Profile information
Travel information
We are currently
Travelling
Our next destination:
Scotland, United Kingdom - from Jan 2025 View all
Description
Hi!
We are an Aussie couple traveling around the UK (and wherever else we may end up)
We love the free flowing nature of travel and meeting new people, and always aim to evolve ourselves through new and interesting experiences
Between the two of us we have significant work and life experience in different areas, and are always looking to improve abilities and learn new ones
Interests
Photography
Art & design
Yoga / Wellness
Nature
Mountain
Culture
Blogging
Van life
Pets
Performing arts
Languages
DIY & crafts
Books
Beach
Animals
Adventure sports
Cooking & food
Farming
Writing
Sustainability
Politics / Social justice
Self development
Movies & TV
Outdoor activities
Hiking
Fitness
Drawing & painting
Events & social
Charity work
Camping
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Japanese: Beginner
Skills and knowledge we'd like to share or learn
We're interested in:
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Eco Projects
Art Projects
General Maintenance
Some knowledge of:
Charity Work
Languages
Hospitality/Tourism
Helping with Computers/ Internet
Life at a Farmstay
Animal Care
Able to teach about:
Teaching
Babysitting and creative play
More details about your skills
Between both of us, we have years of experience, qualification or ability in;
-Hospitality and Accommodation (food prep, serving, managing, check in + customer service etc) This include working in restaurants, working for accom in hostels and volunteering as a cook/cleaner/bit of everything at a meditation retreat multiple times
-Cleaning (Restoration-meaning mould, flood, biohazard cleaning as well as residential cleaning, carpets etc)
-Day labour in commercial, residential and landscaping (mostly doing the heavy lifting, messy jobs and assisting with the skilled work)
-Marketing and office work including organising and maintaining data, use of all general and specific programs (Excel, Canva etc), implementation of campaigns and more
Iris currently works as a Primary School Teacher and Nathan as a Youth Worker (also holding a qualification in Counselling) meaning that we have well-honed skills in communication, organisation, facilitating experiences, initiative and innovation and meeting responsibilities
Age
30 & 28
What else ...
We are voracious readers, love any board games from simple to complex, have creative outlets (Iris junk-journals/paper crafts and Nathan draws) and are always physically active in some way, from running to swimming to weights to martial arts. We also love the simple things like a big bowl of pasta and a cozy nook to chill out in or taking walks around and exploring
Some more information
Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
Special dietary requirements
Feedback
Alberto is an exceptional Workaway host who does so much to make everyone feel welcome. The atmosphere is fun and light, Alberto's friends are amazing, the work is interesting and challenging, the food is delicious, and there are lots of opportunities to learn and grow. Despite all… read more
They gave me a real good help with everything, from everyday jobs and preparing meals!
They are very self-conducted and reliable, they made my life much lighter the time they have been here.
We did many works togheter, from making concrete to clay plasterings, from walking the dog and feed the chickens to… read more
The work was varied, and there was plenty of leeway to find our own tasks that fit our skills and interests
The atmosphere is certainly one of equality and respect, and being a… read more
They arrived here and got stuck in to all sorts of tasks .
Not only were they very adaptable, could think for themselves they were also great company.
We’ve had dozens of volunteers over the years here who have been a great help , but these two are in a different league to most others !
If your lucky enough to… read more
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Feedback
Alberto is an exceptional Workaway host who does so much to make everyone feel welcome. The atmosphere is fun and light, Alberto's friends are amazing, the work is interesting and challenging, the food is delicious, and there are lots of opportunities to learn and grow. Despite all… read more
They gave me a real good help with everything, from everyday jobs and preparing meals!
They are very self-conducted and reliable, they made my life much lighter the time they have been here.
We did many works togheter, from making concrete to clay plasterings, from walking the dog and feed the chickens to… read more
The work was varied, and there was plenty of leeway to find our own tasks that fit our skills and interests
The atmosphere is certainly one of equality and respect, and being a… read more
They arrived here and got stuck in to all sorts of tasks .
Not only were they very adaptable, could think for themselves they were also great company.
We’ve had dozens of volunteers over the years here who have been a great help , but these two are in a different league to most others !
If your lucky enough to… read more
