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Information du profil
Information de voyage
Actuellement, je suis
en voyage
Les activités qui m'intéressent :
My goal is to visit 100 countries. I am a foodie. I am also learning to vlog on youTube - check me out on Diane's Detours or Instagram albums on Diane1World
Description
I like to contribute and feel like I've made a difference no matter how small or minor the contribution might be. Travel is important to me and I like to visit and experience new people, places and food. My enjoyment comes from living different lifestyles and places. I have lived in large cities and that's ok but I am happiest in nature settings.
Centres d’intérêt
PhotographieRandonnéeAnimaux de compagnieMontagneJardinageVidéographieAnimauxNatureCulture
Langues parlées
Anglais: Courant
Espagnol: Débutant
Français: Débutant
Compétences et connaissances que j'aimerais partager ou apprendre
Ça m'intéresse :
Bricolage et projets de construction
Éco-projets
J'ai des connaissances :
Jardinage
Entretien général
Préparer les repas / cuisiner pour la famille
Aider dans une ferme
Aider à la maison
S’occuper des animaux
Accueil / tourisme
Travail associatif
Langues
Aide informatique / Internet
Enseignement
Projets artistiques
Quelles sont vos compétences ?
I have taken an early retirement to travel the world and experience new lifestyles. Reflecting on some of the skills I've acquired over the years include:
HOME
- General homeowner items including: Cleaning, painting, yardwork, weeding, and cooking creative meals.
- Rented out rooms in home on Airbnb
- Raised 3 boys
ANIMAL
- Volunteer work at a chimpanzee sanctuary which included kitchen shifts, kitchen training for new volunteers, tour guide, facilities and grounds work and chimp assistant (supervised)
- Handler for 15 Rottweilers at a Romanian dog breeder
- Fostered 2 rescue hound dogs and adopted them out
- Dog sitting for friends and family including service dogs in training
- Morning farm animal chores: Chickens, horses, goats, sheep, rabbit, pigs
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FARM (from workaways)
- Preseason vineyard help
- Morning animal chores
- Garden work
BUSINESS
- Sold items online using Facebook Marketplace, OfferUp, Craiglist, eBay
- Software support
EDUCATIONAL
- Native English speaker: TEFL / TESOL certified. Teaching experience.
Âge
49
Autres infos...
I am beginning vlog posts on YouTube: https://youtu.be/jYyyNKW5Jvw
I also like to photo places I visit on Facebook.
Informations complémentaires
Fumeur
Permis de conduire
Allergies
Minimal seasonal allergiesRégime alimentaire spécial
No. I am content with either an omnivore or vegetarian diet
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31 déc. 2023
Laissé par le workawayer (Diane) pour l'hôte
(Volunteering experience in ...)
Staying at FSG was an experience I will remember forever. My volunteer work involved cleaning / dishwashing a few hours a week. The other time spent is up to each individual. I was able to learn more about Buddhism and the monk lifestyle. FSG is a peaceful place and allows for much individual introspection. I stayed for two weeks and wish I had… read more
(Excellent
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17 nov. 2023
Laissé par le workawayer (Diane) pour l'hôte
(Emerging community space in ...)
Amanda is a beautiful, passionate and energetic person that is making a difference in The Blue Mountains. She is working towards creating an amazing home gardens and also another at the earthcare center. Amanda needs help accomplishing all of the visions she has. My work involved helping to take care of her friendly chickens and quails and… read more
(Excellent
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11 déc. 2022
Laissé par le workawayer (Diane) pour l'hôte
(Help with our lovely rescue ...)
I spent 5 weeks with this lovely family and happy dogs and cats. You feel like family even before you the workaway starts and Tamsin shares great information on what you need to bring and animal information.
You are working with animals so the tasks are split throughout the day. The morning consists of taking out the dogs, feeding and cleaning… read more
You are working with animals so the tasks are split throughout the day. The morning consists of taking out the dogs, feeding and cleaning… read more
(Excellent
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31 déc. 2023
Laissé par le workawayer (Diane) pour l'hôte
(Volunteering experience in ...)
Staying at FSG was an experience I will remember forever. My volunteer work involved cleaning / dishwashing a few hours a week. The other time spent is up to each individual. I was able to learn more about Buddhism and the monk lifestyle. FSG is a peaceful place and allows for much individual introspection. I stayed for two weeks and wish I had… read more
(Excellent
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17 nov. 2023
Laissé par le workawayer (Diane) pour l'hôte
(Emerging community space in ...)
Amanda is a beautiful, passionate and energetic person that is making a difference in The Blue Mountains. She is working towards creating an amazing home gardens and also another at the earthcare center. Amanda needs help accomplishing all of the visions she has. My work involved helping to take care of her friendly chickens and quails and… read more
(Excellent
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11 déc. 2022
Laissé par le workawayer (Diane) pour l'hôte
(Help with our lovely rescue ...)
