Clara

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I am currently

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Currently on a Working Holiday Visa in Australia. Interests: plant-based cooking, permaculture, poetry, yoga, spirituality, cultural exchange, slow living. I'm looking to connect. :)

Description

Hi there! I'm a 28 year old chef from Germany, currently on a working holiday visa in Australia.
I’m not only looking to explore but also to connect with people, share skills, and learn along the way. That’s why I’ve signed up for Workaway: To offer my time and energy in exchange for a place to stay, good food, interesting conversations, and new experiences.

What I Can Offer
As a professional chef (in Germany I was running a small café kitchen), I’m happy to contribute with cooking, kitchen work, food prep, menu ideas, or even small workshops, especially around vegetarian cuisine, which is what I personally love and live. Sustainability is very important to me, and I enjoy working with fresh, seasonal ingredients.

Besides that, I’m really into gardening. I’ve studied Sustainable Agriculture (not finished, but still passionate!) I used to grow my own vegetables in a small garden plot in the city.

I don’t have experience with childcare, elderly companion or animal care yet, but I’m curious and open to learning. Community living is something I deeply wish to experience. I long for a space where people support and inspire each other.

More About Me
When I’m not in the kitchen or garden, I love reading novels (I travel light with my e-book reader), writing, practicing yoga or doing strength training.
I meditate daily and consider myself kind of spiritual. I’m on a journey of self-discovery and growth, and I see traveling as a beautiful part of that.

Language & Cultural Exchange
I speak fluent German and English, and I’ve just started learning Spanish (beginner level). I’d love to practice and improve! If you’re up for a language exchange, even better. :)

As a Person
I’d describe myself as calm, introverted, curious and reliable. I enjoy solitude, but I also deeply value kind, honest and grounded connections. Solo traveling for such a long period of time is pretty new for me and I expect to face many moments that will challenge me. So I’d really appreciate being around supportive people who are open to sharing their knowledge and stories.

Interests

Politics / Social justice

Plant care

Books

Photography

Writing

Animals

Fitness

Self development

Languages

Cooking & food

Sustainability

Gardening

Vegetarian or vegan

Outdoor activities

Yoga / Wellness

Nature

Farming

Languages

Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Spanish: Beginner
Dutch: Beginner

More details about my language interests
I'd love to find a language buddy. I'm currently in the process of learning Spanish :) I can of course offer some German language skills

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

Languages

Eco Projects

Life at a Farmstay

Being an elderly companion

Animal Care

Helping around the house

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Some knowledge of:  

Gardening

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Able to teach about:  

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Hospitality/Tourism

More details about your skills

Professional cooking skills (especially vegetarian, vegan & seasonal cuisine)

Kitchen management experience

Gardening (basic knowledge, practical experience with vegetables & herbs)

Basic knowledge in sustainable agriculture

Yoga & fitness knowledge

Fluent in German and English, beginner in Spanish

Open-minded, reliable, calm presence

Quick learner and happy to help with anything needed :)

Age

28

What else ...

I'm a dreamer at heart. My long-term dream is to someday have my own little café with a garden next to it, where I can grow food and create something with it. ( Maybe even becoming self sufficient?) I want a safe and warm space for people to come together.
I believe in meaningful, slow living and the power of sharing skills and stories. I'd love to connect, feel free to reach out. :)

Some more information

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  Smoker

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  Driver's licence

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  Allergies
  No

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  Special dietary requirements
  Vegatarian