Sandra

Travel information

I am currently

Activities i am interested in:

I love to hike, swim, cycle, kayak, read, write, cook and buy fancy EVO's!
Ultimate goal is to live off grid, running an organic olive grove and various community based projects/charities on site.

Description

I love to learn about & be immersed in different cultures and communities, truly getting to know about the ways of life, traditions and values of local people. As well as exploring and adventuring in a variety of natural landscapes & environments.

Interests

Gardening

Camping

Cycling

Adventure sports

Videography

Politics / Social justice

Culture

Sustainability

Pets

Van life

Charity work

DIY & crafts

Art & design

Books

Cooking & food

Photography

Writing

Carpentry

Outdoor activities

Nature

Mountain

Sailing / Boating

Water sports

Hiking

Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Beginner

More details about my language interests
I'm eager to learn any language that I am in the country of.

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

Gardening

Life at a Farmstay

Eco Projects

Animal Care

Languages

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Some knowledge of:  

DIY and building projects

General Maintenance

Charity Work

Teaching

Helping with Computers/ Internet

House and pet sitting

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Babysitting and creative play

Being an elderly companion

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Able to teach about:  

Helping around the house

Hospitality/Tourism

More details about your skills

PROPERTY:
13 Years managing my own property rental & renovations business.
Carry out all painting, tiling, some joinery & various DIY.
Carry out all admin & accounts.
Design, build & maintain website.
Marketing photography & advertising.

MARINE:
5 Year on Commercial Vessels: Windfarms, Lake Ranger, Tug Skipper.
Yachtmaster Power 200gt
Power Boat Advanced
Coastal Skipper
Personal Watercraft
VHF, STCW, Radar

TEACHING / MENTORING / CARE WORK:
TESOL & Career Management Degree.
Tutor of excluded children.
Mentor for 11-25 year olds.
Carer of children with challenging behaviour.
Outdoor Adventure Assistant.

BABY SITTING:
Whilst I don't have children myself, I've looked after many friends' babies and have become known as the 'Baby Whisperer' amongst them. I also have a niece & nephew who are now 6 and 9, who I love being used as a human climbing frame for.

PET SITTING:
I regularly use the Trusted House Sitter site, having looked after cats, dogs & chickens in England, Scotland, France & Australia.

Age

41

What else ...

I love to meet new people, swap stories and learn from each other.
I've recently completed an L1 Carpentry & Joinery course & an L1 dressmaking course.
I have an absolute love of Olive Oil.
A favourite hobby is to attend cooking courses around the world.

Some more information

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  Driver's licence

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  Special dietary requirements