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Travel information
We are currently
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Activities we are interested in:
New Zealand here we come!
Our next destination:
New Zealand - from Dec 2025 until Jan 2026 View all
Description
Hi there! We're Isabelle and Johannes, a couple from Germany who are excited to start our next Workaway adventure in New Zealand from December 2025 to January 2026.
Isabelle spent 7 unforgettable weeks in New Zealand in 2023 and Johannes visited the country in 2013 for 3 weeks. We both fell in love with the stunning scenery and friendly people. Now we’re coming back together, hoping to experience more of everyday life and the local culture, as well as spending time enjoying the beautiful outdoors.
We’ll be traveling with a small rental car, spending one week around Auckland and five weeks on the South Island.
We’re true outdoor enthusiasts who enjoy hiking, exploring nature and spending time outside as much as sharing good food and conversation.
*This Workaway account was originally shared by Isabelle and her friend Lisa, who began their Workaway journey together in 2022. They spent a year traveling the world, creating unforgettable memories during their time away from work.
Interests
Van life
Carpentry
Beach
Self development
Events & social
Technology
Sustainability
Adventure sports
Dancing
Plant care
Architecture
Sailing / Boating
Hitchhiking
Art & design
Photography
Yoga / Wellness
Drawing & painting
Water sports
Cooking & food
Outdoor activities
Pets
Mountain
Nature
Farming
Gardening
Hiking
DIY & crafts
Culture
Camping
Animals
Languages
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Spanish: BeginnerMore details about my language interests
This workawayer has indicated that they would be interested in sharing their language(s) or learning a new language. You can contact them directly to discuss this.
Skills and knowledge we'd like to share or learn
We're interested in:
Eco Projects
Some knowledge of:
Gardening
Art Projects
Animal Care
Life at a Farmstay
Helping around the house
General Maintenance
Able to teach about:
Helping with Computers/ Internet
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
House sitting
More details about your skills
Isabelle:
I am a selfemployed project manager in the field of digitalization and AI trainer. I’m well-organized and can support you with digital tasks and marketing.
During my travels, I also took on many hands-on tasks and learned a lot along the way: I cared for animals, harvested vegetables, painted, laid flooring, oiled fences, cooked, walked dogs, picked fruit, and helped organize events.
Johannes:
I am an electrical engineer and develop professional audio amplifiers.
I have a knack for all kinds of machines and am good at troubleshooting and repairs.
In my spare time, I am renovating a 150-year-old half-timbered house. I have therefore done almost every kind of manual work imaginable, from substructure work, concrete work, and bricklaying to insulation, electrical installation, carpentry, floor laying, and roofing. I'm not a professional in these areas, though.
We’re always curious to gain new experiences and open to all kinds of work. We look forward to learning from you and expanding the list of things we’ve already done!
Age
33 & 40
What else ...
If you’d like to get to know us or think we could be a good match for your place, we’d love to hear from you!
Some more information
Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
Isabelle can´t eat mushrooms :(Special dietary requirements
We are flexitarian
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17 Jul 2023
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Help us develop our finca ...)
I spent 3 weeks on Friedrichs Finca in the beautiful south of Costa Rica. Friedrich offers a house for the Workawayer 2 km away from his house. Workawayer find enough private time there. Friedrich is a very friendly, humourus, open minded and hearted person. You can have lots of fun and good conversations with him! He took me out to his friends… read more
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7 Jul 2023
Left by host for Workawayer ()
Lisa stayed at my farm for 3 weeks. She was very respectful, diligent hard worker, very kind and friendly. She also had knowledge of a lot of things that were helpful. Helped with injecting animals with ivermectin to get rid of parasites. She helped me construct fences and with planting cassava and harvesting bananas. She was very good at keeping… read more
(Excellent
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16 Jul 2023
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Experience a peaceful non ...)
I spent 1,5 short but awesome weeks in Rebekah & Rob's retreat center which is surrounded by beautiful nature. Rebekah & Rob are a lovely, very friendly and very easy going couple. I had some light tasks during my short stay. Gardening, cleaning the guest houses, installing a gate in a fence. They have one cozy house only for the Workawayer. Cody… read more
(Excellent
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7 Jun 2023
Left by host (Experience a peaceful non ...) for Workawayer ()
Lisa was a fantastic presence on our property! She was up for anything and did a fantastic job out on the grounds with weeding, watering, helping us put in gates and anything that might be needed. We were so thankful! Bon Voyage!
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30 May 2023
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Volunteer at an Equine Rehab ...)
