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Travel information
We are currently
Travelling
Our next destination:
Romania - from Oct 2025 until Oct 2025 View all
Description
We have had the privilege of working for over 30 years working as teachers in International schools in Kenya, Malaysia, Qatar, China, Thailand, and the UK. Phil has been both a Geography Teacher and University Counsellor and I (Kate) have worked as a Primary School Teacher as well as a Primary Librarian and Technology Integrator. Throughout our careers, what has always motivated us most is building connections—whether with students, colleagues, or communities—and embracing the diversity of different cultures.
We are now embarking on a ‘late-in-life gap year’ in order to slow down, explore, and reconnect with the world. We are hoping that by volunteering we will get to experience the everyday life, values, and traditions of different communities.
We are both the happiest when we are outdoors, staying active, and working with others. We enjoy paddle boarding, playing tennis, and keeping fit, and love the sense of connection and purpose that comes from being part of a team or helping with a hands-on project.
Interests
Technology
Events & social
Sustainability
Pets
Culture
Van life
Self development
Charity work
Plant care
Books
Photography
Gardening
Cooking & food
Animals
Team sports
Nature
Fitness
Camping
Mountain
Beach
Water sports
Outdoor activities
Hiking
Cycling
Adventure sports
Languages
Languages spoken
English: FluentMore details about my language interests
I (Kate) have a Teaching English As A Foreign Language certificate. We have both spent over 30 years teaching children who are often speakers of other languages English.
Skills and knowledge we'd like to share or learn
We're interested in:
Eco Projects
Charity Work
Gardening
Life at a Farmstay
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Helping around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
General Maintenance
House sitting
Some knowledge of:
Animal Care
Helping with Computers/ Internet
Able to teach about:
Languages
Teaching
More details about your skills
With three decades of experience working as International Teachers, we bring strong communication, organisational and people skills to any environment. Over the years, we have taught a wide range of age groups and subjects, supported students with diverse needs, and led teams—so we are comfortable with taking initiative, problem-solving and adapting to new situations quickly.
Beyond the classroom, we are both practical, reliable, and we enjoy hands-on work. We are more than happy to help with general maintenance, gardening, child care, language practice (especially English), and supporting community or education-based projects. We have both been in leadership positions and have often mentored and trained others. We are very comfortable working independently or as part of a team.
We also enjoy staying active and working outdoors—we are physically fit, love being outside, and have a can-do attitude when it comes to trying something new. We are good listeners, quick learners, and take pride in doing a job well.
Age
55 & 59
Some more information
Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
Special dietary requirements
