Profile information
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Travel information
We are currently
Travelling
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Description
Katrin:
I am a 29-year-old travelling-enthusiast who is happy to make it to New Zealand on the Working Holiday Visa before I'm no longer young enough!
I am a registered architect in Germany and taking some time out for this year. I am hoping to combine some Workaway-Stays with working remotely for the architecture office I worked for so far. The idea of some hands-on work mixed with some hours of desk-work sounds really fun to me!
Together with Josh I love hiking and am looking forward to explore some of New Zealands great hiking trails. I have been to NZ before on a tourist visa and am looking forward to see more of it.
I am a calm, sun-loving nature-lover who is always up for a laugh.
Josh:
Hello there. I'm a video game producer who likes to escape the PC chair and head out into the wild.
As Katrin put above, we enjoy a good hike together and I am very much looking forward to exploring New Zealand. Maybe even following Frodo to Mount Doom.
I'm a social, friendly individual who is usually the one Katrin is laughing at. -
Interests
Yoga / Wellness
Hiking
Vegetarian or vegan
Dancing
Writing
Sustainability
Music
Pets
Plant care
Gardening
Farming
Nature
Outdoor activities
Van life
Cooking & food
Fitness
Mountain
Photography
Movies & TV
Camping
Books
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Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent -
Skills and knowledge we'd like to share or learn
We're interested in:
Eco Projects
House & pet sitting
Animal Care
Being an elderly companion
Some knowledge of:
Life at a Farmstay
Creative DIY projects
Light gardening
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Helping around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
Light maintenance
Babysitting and creative play
Able to teach about:
Helping with Computers/ Internet
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More details about your skills
Katrin:
As an architect my experience of work with building-projects has been more theoretical so far but might still come in handy. I have some experience in woodworking from building models and an internship at a carpenters. I am a dedicated cook and love trying out new recipes (with the cooking app that I use I have already tried more than 350!) and I have worked as a kitchen hand in Australia for a while. I enjoy some gardening in my free time and would love to learn some more in that regard.
Josh:
I am a bit of a computer geek, with my professional career in Video Games often meaning I am tied to a PC in some fashion.
I also have experience with entertaining kids, especially from my time working in a Laser Tag arena.
That said, I grew up on a farm so am no stranger to working outdoors and operating a range of machinery. Additionally, I have WWOOF'd before in Australia on an organic garden which means I was able to gain some experience in that field too. -
Age
30 & 34
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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
Vegetarian
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Feedback
We did a variety of jobs in the garden and around the house and they listened and communicated very well. All the jobs were done really diligently and if there was ever an issue they would clarify with me before proceeding.
It was a pleasure to have them around and would … read more
Our work included washing the outside of window frames and weather boards, a little bit of sanding the weather boards, weedeating, pressure washing the outside concrete, and tidying up/stacking wood of felled trees and branches.
Aidan was flexible regarding our working days, so we could … read more
Katrin and Josh are lovely to have around, always offering to help where they can - fitting seamlessly into our family life. We … read more
The work we did was varied, from picking and shucking peas to painting and repairing a fence, so it never got boring. Leah was very intent on it being a fair exchange of work for food and accommodation and allowing for us to have time to explore the area which was very much … read more
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Communication:
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Skills:
(4.9)
Observed house rules:
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We did a variety of jobs in the garden and around the house and they listened and communicated very well. All the jobs were done really diligently and if there was ever an issue they would clarify with me before proceeding.
It was a pleasure to have them around and would … read more
Our work included washing the outside of window frames and weather boards, a little bit of sanding the weather boards, weedeating, pressure washing the outside concrete, and tidying up/stacking wood of felled trees and branches.
Aidan was flexible regarding our working days, so we could … read more
Katrin and Josh are lovely to have around, always offering to help where they can - fitting seamlessly into our family life. We … read more
The work we did was varied, from picking and shucking peas to painting and repairing a fence, so it never got boring. Leah was very intent on it being a fair exchange of work for food and accommodation and allowing for us to have time to explore the area which was very much … read more
Mark himself is very knowledgeable and easy to talk to. One day of weeding was made a lot more interesting when Mark worked alongside us and provided great conversation. Sadly, we never really got to talk to Maz during our … read more
There was loads to do on the property and we were given full autonomity to see through what we could in our little time there. Meowmeow the cat would often keep us company which … read more
They are two very busy and active people who, despite being so busy, made sure that we had all we needed during our stay. We especially enjoyed getting to know them with some delicious evening meals together and … read more
We spent a week redoing their vegetable garden which was a satisfying transformation. John and Evelyn showed us all we needed and were then happy for us to get on with it.
Our accommodation was roomy and cozy (it … read more
their work. They are mature, social and respectful. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to other hosts
They are a lovely and knowledgeable couple who had many story worthy experiences in life to tell and skills to share during our stay. This meant we spent many evenings and tea … read more
Whatever tasks we asked them to do they did willingly and very well. They are capable, talented and they use their initiative.
We enjoyed stimulating conversations with them and we appreciated their efforts to connect with us too. It was very … read more
Our accommodation (our own little, clean apartment at the back of the house) was luxorious.
The work with Graham on his property was very varied so it never got boring. Amongst other things, we cleared some plants, chopped down branches and small trees, did some weed-eating and helped around … read more
Katrin and Joshua were marvellous to work with; their help on our modest, rural, landscaped estate has been absolutely invaluable. They could turn their hand to any chore and were very good company as well. They handled power tools proficiently and with care and were tidy finishers. Their capable help was very … read more
Theo and Doug always showed an interest in what we were doing in our free time and were very helpful in … read more
For those who'd like some more input:
Sue & Richard are amazing hosts, who we enjoyed talking to immensely. We had some lovely dinners together, they are great cooks. They made us feel like part of the family.
The accomodation is … read more
Our main points of disappointment were:
• The quality of food (it included … read more
Chris put together a team of five travellers (including us) to help him with various gardening, cleaning and tidying up jobs. It was a fun group effort and Chris was always happy to explain in detail what he wanted us to … read more
