Profile information
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Travel information
I am currently
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Description
Hello my name is Susanne, i was
born in Germany, trained 3 years in the hospitality industry , and worked in many hotels, restaurant,
housekeeping and catering businesses in many different countries.
I also enjoyed being a tour guide in Australia,
a Kajak / Kanu guide in
France, and I was working on prawn trawlers (regrettably) in Darwin, Australia and also sailed and lived in the Caribbean islands and the Bahamas for 1 year. I spend a few years working on a Cruise ship and a local ferry boat in Auckland when I finally settled in New Zealand gaining a Diploma in Naturopathy and had a family in Taupo.
I'm a world traveller appreciating other cultures, ethnic groups and have a big passion for animals and people from all walks of life. I am very warm hearted and caring especially with old people.
I spent 3 years in the Cape Verde Island (an island of the West African coast) volunteering with big Kareta turtle for 6 months then I own a bar & restaurant in Boa Vista and feed hungry street dogs.
I have travelled to 46 countries my travels included Borneo, Guyana, Madagascar,Brasil and Costa Rica, but my big passion are still Humpback Whales :)
I shared my life with many very specials indiginous man and woman while living a simple but happy life.
In April 2018, I spend 6 month travelling and living with a Kenian family in a mud house with 9 people helping with cooking, cleaning, fetching fire wood and looking after lots of sweet goats and cows.
2019 I was working as a Head Housekeeper with 28 housekeeping staff in Queenstown New Zealand,
after heading for Europe for new challenges in my life. I was working at one of the best steak restaurants in Southern Germany.
Last year I spend a months up in the cold hills in Italy looking after 45 goats with the help of 7 beautiful white sheep dogs. A small house with donkeys , horses and many chicken.
Since November 2024 i am working in the South Island of New Zealand in a world class golf resort. In October 2025, i will attend an animal sanctuary internship, that helps me to follow my hearts desiree to look after animals in a more professional manner. In dezember I will leave Neuseeland for good, as my soul lives elsewhere. -
Interests
Charity work
Gardening
Winter sports
Sailing / Boating
Outdoor activities
Vegetarian or vegan
Yoga / Wellness
Hiking
Photography
Plant care
Pets
Culture
Sustainability
Nature
Dancing
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Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Spanish: Beginner
Italian: Beginner
Portuguese: Beginner -
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
Some knowledge of:
Light gardening
Being an elderly companion
Life at a Farmstay
Eco Projects
Charity Work
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Able to teach about:
Helping around the house
Animal Care
Hospitality/Tourism
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More details about your skills
Hospitality skills, managing skills, housekeeping , service, reception,
tour guiding in Australia and Kanu Tour Guide in France, Volunteered with big Turtles on the Cabe Verde Islands and a big passion for animals and people of all walks of life -
Age
60
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What else ...
I am fit, sporty, young at heart and looking forward to anything I can help with...
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Some more information
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Smoker
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Driver's licence
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Allergies
no -
Special dietary requirements
vegetarian prefered
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Feedback
It was a great pleasure having you with us.
Your life experience and your independent way of working have made our everyday lives a lot easier.
You rocked the cat house and the dogs really enjoyed the walks with you.
We hope you come to visit us again.
From the moment you walk into the shelter all the dogs and cats greet you like they know you already and smothered you with all their love and affection. All the different stories and characters of the animals are quite heart warming and sad at the … read more
Thorough work ethic...
Nice soul sharing moments...
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It was a great pleasure having you with us.
Your life experience and your independent way of working have made our everyday lives a lot easier.
You rocked the cat house and the dogs really enjoyed the walks with you.
We hope you come to visit us again.
From the moment you walk into the shelter all the dogs and cats greet you like they know you already and smothered you with all their love and affection. All the different stories and characters of the animals are quite heart warming and sad at the … read more
Thorough work ethic...
Nice soul sharing moments...
To the reader, greetings from the Earth Farm in Guyana, South America!
Susanne time with us was too short! That's the only complaint we have!
Susanne just fit right into our home. It's been weeks since she left but we still miss her.
Everytime we hear the parrots flying above we think of her. She's such an avid … read more
She accepted to come at the very last moment, she has been super flexible with the schedule and her tasks. She did a great job, very independent, professional and quick to learn. We highly recommend Susanne!
Everything flowed easy and we had a lot of fun.
She has great attention for detail, is self motivated, weather it was cleaning bathrooms or guest rooms, cooking or gardening.
I … read more
Great rural living , lovely caring people , freshly cooked food 3 x a day, wonderful interaction with the animals....and overall very happy experience thank you all :)
I want to say that out of ALL friends from workaway that I have stayed with at my Home in Mfangano Island in Kenya Susanne was the best,
She was friendly to all my family members she was loved with all my children, the community love the way she was socializing
she helped my family a lot and left unforgettable mark in … read more
