James & Nora

United States
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We are currently
At home
Activities we are interested in:
We are currently located in Baltimore, Maryland but we have both lived all over the United States. We have some crazy stories and would love to hear yours :)
Our next destination:
Australia - from Dec 2025 until May 2026
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Hi friends! We're James and Nora, lifelong friends turned partners, looking to create some awesome experiences outside of our worlds. James is a Rope Access Technician and a degree in expeditionary studies. Nora is a social worker turned bartender turned owner of a bicycle tour company.

Our goal is to work hard, build life time connections, and go on as many side quests as we can together. We have the ability to have fun in any situation with any type of person. Not only can we have fun but we are the hardest workers you are going to meet. We cant wait to help you with any project you give us.
Interests
Van life
Self development
Pets
Fashion or beauty
Events & social
Farming
Culture
Writing
Photography
Gardening
Drawing & painting
Cooking & food
DIY & crafts
Carpentry
Art & design
Animals
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
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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.
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Skills and knowledge we'd like to share or learn
We're interested in:
Teaching
Languages
Life at a Farmstay
Charity Work
Some knowledge of:
Animal Care
Able to teach about:
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Eco Projects
Art Projects
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Helping around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
General Maintenance
House & pet sitting
More details about your skills
Noras background in social work has given her skills in working with all kinds of people. She owns and operates a bicycle tour company where she takes people on 5 day bicycle trips cooking them gourmet dinners and creating amazing camping experiences. Her professionalism and ability to have fun in any situation is adaptable for any job.
James has worked as a backpacking and climbing guide all over the USA. Working in outdoor education has given him a keene sense of teamwork. He now works a Level 3 Rope Access Technician where he manages risks and can work in any challanging situation.
Together we have the ability to solve any problem. Whether fixing something mechanical or creating an art craft we are totally able to help.

We have held so many jobs in between our careers. Both of us have worked on farms and in the restaurant, hospitality industry.
Age
31 & 26
What else ...
We love being social, sharing stories and playing games. We are both very creative people and would love to join you to create something. We are extremely active and healthy. We love nature and want to explore whether rock climbing, surfing, hiking, camping or biking.
Some more information
- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
- Special dietary requirements

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29 Jan 2026

Left by Workawayer () for host (Join our family rainforest ...)

If you want the true Australian experience, hangout on Mount Cotton with these two.

Ewen and Lesley are the absolute best. easily two of the nicest people we have come across. We could not have had more fun.

Lesley is an incredible woman with a great sense of humor. She keeps the house in check, makes amazing meals, and has the cutest… read more

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29 Jan 2026

Left by host (Join our family rainforest ...) for Workawayer ()

Nora and James spent 3 weeks with us in January 2026. We had a great time with them around the place. They are early risers, hard workers, and really keen to try new experiences and learn new skills. When they arrived we had only just moved the priority work back to the cottage restoration project. They were charged with the responsibility of… read more restoring the Western wall of the cottage. This involved replacing weatherboards destroyed by termites, scraping back years of paint, repairing fascias and soffits, gap filling, paint preparation, priming and top coating. They grabbed the job with both hands, worked well as a team and performed a fantastic job, with minimal supervision and a cheerful, we can do this attitude. Over the 3 weeks they transformed a derelict old wall into something to be proud of, that will stand the test of time for the next 20 years. (We hope they plan a trip back here by 2046 to touch up the paint). There were many other tasks they completed that are too extensive to list, but included, vehicle maintenance, road construction, creative construction utilizing PVC and other products, use of hand and power tools, and redesign and manufacture of a new improved mango picking stick and much more. Their contribution on the property is greatly appreciated.

On the social scene, apart from a concert they had booked before they arrived, we were able to include a day sailing on the bay, a fun filled evening of barefoot bowls, many evenings of yarns around the circle down at the barn, introductions to some extended family and friends, and many nights of card and board games. There was also an overlap with other workawayers from the UK and America where we all learnt new games to to keep us entertained. I learnt that Nora is very, very competitive, Quatro can be spelt differently , and Quarto is a very popular game.

Around the house they were always quick to jump in and assist with meal preparation and the clean up afterwards. Meal time was always fun with many an interesting life experiences discussed around the table. James and Nora have some amazing life stories to share and are a lot of fun to have onboard. We wish them safe travels and all the best for their ongoing adventures while they continue their travels around Australia. Hopefully they will again bless us with their company if they pass through our area again.

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