I spent 3 wonderful weeks at Cheri & Viet's Equine Center. It's a beautiful place in the nature of Oklahoma! Cheri & Viet are an open hearted, ver nice and humourus couple! You can ask them any question. They take time to explain every task in detail. Viet can give you a lift to OKC on your day off, thats really nice. We also went to the theatre… read more
(Excellent
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30 May 2023
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Lisa stayed with us a short 3 weeks. I can't find enough words to describe how great she is! VERY helpful and very understanding of flexibility, getting the job done, was personable and so much fun. I HIGHLY recommend her to anyone wanting a volunteer. Even the dogs loved her! Yeah Bubbles... We will miss her and welcome her back here anytime.
(Excellent
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17 Jul 2023
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Help us develop our finca ...)
I spent 3 weeks on Friedrichs Finca in the beautiful south of Costa Rica. Friedrich offers a house for the Workawayer 2 km away from his house. Workawayer find enough private time there. Friedrich is a very friendly, humourus, open minded and hearted person. You can have lots of fun and good conversations with him! He took me out to his friends… read more
(Excellent)
7 Jul 2023
Left by host for Workawayer ()
Lisa stayed at my farm for 3 weeks. She was very respectful, diligent hard worker, very kind and friendly. She also had knowledge of a lot of things that were helpful. Helped with injecting animals with ivermectin to get rid of parasites. She helped me construct fences and with planting cassava and harvesting bananas. She was very good at keeping… read more
(Excellent)
16 Jul 2023
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Experience a peaceful non ...)
I spent 1,5 short but awesome weeks in Rebekah & Rob's retreat center which is surrounded by beautiful nature. Rebekah & Rob are a lovely, very friendly and very easy going couple. I had some light tasks during my short stay. Gardening, cleaning the guest houses, installing a gate in a fence. They have one cozy house only for the Workawayer. Cody… read more
(Excellent)
7 Jun 2023
Left by host (Experience a peaceful non ...) for Workawayer ()
Lisa was a fantastic presence on our property! She was up for anything and did a fantastic job out on the grounds with weeding, watering, helping us put in gates and anything that might be needed. We were so thankful! Bon Voyage!
R+R (&A)
R+R (&A)
(Excellent)
30 May 2023
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Volunteer at an Equine Rehab ...)
I spent 3 wonderful weeks at Cheri & Viet's Equine Center. It's a beautiful place in the nature of Oklahoma! Cheri & Viet are an open hearted, ver nice and humourus couple! You can ask them any question. They take time to explain every task in detail. Viet can give you a lift to OKC on your day off, thats really nice. We also went to the theatre… read more
(Excellent)
30 May 2023
Left by host for Workawayer ()
Lisa stayed with us a short 3 weeks. I can't find enough words to describe how great she is! VERY helpful and very understanding of flexibility, getting the job done, was personable and so much fun. I HIGHLY recommend her to anyone wanting a volunteer. Even the dogs loved her! Yeah Bubbles... We will miss her and welcome her back here anytime.
(Excellent)
29 May 2023
Left by host for Workawayer ()
Isabelle was a perfect guest and the time flew by because we got along very well. I'm very grateful for her help with jobs around the house (she does high quality work), and sharing about our respective cultures and past and future travels. I hope she can come back!
(Excellent)
29 May 2023
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Help with an earthship ...)
I spend 2 weeks with Zac and Kobe and it was hard to leave because I enjoyed my time that much. Zac is a lovely and welcoming person, we laught a lot and it was easy to feel home.
He was very considerate when I arrived with a bad jetlag.
His house in the mountains is like a paradise: with the largest greenhouse I ever saw, high rooms, nature… read more
He was very considerate when I arrived with a bad jetlag.
His house in the mountains is like a paradise: with the largest greenhouse I ever saw, high rooms, nature… read more
(Excellent)
29 May 2023
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Non-profit farm for the ...)
I spent 2 weeks at Zab's farm and it is a really special and big farm with a beautiful river, 2 super sweet cats, a cute pig and thousands of sheeps.
Zab is easy going and we (me and the other workawayer) did weeding, cleaning up the house and the area and helped with the project". I loved to be the flatbread woman :D
It was a experience I will… read more
Zab is easy going and we (me and the other workawayer) did weeding, cleaning up the house and the area and helped with the project". I loved to be the flatbread woman :D
It was a experience I will… read more
(Excellent)
8 May 2023
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Come and share your ...)
I've spent 3 weeks at Jenny & Marvin's beautiful place in the middle of nature.
