Profile information
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Travel information
We are currently
At home
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Description
We enjoy traveling, nature, bush walking, cycling and new experiences. Leah was a clinical nurse / midwife / educator and Richard is a travel consultant with an IT background. We both love learning new skills and meeting new people. So far we have helped with cleaning, painting, laundry, dishwashing, gardening, preparing food and drinks in a cafe, etc. via HelpX and other charity/volunteer organisations.
We have run a B&B for 9 years and have raised a number of orphaned joeys (baby kangaroo).
Last year (2024) we helped maintaining a B&B in Scotland (Melfort House) for 4 weeks during a cycle holiday through Europe. -
Interests
Charity work
Music
Books
Nature
Mountain
Outdoor activities
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Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Dutch: Fluent
German: Beginner
French: BeginnerMore details about my language interests
Leah is interested in learning some basic Italian and Richard would like to expand his French language skills. -
Skills and knowledge we'd like to share or learn
We're interested in:
Helping around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
Helping with Computers/ Internet
House & pet sitting
Some knowledge of:
Being an elderly companion
Languages
Animal Care
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More details about your skills
We both are quite serious about cleaning since we ran a B&B for about 9 years. We are both very service focussed and are flexible to adjust to situations and requirements. In 2001 we migrated from Holland to Australia, so we speak fluent Dutch and English. Our German and French is basic, which we hope to improve a bit more during our cycling trip in 2026. Richard is a travel consultant with an IT background (20 years). Leah was a clinical nurse/midwife/educator (34 years). Needless to say we both love travel, learning about other cultures and customs and especially food! To break up our trips, we enjoy doing some volunteer work, which helps us immerse ourselves in the culture of the country or region we are in.
We both drive manual cars (utility car). -
Age
57 & 64
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What else ...
We both like cycling and outdoors activities.
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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
No
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