Margaret & Neil

Travel information

We are currently

Activities we are interested in:

Beach work
Teaching
House sitting

Description

We are a fun loving married couple with time now to explore new adventures and meet new people.We have travelled extensively through Europe in our camper van. Mostly wild camping near lakes and the sea so we could kayak and windsurf with our 2 children. We have downsized to a VW van which we are preparing for van life for just the two of us as our son now lives in Berlin and our daughter in South Korea.
At present we live in beautiful Ireland by the sea in a 35ft mobile home which we renovated and refurbished ourselves Follow Neil's Facebook page to view the process https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100013692004945
👩🏼‍⚕️Maggie: One summer I was a camp counsellor in New Jersey and toured America in a ford car with a tent and a polystyrene ice box I have travelled through Israel and the Holy Land enjoying a mud bath in the Red Sea. Neil and I have visited South Korea several times where I fell in love with Korean food and Neil with SUP in Jeju Island. I lived in London England and have worked on a farm where I learnt to drive a tractor and milk cows.
At present Neil and I are learning Spanish as we are due to relocate to Spain in a years time, This gives us plenty of tiime to trek off again and experience different cultures outside of Europe.
My happiness spot is being out in nature preferably by water. I enjoy swimming , kayaking, cycling,gardening (nature kick), DIY, learning new skills and meeting people. I especially enjoy working with young people.My motivation comes from seeing joy in people's faces when they have realised their purpose..
🧘🏼Neil: I have toured China and Japan studying the martial art culture. I grew up in Cornwall England where i spent most of my time in the surf on the beaches. I also lived in London for some time where I met Maggie and learnt how to windsurf on the lakes and the docks. I am happiest on the beach which is one of the reasons we are moving to Spain, Ireland does not have beach weather. I enjoy paddle boarding, dancing, music ( I have been learning the banjo for years!), visiting new places, reading and writing. At present I am taking an art class to improve my skills. We are happy to share our skills and learn new ones as we embark on another exciting adventure. I am motivated to help others achieve their goals hence my coaching qualifications.

Interests

Writing

Music

Fitness

Art & design

Adventure sports

Yoga / Wellness

Water sports

Van life

Team sports

Sustainability

Self development

Pets

Outdoor activities

Nature

Languages

History

Gardening

Farming

Events & social

Dancing

DIY & crafts

Cycling

Culture

Books

Camping

Beach

Animals

Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Beginner
French: Beginner

More 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.

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Skills and knowledge we'd like to share or learn

We're interested in:  

Languages

Gardening

DIY and building projects

Animal Care

Life at a Farmstay

Hospitality/Tourism

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Some knowledge of:  

Charity Work

Art Projects

Babysitting and creative play

Helping around the house

General Maintenance

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Able to teach about:  

Teaching

More details about your skills

👩🏼‍⚕️Maggie: a Registered General/ Paediatric Nurse, and a qualified teacher with event management experience and Spirituality training.I have organised retreats, workshops, trips aboad for groups and community events. Public speaker. I am very organised and a good time keeper
Basic Computer skills and presentation skills
CPR & First Aid 2023
In process of completeing TEFL Course.
Designed, planted and cared for our garden
Good house painter and DIY assistant.
House management
Child care
🧘🏼Neil, qualified yoga teacher and Tai Chi Chuan instructor with a professional coaching certificate.
Meditation
Experienced in event security and customer service.
Basic computer skills with photoshop
DIY and house painter
Cooking
Artist
Neil and I have a good work ethic and are very adaptable. We have excellant interpersonal skills and consider ourselves quite creative.
We are trustworthy and treasure our family and friends.
We have been pet owners.

Age

62 & 66

What else ...

We will begin travelling in December through the UK and Europe and our final destination we hope to be in Vietnam, Thailand in and around those areas depending on the WorkAway..

Some more information

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  Smoker

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  Driver's licence

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  Allergies
  Neil to pollen

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  Special dietary requirements
  Neil is a Coeliac