Profile information
Travel information
I am currently
Travelling
Description
I'm a female, solo traveller. I love travelling, learning about new cultures and learning languages. I have previously lived in Thailand and France and have done Workaways in many countries including Italy, Nepal and New Zealand.
I'm a DELTA qualified English teacher who is taking a break to explore the world and appreciate living in the moment.
I am very open-minded and enjoy working with people of all ages and from all backgrounds. I'm kind, conscientious and thoughtful.
I'm hoping to find families who I can live and share everyday life with, learn new languages with and immerse myself in the local culture with.
Interests
Yoga / Wellness
Outdoor activities
Nature
Photography
Music
Languages
Gardening
Culture
Cooking & food
Books
Beach
Animals
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Italian: IntermediateMore details about my language interests
I love languages and would like to become a polyglot!
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Being an elderly companion
Some knowledge of:
Languages
Helping around the house
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Babysitting and creative play
Gardening
House sitting
Able to teach about:
Teaching
More details about your skills
I have taught English as a foreign language for thirteen years, both in the UK and abroad, teaching all ages. I love to travel and learn about different cultures and languages. I like to visit one country at a time, immersing myself in daily life in order to truly learn about a culture and give me the best opportunity of practising the language. I am an Airbnb superhost, taking pride in providing guests with a warm welcome and a clean and comfortable space to stay in.
I love being outdoors and enjoy nature. I often help friends and family in their gardens when I visit them; unfortunately I live in a flat so don't have my own!
Age
41
Some more information
Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
Special dietary requirements
No fish or seafood
Feedback
12 Jan 2025
Left by host (Enjoy city living in ...) for Workawayer ()
Diligent is just one word to describe Joanna, but there are so many more—all of them positive.
Joanna was with us for 3 to 4 months, and we were truly sorry to see her go. She quickly adapted to our household and became a part of the family.
Her duties included cooking meals, doing laundry, gardening, keeping the house clean, and handling… read more
Joanna was with us for 3 to 4 months, and we were truly sorry to see her go. She quickly adapted to our household and became a part of the family.
Her duties included cooking meals, doing laundry, gardening, keeping the house clean, and handling… read more
(Excellent
)
4 Dec 2024
Left by host (Help us with maintenance and ...) for Workawayer ()
Nous aurions aimé que Joanna signe un long bail avec nous tellement elle a été parfaite, travailleuse, discrète, agréable et dynamique.
Nos portes lui resteront grandes ouvertes si elle décidait un come back
Nos portes lui resteront grandes ouvertes si elle décidait un come back
(Excellent
)
27 Nov 2024
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Help us with maintenance and ...)
I had a wonderful two weeks with Michel and Lavinia and wish I could've stayed longer. They have a beautiful home in the middle of the countryside. I was made to feel so welcome and they cooked delicious food!
They have a large area of land so I spent a lot of time outdoors helping Michel with the everyday tasks: from sweeping up the leaves and… read more
They have a large area of land so I spent a lot of time outdoors helping Michel with the everyday tasks: from sweeping up the leaves and… read more
(Excellent
)
14 Nov 2024
Left by host (Help our family with English ...) for Workawayer ()
C'était notre premiere experience avec workaway. nous avons acceuilli Joanna comme un membre de la famille. Joanna a été tres disponible pour parler anglais avec nous tous a la maison. cela a été une chouette experience avec beaucoup d'échanges. nous recommandons vivement Joanna a d'autres hotes.
(Excellent
)
14 Nov 2024
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Help our family with English ...)
I spent a month with the Gorget family and had a great time! They are a very friendly, welcoming family who included me in everything. The exchange was for me to help them with their English - everyone was keen and motivated and I did a mix of one-to-one 'lessons' and time when we spoke English all together (for example, we always tried to speak… read more
(Excellent
)
Friends
Feedback
12 Jan 2025
Left by host (Enjoy city living in ...) for Workawayer ()
Diligent is just one word to describe Joanna, but there are so many more—all of them positive.
Joanna was with us for 3 to 4 months, and we were truly sorry to see her go. She quickly adapted to our household and became a part of the family.
Her duties included cooking meals, doing laundry, gardening, keeping the house clean, and handling… read more
Joanna was with us for 3 to 4 months, and we were truly sorry to see her go. She quickly adapted to our household and became a part of the family.
Her duties included cooking meals, doing laundry, gardening, keeping the house clean, and handling… read more
(Excellent)
4 Dec 2024
Left by host (Help us with maintenance and ...) for Workawayer ()
Nous aurions aimé que Joanna signe un long bail avec nous tellement elle a été parfaite, travailleuse, discrète, agréable et dynamique.
Nos portes lui resteront grandes ouvertes si elle décidait un come back
Nos portes lui resteront grandes ouvertes si elle décidait un come back
(Excellent)
27 Nov 2024
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Help us with maintenance and ...)
I had a wonderful two weeks with Michel and Lavinia and wish I could've stayed longer. They have a beautiful home in the middle of the countryside. I was made to feel so welcome and they cooked delicious food!
They have a large area of land so I spent a lot of time outdoors helping Michel with the everyday tasks: from sweeping up the leaves and… read more
They have a large area of land so I spent a lot of time outdoors helping Michel with the everyday tasks: from sweeping up the leaves and… read more
(Excellent)
14 Nov 2024
Left by host (Help our family with English ...) for Workawayer ()
C'était notre premiere experience avec workaway. nous avons acceuilli Joanna comme un membre de la famille. Joanna a été tres disponible pour parler anglais avec nous tous a la maison. cela a été une chouette experience avec beaucoup d'échanges. nous recommandons vivement Joanna a d'autres hotes.
(Excellent)
14 Nov 2024
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Help our family with English ...)
