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Travel information
We are currently
Travelling
Activities we are interested in:
We love meeting new people from different places, and are always up for an adventure! We are keen for good food, hiking and nature, and connecting with people and culture.
Our next destination:
Chile - from Sep 2026 until Sep 2026 View all -
Description
We are a newly wed couple (married last year!) and have taken a year off from our careers to travel! We are high school sweethearts and have been together for ten years. Adiya is a speech pathologist working with adults with head and neck cancer and Richard (who goes by "Alex") works for the Australian government in their department of veterans' affairs. We can't wait to go on this big adventure together - we have always loved travel, experiencing new places and cultures and meeting new people. We can't wait to meet you!
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Interests
Events & social
Technology
Sustainability
Pets
Culture
Farming
Charity work
Performing arts
Architecture
Languages
Photography
Music
DIY & crafts
Books
Art & design
Yoga / Wellness
Winter sports
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Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Russian: Fluent
Italian: BeginnerMore details about my language interests
Alex grew up speaking Russian but would love a chance to practice speaking it outside his family in Australia. Adiya would love to work on her Italian which she learnt through university. -
Skills and knowledge we'd like to share or learn
We're interested in:
Light gardening
Eco Projects
Charity Work
Art Projects
Some knowledge of:
Creative DIY projects
Languages
Teaching
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Helping around the house
Helping with Computers/ Internet
House & pet sitting
Able to teach about:
Babysitting and creative play
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More details about your skills
We are both happy to jump into whatever tasks need doing. We love working with kids and have lots of experience keeping them entertained. We have some minor building experience, are able to cook and clean, and love enjoy interacting with people in general. Alex used to be a tennis coach and has tutoring experience. Adiya has worked for years helping run children's choirs, taught English to highschool students in Italy, has lots of baby sitting experience, and has worked with kids during placements as a speech pathologist.
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Age
27 & 27
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What else ...
We are so excited to experience other cultures and learn about others' traditions. Alex can't wait to learn about the different cultures in Kazakhstan, Georgia and the balkans in particular - he wonders how different they will be from his Australian-Russian upbringing.
We both love to keep busy and have a range of hobbies - Adiya loves to sing and is in a choir that performs often with the Queensland state orchestra. She also loves making things - basic sewing, crafting, scrapbooking and DIY projects around the house. Alex loves keeping fit - he has a black belt in taekwondo, is working up to that in karate as well (currently a red belt) and he plays tennis every week. They love hanging out with friends and playing board games, or watching a cheesy TV show together. -
Some more information
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Smoker
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Driver's licence
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Allergies
Adiya is allergic to wasps -
Special dietary requirements
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Feedback
Alex and Adiya were not only an amazing couple and an incredible team of teachers. They became a very special part of our school. 🐼❤️
From the very beginning, our students connected with them. They were completely engaged in every single class, and it … read more
Raul is an incredibly kind and generous host. You have an entire apartment to yourself (plus another 1-2 workawayers) and he makes sure you are well looked after and buys enough groceries for the week. He is happy to answer any questions about getting around … read more
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Feedback
Alex and Adiya were not only an amazing couple and an incredible team of teachers. They became a very special part of our school. 🐼❤️
From the very beginning, our students connected with them. They were completely engaged in every single class, and it … read more
Raul is an incredibly kind and generous host. You have an entire apartment to yourself (plus another 1-2 workawayers) and he makes sure you are well looked after and buys enough groceries for the week. He is happy to answer any questions about getting around … read more
