Poppy

Travel information

I am currently

Description

I am taking a break from living in the city, working as a project manager, teaching bike mechanics, and activism, to do this all somewhere else!
I have spent the last few years in constant transition between British countryside, New Zealand peninsulas, and Middle East cities.
Now I am taking my campervan through France, Spain, Portugal and eventually back to the UK to seek some new experiences, learn something new, and meet new people. I am very outgoing and have done workaways previously, and lived in different community and off-grid set ups in many different countries.

Interests

Yoga / Wellness

Van life

Politics / Social justice

Outdoor activities

Nature

Self development

Sustainability

Plant care

Music

Mountain

LGBTQ

Farming

Gardening

Hiking

Events & social

Culture

Cycling

Cooking & food

Charity work

Carpentry

Camping

Beach

Astronomy

Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Arabic: Intermediate

More details about my language interests
I have a degree in languages and am always eager to learn new ones. I can help with language exchange to English or Arabic and would like to learn some french, spanish or portuguese.

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

Eco Projects

Life at a Farmstay

Hospitality/Tourism

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Some knowledge of:  

Gardening

DIY and building projects

General Maintenance

Languages

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Able to teach about:  

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Helping around the house

Charity Work

More details about your skills

Multiple years working directly with people-facing roles, managing projects, teaching, translating and working physically. I am the director of a social enterprise working with women and LGBTQ people in cycling so can help others who want to do similar things. I am a self-taught bicycle mechanic. Long time yoga practitioner, cyclist and hiker. I have managed a kitchen and catered before, and worked as a housekeeper, and confident in both.
I know how to chop wood, and can plaster/paint your walls. Have some experience in gardening and farming but would like to learn more!
Pretty much up for giving anything a go.

Age

30

What else ...

I love the outdoors and have a lot of energy! Always looking for something to fill my time. I cycle a lot both on and off road and long distance touring. I am also an amateur bike mechanic and can happily service almost any bike.
I have practised yoga for 10 years and like to start my day with this. Any opportunity for hiking and swimming I always say yes :)

I really enjoy cooking and baking, fermenting, brewing and preserving - trying as many new ways of creating food as possible, not always successful but mostly delicious.

If I can force myself to have downtime, I like to crochet and do other fibre crafts, or playing board games. I can use a sewing machine and have made my own clothes before.

I was previously a shiatsu student and have interests in massage therapy and bodywork.

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