Martin

New Zealand
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Travel information

I am currently

Travelling

My next destination:
France - from Aug 2026 until Aug 2026
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Description

Just another kiwi that loves Europe
Since having such a great time travelling Europe in 2024 and meeting some great people, I've recently returned to UK with a working holiday visa in hopes to do the same. I love making new friends of different cultural backgrounds, talking about the history and immersing myself within it. Hiking( anything outdoors really)history and baking are a big hobby of mine.
Interests

Outdoor activities

Music

History

Hiking

Movies & TV
Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent

More details about my language interests
I want to learn Italian and German

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:

Light gardening

Animal Care

Hospitality/Tourism

Life at a Farmstay

Creative DIY projects

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Some knowledge of:

Helping around the house

Light maintenance

Able to teach about:

Languages
More details about your skills

For the past 3 years I've been working as a stonemason labourer. We build mainly internal and external stone vaneer walls, as well as indoor fireplaces and outdoor stone walling/drystone walling. Most of my skills sets are mainly related to manual labour of sorts, gardening farming masonry etc. I have spent 5 months in Ireland volunteering for My Lovely Horse Rescue( an animal rescue/shelter that helps mistreated animals). it was hard but rewarding work, I learnt a lot about horse and dog behaviours, mucking out stables, feeding, cleaning kennels, goats, pigs and dealing with the Irish weather😄
I've worked in hospitality mainly as a dishwasher and on occasions kitchen hand. I've also had the experience of serving guests in a small B&B establishment. I've Spent a few months working in hostels while I was travelling, cleaning rooms etc. Im hard working and someone that's easily teachable, I'm open to learning new things and discovering more efficient ways to improve on stuff.
Age

28
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- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
  No
- Special dietary requirements
  No

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11 Jun 2024

Left by host (Tidy-up-tasks and gardening ...) for Workawayer ()

The experience with Martin was very good. I got to know him as an always positive person. Silent and humble, he was most of the time smiling and brought a wonderful energie here. The work was about gardening which Martin did with great dedication. I guess our garden has never been taken care of this thoroughly. The result was extraordinary. And … read more

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10 Jun 2024

Left by Workawayer () for host (Tidy-up-tasks and gardening ...)

I had an amazing time working and staying at Roy's. He's a very kind and generous person, always helpful and Open. working for Roy was a great experience, he explains what needs to be done in a very clear and organised manner so it's easy to follow. The work is not difficult and you aren't forced to do something you aren't comfortable with. The … read more

(Excellent )

15 May 2024

Left by host (Discover the beauty of the ...) for Workawayer ()

Martin is a person like few others exist. Extremely kind and attentive towards others. Always ready to help and be useful. He has excellent manual skills and is very good at finding solutions. Spending time together is truly a pleasure and he is always positive and smiling. He told us a lot about his country and even taught us a bit of a Kiwi … read more

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13 May 2024

Left by Workawayer () for host (Discover the beauty of the ...)

I had an amazing time with Manoella and Luca, they are very loving and hospitable people. Staying at this wonder villa full of happyness(which it really is) was such a great experience for my first time in Italy, because of their warmth it really felt like a second home to me. They helped me out a lot with buses, trains drop offs and pick ups( … read more

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