Profile information
Travel information
Travelling
Description
I've lived in Australia, South Africa, the USA, and Thailand and have volunteered in more than forty countries through Workaway. I love surfing, skiing, hiking and biking, plus reading, music, and photography. I also have a keen interest in environmental protection, conservation, and sustainability. I'm relaxed but enthusiastic, low maintenance, easily entertained, and eager to learn new skills.
Interests
MountainBeachNatureCampingHitchhikingSailing / BoatingAdventure sportsWater sportsWinter sportsFitnessCyclingOutdoor activitiesHikingCharity workFarmingGardeningSustainabilityAnimalsPetsLanguages
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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
Some knowledge of:
Gardening
General Maintenance
Life at a Farmstay
Eco Projects
Helping around the house
Animal Care
Hospitality/Tourism
Able to teach about:
Language practice
Teaching
More details about your skills
I enjoy much in hospitality: assisting guests and travelers, tour guiding, waiting tables, and helping in the kitchen. I'm good in the garden: planting, watering, pruning, and mowing, and I am happy housekeeping. Also, I like farming and working with animals. I’m a certified English language teacher, plus, an excellent writer and editor having spent many years as a journalist and in public relations/marketing.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: FluentMore 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.
Age
53
Nationality
Australian
What else ...
Traveling and volunteering are my pleasures; the journeys, the destinations and all of the great people, places and experiences along the way. To be continued...
Some more information
Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
NoSpecial dietary requirements
No
Feedback
16/07/2021
Left by Workawayer (Peter) for host
for (Come and help with rescue ...)
Yes, everything about this farm is beautiful: the animals, the landscape, the food, the company, the nature... you get the idea. The real beauty, however, is your host Emily. Here is a woman who cares deeply about her animals, treasures her volunteers, and for whom there are not enough superlatives to do her character justice. Few people on the… read more
(Excellent
)
12/07/2021
Left by host (Come and help with rescue ...) for Workawayer (Peter)
All one has to do Is read the (literally) couple of hundred 5-star reviews for Peter to realise that another glowing response for him will simply be a drop in the review bucket.
Peter came to our farm being a tall and mysterious stranger with adventure in his eyes and left a dear family friend. He is very easy to get along with and has very… read more
Peter came to our farm being a tall and mysterious stranger with adventure in his eyes and left a dear family friend. He is very easy to get along with and has very… read more
(Excellent
)
26/04/2021
Left by host (Family run ecotourism park ...) for Workawayer (Peter)
Having Pete here was amazing. He is a funny, hardworking and nice person! We recommend him 100%! He was always with positive energy ready to help! He is quiet and always giving his best at any activities he had to do, we appreciate so much his help and company the whole month he stayed with us! Thanks for everything Pete, miss u here :)
(Excellent
)
26/03/2021
Left by host (Help on a small organic farm ...) for Workawayer (Peter)
Nos agradó mucho la estancia de Peter, siempre con una sonrisa, dispuesto a trabajar y dar sugerencias, escuchar las vivencias de los lugares que ha visitado siempre muy interesantes, 100% recomendable, te deseamos que sigas teniendo bonitas experiencias en tus viajes. Un abrazo
(Excellent
)
06/03/2021
Left by Workawayer (Peter) for host
for (Help on a small organic farm ...)
Physical, satisfying farm work. Lots of animals. Delicious local and national dishes. Peaceful countryside. If those appeal to you, come. Armin and Isabel are welcoming and appreciative hosts who provide everything you need, including a great education about the real Mexico along the way. A highly recommended Workaway.
(Excellent
)
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Feedback
16/07/2021
Left by Workawayer (Peter) for host
for (Come and help with rescue ...)
Yes, everything about this farm is beautiful: the animals, the landscape, the food, the company, the nature... you get the idea. The real beauty, however, is your host Emily. Here is a woman who cares deeply about her animals, treasures her volunteers, and for whom there are not enough superlatives to do her character justice. Few people on the… read more
(Excellent
)
12/07/2021
Left by host (Come and help with rescue ...) for Workawayer (Peter)
All one has to do Is read the (literally) couple of hundred 5-star reviews for Peter to realise that another glowing response for him will simply be a drop in the review bucket.
Peter came to our farm being a tall and mysterious stranger with adventure in his eyes and left a dear family friend. He is very easy to get along with and has very… read more
Peter came to our farm being a tall and mysterious stranger with adventure in his eyes and left a dear family friend. He is very easy to get along with and has very… read more
(Excellent
)
26/04/2021
Left by host (Family run ecotourism park ...) for Workawayer (Peter)
Having Pete here was amazing. He is a funny, hardworking and nice person! We recommend him 100%! He was always with positive energy ready to help! He is quiet and always giving his best at any activities he had to do, we appreciate so much his help and company the whole month he stayed with us! Thanks for everything Pete, miss u here :)
(Excellent
)
26/03/2021
Left by host (Help on a small organic farm ...) for Workawayer (Peter)
Nos agradó mucho la estancia de Peter, siempre con una sonrisa, dispuesto a trabajar y dar sugerencias, escuchar las vivencias de los lugares que ha visitado siempre muy interesantes, 100% recomendable, te deseamos que sigas teniendo bonitas experiencias en tus viajes. Un abrazo
(Excellent
)
06/03/2021
Left by Workawayer (Peter) for host
for (Help on a small organic farm ...)