I spent 5 weeks with this lovely family and happy dogs and cats. You feel like family even before you the workaway starts and Tamsin shares great information on what you need to bring and animal information.
You are working with animals so the tasks are split throughout the day. The morning consists of taking out the dogs, feeding and cleaning… read more
You are working with animals so the tasks are split throughout the day. The morning consists of taking out the dogs, feeding and cleaning… read more
(Excellent
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17 oct. 2022
Laissé par le workawayer (Diane) pour l'hôte
(Explore the lovely Danish ...)
During my 10 day stay I was able to finish painting an area of doors and trim the previous workawayer had started. The property is very peaceful and I had a very good stay. The accomodations were very comfortable, the coffee is amazing and Sigurd makes sure you have everything you need.
(Excellent
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15 oct. 2022
Laissé par l'hôte (Explore the lovely Danish ...) pour le workawayer (Diane)
With great eagerness, Diane took over where the previous Workawayer left off, painting the remaining three doors in the hall to the bathroom. Great job Diane – thank you. With great enthusiasm you told us about the many countries you have visited and your previous workaways as well as your plans for the future. Wish you well with your 100… read more
(Excellent
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3 oct. 2022
Laissé par le workawayer (Diane) pour l'hôte
(Live in a Norwegin cabin in ...)
Gjovik is a lovely town. There are many hiking biking trails and you are close to a bus station to allow excursions to Lillehammer and Hamar. I was able to participate in a local festival and also an owl banding that I will not forget.
The work is independent but reviewed daily so there is no confusion. My work was painting the lower level walls,… read more
The work is independent but reviewed daily so there is no confusion. My work was painting the lower level walls,… read more
(Excellent
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1 sept. 2022
Laissé par l'hôte (Housesitting & dog company in ...) pour le workawayer (Diane)
Diane spent just over a week at our place, looking after our dog and watering our veggies. She is a friendly, interesting lady with bags of common sense and a can-do attitude. Public transport is not frequent where we live, but Diane took it in her stride and still managed to get out and explore the area. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Diane for… read more
(Excellent
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20 août 2022
Laissé par le workawayer (Diane) pour l'hôte
(Housesitting & dog company in ...)
The work and accomodations were exactly as described. I had a lovely week taking care of Molly who is an older very determined dog that walks well and does not get into mischief. The bedroom came with a deck and an amazing view and during the time I was there a beautiful full moon. The countryside is lovely and there is bus transport into Maribor.… read more
(Excellent
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6 août 2022
Laissé par l'hôte (Come and take care of some ...) pour le workawayer (Diane)
I was very happy to have Diane here. She was the only person accepted immediately by my dogs, and their instincts proved again to be right. Diane helped me a lot, she is a wonderful company and a good person. I hope she will return to visit us again some day.
(Excellent
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30 juil. 2022
Laissé par le workawayer (Diane) pour l'hôte
(Come and take care of some ...)
I spent a month with Irina and the dogs and the time went very quickly. I found the area to be very peaceful and was content most days to just enjoy the yard and the dogs; however, just down the road is a fabulous view of the city and hiking trails. From the minute I walked in the door the beautiful dogs all loved me and I loved them all back.
(Excellent
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24 juin 2022
Laissé par l'hôte (Winter farm projects in ...) pour le workawayer (Diane)
Diane left early this morning and wrote her review on the bus. That pretty much sums up Diane! Losing her is like losing the den mother, and we were so close to teaching Luke how to put the toilet seat down. lol. In truth, Diane is a miracle worker. She took over from a faux hippie who nearly destroyed our gardens. Every morning Diane would wake… read more
(Excellent
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24 juin 2022
Laissé par le workawayer (Diane) pour l'hôte
(Winter farm projects in ...)
I signed on for 2-3 weeks and ended up staying almost 6. My responsibility was the vegetable gardens and I found it extremely satisfying. The accommodations are very comfortable and the food is amazing vegetarian fare. There are many weekend options as buses and taxis are quite close. There are also several friendly coffee/ beer shops and a good… read more
(Excellent
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9 avr. 2022
Laissé par le workawayer (Diane) pour l'hôte
(Discover the local way of ...)
I spent two weeks in Tazerka helping make the grounds beautiful. I also built a tortoise shelter and had a small painting project. I had a wonderful time watching the animals and learning to cook in the Tunsian style as Hayet makes simple but wonderful meals. Hayet is a wonderful host and helps you understand the transportation to arrive. She also… read more
(Excellent
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18 mars 2022
Laissé par le workawayer (Diane) pour l'hôte
(Meet our students and help ...)
