Stella

Travel information

I am currently

Activities i am interested in:

I'm in New Zealand at the moment - with a Working Holiday Visa.
I'm here to meet people and learn more about their culture, life's goal, jobs, what make them happy :) + let's hike&work together !

Description

Oté, koman i lé ! « Hi, what’s up ? » That’s the way we greet people in Reunion Island, this tiny piece of paradise where I come from :) Lost into the Indian Ocean, with amazing landscapes, tasty cuisine and a rich and varied culture… that I decided to leave, searching for wider horizons, but also new skills and knowledges that I will eventually bring back home :)

I started my journey as a « Workawayer » a few years ago (before the Pandemy), as I was randomly traveling around the Mediteranean sea with a friend ; so far, this time of my life has been among the best experiences I ever had ! After the Covid brought me back home, I hesitated if I should hit the road again - but on my own this time ; not too long, as my longing was stronger than my fears : I finally decided to « jump the ocean «  (another phrase from Reunion Island) to live a new Big Adventure :D

I spent the past 2 years exploring Australia and a bit of Asia, meeting amazing people and places, sharing incredible adventures and road-trips, working in different fields and learning a lot of things about gardening, cooking, housekeeping and, mostly, Life (and I found out that gardening and living are pretty similar : you plant, you water, you take care, remove the weeds and let beauty blossom and fruits to come ;)). After another break at home, I came back to Oceania, to pursue my journey and get a chance to live another genuine and selfless human experience. That’s also why I chose to re-suscribe to Workaway, a community that offers the opportunity to find trustful people and live unforgettable stories :)

*** What did I do in my previous Workaway experiences :
- gardening (a lot of weeding, but also planting flowers, taking care of veggie gardens and fruit trees, tree pruning) ;
- harvesting vegetables (onions, garlic, lettuces, tomatoes, zucchinis, and so on), picking fruits (pears, apples, cherries, berries, grapes) ;
- a bit of composting (but I still have to learn more about it) ;
- maintaining / creating walking trails and pathways (with logs, stones, gravels, wood sticks, ... and a lot of muscles !) ;
- fencing, painting houses, clearing gutters ;
- car washing, housekeeping ;
- cooking meals (on a budget/ vegan / gluten free).

Interests

Fitness

Cycling

Vegetarian or vegan

Events & social

Hitchhiking

Charity work

Blogging

Drawing & painting

Writing

Music

Cooking & food

Photography

Hiking

Sustainability

Mountain

Dancing

Self development

Languages

DIY & crafts

Camping

Outdoor activities

Books

Yoga / Wellness

Nature

Culture

Languages

Languages spoken
French: Fluent
English: Intermediate
Chinese (Mandarin): Beginner

More details about my language interests
I'm a French Teacher for Foreign Learners ;)

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

Art Projects

Eco Projects

Gardening

Life at a Farmstay

Charity Work

DIY and building projects

House sitting

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Some knowledge of:  

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Helping with Computers/ Internet

Helping around the house

Hospitality/Tourism

General Maintenance

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Able to teach about:  

Languages

Teaching

More details about your skills

During my previous experiences as a volunteer, I did many different things, as harvesting nuts, fruits and vegetables ; helping around the house and cooking meals ; gardening and clearing a field after a storm ; working into an olive grove ; looking after dogs...

As a French teacher, I also helped into a school. As a photographer, I could teach you how to take pictures, or help you with the visual content of your pages (website, social networks,...). I practice yoga on my own and could share my few skills with you :)

I also worked as a fruit picker/pruner and a housekeeper. Always eager and willing to learn new things and get new abilities ! :D

Age

32

Some more information

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  Driver's licence

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  Allergies

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  Special dietary requirements
  I don't eat meat, except chicken and fish.