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We are currently
Travelling
Description
Hello, we are an English/South African and Australian couple working and travelling Europe! We're in our mid to late twenties and love travelling and meeting new people.
Wade has experience in customer service, waitering, bar supervising, teaching english, animal care and farming. He has worked as a vet's assistant, supermarket manager, Bar and Restaurant supervisor and online english teacher. Wade also volunteered extensively at an aquarium both FOH and BOH, and worked on a farm back in South Africa. He loves the outdoors and does a 5km Parkrun everywhere he travels to.
Brett has experience in customer service, hospitality, tourism and social media. She has worked in many hotels as a waitress, bartender, receptionist, tour guide and server. Brett has also volunteered in a few hostels as a social rep, receptionist, activities coordinator and worked social media. She currently runs a travel blog (www.bigsistravel.com) and posts on social media daily.
Languages
Languages spoken
Afrikaans: Fluent
English: Fluent
Dutch: BeginnerMore details about my language interests
Wade can teach English as a foreign language. He can also speak Afrikaans (a South African language originating from Dutch) and is learning Dutch. He would be happy to help people with their English and basic Afrikaans, as well as learning more Dutch and is open to other languages as well.
Skills and knowledge we'd like to share or learn
We're interested in:
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Life at a Farmstay
Eco Projects
Art Projects
Languages
Charity Work
Some knowledge of:
Animal Care
Helping with Computers/ Internet
General Maintenance
Able to teach about:
Hospitality/Tourism
Helping around the house
Creating/ Cooking family meals
More details about your skills
We have diverse and complimentary skills between us as a couple!
Brett is skilled in customer service, up-selling of tours and activities, handling customer complaints, proficient in the use of Microsoft suite such as excel, outlook and word, familiar with hotel and airline booking systems and able to communicate effectively both verbally and via email, through her time in the travel industry. She is also an experienced waitress, barista, server and thrives in organising and running activities and tours.
Wade is very skilled and experienced in serving customers and managing teams in a retail and hospitality environment. This included stock takes, serving customers, barista and cocktail work, and safe and legal routines. He always works his way up to management in every new role he takes. He is passionate about animals and the wild, volunteering for years at the Cape Town aquarium where he learned to scuba dive, as well as being a wildlife vet assistant, and taking care of farm animals. Wade also has excellent communication skills, from his customer service and management experience, and from teaching english online.
Age
26 & 30
What else ...
Wade loves exploring the outdoors, whether that be hiking or trail running, visiting beaches, natural wonders, or just going camping. He also enjoys playing most sports when with a group and will happily arrange and organise team games/matches.
Brett enjoys swimming, going to the beach and socialising. She likes history, exploring cities, finding cute cafes and new places to eat and drink. Brett also loves meeting new people, learning about new cultures and playing board games.
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Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
Special dietary requirements
