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Hello!
After living in big cities for so many years now, Thomas and I are ready to live an alternative lifetsyle and reconnect with nature and good people. Following some amazing experiences as a workawayer in Australia, I (Gillian) am back again for some more! Thomas was easily convinced into joining workaway with me because he loves nature, animals and would love to learn more about woodworking.
I am originally from Hong Kong but have lived in the UK, the Netherlands and France. Currently I am living in Paris and trying to figure out what to do with life while volunteering as a cook and working as a waitress part-time. I have always loved travelling around and learning different cultures and languages.
Thomas is originally from Paris and is a professional chef. He has lived in Canada as well and has travelled quite extensively. In addition to French and English, he also speaks Spanish. He enjoys being outdoors and isn't afraid of physical work. Being a chef, he is interested in fermentation, reducing food waste, herbs, cheesemaking and all other food-related subjects. Of course, he cooks very well and would be more than happy to share his passion with you.
Workaway is a brilliant way to meet other people, have stimulating conversations, appreciate different lifestyles and be fully immersed in the cultural experience so I hope to do the same in the very near future.
Though we have only lived in big cities, we are very much an advocate for slow living in the countryside. If we had the resources and a chance right now, we would not even hesitate to switch to countrylife! In our free time, we enjoy taking weekend trips to new places, spending time with animals, learning how to cook traditional recipes from different countries, baking, doing outdoor activities and marvelling at nature.
Interests
Team sports
Sustainability
Plant care
Gardening
Mountain
Architecture
Carpentry
Culture
Outdoor activities
Performing arts
Nature
Politics / Social justice
Self development
Writing
Photography
Movies & TV
Languages
Hitchhiking
Farming
Fitness
DIY & crafts
Dancing
Hiking
History
Events & social
Drawing & painting
Cooking & food
Art & design
Books
Animals
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Chinese (Cantonese): Fluent
Spanish: Intermediate
French: IntermediateMore details about my language interests
This workawayer has indicated that they would be interested in sharing their language(s) or learning a new language. You can contact them directly to discuss this.
Skills and knowledge we'd like to share or learn
We're interested in:
Eco Projects
Art Projects
Animal Care
Some knowledge of:
Gardening
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Life at a Farmstay
Helping around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
Teaching
Able to teach about:
Languages
Helping with Computers/ Internet
More details about your skills
Language
Cooking
Housework
Childcare
Poster design
Social media
Photography
Writing/editing
Age
29 & 29
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Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
Special dietary requirements
