Heather

& Nele

Information de voyage

Actuellement, nous sommes

Description

Hi hosts and fellow travellers, we're looking to spend some time in Japan next summer!

We’re Heather and Nele, both 19, travelling together as close friends who share the same curiosity about the world and the same excitement for new places and people. :)

Japan isn't the usual destination for backpacking or work and travel, but that’s exactly why we‘re drawn to it. In our cultures, Japan is often seen as distant and unfamiliar, and it’s that difference that interests us. We enjoy new environments, challenges and forming new connections with the communities we meet, so Japan feels like the right place to push ourselves and learn!!

Our goal is to experience every-day life, especially in places most tourists overlook. We‘re both genuinely interested in Japanese culture, and having a close friend from Chiba only strengthened that curiosity! Since we both grew up in rural areas we’re excited to see how rural Japan works day to day, but we’re equally eager to experience the energy of its cities!! We’re also looking forward to connecting with our hosts, contributing meaningfully, and learning from the people we meet.

Please check out the ‘what else’ section to learn more about us individually!

Centres d’intérêt

Dev. personnel

Culture

Technologie

Dev. durable

Animaux de compagnie

Politique/justice sociale

Événements/vie sociale

Bénévolat

Écriture

Photographie

Histoire

Musique

Langues

Jardinage

Dessin et peinture

Bricolage / artisanat

Cuisine et alimentation

Livres

Art et design

Animaux

Sports d’hiver

Sports nautiques

Activités en plein air

Montagne

Cyclisme

Camping

Nature

Yoga / bien-être

Randonnée

Plage

Sports d'aventure

Langues

Langues parlées
Allemand: Courant
Anglais: Courant
Français: Intermédiaire
Irish: Débutant

Plus de détails sur les langues qui m'intéressent
We're interested in learning any language, especially Japanese or Spanish! And we could teach you English, German and a bit of Irish :)

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Compétences et connaissances que nous aimerions partager ou apprendre

Ça nous intéresse :  

Projets DIY créatifs

Aider dans une ferme

Éco-projets

Petits travaux d'entretien

Accueil / tourisme

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Nous avons des connaissances :  

Jardinage d'entretien

Tenir compagnie à une pers. âgée

Travail associatif

Enseignement

Préparer les repas / cuisiner pour la famille

Aide informatique / Internet

Garde de maison et d'animaux

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Nous pouvons apprendre aux autres:  

Aider à la maison

S’occuper des animaux

Langues

Projets artistiques

Quelles sont vos compétences ?

Strength as a Pair
Our friendship grew during a year full of new experiences, challenges, and cultural differences, so we learned early on how to communicate clearly and support each other under pressure. We divide tasks easily, stay organised, and work efficiently as a team.

Practical Skills
We’re comfortable with hands-on work and day to day responsibilities. Between us, we have experience with:

-Animal care (cats, dogs, sheep, horses)
-Housework, cleaning, cooking, and baking
-Horticulture, gardening and outdoor tasks
-Art projects and creative work
-Photography
-Computer and tech literacy
-Fluency in multiple languages
-Teaching assistant experience (Heather)
-Bartending (Heather)
-Working as a cashier (Nele)
-Driving a manual car (Nele)
-Creating and managing social media content for a local business (Heather)
-Graphic design experience (Heather)

Âge

19 & 19

Autres infos...

We met at 15 during Nele's exchange year in Ireland and became close friends quickly. Since then, we've stayed in regular contact and visit each other every year, alternating between Ireland and Germany. Our friendship has shown us that meaningful connections can grow anywhere, regardless of background or language.

Hi, I'm Nele! 🇩🇪🗻🧗‍♀️🏊‍♀️📷
After I finish school next year, I want to head out into the world and get a taste of real life. Due to travelling alone from a young age, I grew into an independent and adaptable person, who doesn't need a lot to be happy. I'm also a bit of an adrenaline junkie who is always looking for the next adventure. In my free time, I do voluntary work at the mountain rescue team, as well as climbing, swimming and hiking. Photography is also one of my passions, and I photograph and write for the school magazine. Due to growing up in the countryside, I have some experience with gardening (weeding, planting), animals and a little bit of building by helping my dad. I'm a quick learner, so I'm ready for any task you throw my way :)
Additionally, I've done a bit of cat sitting and I'm good with kids, thanks to having lots of siblings myself.
I'm looking forward to experiencing community, learning new skills and languages through volunteering. Contributing to a good cause, like sustainability, and learning how to build a life and support yourself is something I'd love to be a part of.

P.S. I want to study photojournalism so I'm always looking for stories to tell with my camera!

Hii, I’m Heather!! 🇮🇪🎨🖌️🐾🍀
I’m currently studying art in college and hoping to build a future in the creative world, especially illustration, painting and storytelling. I’ve always had a strong interest in Japanese culture, and I’m excited to learn more about it through real experiences!!
Growing up in the Irish countryside shaped a lot of who I am. I'm comfortable with animals, gardens, and general hands-on work, and I love growing my own vegetables! I’ve worked as a teaching assistant, volunteered in an animal shelter, spent time in a graphic design studio, and worked in a traditional Irish pub, so I’m used to taking responsibility and staying calm when things get busy.
I also have experience travelling independently. Last year, I travelled to South Africa alone to volunteer in a school, an orphanage, and a wildlife project, which helped me become more adaptable, confident, and open minded.
In my free time I enjoy reading, drawing, listening to music, and spending time with my six pets (two cats and four dogs)! I enjoy helping others, whether that’s minding young children or supporting elderly neighbours, and I’m always happy to learn something new! :)

Informations complémentaires

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  Allergies
  no

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  Régime alimentaire spécial
  no, we like to try everything