Jenny & Marvin are very open hearted and humorous. A lovely couple! They became family for me! We had lots of good and funny conversations, a game night with Jenny's grandson and I met Marvin's sister Anna from next door. They gave me some light tasks (burned rotten… read more
Jenny & Marvin are very open hearted and humorous. A lovely couple! They became family for me! We had lots of good and funny conversations, a game night with Jenny's grandson and I met Marvin's sister Anna from next door. They gave me some light tasks (burned rotten… read more
(Excellent)
30 Apr 2023
Left by host (Help maintain our land and ...) for Workawayer ()
Isabelle, was a good worker, would follow instructions well, she speaks very good English and she fitted in well to the household and family vibe. We wish her well in her travels. Simon and Rosie
(Excellent)
8 Apr 2023
Left by host for Workawayer ()
We hosted Lisa for 2 weeks, and she was great!
She is hardworking, honest and fun to have around.
She left her space extra clean. The animals absolutely loved her!
We would have her back anytime!
Good luck in your travels Lisa!
She is hardworking, honest and fun to have around.
She left her space extra clean. The animals absolutely loved her!
We would have her back anytime!
Good luck in your travels Lisa!
(Excellent)
6 Apr 2023
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Help with our hobby horse ...)
Ive spent 2 weeks at Maria & Elwood's beautiful farm. Maria and Elwood are two wonderful, humourus, open minded people with a big big heart for animals and traveller 😉 I rode Toni (One of Marias horses) during my stay. We drove down to the James River State Park to ride there, an absolutely beautiful place in the middle of the forest! We did lots… read more
(Excellent)
24 Mar 2023
Left by host (Join our Buddhist community ...) for Workawayer ()
Isabelle was friendly and chatty, a very enthusiastic volunteer who was happy to do what was ask of her. All round good volunteer.
(Excellent)
17 Mar 2023
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Join our Buddhist community ...)
I stayed 1 week in the retreat center.
Everything is very clean and good organized. The drom was comfortable and the work was great. I did some painting, weeding and cleaning.
I really enjoyed to meditation and the food ;) thank you very much for this experience!
Everything is very clean and good organized. The drom was comfortable and the work was great. I did some painting, weeding and cleaning.
I really enjoyed to meditation and the food ;) thank you very much for this experience!
(Excellent)
18 Mar 2023
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Beautiful farm, ...)
I spent 2 weeks at Nicole & Julies wonderful place in the beautiful nature near Windhoek. Nicole is an open hearted, humorous, brave woman and beautiful mother. I'm absolutely impressed by what she created!
I loved her daughter Julie, she's an open minded, funny and lovely sweatheart!
I helped with taking care of the animals (I fed the animals,… read more
I loved her daughter Julie, she's an open minded, funny and lovely sweatheart!
I helped with taking care of the animals (I fed the animals,… read more
(Excellent)
19 Nov 2022
Left by host (Join us on our heavenly farm ...) for Workawayer ()
Lisa and Isa are an amazing team ! and fantastic workawayers. If you get the chance to host them - Snap it up :-)
They got straight into tasks set and showed willing and a fantastic positivity in all. They are both very honest caring and enthusiastic girls that fitted into our family and work routines. We loved our time with them (as did our… read more
They got straight into tasks set and showed willing and a fantastic positivity in all. They are both very honest caring and enthusiastic girls that fitted into our family and work routines. We loved our time with them (as did our… read more
(Excellent)
10 Nov 2022
Left by host for Workawayer ()
Para nosotros ha sido un experiencia maravillosa , compartir hogar y afición con esta persona tan especial Lisa.
Su ayuda fue inmensa, siempre dispuesta a todo, es una chica muy educada, muy trabajadora y atenta a cualquier necesidad.
Nos llevamos una grata sorpresa al ver la bonita conexion con nuestros perros.....fue maravilloso.
Esperamos que… read more
Su ayuda fue inmensa, siempre dispuesta a todo, es una chica muy educada, muy trabajadora y atenta a cualquier necesidad.
Nos llevamos una grata sorpresa al ver la bonita conexion con nuestros perros.....fue maravilloso.
Esperamos que… read more
(Excellent)
8 Nov 2022
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Help at an animal refuge for ...)
Me, Lisa, spent 2 weeks at the beautiful refugio of Sylvana & Juanma 🥰
Sylvana & Juanma are 2 very lovely, open hearted and humorous people with a big, big heart for abused dogs!
For me it stands for animal welfare like it definitely should be!!!
No kennels, the dogs are living in groups and can walk out in the campo when they want. And they… read more
Sylvana & Juanma are 2 very lovely, open hearted and humorous people with a big, big heart for abused dogs!
For me it stands for animal welfare like it definitely should be!!!
