Michael & Sanam

Australia
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Traveling! Goal is to see the world. Currently we've seen over 50 countries together, but there's so much more to explore! we love culture, outdoor activities, local food, wine and animals.
Nuestro próximo destino:
France - Desde Feb 2025 Hasta Dic 2025
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We are a couple from Sydney, Australia, with a strong desire to permanently live and work in France. We are extremely motivated to relocate to regional France, especially LOIRE and AMBOISE . We are so close to making our dreams come true and would love any assistance possible!

Nous sommes un couple de Sydney, en Australie, avec un fort désir de vivre et de travailler de façon permanente en France. Nous sommes extrêmement motivés à déménager en France, en particulier en région Centre-Val de Loire et à Amboise. Nous sommes très proches de réaliser nos rêves et serions ravis de recevoir toute l'aide possible !

We have quit our jobs in Australia and are currently in Europe, networking to make our dream of moving to France a reality.
We have been travelling all over the world for our adult lives together and have been to over 50 countries together. We have previously lived overseas for several years and in various different countries immersing ourselves in the culture and lifestyle. We are both professionals in our chosen fields. However, we have come to realise that not everything in life is about career success and a full bank account. We are both digital nomads and are only required to work a laptop a few hours of the day.
We love seeing what this beautiful world has to offer us. We immerse ourselves in culture and local traditions. We love all outdoor activities, the sea, animals, great food and wine, and meeting new people.

We are both ex-hospitality managers and have both worked in some of the most prestige 5-star hotels in Australia and France.
Michael is a Horticulturalist specialising in Arboriculture, who runs a Consultancy business in Gold Coast Australia. Sanam is a security, compliance and regulations executive for large scale Casino and Hotel properties.

However, we have left these professions to take small 'working from home' jobs to travel the world.

***** Key Strengths*****
Michael:
Hard and physical work
Gardening
Arborist and all forms of tree work
Tree Climbing
Chainsaw use
Lawn Moving
Strimming
Tree and Plant Pruning
Small engine maintenance
Basic carpentry and masonry
Hospitality Management
Front of house and back of house hospitality
Business development and management
Cleaning and high attention to detail

Sanam:
Organisation skills
Management and processes
Social media
Business development and management
Business operations
Hospitality management
Front of house and back of house hospitality
Cleaning and high attention to detail
Gardening
Intereses
Arquitectura
Yoga / bienestar
Deportes acuáticos
Deportes de invierno
Escritura
Tecnología
Deportes de equipo
Sostenibilidad
Naturaleza
Actividades al aire libre
Mascotas
Fotografía
Cuidado de plantas
Música
Montaña
Idiomas
Agricultura
Moda y belleza
Fitness
Jardinería
Historia
Eventos y sociedad
Bricolaje y manualidades
Cultura
Carpintería
Cocina y alimentación
Playa
Animales
Deportes de aventura
Idiomas
Idiomas hablados
Inglés: Fluido
Francés: Intermedio
Italiano: Principiante
Más información sobre tus intereses idiomáticos
We are both Fluent in English. We are both Intermediate in French and Michael is a beginner in Italian with a desire to progress in Italian.
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Habilidades y conocimientos que queremos compartir o aprender
Nos interesa:
Jardinería
Proyectos de construcción y bricolaje
Cocinar para toda la familia
Mantenimiento general
Vida en una granja
Proyectos ecológicos
Ayuda doméstica
Cuidado de animales
Trabajo de caridad
Idiomas
Hostelería/turismo
Que habilidades tienes?
Michael:
Extensive career within Tourism and Hospitality Management. Previous Front Office Manager and Housekeeping Manager within several 5 Star International Hotel Chains.

Owner of a small Environmental Management and Consultancy firm with two Diplomas in Horticulture specialising in Arboriculture (Trees). Climbing Arborist with expert knowledge of Horticulture.

