Joseph

& Ela

Travel information

We are currently

Activities we are interested in:

Up for anything! Love trying new activities, especially if they are outdoor-focused or social! We spend half the year as tour guides in Europe, and the other half of the year exploring and growing.

Description

Joe - I live to step outside the boundaries of everyday life. I want to look back on my life one day and see a book full of vivid stories, amazing memories, and incredible people. I'm very outdoor orientated and love physical work, I did office work for a couple of years and my soul has never been so drained. I am a creative at heart and need some way every day to express myself creatively. I'm learning more and more about sustainable living and one of my favourite things to do is cook up a storm! I once cycled for 6 weeks along the Eastern coastline of NSW, Australia followed by living the vanlife for 4 months - a build I did entirely from scratch. I now work as an active tour leader and spend my northern hemisphere summers in Europe showing people local cultures, customs, and nature. I'm also a professional photographer who loves candid moments, and a budding videographer.


Hi, I’m Ela! I’m from Croatia, where I grew up in a small village surrounded by my big family and our small farm. This upbringing gave me plenty of hands-on experience with physical agricultural work and a deep appreciation for nature and farming.
I’ve also worked in tourism for several years ( currently I’m an outdoor guide as well as Joe ), so I’m very comfortable working with people and adapting to different environments. I’m an adventurous and sporty person—I’ve enjoyed kickboxing, reading, and exploring new cuisines. I love being outdoors and am always looking for opportunities to learn new life skills.

I’m excited to contribute, learn, and share experiences with hosts around the world. Looking forward to meeting new people, immersing myself in different cultures, and making a positive impact!

Interests

Vegetarian or vegan

Carpentry

Books

Performing arts

Music

DIY & crafts

Drawing & painting

Fitness

Nature

Charity work

Writing

Photography

Movies & TV

Hiking

Self development

Videography

Sustainability

Gardening

Outdoor activities

Yoga / Wellness

Van life

Farming

Events & social

Cooking & food

Beach

Dancing

Camping

Cycling

Culture

Animals

Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Croatian: Fluent
German: Beginner
Spanish: Beginner
French: Beginner

More details about my language interests
Native English speaker currently learning Croatian (Joe) and native Croatian speaker who speaks advanced English (Ela). We are both up for casual learning of Spanish also!

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Skills and knowledge we'd like to share or learn

We're interested in:  

Languages

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Some knowledge of:  

Life at a Farmstay

Eco Projects

Animal Care

Charity Work

House sitting

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Able to teach about:  

Gardening

DIY and building projects

General Maintenance

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Helping around the house

Hospitality/Tourism

Art Projects

Helping with Computers/ Internet

More details about your skills

Joe - I'm definitely a generalist. I've worked in property maintenance and am very fluent in fixing up most parts of a household. I am currently studying horticulture as well, working in a gardening store as my last job and a farm in the past so I can harvest, plant and assist in taking care of livestock. I am not afraid to get my hands dirty or work hard physically. I have demolition experience, some experience buillding dry wall and establishing outdoor facilities, and experience harvesting a variety of produce.

As mentioned I'm also a professional photographer who owned and managed my own business in Canada. I would more than love to take some shots of your workaways to advertise it or just for memories.

Age

35 & 29

What else ...

I'm so keen on going for hikes if available as well as camping when given the opportunity. I'm a pretty lousy board game player but I give it all I got (and I can make you feel fantastic at it haha). I've also been trying to practise my art skills with drawings and paintings. When not found doing anything in the above, I can usually be found planning my next great adventure, baking some sort of dessert, or being a chatty Cathy.

Some more information

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  Smoker

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  Driver's licence

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  Allergies
  Shellfish

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  Special dietary requirements
  Vegetarian