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I am currently
Travelling
Description
Howdy!
I’m James, I’m from Australia and am currently cycling though Europe and North Africa. While I have backpacked a lot, this is my first time doing an international bicycle tour and I have completely fallen in love with it. The constant engagement with one’s environment and work you put in to get from A to B is super grounding and fun.
In this thread, I’m seeking to engage with projects and causes that connect with a slower and more thoughtful way of life. To respect one’s surroundings and create change for the good of all.
I’m a university educated copy and content writer, having worked in touristic, journalistic and technical/admin writing spaces. I have also taught English a number of times in my travels.I have experience in landscaping and building, having built a number of sheds/studios, I have worked in framing, concreting and fencing. I’m a quick learner and good with my hands, I believe I’d be able to help in many facets for your Workaway. I have both a car and motorcycle license, though I just have my bicycle with me!
I'm a big fan of slow travel, I spent 11 months backpacking around Asia and travelled overland from Hong Kong to Slovenia, both without taking a flight. On that second trip I fell in love with Tbilisi, Georgia and ending up living there for over two years. In my travels I have plenty of experience being a Couchsurfer, home stay guest and volunteer but this is my first time engaging with Workaway.
I’m really interested in natural building, specifically earth ships and rammed earth construction, one day I would love to build my own home like this.
Interests
Gardening
Yoga / Wellness
Writing
Sustainability
Plant care
Self development
Photography
Movies & TV
Outdoor activities
Nature
Hitchhiking
Fitness
Hiking
Drawing & painting
Farming
Cycling
DIY & crafts
Cooking & food
Carpentry
Camping
Adventure sports
Art & design
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Georgian: BeginnerMore details about my language interests
This workawayer has indicated that they would be interested in sharing their language(s) or learning a new language. You can contact them directly to discuss this.
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Babysitting and creative play
Being an elderly companion
Life at a Farmstay
Animal Care
Charity Work
Languages
Some knowledge of:
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Eco Projects
Helping around the house
Teaching
House sitting
Able to teach about:
General Maintenance
Hospitality/Tourism
Art Projects
Helping with Computers/ Internet
More details about your skills
As mentioned above, I like to think I'm pretty good with my hands, I have now planned and built a number of projects with Workaway hosts including a donkey shed utilising recycled materials and a 5x10 metre roof structure for a bus. I have built a number of dry and wet stone walls, have poured countless concrete slabs and footings and have plenty of framing and landscaping experience. Most recently I have worked with horse manure cob to make a landscape sculpture, this project included all found materials.
Outside of construction and landscaping, I have worked as a copy, content writer and technical writer both as a freelancer and with universities in Australia. I have taught English, though not for many years now. I have built websites, managed customer relations, tended animals, tour guided, been a presenter, and worked in all sorts of hospitality and retail gigs.
Long (and self-aggrandising) story short, I have a lot of experience in many fields and I believe I can turn my hand to most things.
Age
30
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Driver's licence
Allergies
Special dietary requirements
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it quickly became clear that he was a pleasure to work with!
fast, intelligent, goal-oriented, helpful and precise are just a few of the qualities that describe his work... in addition, he is always in a good mood, has a good sense of humor, interesting stories to tell and his experience made… read more
My initial two weeks with Adam quickly became closer to six, I immediately felt welcome and fell into… read more
He is a very intelligent and hard working workawayer. He was very excited to be part of our project. He brought lots of motivation and was also very keen to be part of the planning process. We were building a shelter over our coach where we live, and his help was invaluable.
He is extremely easy to get on… read more
Working together was a lot of fun, we put all our heads together and were able to come up with at least half a plan! They are flexible and knowledgeable and there were laughs throughout… read more
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it quickly became clear that he was a pleasure to work with!
fast, intelligent, goal-oriented, helpful and precise are just a few of the qualities that describe his work... in addition, he is always in a good mood, has a good sense of humor, interesting stories to tell and his experience made… read more
My initial two weeks with Adam quickly became closer to six, I immediately felt welcome and fell into… read more
He is a very intelligent and hard working workawayer. He was very excited to be part of our project. He brought lots of motivation and was also very keen to be part of the planning process. We were building a shelter over our coach where we live, and his help was invaluable.
He is extremely easy to get on… read more
Working together was a lot of fun, we put all our heads together and were able to come up with at least half a plan! They are flexible and knowledgeable and there were laughs throughout… read more
Not only is James a great conversationalist, but he's also an incredibly hard… read more
Abatetxe is incredible place to work and stay. I loved the daily routines of… read more