No kennels, the dogs are living in groups and can walk out in the campo when they want. And they… read more
(Excellent)
27 Oct 2022
Left by host (Spend time with our family in ...) for Workawayer ()
Lisa & Isa are awesome, funny and full of energy! They spend 2 weeks with us helping around with all kind of work. Most of it was painting and repairing the foundation of the house. They worked their asses off and they are really strong. Lifting and mixing the 25kg bags of concrete was no problemo :)
Besides that they are hard workers we had… read more
Besides that they are hard workers we had… read more
(Excellent)
26 Oct 2022
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Spend time with our family in ...)
We spent 2 weeks in the little paradise from Rik, Fiona, Loek and little Pien 🐶 near La Nucia.
Rik, Fiona and Loek are very lovely and open hearted! We lifed together like a big family. We felt so comfortable!
We had Lunch and Dinner together with the family. The food was very delicious and healthy, we loved it! 😋
We had a lot of good… read more
Rik, Fiona and Loek are very lovely and open hearted! We lifed together like a big family. We felt so comfortable!
We had Lunch and Dinner together with the family. The food was very delicious and healthy, we loved it! 😋
We had a lot of good… read more
(Excellent)
9 Oct 2022
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(Welcome to our home and ...)
We spent 2 weeks in the beautiful little paradies of Hazel & Ade!
We had a very relaxed time in Maureillas with beautiful evenings and veeeery delicious food! 😋
We spent a lot of time together with Hazel and Ade, playing games in the eve, a day trip to Spain, a trip to the beach or just having good conversations. We felt so comfortable, like a… read more
We had a very relaxed time in Maureillas with beautiful evenings and veeeery delicious food! 😋
We spent a lot of time together with Hazel and Ade, playing games in the eve, a day trip to Spain, a trip to the beach or just having good conversations. We felt so comfortable, like a… read more
(Excellent)
9 Oct 2022
Left by host (Welcome to our home and ...) for Workawayer ()
Isabelle and Lisa were really good fun to have around, they are energetic, upbeat and always on for a challenge.
The weather was perfect for working outdoors and the amount of jobs crossed off our "to do list" was amazing. They worked hard, listened to instructions and used their initiative - we really couldn't have asked for more. In addition… read more
The weather was perfect for working outdoors and the amount of jobs crossed off our "to do list" was amazing. They worked hard, listened to instructions and used their initiative - we really couldn't have asked for more. In addition… read more
(Excellent)
29 Sep 2022
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(Orthodox Christian monastic ...)
What an experience! When we arrived we had a basic idea of how it works in a monastery and were a bit unsure how to behave. This uncertainty was taken away from us by the warm-hearted nuns.
About the daily routine: At 7 o'clock the sisters held a service but we didn't have to attend and could sleep a little longer. At 10 we had the first meal,… read more
About the daily routine: At 7 o'clock the sisters held a service but we didn't have to attend and could sleep a little longer. At 10 we had the first meal,… read more
(Excellent)
28 Aug 2022
Left by host for Workawayer ()
Lisa and Isabelle stayed at our farm for about four weeks during the summer of 2022. They performed all their jobs perfectly and often did more than I asked for. They saw what needed to be done, made suggestions and took initiative. In short: two hard working women who are easy to talk to and a joy to have around.
If you get a chance to welcome… read more
If you get a chance to welcome… read more
(Excellent)
25 Jul 2022
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Help out our family living on ...)
Our time at Målilla was such an amazing time! It's a beautiful Park in the nature with a lot of cute and friendliy animals.
Maria, Hjalmar and the Kids are so open hearted, sympathetic and humorously! People you like to spend time with! 😊
Maria and Hjalmar have always taken time for us if we had questions or other concerns! We had an Welcome- and… read more
Maria, Hjalmar and the Kids are so open hearted, sympathetic and humorously! People you like to spend time with! 😊
Maria and Hjalmar have always taken time for us if we had questions or other concerns! We had an Welcome- and… read more
(Excellent)
4 Jul 2022
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Join us at the house and ...)
We had such an amazing time here! Ann & Kex are so adorable and sympathetic! :) Both are very heart warmed people, who let us be part of their daily life! :)
We both felt very comfortable from day one during our entire stay of three weeks, like a big family! :)
We were accommodated in the apartment "Under the rainbow". Such a lovely decorated… read more
We both felt very comfortable from day one during our entire stay of three weeks, like a big family! :)
We were accommodated in the apartment "Under the rainbow". Such a lovely decorated… read more
(Excellent)
4 Jul 2022
Left by host (Join us at the house and ...) for Workawayer ()
Those two girls are hilarious! They are best friends although they are quite different characters, but a great team. While Isabelle has an opinion on almost everything, Lisa keeps her thoughts for herself. Both girls are very open-minded and warm-hearted and they becamw friends almoust immediately with our third Workaway, who they shared the… read more
(Excellent)
