LeNaSA

Travel information

We are currently

Activities we are interested in:

Starting our lap around AUS after 2 years in Auckland. We had a problem with our car and need to fix that issue while in Brisbane. Hoping to head north in 1-2 weeks.

Description

We have been living and working in New Zealand for 2 years now and will travel on to Australia in May 2025 to get to know the country and its people for a year.

CHRISTIAN: Grew up on a farm with animals, learned a trade at the age of 16 and worked in industry. Moved to the city at the age of 23 to study here (audio engineer diploma) and to live out his artistic side (guitarist & DJ). Then worked as an Audio Visual Engineer in a renowned concert house. Moved to New Zealand at 31 to gain international experience, travel, cultural exchange and discover the beauties of our planet.
Worked in New Zealand as a craftsman, gardener, painter, DJ and senior audio/visual engineer. (Work references available!)
SKILLS: Woodworking, metalworking, farm work, vehicle repair, welding, soldering, painting, renovating, gardening, home and yard maintenance, machine and equipment operation, farm machinery, firewood work.
Audio/video/lighting (planning, execution, engineering), event planning, DJ shows.

Lena: Grew up in northern Germany, developed an interest in other cultures and traveling at an early age. Completed a field guide course at the age of 19 and worked as a tour guide in southern Africa. For two years she guided camping tours, cooked, put up and took down camps and led groups safely through Namibia, Botswana and South Africa.
Then completed a Master's degree in International Tourism & Destination Management. During this time, I worked in destination management consulting and assisted with strategy development workshops. Then moved to New Zealand and planned and sold groups and self-drive tours through the country for a tour operator.
Afterwards I managed a hostel for 1.5 years - everything from reception, budget planning, housekeeping and staff coordination to event organization was part of my job.
SKILLS: tourism management, workshop facilitation, hostel management, tour operating, guest relations, cooking (also for groups), housekeeping, gardening, dog training, camp set-up, first aid skills, outdoor knowledge (hunting training), travel organization, team leadership, sustainability projects

Interests

DIY & crafts

Gardening

Blogging

Plant care

Water sports

Van life

Sailing / Boating

Culture

Writing

Adventure sports

Cooking & food

Farming

Movies & TV

Pets

Photography

Cycling

History

Sustainability

Camping

Languages

Outdoor activities

Animals

Beach

Hiking

Nature

Languages spoken

German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Spanish: Beginner
French: Beginner

Skills and knowledge we'd like to share or learn

We're interested in:  

Gardening

Life at a Farmstay

Animal Care

House sitting

General Maintenance

DIY and building projects

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Some knowledge of:  

Babysitting and creative play

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Eco Projects

Helping around the house

Hospitality/Tourism

Helping with Computers/ Internet

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Able to teach about:  

Languages

Teaching

More details about your skills

I have been a tour leader for almost two years. It was a fantastic time, improving my people skills and cultural competencies. I would even go so far as saying I have some good basic leadership skills.
I hold a masters degree in International Tourism and Destination Management. Developing business strategies and e.g. marketing concepts is what I do and what I am trained for. I little experience with skilled manual work, but I want to learn :)
I can cook, love kids, and teach English! And I can do anything needed to be done around a smaller hospitality business.
I speak English and German. I am into birding and nature in general. I love to share this passion.
Tourism is my profession, and I can help out in all fields if required.

Age

29 & 33

What else ...

- General interest in history, culture, languages
- great interest for the natural environment
- love for animals (avid birder, hunter, love for dogs)
- bachelor in international tourism management, masters in tourism and destination management
- good with improving or developing strategies for (tourism) destinations
- A people-loving introvert :D
- passionate about the African continent, especially sub-Saharan Africa
- love for driving all kind of vehicles (no driving licence for trucks or big busses yet, but in the process of getting one!)
- healthy and fit

Some more information

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  Smoker

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  Driver's licence

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  Allergies
  no

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  Special dietary requirements
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