Kathryn

Australie
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Information de voyage
Actuellement, je suis
en voyage
Description
Hello Workawayers!

I'm an Australian gal currently six months in to a year’s travel across South America, Central America and Europe.

Before leaving for this trip, I worked as a graphic designer / art director in Melbourne, Australia, and had the privilege of working with various charities to help them elevate their fundraising efforts through compelling visual storytelling.

To keep my creativity flowing while travelling, I illustrate and am currently working on a portfolio in preparation for my next venture: learning how to tattoo.

It’s not all aesthetic interests though. I also love; freediving, scuba diving, meeting new people, animals, and learning. On my travels so far, I’ve actually been learning Spanish which has really helped to deepen my interactions and experiences.

While I value a good laugh and appreciate humor, I also appreciate openness, meaningful conversations, can-do attitudes and organisation.

Having volunteered overseas previously, I'm looking forward to my first Workaway experience, eager to contribute my skills, learn from others, and immerse myself in new environments.

I’d love to hear from you if you think your Workaway opportunity could benefit from a person with my skills and interests.
Centres d’intérêt
Musique
Sports nautiques
Sports d’hiver
Fitness
Sports d'équipe
Écriture
Jardinage
Événements/vie sociale
Films et télé
LGBT+
Activités en plein air
Animaux de compagnie
Dev. personnel
Yoga / bien-être
Nature
Culture
Animaux
Camping
Langues
Dev. durable
Bénévolat
Plage
Vie en van
Végétarien ou végan
Dessin et peinture
Randonnée
Art et design
Langues
Langues parlées
Anglais: Courant
Français: Intermédiaire
Espagnol: Débutant
Plus de détails sur les langues qui m'intéressent
Looking to continue to practice and improve my Spanish. Very happy to teach English.
Trouver un partenaire de langue
Compétences et connaissances que j'aimerais partager ou apprendre
Ça m'intéresse :
Éco-projets
Bricolage et projets de construction
J'ai des connaissances :
Travail associatif
Projets artistiques
Langues
Enseignement
Jardinage
S’occuper des animaux
Aider dans une ferme
Aider à la maison
Accueil / tourisme
Entretien général
Aide informatique / Internet
Quelles sont vos compétences ?
- Project management
- Graphic design / art direction
- Illustration
- Working with horses
- Hospitality
- People skills
- Manual labour
- Administration
Âge
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Informations complémentaires
- Fumeur
- Permis de conduire
- Allergies
  Penicillin
- Régime alimentaire spécial
  Vegetarian

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24 sept. 2024

Laissé par le workawayer () pour l'hôte (Join us at our small hostel ...)

I had a lovely time helping out at Juan's hostel for just shy of 3 weeks.

THE ISLAND AND HOSTEL
San Andres island has been a little quieter than usual since the pandemic and the weather event in 2020, so the hostel had a very relaxed vibe. The hostel is just near a small beach and only a bus ride away from some great freediving / sunset watching… read more spots on the west side of the island. Though there isn't an abundance of things to do on the island and it can be a little touristic, it's still a very beautiful island outside of the main town, and you can get around very easily by bus, moto taxi or walking. There are lots of supermarkets and restaurants, so whether you enjoy eating out or cooking, both options are available to you.

THE WORK
The work arrangement was quite laid back and flexible. Usually I'd clean and take on other maintenance projects in the mornings — such as weeding the courtyard or peeling paint from outdoor walls — then I'd have the afternoon to myself, come back to do a light clean in the evenings, then have the rest of the evening to myself. If you have common sense, basic cleaning knowledge, initiative, and don't mind some alone time, you can do this Workaway.

THE HOST
Juan was very helpful, communicated really well, and really just wanted me to have a great time on San Andres. He has two gorgeous little kids and a lovely wife who were all super warm and friendly. Although Juan and I communicated in English, I was able to practice my Spanish with his daughter who's around 4 years old — she is hilarious. Challenge her to a game of chess if you dare, being mindful of course that she actually has no idea which way the knight can move haha. I was also lucky enough to join Juan and his family a couple of times for lunch. Spending time with the family and seeing them together was the highlight of my stay and gave me a glimpse into the true island lifestyle.

THE ACCOMMODATION
I stayed on premises in a dorm most of the time, which was comfortable. There is quite hot weather on the island, which I loved, but you do need to be comfortable in the heat and sleeping with a fan at night.

OVERALL
I really enjoyed my time at the hostel and would recommend to anyone who loves the heat, beaches and is seeking a little break from the South American backpacker trail.

Many thanks to Juan and his family for making my stay so comfortable!

(Excellent )

20 août 2024

Laissé par l'hôte (Join us at our small hostel ...) pour le workawayer ()

I had the pleasure of having Cat manage my hostel for two weeks, and she exceeded all expectations. Cat is incredibly reliable, organized, and resourceful. She handled all the day-to-day operations seamlessly, ensuring that everything ran smoothly. Guests were well taken care of, and the hostel was kept in top condition.
Her warm personality and… read more

(Excellent )