Profile information
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Travel information
We are currently
Travelling
Activities we are interested in:
Water activities, hiking, live music, delicious food, conversations with new friends
Our next destination:
Panama - from Jul 2026 View all -
Description
We’re Joe and Leah, an easygoing, travel-loving couple who thrive on meeting new people and sharing experiences. We’ve both spent a lot of time exploring the world, with Leah traveling through Central and South America while working in hostels and cafes, and Joe exploring Asia, volunteering at a turtle sanctuary. Every adventure has fueled our love for connecting with people, hearing their stories, and learning about new cultures.
Professionally, Joe brings experience in relationship-building, and communication. Leah has a background in digital marketing, specializing in creative strategy, content, and helping brands connect authentically with their audiences.
We’re reliable, enthusiastic, and happy to hop in wherever help is needed, whether it’s hands-on work, guest support, tour guiding, supporting daily operations, or being creative.
When we’re not working, you’ll find us cooking and sharing meals, listening to live music, hiking, camping, or just spending time outdoors. We love connecting with people and creating experiences that are meaningful, fun, and welcoming. We’re excited to learn new skills, experience local culture, and contribute wherever we can. -
Interests
Vegetarian or veganSustainabilitySelf developmentTechnologyFarmingEvents & socialCulturePlant careMusicPerforming artsCarpentryGardeningDrawing & paintingDIY & craftsCooking & foodBloggingArchitectureYoga / WellnessWater sportsSailing / BoatingOutdoor activitiesNatureMountainHikingFitnessDancingCampingBeachAdventure sports -
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: IntermediateMore details about my language interests
We're both interested in improving our Spanish! -
Skills and knowledge we'd like to share or learn
We're interested in:
Creative DIY projects
Life at a Farmstay
Eco Projects
Art Projects
House & pet sitting
Some knowledge of:
Light gardening
Charity Work
Languages
Light maintenance
Helping around the house
Able to teach about:
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Hospitality/Tourism
Helping with Computers/ Internet
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More details about your skills
Joe: Experience in sales with strengths in communication, problem-solving, and building positive relationships. Comfortable working with people from diverse backgrounds and adapting to new situations and environments. Also has hands-on skills and an interest in construction, gardening, and practical, physical work, including experience working at a busy snack shack on a state park beach.
Leah: Background in digital marketing and former owner of an adventure tour company, combining an entrepreneurial mindset with creativity and strong organizational skills. She has experience managing clients at fast-paced digital marketing agencies, along with bartending, barista, and craft beer expertise, and marketing and event planning for nonprofits, bringing people-focused skills to both service and mission-driven roles.
We’re comfortable with physical work, daily operations, and tech or admin support, and we’re reliable, adaptable, and focused on helping create welcoming, smooth experiences for guests, visitors, and teams. -
Age
40 & 41
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Some more information
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Smoker
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Driver's licence
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Allergies
No -
Special dietary requirements
We eat vegetarian and fish
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Feedback
As volunteers, we stayed in a rustic jungle cabin just a few minutes from the main hotel. We woke up many mornings to … read more
We truly loved having them as part of Bird Island, and we really appreciate all their help, … read more
Most of our time was spent helping her with digital projects. It was really nice to be able to contribute our skills while also learning so much from Emily.
We also cooked together and shared recipes, and Emily taught us so much about bees, … read more
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As volunteers, we stayed in a rustic jungle cabin just a few minutes from the main hotel. We woke up many mornings to … read more
We truly loved having them as part of Bird Island, and we really appreciate all their help, … read more
Most of our time was spent helping her with digital projects. It was really nice to be able to contribute our skills while also learning so much from Emily.
We also cooked together and shared recipes, and Emily taught us so much about bees, … read more