountain
Sailing / Boating
Outdoor activities
Hiking
Adventure sports
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Japanese: FluentMore details about my language interests
Interested in learning Spanish
Skills and knowledge we'd like to share or learn
We're interested in:
Art Projects
House sitting
Some knowledge of:
Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Life at a Farmstay
General Maintenance
Hospitality/Tourism
Able to teach about:
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Helping around the house
Helping with Computers/ Internet
More details about your skills
Critical thinking to understand problems and develop tangible solutions
Sustainable agriculture systems and soil health
MASTERCHEF NZ 2022 fourth place
Owning and operating a food truck business
Restaurant front of house and back of house
Recipe development and social media content creation
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Software development project management, translating between users and developers
Experience in programming languages and 3D modelling software
Performance and Collaboration, Band Singer, Dancer,
Choreographer, Stage Manager
Fluent Japanese Speaker
Full NZ Drivers License
Age
30 & 32
What else ...
We are on an adventure travelling central and south america. Starting in Mexico City in August 2025, we want to make the most of our experience by immersing ourselves in the culture, food, and people of each location we stay at.
Some more information
Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
Special dietary requirements