I spent a month with the Gorget family and had a great time! They are a very friendly, welcoming family who included me in everything. The exchange was for me to help them with their English - everyone was keen and motivated and I did a mix of one-to-one 'lessons' and time when we spoke English all together (for example, we always tried to speak… read more
(Excellent)
27 Jun 2024
Left by host (Join our family and help with ...) for Workawayer ()
Live with Joanna has been really easy. She tries always doing her best to help you. She is a perfect guest.
We have really appreciated her ability with childreen, really special, patient and smart! She is able to speak different languages. it has been amazing because everyone of us were always confortable with her!
We were also confident speaking… read more
We have really appreciated her ability with childreen, really special, patient and smart! She is able to speak different languages. it has been amazing because everyone of us were always confortable with her!
We were also confident speaking… read more
(Excellent)
24 Jun 2024
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Join our family and help with ...)
I spent three weeks with this family and I just wish I could have stayed for longer - from the moment I arrived they were so kind and welcoming and I loved spending time with them. They are a traditional Italian family who cook amazing food every day - I loved mealtimes with them!!
Most of my 'work' was in the afternoons helping with the two… read more
Most of my 'work' was in the afternoons helping with the two… read more
(Excellent)
3 Jul 2023
Left by host (Help me with daily activities ...) for Workawayer ()
Joanna was staying 8 days with me.
She was simply “formidable” and very pleasant to live with.
I regret her permit was over and she had to return to her country.
My best wishes accompaned her.
Ruth.
She was simply “formidable” and very pleasant to live with.
I regret her permit was over and she had to return to her country.
My best wishes accompaned her.
Ruth.
(Excellent)
29 Jun 2023
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Help me with daily activities ...)
I had a wonderful week with Ruth; it was a real pleasure to stay in her home and help her. At 90, she is still very capable but there are some everyday jobs which you can help with to make her life easier: the most important thing you will need to do is cook lunch. Other jobs include cleaning, helping with the washing, ironing, shopping,… read more
(Excellent)
10 Jun 2023
Left by host (We would like somebody who ...) for Workawayer ()
I dont know a right word to describe Joanna: she is simply a dream...
I hope that you will be lucky enough to host her..
She is smiling, warm hearth, always ready to help.
She helped more than we expected from her.
Teddy and Paolo are in love with her, she was a sister for Umberto and I.
After two bad experiences she gave us the chance to believe… read more
I hope that you will be lucky enough to host her..
She is smiling, warm hearth, always ready to help.
She helped more than we expected from her.
Teddy and Paolo are in love with her, she was a sister for Umberto and I.
After two bad experiences she gave us the chance to believe… read more
(Excellent)
10 Jun 2023
Left by Workawayer () for host
(We would like somebody who ...)
I spent three weeks with this wonderful family in Massa; a family of three who welcome you into their home and treat you as one of the family from day one. Teddy (the dog) will become your shadow the minute he meets you - he will love you unconditionally for the walks you take him on.
The work is as described - hoovering and walking Teddy.… read more
The work is as described - hoovering and walking Teddy.… read more
(Excellent)
25 Feb 2023
Left by host (Experience a simple farm ...) for Workawayer ()
Johanna stayed with us for a week and bit more. She helped us in our farm and house. She is very hard working and is up to do anything you will ask or needs to be done. Having her at our house was a very helpful. She was also very easy going and easy to talk with .I can definitely recommend you to host her.
(Excellent)
15 Feb 2023
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Experience a simple farm ...)
I stayed at Nischal's for just over a week. It's a large house with plenty of room - there were 5-6 of us staying while I was there. We had comfortable mattresses on the floor and our own bathroom (there is only cold water). Nischal's family are so nice - very friendly and welcoming - I really miss his mum and sister who were so kind to me. The… read more
(Excellent)
8 Dec 2022
Left by host (Family from Bergamo, a ...) for Workawayer ()
Joanna stayed at our house for about a month and took EXCELLENT care of our daughter!
She also took great care of our home. We really appreciated her diligence and attentiveness. She's kind, conscientious and thoughtful. Her friendship has helped our daughter and we're incredibly grateful for all the life lessons she's received from her!
I… read more
She also took great care of our home. We really appreciated her diligence and attentiveness. She's kind, conscientious and thoughtful. Her friendship has helped our daughter and we're incredibly grateful for all the life lessons she's received from her!
I… read more
(Excellent)
6 Dec 2022
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Family from Bergamo, a ...)
I had a wonderful five weeks with this family - from the moment I arrived they welcomed me into their home and life and included me in everything. We ate together every day (lots of yummy cheese!) and went to Lake Como one weekend.
Nataša and Leda both speak excellent English so communication was no problem. Most of my time was spent with Leda,… read more
Nataša and Leda both speak excellent English so communication was no problem. Most of my time was spent with Leda,… read more
(Excellent)
27 Oct 2022
Left by host (Welcoming a native ...) for Workawayer ()
Joanna was the perfect host on several points of view: she is an attentive, precise, very clean, tidy person and with a great desire to play with my daughters. She helped me a lot in a spontaneous and sincere way. It was definitely a very positive experience and I recommend it without hesitation. She also helped me a lot with housework.
Thank you… read more
Thank you… read more
(Excellent)
24 Oct 2022
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Welcoming a native ...)
I'm so glad I found this family to stay with - it was my first Workaway experience and it was perfect. Ketty and the girls were so friendly and welcoming and they all speak good English so communication was easy.
The two girls are 9 and 6; most of my time was spent with Linda who is 6: taking her to school and picking her up, helping with… read more
The two girls are 9 and 6; most of my time was spent with Linda who is 6: taking her to school and picking her up, helping with… read more
(Excellent)
