Karissa

United States
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Travel information
I am currently
Travelling
My next destination:
Scotland, United Kingdom - from Jun 2026 until Aug 2026
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Description
Hi! My name is Karissa, I live in Alaska
I work as a travel nurse throughout the winter months and take off the summer months to travel.
I have done a few of Workaways in the US when I am road tripping and camping in my car. My first workaway was 6 yrs ago and I love coming back to it when I am traveling for longer periods of time to immerse in a place and meet new people. I enjoy the overall experience, especially meeting new people, getting to explore new places and learn new skills!
My travel goals are biking Scotland in July. I plan to start in Edinburgh and do most of the North 500 with some modifications to explore the Cairngorms. If you are a host and are open to short stays I would love to meet some local people on this journey!
Interests
Music
Winter sports
Sustainability
Books
Culture
Gardening
Fitness
Farming
Plant care
Yoga / Wellness
Van life
Writing
Self development
Nature
Mountain
Languages
Drawing & painting
Cooking & food
Events & social
History
Hiking
Art & design
Beach
Carpentry
Camping
Adventure sports
Animals
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Beginner
More details about my language interests
Would love to learn a new language. Right now focusing on learning Spanish and would love to teach English
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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Eco Projects
Hospitality/Tourism
Languages
Art Projects
Some knowledge of:
Gardening
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Life at a Farmstay
Animal Care
Charity Work
Teaching
Able to teach about:
Babysitting and creative play
Being an elderly companion
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Helping around the house
More details about your skills
registered nurse, food service industry skills, cooking, cleaning, gardening, animal care (pets, and most farm animals) chopping and transporting wood, painting houses, some mechanical and carpentry skills(would love to learn more, I'm very intrigued by carpentry and try to do my own projects when I can). Willing to learn anything and easily adapt to new things!
Age
29
Some more information
- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
  No
- Special dietary requirements

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14 Aug 2025

Left by Workawayer () for host (Join us in developing a ...)

Julie is an awesome host! I stayed with her for 2wks on my road trip from Idaho to Alaska and this was such a lovely experience and broke up the drive so nicely. Haines is such a cool community. It's beautiful and there's so much to do.

I was lucky enough to be there during Beerfest and help Julie with her business at the festival (highly… read more

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11 May 2021

Left by Workawayer () for host (Learn about animals and enjoy ...)

The beauty of this farm and the valley is reason enough to do this Workaway, and Tom is such a wonderful host too. He is so humble and patient and understands what it is to be a Workawayer and a host which I think is important. It is a wonderful experience to come here and experience “farm-life” (haha). For the cute cows, the wine, the soon to be… read more

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6 May 2021

Left by host for Workawayer ()

It was so lovely to have Karissa at the farm! She brings such beautiful energy to every moment, and is willing to work hard when needed. I hope she decides to come back and choose the farm-life this summer :)

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