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I am currently
Travelling
Activities i am interested in:
I will be traveling Europe for at least 8 months from April, with most of my time spent working in France. I enjoy nature, hiking, architecture, and good food! Maybe we will cross paths :)
Description
Hello, Kia Ora & Bonjour!
In brief my travel plans at the moment are:
- Paris - 11th - 23rd April
- England 23rd April - 10th May
- France 10th May - Ongoing
I will finally be starting my solo Europe trip in April and I can't wait.
I have a working holiday visa for Francem which is for 1 year. Plus I plan to explore other parts of Europe too.
I'm a country boy from New Zealand. Originally from a small town called Whakatane. My family has a small dairy farm and so I have grown up living the farm life for a long time.
I'm excited to finally be traveling to Europe after my original plans were disrupted a few years ago.
I want to see and learn as much as I can. Through language exchange and being able meet people from different walks of life. I want to be able to connect with places as I travel rather than just passing through. Connecting with the culture, people and the nature. I'm a bit of a bird nerd and could tell you all about our native wildlife and trees in New Zealand. When I'm not working on the farm I'm trying to finish building my tiny home (slowly learning how). I also love planting trees on the farm and restoring the ecological integrity of the land. While finding time to go out surfing as much as I can.
I love to cook and would be very interested in trying your local cuisine and learning from you.
I would really like to work in a French bakery or a Patisserie and learn the traditional craft. Maybe you make the best homemade pasta or gateau too!
Although my conversational French is still not very good, I have got a basic foundation from Dualingo for the past 190 days. But I want to immerse myself in the language and if you would be happy to teach or at least help me speak and read more then I would be very grateful. I can share stories from New Zealand and our way of life, plus helping with English along the way too.
I'm a bit of an all rounder. I like the outdoors but also movies, anime and good music. I have an interest in yoga and sports. I like to play tennis and will try to get a job (or at least visit) Roland- Garros and Wimbledon tournaments this year.
I can play the drums and piano and would love to learn a new instrument too. Maybe the violin or the guitar. Maybe we could share our knowledge?
Interested to learn:
- French
- Pottery
- Wood working/turning
- Furniture making and carpentry
- Permaculture
- Violin and guitar
- Patisserie
- Bread Making
- Videography and film making
- Any craft or talent you would be willing to teach
Finally, what motivates me?
Nature, people and being constantly drawn to new places and new experiences. Looking for what's around the next corner in the street. The next gap in the forest that sparks a new view across a mountain range. Into the unknown to see what's out there!
I look forward to connecting with you!
Interests
Videography
Nature
Languages
Art & design
Yoga / Wellness
Van life
Self development
Sustainability
Photography
Music
Movies & TV
Hiking
Gardening
Farming
DIY & crafts
Cooking & food
Carpentry
Beach
Architecture
Animals
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: BeginnerMore details about my language interests
I'm looking for a language buddy. I am trying to learn French on Dualingo but would love some real life practice! I will be in France and Europe for another 6 months or so. If you would like some help with your English then I'd be happy to help you through that battle. Feel free to reach out. I want to be able to learn more languages and have more opportunity for language exchange. Finding fellow traveller's is exciting too 😊
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Art Projects
Languages
Being an elderly companion
Babysitting and creative play
Hospitality/Tourism
Some knowledge of:
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Life at a Farmstay
Helping around the house
General Maintenance
Eco Projects
Able to teach about:
Animal Care
Creating/ Cooking family meals
More details about your skills
I have spent most of my life living on a dairy farm and working with nature and in the conservation space. I have a strong respect for the land and a very practical mindset when working outdoors. I also love to get creative, whether that's in the space of art or music or even pottery. I'm a fast learner with the right teacher and always happy to try new things.
I have experience in orchard work, landscaping, ecological restoration and basic carpentry skills. As well as great animal husbandry skills and compassion towards the world around us.
Age
29
Some more information
Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
Not that I am aware ofSpecial dietary requirements
No.
