Profile information
Travel information
We are currently
Travelling
Activities we are interested in:
Getting to know the locals. See amazing sights. And eating the food.
Our next destination:
Vietnam - from Feb 2026 until Dec 2026 View all
Description
We’re people who enjoy meeting new faces and settling into everyday life wherever we are. We like being useful, pitching in, and helping out where we can.
James was a teacher and is a natural with people. He’s patient, hard-working, and happy to get stuck into whatever needs doing. Chrissy brings creativity, photography, organisation, and a genuine interest in people and places.
We both enjoy good conversation, shared meals, a bit of laughter, and feeling like we’ve contributed at the end of the day.
Interests
Van life
Sustainability
Self development
Politics / Social justice
Farming
Culture
Charity work
Writing
Plant care
Photography
Languages
Gardening
Drawing & painting
DIY & crafts
Cooking & food
Carpentry
Books
Blogging
Art & design
Architecture
Yoga / Wellness
Team sports
Sailing / Boating
Outdoor activities
Nature
Mountain
Hiking
Fitness
Camping
Beach
Languages
Languages spoken
English: FluentMore details about my language interests
Fluent English speakers. And happy to teach haka which is traditional Māori.
Skills and knowledge we'd like to share or learn
Some knowledge of:
Charity Work
Eco Projects
Being an elderly companion
General Maintenance
DIY and building projects
Able to teach about:
Teaching
Gardening
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Helping around the house
More details about your skills
Shared
• Gardening and homesteading
• General help around the property
• Reliable, hard-working, and easy to live with
Chrissy
• Cooking (confident, from-scratch, happy feeding groups)
• Photography (documentary style, people and places)
• Youth work experience
• Leadership and facilitation experience
• Organised and good with people
James
• Practical, hands-on problem solver
• Basic repairs and maintenance
• Teaching background
• Patient, calm, and good at explaining things
Age
57 & 53
What else ...
James has a passion for any sport and loves to coach.
We have raised 6 very successful children and done up several houses.
Some more information
Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
Special dietary requirements
Feedback
Robbie is a fantastic host. His communication is clear and warm, and his passion for what he is building here is infectious. He is incredibly generous - with his time, with access to the… read more
James assisted me with so much—coaching, teaching, cooking, cleaning, and more. But he's far greater than that: he brings everyone together and has a unique ability to make you and everyone around him feel truly seen and valued.
Chrissy
Chrissy has an amazing talent for breaking down complex needs into easy-to-follow processes. As I just… read more
The good: the village is beautiful, the children are wonderful, and the idea behind this project is… read more
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Friends
Feedback
Robbie is a fantastic host. His communication is clear and warm, and his passion for what he is building here is infectious. He is incredibly generous - with his time, with access to the… read more
James assisted me with so much—coaching, teaching, cooking, cleaning, and more. But he's far greater than that: he brings everyone together and has a unique ability to make you and everyone around him feel truly seen and valued.
Chrissy
Chrissy has an amazing talent for breaking down complex needs into easy-to-follow processes. As I just… read more
The good: the village is beautiful, the children are wonderful, and the idea behind this project is… read more
