Philen

Travel information

I am currently

Description

I'm a multicultural spiritual being, creative explorer, nature lover, and very peaceful fragment of stardust floating through the Universe ✨

I value slow, intentional, conscious, nature-aligned, community centered, spiritually-rooted living.

I am of Indian origin, 2nd generation born in South Africa. I've been travelling and living on several continents since 2000 - from big cities to little islands and indigenous tribal rural lands.

Now I'm turning 50 in August. So for the second half of life, I want to use everything I have been blessed with, to give back more into the world than I take.

I am a musician & writer. I love gardening, growing food and medicine, and caring for plants and animals. I love sharing what I've learned - teaching and training. I am also an ayurvedic healing chef, cook and lifestyle practitioner. And I enjoy co-hosting retreats.

I have a steady morning sadhana routine. So I can commit only to working after that and breakfast.

I eat according to a conscious Ayurvedic routine, so I prefer having access to a kitchen and being in control of my meal times. But I love being part of a family and sharing in each family's traditions and culture, so I am always open for a way that is balanced and serves us both.

I am easygoing and open, proactive and self-guided, and I value clear communication.

I am happy to meet you, join your family, be of service and explore possibilities 🙏🏾

Interests

Languages

Sustainability

Charity work

Culture

Self development

Animals

Books

Music

Plant care

Writing

Gardening

Cooking & food

Yoga / Wellness

Nature

Camping

Outdoor activities

Mountain

Dancing

Beach

Languages spoken

Afrikaans: Fluent
English: Fluent
Xhosa: Intermediate
Hindi: Beginner
Maltese: Beginner
Nepali: Beginner

Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

Some knowledge of:  

Life at a Farmstay

Eco Projects

Art Projects

Creative DIY projects

Babysitting and creative play

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Able to teach about:  

Light gardening

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Helping around the house

Animal Care

Hospitality/Tourism

Light maintenance

Languages

Charity Work

Teaching

House & pet sitting

Helping with Computers/ Internet

More details about your skills

Wow, there's a lot! But let's start with the most important ...
I can wiggle my ears without moving any other part of my body 😀

Other less impressive skills are: I've owned busineses, started a non-profit organisation, run children and youth development initiatives, worked in service and hospitality - restaurants and guest houses, worked in the travel industry, been involved in rural development grassroots projects, taught in communities where English is a second and third language. I've also been an au pair and after school tutor. I've co-hosted retreats, served as an ayurvedic cook and lifestyle consultant, facilitated workshops, social dinners and cooking classes. And I'm also registered as a holistic, functional nutritionist and ayurvedic lifestyle coach. I grow food, care for plants and animals, and have built my own traditional hut in rural South Africa. I'm also a writer, musician and storyteller. And I can dislocate my thumb and put it back without touching it 😄

Age

49

Some more information

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  Smoker

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  Driver's licence

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  Allergies
  Capitalism, consumerism, and Industrialization

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  Special dietary requirements
  I prefer to have access to a kitchen so I can prepare some or all my own meals.