Physical, satisfying farm work. Lots of animals. Delicious local and national dishes. Peaceful countryside. If those appeal to you, come. Armin and Isabel are welcoming and appreciative hosts who provide everything you need, including a great education about the real Mexico along the way. A highly recommended Workaway.
(Excellent
)
30/01/2021
Left by host (Looking for a carpenter, and ...) for Workawayer (Peter)
Peter is a man of few words. Super professional workawayer this is a guy who can stay somewhere for months without hassle. Dedicated worker out worked many of the younger people that have passed through. Great guest super clean does not need supervision on the job smart guy. Defiantly knows how to live with traveling people. Have no worries… read more
(Excellent
)
25/01/2021
Left by Workawayer (Peter) for host
for (Looking for a carpenter, and ...)
There are many hosts who misrepresent themselves and the work, provide few if any meals, and see their volunteers simply as free labor. In other words, they fail in what's expected when agreeing to be a host. This is not one of them. Sean's a model for other hosts with excellent accommodation, food, and location, plus fair work demands. What you… read more
(Excellent
)
29/09/2020
Left by host (Help us with daily life and ...) for Workawayer (Peter)
Sorry for the lateness of this feedback , I just couldn’t find the word to do justice to your stay here.
An all round great gentleman and as we told you Peter ,our door will always be open for you !
Once again thank you for all the hard work and your lovely company.
We will never forget you and live in hope of seeing you again .
An all round great gentleman and as we told you Peter ,our door will always be open for you !
Once again thank you for all the hard work and your lovely company.
We will never forget you and live in hope of seeing you again .
(Excellent
)
28/09/2020
Left by Workawayer (Peter) for host
for (Help us with daily life and ...)
Rosaleen and Michael are terrific hosts with everything a volunteer ask for: a beautiful, modern home; excellent food; a variety of gardening and landscaping projects; plenty of free time; bikes; a beach; excellent coastal walks; an extensive library; and good conversation. If you have thick skin, a swim in the sea across the street is… read more
(Excellent
)
24/06/2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Peter)
Peter is an incredible person and truly a delight to have around. We wouldn't mind hosting him forever, as we feel he became a friend to us. Peter got stuck with us because of the virus outbreak, and although we didn't expect him to stay as long as he did, he was never a burden and we truly never tired of having him around. He knew how to occupy… read more
(Excellent
)
12/06/2020
Left by Workawayer (Peter) for host
for (Join us in the beautiful ...)
I came to Slovenia intending to stay three weeks. The corona virus arrived a week later and I ended up there three months all in beautiful Haloze. I was fortunate to be in the wilderness at the home of Andrej and Vida who are extremely generous, kind, and welcoming. The property is peaceful and tranquil with animal noises often the only sounds… read more
(Excellent
)
11/03/2020
Left by host (English and German Teaching ...) for Workawayer (Peter)
Peter is a very positive person and he is in a good mood every day. He worked always with a smile on his face. He is hard working.His lessons were really funny,students loved him and didn't want to leave him.We really enjoyed his company and how he taught English for our students.His English is
perfect and clear.I would recommend anyone to host… read more
perfect and clear.I would recommend anyone to host… read more
(Excellent
)
11/03/2020
Left by Workawayer (Peter) for host
for (English and German Teaching ...)
The language school is a welcoming, vibrant community of smiling teachers and staff plus attentive and interested students. Lessons are an hour long and volunteers have the flexibility to teach what they are knowledgeable in. The school is just a two-minute walk from both a well-stocked bazaar and Agul's spacious apartment which has everything… read more
(Excellent
)
24/07/2019
Left by Workawayer (Peter) for host
for (Immerse yourself in a wide ...)
This is a great opportunity for writers to further develop a style with which they may be familiar, or in my case, explore new territory. There is a wide variety of subject matter to cover and writers are free to choose the topics they are most interested in. Travis and Jo provide guidance and direction when needed but are very hands off when it… read more
(Excellent
)
08/06/2019
Left by host (Help at our pepper farm in ...) for Workawayer (Peter)
What a guy! Well experienced in workaways and certainly gives you experience and energy. Always happy to be doing things and although we had a few days where the weather was against us, Peter was always looking for things to do that could improve the farm.
Great to have and happy to extend invitation to visit again in the future
Great to have and happy to extend invitation to visit again in the future
(Excellent
)
06/02/2019
Left by host (Help at our off-grid farm and ...) for Workawayer (Peter)
I was a wonderful experience having Peter on our farm. He was a fantastic worker, very nice to live around, and a fun person to be with. He was very smart and pleasant. Peter would be great for any situation.
(Excellent
)
03/08/2017
Left by Workawayer (Peter) for host
for (Adventure guiding in the ...)