Interests: Working with Animals, Environmental Projects, Woodwork, Stonework, Bricklaying, Gardening, Cooking, DIY Projects, Farm Work, Landscaping, Tractor Driving, Grounds Maintenance, Painting, Rope Access / High Risk works, International Drivers License

Sanam:
Tourism and Hospitality Degree, Teacher and Trainer, Travel and tour manager. Previous Front Office Manager and Housekeeping Manager within several 5 Star International Hotel Chains.

Interests: Working with Animals, Cooking, Baking, Crafts, Decorating, Outdoor Works, Farm Work, Gardening, Environmental Projects, Domestic Work, Cultural Workshops, Teaching, International Drivers License.
Edad
40 & 38
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We are fun loving Australians who like to discover new things. We love the outdoors, culture, travel, food, and being around fun interesting people. We undertook our first work-away venture a decade a go, before we worked on our careers. We have decided on another sabbatical to see what this world has to offer, and we ready to commence a new journey exploring this planet!
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23 feb 2025

Dejado por el anfitrión (Help revive a neglected ...) para el workawayer ()

Michael and Sanam—what can I say that hasn’t already been said by the past Workaway hosts! A simply wonderful couple with beautiful energy, and the work ethic to match; it was easy to trust them and feel at ease, even though I was oceans away in Canada, while my mom helped host them over in Montenegro! I can’t tell you how much it meant to me to… read more

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17 feb 2025

Dejado por el workawayer () para el anfitrión (Help revive a neglected ...)

We had an absolutely amazing month working with Dee and her wonderful mother, Spomenka, in Herceg Novi. The location of the house was stunning—nestled in a picturesque mountain setting surrounded by an abundance of flora and fauna. Its a mountain paradise 20 mins from the beach.
Our main tasks revolved around outdoor work, primarily yard work,… read more

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2 nov 2024

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Michael was immediately able to fit into our project. Very proactive and social and was willing to have a go at everything. Outgoing and experienced in a variety of skills . I would absolutely recommend him to other hosts and hope he does return one day.

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22 oct 2024

Dejado por el workawayer () para el anfitrión (Get to know a lovely part of ...)

This was such a great experience!
Matt and the family really looked after me here. It was a brilliant month with some life long friends made. This is a monumental project with so much going on around every corner. The scale of this venture is unlike anything I have worked on before and I thank Matt for the willingness to involve me just about… read more

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24 sept 2024

Dejado por el workawayer () para el anfitrión (Join our English family and ...)

From the very first moment of meeting, to the final goodbyes, we were welcomed into the family home with open arms! Not only are Claudia and the family incredibly welcoming, they are genuinely engaging. Over the 3 weeks we were in the Chateau, we shared some very funny moments, where we really got to know everyone, including the beautiful cat and… read more

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19 sept 2024

Dejado por el anfitrión (Join our English family and ...) para el workawayer ()

A remarkable couple who brought so much energy, positivity and professionalism into our home, for all too short a time. Michael and Sanam are charming, great company and conversationalists and take real pleasure in making others feel appreciated and at ease. Great cooks and so helpful around the house and garden, their experience and initiative… read more

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23 feb 2025

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17 feb 2025

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2 nov 2024

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22 oct 2024

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24 sept 2024

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19 sept 2024

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10 sept 2024

Dejado por el anfitrión (Enjoy the beautiful Chianti ...) para el workawayer ()

I really appreciated the 2 weeks Michael and Sanam were with me.
Micheal helped me a lot with preparing firewood for the winter and in general they were a great support for gardening and outdoor spaces.
Micheal's help was also very valuable during a meditation retreat I organized here.
Very flexible in working hours, so it was easy to organize… read more

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3 ago 2024

Dejado por el workawayer () para el anfitrión (Enjoy the beautiful Chianti ...)

We had 2 fantastic weeks in Chianti with Mari. The accommodation and hospitality were fantastic. She is extremely generous and patient and made sure we were comfortable at every stage. The workload was fine and very manageable under the Tuscan sun. Mari also gave us the flexibility as digital nomads to chose our hours and also allowed us to travel… read more

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5 sept 2024

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Michael and Sanam were a wonderful friendly couple with lots of energy and enthusiasm.
They were amazing help with the renovation of our pool and any other task that were asked of them.
They showed up every morning on time and keen to help us with a variety of task including helping our elderly neighbour. They did a variety of task including… read more

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4 sept 2024

Dejado por el workawayer () para el anfitrión (Enjoy a glass of wine with ...)

