Esther & Michael

Information de voyage

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Hi there!
We are Esther and Michael, a couple in our mid-twenties from Edinburgh, Scotland, and are so grateful for the opportunity to travel, meet wonderful people from other cultural backgrounds, and explore the world :)
We are motivated by curiosity, and always looking for ways we can connect with and learn from other people, and from the natural environment. We love to spend time outside in nature, and to enjoy the company of others in whatever form that may come. We are hard-working and open-minded people, and happy to adapt to the needs of our hosts.
We are both creative people and are happy for any opportunity to share our skills. I (Esther) love to paint the places I visit and people and animals that I see, as well as sewing clothes and making jewellery. Michael can play just about any musical instrument he puts his mind to, and will happily jam with anyone no matter their ability.

Centres d’intérêt

Dev. durable

Politique/justice sociale

Animaux de compagnie

Ferme

Événements/vie sociale

Culture

Bénévolat

Écriture

Soin des plantes

Photographie

Musique

Langues

Histoire

Jardinage

Dessin et peinture

Bricolage / artisanat

Cuisine et alimentation

Menuiserie

Livres

Art et design

Animaux

Sports d'équipe

Yoga / bien-être

Activités en plein air

Nature

Montagne

Randonnée

Danse

Cyclisme

Plage

Langues

Langues parlées
Anglais: Courant
Chinois (mandarin): Débutant

Plus de détails sur les langues qui m'intéressent
We both studied English at University, and have TEFL certifications to teach English as a foreign language. I (Esther) have been learning to speak and understand Chinese (Mandarin) for the past year. I am still only a beginner, but I am keen to improve my Chinese if the opportunity arises. We are also both interested in languages more broadly, and will always endeavour to learn some of the local language when we are travelling in a country.

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Compétences et connaissances que nous aimerions partager ou apprendre

Nous avons des connaissances :  

Travail associatif

Projets artistiques

Éco-projets

Jardinage d'entretien

Projets DIY créatifs

S’occuper des animaux

Aider dans une ferme

Baby-sitting et jeux créatifs

Préparer les repas / cuisiner pour la famille

Aider à la maison

Accueil / tourisme

Petits travaux d'entretien

Garde de maison et d'animaux

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Langues

Enseignement

Quelles sont vos compétences ?

We are both TEFL certified and have English Literature degrees. Happy to help with English language skills and cultural exchange in formal or casual settings.

Esther:
I worked as a chef for a while (mostly in a vegan restaurant) and I come from a large family who I often cook meals for so I am very happy to cook and cater for others. I can cook tasty dishes from many different cuisines (vegetarian and non-vegetarian), but I particularly enjoy making Chinese, Indian, and Mediterranean inspired food. I have some experience training others in the kitchen, and am happy to share cooking techniques and learn new ones from others :)

I am also a very creative person, and put a lot of time and energy into making beautiful things. Over the past 6 months or so I have been doing a lot of watercolour painting, and have a travel sized set that I bring with me wherever I go. I am also an aspiring photographer, and have some experience photographing events for social media etc. I can also sew and make clothes, and happy to help with mending/making things by hand or with a sewing machine. Basically, if you have a creative project that you're looking for support with, I'm here to help!

I also love gardening and have been growing and propagating plants for many years. We are limited in what we can grow in Scotland due to cold weather and lack of sunlight, so I love to work with plants that can grow in warmer climates.

Michael:

I have substantial experience working with children, young people, and adults from a variety of backgrounds--my 5 years as a charity & support worker have exposed me to a wide range of perspectives. I find tremedous satisfaction in motivating and learning from others, and building meaningful relationships.

This involved working therapeutically outdoors -- walking, fieldwork, and music therapy. I am passionate about music, particularly playing the guitar. I hope to expose myself to as much music culture as possible, and am more than happy to teach others. I love living and working outdoors, and would like to learn from those who are knowledgable or have lived experience of sustainable practice.

Like Esther, I also come from a large family. I love to cook, and am used to preparing for large groups. I particularly love to bake bread, and am hoping to pick up on some new recipes as we travel! :)

Âge

25 & 25

Autres infos...

We both enjoy playing games with others; Esther particularly likes board and card games and loves to learn new ones, Michael likes physical games like pool and ping-pong. We both enjoy some friendly competition, and are happy to take part in games of any kind (+karaoke!).
We also like to hike, cycle, and swim in lakes and rivers, and just generally enjoy spending time out in nature. The weather where we come from in Scotland is damp and cold most of the year, so getting to spend time out in the sun, and enjoying warm evenings is a real highlight for us when travelling.
We also love animals and are happy to help in taking care of them. Esther really loves cats and will likely befriend any that are around, whilst Michael is great with dogs.

Informations complémentaires

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  Allergies

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  Régime alimentaire spécial
  Lactose/dairy intolerant