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I am currently
Travelling
Description
Hola! Me llamo Josie: lifelong learner & outdoorswoman. Born & raised in a small lake community in Iowa USA, raised more yet through travel. My friends consider me a warm, creative person with an open mind.
I live nomadically and have grown to love outdoor seasonal guiding. This lifestyle allows me to commune with nature, move my body, and accomplish hard physical labor. Each day requires improvisation, and the work trains me to adapt and innovate.
Growing up in a tourism community, I took my first job at age 14 and have worked in restaurants/customer service/the outdoors since. The American Midwest is known for its kind culture and strong work ethic - I love my home and the small community that raised me.
These days, I operate biking/hiking tours across the US (Maine, Alaska, New Mexico) from April - November. This year, I will spend my time off in Peru from January - April 2025 for Spanish and cultural immersion. The Andes, music, and close cultural relationship with land are things I fell in love with in Chile ages ago and are things that call me back again now. This time, I hope to speak Spanish the whole time.
I look forward to meeting you!
Inspired by good conversation and well-crafted spaces. Interested in learning about herbal medicine/plants and bioconsctuction. Always seeking opportunities to dance and learn about other cultures.
I love being outside, reading, studying. One day, I hope to build a small home & sanctuary. My dream is to experience thoughtful friendship in a second language.
Like the Workaway philosophy, I believe that true magic exists in giving. This is my first time utilizing this platform, although I’ve dreamed of logging on for 10 years. Thank you for hosting me.
Interests
Sustainability
Vegetarian or vegan
Yoga / Wellness
Performing arts
Culture
Carpentry
Outdoor activities
Dancing
Art & design
Writing
Self development
Nature
Hiking
DIY & crafts
Cycling
Music
LGBTQ
Camping
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: IntermediateMore details about my language interests
I’m interested in Spanish immersion!
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
DIY and building projects
Eco Projects
Languages
Art Projects
Gardening
Some knowledge of:
General Maintenance
Helping with Computers/ Internet
Able to teach about:
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Teaching
Hospitality/Tourism
More details about your skills
People and teaching are my passions. I regularly lead groups of 20 people on trails and roads. Not afraid to get my hands dirty. I can create simple hand-drawn maps and can share camping skills. I enjoy bike-packing. I am trained as a bike mechanic and would be happy to share this knowledge.
Can offer dance classes: spent 6 years teaching classes at all age levels (ballet, jazz, tap, contemporary styles). Can lead stretching and yoga sessions.
Professionally trained to host dinner parties, prepare food, and speak publicly. Will gladly collaborate in the kitchen.
Can “read water” and navigate river rapids in a raft!
While I’ve enjoyed film photography in the past, I’m traveling with my camera for the first time in years. I plan to snap photographs during travels to retrain my eye.
Other skills: Simple home repairs and painting. Basic weeding/planting. Simple bob-style haircuts. Cooking. Making music.
Age
28
Some more information
Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
Special dietary requirements
Vegetarian (flexible)