This was my sixth workaway and I spent almost two weeks at this language "center" in Biougra, Morocco. It was an intense and amazing experience.
There were three other volunteers already at the center when I arrived so the normal accomodations were max'd out. I was fortunate to participate in local life and live with three local families during… read more
There were three other volunteers already at the center when I arrived so the normal accomodations were max'd out. I was fortunate to participate in local life and live with three local families during… read more
(Excellent
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17 mars 2022
Laissé par l'hôte (Help in our small homestead ...) pour le workawayer (Diane)
Diane stayed with us during February 2022. She's a very likeable person, easy to get on with, does the job without any fuss. She worked mostly in the vegetable garden and the kitchen while she was here. Weeding, planting vegetables, making jars & jars of marmalade from a huge supply of oranges given to us by a neighbour. Sensible and steady she… read more
(Excellent
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28 févr. 2022
Laissé par le workawayer (Diane) pour l'hôte
(Help in our small homestead ...)
I stayed with Alan and Lara for 3 weeks in February 2022. They live in a beautiful, majestic and rocky part of the world. The mornings and starlit night views are spectacular. There are many rock formations to take a book and have a wonderful afternoon read.
My daily tasks included helping to clean the barn and watering plants. There were many… read more
My daily tasks included helping to clean the barn and watering plants. There were many… read more
(Excellent
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2 févr. 2022
Laissé par l'hôte (Come and help in a natural ...) pour le workawayer (Diane)
It was great to have Diane with us for a couple of weeks. She is always positive, good mood, very dynamic personality. She was wonderful with the animals and was perfect room mate. Her help here has been really appreciated and she left the place perfectly tidy. I can recommend Diane to any host.
(Excellent
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2 févr. 2022
Laissé par le workawayer (Diane) pour l'hôte
(Come and help in a natural ...)
I spent 2 weeks at this beautiful property. The gardens and views are spectacular. My stay was during the coldest part of the year in January. I was forwarned the accomodations were not heated but I found it to be quite tolerable. It is obvious that Sophie has been hosting Workaways for a long time. I would highly recommend this Workaway. Thanks… read more
(Excellent
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10 oct. 2021
Laissé par le workawayer (Diane) pour l'hôte
(Learn about organic coffee at ...)
I spent an amazing week with Klara, Saila and Jai (woof). I was sad I didn't get to meet Agustin but happy I could help Klara in his absence. The living conditions are simple and comfortable. The mountain views are spectacular. Klara showed me how to shell and roast fresh coffee and it was the best coffee I have ever had! Klara is also an amazing… read more
(Excellent
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9 oct. 2021
Laissé par l'hôte (Learn about organic coffee at ...) pour le workawayer (Diane)
Diana stayed with us for 1 week and it flew by way too fast. What a great help and company! She was super good with our son and I felt really comfortabel leaving him in her care. You could see she raised 3 sons ;) She would get house chores done without me having to ask and living with her was super natural. She picked coffee and also organized… read more
(Excellent
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4 oct. 2021
Laissé par l'hôte (Come have a language and ...) pour le workawayer (Diane)
Diane thank you very much for everything sincerely has been great to meet you, thank you for being longer than planned here at the institute, we also appreciate your advice and your funny stories.
the students natalia and I will miss you and wish you to continue enjoying colombia,
your experience here with us was amazing, you made many friends… read more
the students natalia and I will miss you and wish you to continue enjoying colombia,
your experience here with us was amazing, you made many friends… read more
(Excellent
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3 oct. 2021
Laissé par le workawayer (Diane) pour l'hôte
(Come have a language and ...)
I was going to stay four weeks but extended to six. If you are thinking about applying - just do it, you won't regret it! The days go very fast here. Juliana makes you feel so welcome even before you arrive and the other volunteers quickly become like family. The class sizes are very small and the course outlines are pre-planned. Villa de Leyva is… read more
(Excellent
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29 juil. 2021
Laissé par l'hôte (Eco-friendly park in Sierra ...) pour le workawayer (Diane)
Having Diane was really nice! She is such a social and warm woman. She helped a lot in housekeeping, animals feeding and in everything that we needed assistance. Everyday with a smile and positive attitude. She respected the house rules and she was always ready to work! Thanks Di for your help and company, we miss you and we wish you all the best… read more
(Excellent
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10 juil. 2021
Laissé par le workawayer (Diane) pour l'hôte
(Eco-friendly park in Sierra ...)
I have volunteered before but this was my first workaway experience. The park is so beautiful, so peaceful and just amazing. The staff cabin is cozy and wonderful and I have never slept better anywhere in my life. I stayed for one month. You will be greeted with a warm welcome and feel like you are leaving family when it is time to go. Thanks… read more
(Excellent
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