Raphael

& Karina

Travel information

We are currently

Description

We are Karina and Raphael, a couple from Perth, Australia. We have been together for 11 years and have spent the last 10 Months travelling around the world. We have done Workaways in Italy, Switzerland, Turkey and Canada and have always had an amazing experience.

We began training at the gym together, and now enjoy many different activities to improve our minds and bodies. We train regularly, run, hike, swim and plan to do yoga as we travel. Eating healthy, tasty and more sustainable foods has been a growing passion.

At home we meet up with friends regularly to play board games together. We have a beautiful adopted cat and hope to spend some time with other animals while we travel.

Karina - I have previously worked selling cheese, gelato and travel, so I have always had an interest in the world and its foods. Currently I work on my own businesses while we travel, which involves teaching clients about food, fitness and building positive relationships with themselves. I love learning what makes every place unique and sharing a laugh with everyone I meet.

Raphael - I was originally born in Switzerland and have lived most of my life in Perth, Australia (Swiss/Australian Dual Citizenship). I am passionate about sustainability and travel and have a Degree in Mechanical Engineering with a Graduate Certificate of Renewable Energy Technologies. I have worked in Sales and Engineering, including Electric Vehicles, and look forward to exploring the world to learn more about how other cultures live.

Interests

Yoga / Wellness

Technology

Self development

Sustainability

Nature

Outdoor activities

Pets

Plant care

Music

Mountain

Languages

Farming

Fitness

Gardening

Hiking

Drawing & painting

DIY & crafts

Culture

Cooking & food

Charity work

Books

Camping

Beach

Animals

Art & design

Adventure sports

Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Italian: Intermediate
German: Beginner

More details about my language interests
Karina - I have studied Italian and am interested in improving. Not sure if I am good enough to teach English but happy to try!Raphael - I have some basics in Italian and German and would like to learn more.

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Skills and knowledge we'd like to share or learn

We're interested in:  

Charity Work

Eco Projects

Gardening

DIY and building projects

Life at a Farmstay

Babysitting and creative play

General Maintenance

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Some knowledge of:  

Art Projects

Languages

Animal Care

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Helping around the house

Hospitality/Tourism

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Able to teach about:  

Helping with Computers/ Internet

More details about your skills

Karina - I am a fitness coach and nutritionist. I studied Italian and computer science at university. Running 2 of my own businesses I am quite good at managing websites and all of the content design that goes into them. My art skills are quite abstract but I enjoy all art projects. I am good at cooking simple delicious food. Excellent cat patting skills.


Raphael - I am a qualified Mechanical Engineer with an interest in Renewable Energy and Sustainability. I have experience in Sales, Business Development and 3D Design. I play guitar with around 10 years of experience and enjoy learning new instruments. I enjoy working with my hands and am interested in developing my skills in gardening, eco building and sustainability practices.

Age

34 & 33

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
  Lower dairy diet, but eat everything else