If you're fond of the wilderness, small town life, and being part of a close-knit family, come here. The Elias family is a delight to be around where it never felt like I was working for someone, instead with friends. You'll get to interact with guests, eat well, and have lots of time to enjoy the natural surroundings. There are few Workaways that… read more
(Excellent
)
02/08/2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Peter)
Peter Cannon. Right after you get a request from this life-enjoying and beautiful Australian, do not hesitate to accept it! Peter was so amazing, helpful, funny and always positive, that it's hard to write about it - you simply must to experience him. We had so many great moments together! He was not only extremely helpful and did much more than… read more
(Excellent
)
26/06/2017
Left by host (Come and help out with our ...) for Workawayer (Peter)
Piter is great man!!!!He spend 3 week with me and my familly.Help me a lot with all I need,also teach my doughter some english.He had no problem with work we have,somethime worked more then he should.I can give only compliments and I can recomend this man to everyone.For him my doors are open eny time.Enjoy and have good life Piter,hope to see you… read more
(Excellent
)
19/04/2017
Left by host (Help with children in a camp ...) for Workawayer (Peter)
There has been so much said that it got harder for me to say more about Peter . A volunteer who any host is just lucky to have in my opinion.
A real giver and commited . And such a funny guy . Peter you are missed ...
A real giver and commited . And such a funny guy . Peter you are missed ...
(Excellent
)
19/02/2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Peter)
Peter was FANTASTIC ......he just fitted in immediately. Responsible, self reliant, you can trust Peter to do whatever is necessary without having to tell him. He took over the breakfast shift - which meant I could have a sleep in without any worries, knowing he would be absolutely fine on his own. He is also great with guests....he got… read more
(Excellent
)
26/01/2017
Left by Workawayer (Peter) for host
for (Help us with our small hotel ...)
A fantastic Workaway. I had heaps of fun doing breakfast; not just in preparing and cooking but getting to chat with the hotel guests each morning. Jane and Mohammed are cool to work with and the terrace for daytime views and nighttime ambiance is tough to beat. If you're considering a Workaway in Jordan, make it here.
(Excellent
)
19/05/2016
Left by Workawayer (Peter) for host
for (Come and help people with ...)
This teaching program is a wonderful experience for anyone who enjoys good conversation, great company and exceptional room and board. The week-long program is held at a plush hotel in the Czech countryside and involves a healthy mix of one-on-one conversations, group activities and evening entertainment. The entire program is very informal yet… read more
(Excellent
)
18/05/2016
Left by host (Come and help people with ...) for Workawayer (Peter)
Peter was one of our lecturer in our May program - teaching English adult students. He is reliable, always comes on time, with very good ability and experience to teach English.
He helped to organize one of our evenings, which was really fun!
He was for our program a great benefit.
Thank you very much for his help, and we certainly would like to… read more
He helped to organize one of our evenings, which was really fun!
He was for our program a great benefit.
Thank you very much for his help, and we certainly would like to… read more
(Excellent
)
25/03/2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Peter)
Peter has been with us for almost a month and I cannot speak high enough of him, his attitude or his work ethic.
Peter was always keen and ready to start before anyone else each morning and completed any task set with ease and a pleasant smile. An absolute dream worker and a pleasure to have around.
I recommend Peter to anyone who wants an… read more
Peter was always keen and ready to start before anyone else each morning and completed any task set with ease and a pleasant smile. An absolute dream worker and a pleasure to have around.
I recommend Peter to anyone who wants an… read more
(Excellent
)
06/03/2016
Left by host (Farm help in New Zealand) for Workawayer (Peter)
Peter was a pleasure to have here , Very hard working and pleasant to be around . Made my life so much easier as he took care of things that needed doing . Highly recommend Peter
(Excellent
)
20/10/2015
Left by host (Help restore a hostel and ...) for Workawayer (Peter)
Although my establishment is quite new in workaway site, I have been working with volunteers for years. I can say that Peter is one of the best. We gave brifing about the camp, work and his mission, after that we did not need anything to add. He took the responsibility and gave the best service. His relation with the guests and hosting was much… read more
(Excellent
)
10/10/2015
Left by Workawayer (Peter) for host
for (Help restore a hostel and ...)
This is everything you could want in a campsite: a wonderful location across the street from the sea in scenic Kas, easy-going staff, great food, and interesting campers from around the world. Jobs are varied and Workawayers can work at a pace they are comfortable with without being micro-managed. It is a terrific experience for volunteers and one… read more
(Excellent
)
16/08/2015
Left by host (Come to the Côte d'Azur, help ...) for Workawayer (Peter)
Peter is a wonderful person, always cheerful and so helpful! we cannot express our gratitude for the way he devoted himself to the garden and to the whole property, doing much more than was asked, trimming the trees with great care, and participating in all the tasks of everyday life in the house. He became so much part of the family that we feel… read more
(Excellent
)
03/08/2015
Left by Workawayer (Peter) for host
for (Come to the Côte d'Azur, help ...)
The south of France is a beautiful part of the world and Brigitte makes Workawaying there a truly memorable experience. I spent three terrific months doing a variety of jobs and was given plenty of time to enjoy, and feel a part of, the local community. Brigitte is a kind, caring and thoughtful host who regularly compliments volunteers on their… read more
(Excellent
)