Josefien & Alex

Travel information

We are currently

Description

We are a couple from New Zealand who have decided to see more of the world together and experience different cultures - particularly across Europe - before we settle down.

We are both 28 years old and love being active and outdoors as much as possible. In our life in New Zealand we often used every opportunity to get out of the city and either go hiking in the many mountain trails across the country, or spend weekends checking out beaches and other amazing landscapes.

We're very happy-go-lucky, love to "banter" during conversation like all Kiwis do, and are genuinely just looking to fill our time with good people, in exciting new places - trying and learning new things!

Interests

Languages spoken

English: Fluent
Dutch: Fluent

Skills and knowledge we'd like to share or learn

We're interested in:  

Gardening

Eco Projects

Teaching

Babysitting and creative play

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Some knowledge of:  

Animal Care

Life at a Farmstay

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Able to teach about:  

Art Projects

DIY and building projects

Helping around the house

General Maintenance

More details about your skills

Josefien Maasdam
Background: Immigrated from the Netherlands to New Zealand and grew up in the Marlborough wine region working on parents' vineyard and seasonal fruit picking across the region
Education: Bachelor of Laws
Career: Human Resources Manager
Key Skills and Abilities: Organised, strong communicator, bilingual (Dutch & English), people/relationship management skills, physically fit - competitive obstacle-course racer and weight lifter

Alex Christensen
Background: Grew up on a dairy farm in the Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
Education: Masters of Product Design
Career: Design Engineer / Upholsterer / Labourer
Key Skills and Abilities: Experienced in design and construction of marine upholstery and boat-building, car/mechanic-enthusiast, pragmatic, strong background in power-tools and machinery (e.g. laser cutters, CNC machinery and more)

Age

29 & 29

What else ...

Hobbies:
- Physical exercise and outdoors (Alex: diving, mountain biking, snowboarding, football) (Josefien: hiking, snowboarding, gym/weightlifting and cross country running)
- Board games e.g. Articulate, Mafia, Cardgames, Catan, Monopoly, Yhatzee

Passions:
- Travelling
- The beach/sea
- Alex - motorbikes, motoGP, diving and water activities, Hillman Imps!
- Josefien - fine arts (life drawing/painting), music and music festivals, health and fitness

Some more information

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  Smoker

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  Driver's licence

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  Allergies

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  Special dietary requirements
  Lactose intolerance i.e. allergic to cow's milk/dairy products