Our month with Richard and Deanne was absolutely fantastic! These two have so much going on within their beautiful maison, and when I say beautiful, I mean it. Their property is a rare find, telling a rich story of life in the mid-1800s. If only the walls could talk! From the moment we knocked on their door, they welcomed us into their home and… read more

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31 ago 2024

Dejado por el anfitrión (Explore Caribbean Apulia and ...) para el workawayer ()

Michael and Sanam were an unexpected gift ,lively, friendly, and efficient. They arrived with great energy, a strong willingness to learn, and a genuine desire to integrate into our home and project. They were fun and trusty and went out of their way to help us look after everything, and we couldn't be happier with their contribution. We highly… read more

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23 jul 2024

Dejado por el workawayer () para el anfitrión (Explore Caribbean Apulia and ...)

This was by far our best workaway experience we have had. From the moment we arrived we instantly become friends with Andrea and Angela. It was such as fantastic experience in Arnesano. The local villages are like travelling through time. The surrounding towns are all easily accessible by bike. Lecce is breath-taking! Its such a beautiful town… read more

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1 jul 2024

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We cannot thank Harim enough for his extremely generous hospitality. Our 3 weeks in the Casablanca downtown school and apartment were great. The workload was very light which meant we are able to explore the beautiful country of Morocco. The tours organised by Harim and his team were excellent, we were able to do things only locals know about. We… read more

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7 jun 2024

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Michael and Sanam were without doubt some of the best people we have had Workaway with us. They are both instantly likeable people who exude happiness and positivity, they came into our lives for a couple of weeks and have made a lasting impact. Michael has tons of experience in gardening and was a huge asset in helping us shift compost, cut… read more

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28 may 2024

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We cannot thank Sue and Richard enough for this brilliant workaway experience!

We had such a great time in Somerset with the both of them and their family. We were welcomed into their home immediately from being collected from the train station. Arriving to the property we immediately felt welcome. They had provided us with such a beautiful… read more

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8 nov 2012

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I would recommend Michael and Sanam to any prospective host, they willingly and enthusiastically turned their hands to everything from constructing a kit-set wardrobe to building a stone wall in the garden. They were happy to join in or work independently and seemed to relish a creative challenge, all with the great Aussie 'can-do' attitude! … read more

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1 nov 2012

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Roseann and Mike were lovely hosts. They made us feel welcome from day one. We worked hard together but were entertained in the process with lots of laughs and singing along to the radio. Loved jumping into the hot tub after a hard days work! They trusted our judgment and allowed for our creativity to run wild :)
Room was comfortable, food was… read more

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24 oct 2012

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We had never hosted anybody for a month, and were at first concerned about hosting someone for such a long time. But with Mike and Sanam, we need not have worried. They are a fun couple, they work so well together, both having a good sense of humour. Fitting into our routines was effortless for them, and not only did they help with the tasks that… read more

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20 oct 2012

Dejado por el workawayer () para el anfitrión (Come and help us in the small ...)

We had a great time with David and Kath, We especially liked the food that was provided for us every night, top chefs!! The facilities were very comfortable with our own room and en-suite. The work wasn't too hard and varied from working in the barn to establishing a vegi patch and general maintaing of the property. We also worked inside when the… read more

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24 sept 2012

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Michael and Sanam are a personable couple, who got involved in our project, and worked hard.
Michael showed a natural aptitude to working with stone, and was prepared to work hard under quite difficult circumstances, often wanting to work overtime to acheive a specific goal he had set himself.
Although Sanam's aptitudes were more domestic, she… read more

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22 sept 2012

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We had a great time here. This was our first work-away experience and it was so much better than we ever anticipated. We were made welcome and comfortable, treated as part of the family, had many laughs and shared great memories with Gill and Allan (and of course Molly, Fudge and Snowy).
Its a beautiful Kiln and we're proud to have been part of… read more

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