Profile information
Travel information
I am currently
Travelling
Activities i am interested in:
Hiking, skiing, exploring other countries, time in nature, local foods, cooking.
My next destination:
France - from Apr 2025 until May 2025 View all
Description
I am a fit and active sixty year old Australian nurse. With a restlessness that precedes change and a new EU passport I took that as a sign to challenge myself. I have a base in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region in France but would like to explore other European countries also. I am interested in experiencing new cultures, languages, food, people and natural landscapes. Travelling and being in nature brings me happiness as does cooking ingredients from my own garden. I have lived in an Alpine environment for the last seventeen years but have also lived in other rural environments within Australia. I have an adventurous spirt and helping other people brings me pleasure.
I have completed several Workaway placements including cooking in France, painting in Switzerland, gardening in Sweden and child minding in Estonia.
Interests
Yoga / Wellness
Winter sports
Sustainability
Outdoor activities
Nature
Mountain
Hiking
Gardening
Farming
Events & social
Culture
Cooking & food
Camping
Adventure sports
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
German: Beginner
French: Beginner
Italian: BeginnerMore details about my language interests
I am happy to help teach English. I would be interested in learning the language of the host country.
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Gardening
Animal Care
Life at a Farmstay
Hospitality/Tourism
General Maintenance
Eco Projects
Some knowledge of:
Being an elderly companion
Teaching
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Helping around the house
More details about your skills
I have a Bachelor of Nursing, a Master in Health Science Education and a post graduate qualification in rural and remote nursing. I have gained many skills over several decades of nursing. These include intuition, time management, communication, team work and problem solving.
Having lived in rural areas I can chop and stack my own firewood, grow fruit and vegetables and enjoy cooking and preserving them. I get pleasure working in the garden whether it is weeding, mowing, planting or pruning. I also have some experience around horses. Inside the house my happy place is in the kitchen cooking and I clean up after myself.
I also have some basic DIY skills.
I have renovated several houses and consider myself a meticulous painter.
I am willing to learn new skills, culture and languages and do the same in return.
I keep fit and active with hiking, skiing and will try most outdoor activities.
Age
62
What else ...
I enjoy playing board games and interacting with people. Currently my favourite games are Qwirkles and Bananagrams. I enjoy meditation, hiking, being in nature, horse-riding, Nordic skiing, alpine skiing, cooking, organising social activities and travel.
Some more information
Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
Special dietary requirements
No red meat. No pork.
Feedback
They have a good sense of being great hosts having been Workawayers themselves. They only expect three hours of work a day and are flexible when those hours are so you can easily arrange your spare time. Jasmin was helpful in suggesting trips and how to get there and offering to… read more
These words describe Karen who we absolutely loved to host. Karen took care of a nasty garden spot, ironed, helped in the kitchen. We definitely recommend her to all hosts who like independent working work swayers.
Thanks Karen!
If you ever receive a request from Karen you can consider yourself very lucky. Karen has a great attitude. Positive spirit , inspiring, active, A role model for “how you… read more
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They have a good sense of being great hosts having been Workawayers themselves. They only expect three hours of work a day and are flexible when those hours are so you can easily arrange your spare time. Jasmin was helpful in suggesting trips and how to get there and offering to… read more
These words describe Karen who we absolutely loved to host. Karen took care of a nasty garden spot, ironed, helped in the kitchen. We definitely recommend her to all hosts who like independent working work swayers.
Thanks Karen!
If you ever receive a request from Karen you can consider yourself very lucky. Karen has a great attitude. Positive spirit , inspiring, active, A role model for “how you… read more
Elmar always responded to communication in a timely manner. Prior to my arrival we spoke several times on the phone ensuring it was going to be a good fit for both of us. From the moment I arrived and throughout my stay I felt at ease and… read more
