Tyrone

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Hi, I'm Ty from Sydney, Australia :) I'm taking a gap year in 2023 and want to meet lots of new people and experience different cultures and lifestyles around the world so I can learn and grow!
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Hey! My name's Ty, I'm 19, and I'm born and raised in Sydney, Australia! In 2023, after finishing high school, I decided to take a gap year and travel to take the time to reflect, experience, learn and grow. It was such an awesome year and I used workaway a lot to get out and have some amazing experiences, and meet some very cool people.

Currently, I'm back in Sydney doing my Bachelors of Psychology, but during my breaks I'm very keen to continue travelling and exploring the world!

To tell you a bit about myself, I have a lot of interests, and a lot of things I want to try! My hobbies change all the time because it's hard to do everything I want to do all at once. I think my travels last year really showed this with the absolute variety of things I chose to do. I started the year in Japan as a farmer in the beautiful countryside, then went to France as an au pair in the alps. Then I explored the Greek islands, hopped back around the world to Hawaii to work on an animal sanctuary, and then eventually made my way back to Europe and then Morocco to surf, work at a language school and visit new friends!

Besides all of this, some of my favourite things include scuba diving (I recently got my license in Thailand!), snorkelling, surfing, climbing, running, hiking, nature in general, reading, board games and card games, volleyball, muay thai, drawing and painting, playing the piano, jazz music. I also love travelling and meeting new people and learning about and EXPERIENCING different cultures of course. For similar reasons, I also really love learning languages. I'm fluent in Thai and English and I've been learning French for 3 years now. I also started learning Japanese this year, so I'd love the chance to practice more, or even learn other langauges!

I also have a lot of interests/topics/things I want to pursue/learn about/do such as:
- Farming
- Marine/wildlife conservation
- Skydiving (I want to get my solo license)
- Astronomy
- Freediving
- Spirituality
- Film photography and video making / content creation
- Volunteering in South Africa/Tanzania/Kenya and going on a SAFARI! (I wanted to be a zookeeper as a kid)
- Going somewhere like New York to do something creative? That'd be awesome
- Philosophy
- Homelessness, education
- See the northern lights for the first time and also have a white christmas! And work with huskies at a dogsledding place in Lapland, Finland
- Travel to French Polynesia and swim with whales

Above all my interests however, is probably how much I like to socialise and talk to new people. Having deep conversations, talking about things often unspoken, fostering a meaningful connection - that stuff is gold to me! I believe that each person represents their own little universe, completely unique to anybody else. Therefore, when I talk to and learn about another person, it's as if I get to open up and see a whole new world. That's part of why I love travelling so much - it gives me the chance to meet lots and lots of cool, new, and unique people. I'm very grateful for the amazing people I've had the chance to meet so far, and hope I get to meet many many more.

Anyway, I hope that provides a comprehensive enough idea of who I am! I hope that I can continue to make many more amazing new friends and have lots of cool encounters as I continue to travel. I hope to see you out there!!!
Centres d’intérêt
Dev. personnel
Voile / bateau
Blogs
Nature
Activités en plein air
Vidéographie
Sports nautiques
Sports d’hiver
Sports d'équipe
Animaux de compagnie
Photographie
Films et télé
Musique
Montagne
Langues
Ferme
Fitness
Jardinage
Randonnée
Dessin et peinture

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Langues
Langues parlées
Anglais: Courant
Thai: Courant
Français: Intermédiaire
Japonais: Débutant
Plus de détails sur les langues qui m'intéressent
I love the idea of learning languages. I believe it allows you to connect with a completely new group of people on a new level of understanding. It opens up a lot of doors. I can speak English and Thai fluently, though I can only teach English because unfortunately I never wrote or read Thai growing up, I only spoke and listened. I've been learning French since high school, so this is my 3rd/4th year of learning! I've also begun learning Japanese this year! The goal is that one day I can speak so many different languages and have so many connections around the world from all the cool experiences and interactions that my language learning journey takes me :)
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Compétences et connaissances que j'aimerais partager ou apprendre
Ça m'intéresse :
Éco-projets
Jardinage
S’occuper des animaux
Aider dans une ferme
Préparer les repas / cuisiner pour la famille
Travail associatif
Bricolage et projets de construction
J'ai des connaissances :
Projets artistiques
Enseignement
Aider à la maison
Entretien général
Accueil / tourisme
Baby-sitting et jeux créatifs
Je peux apprendre aux autres :
Langues
Quelles sont vos compétences ?
In terms of practical skills, I have developed a lot of hospitality, people, teamwork and organisation skills working in a restaurant for many years. I am also currently a tutor for highschool students in maths, english, and French. I've coached volleyball, done photography and media work, and am very capable with cleaning and housework. I've also had experience working on a farm (with and without animals), renovations (cement mixing, digging, etc), looking after children, and teaching English in a foreign country.

There are still a bunch of skills I have not yet learned, however, and I am very interested in learning more and am open to trying new things :)
Âge
19
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I want to know what your dream is and why you dream it
Informations complémentaires
- Fumeur
- Permis de conduire
- Allergies
  Seafood and nuts (peanuts, walnuts, pecans)
- Régime alimentaire spécial
  No seafood and nuts

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15 nov. 2023

Laissé par le workawayer (Tyrone ) pour l'hôte (Join our family in the Alps ...)

I stayed with the Tuttinos for 2 weeks and I can definitely say that staying with them has been such a lovely experience :) I left just this afternoon but I like to do my reviews fast (especially if I like the place) so I can capture all the details that are still fresh in my mind, so here we go! I got to meet the Tuttinos for the first time… read more actually in June/July? of this year, when I stayed at the workaway right next to their house. It was purely by chance, but the kids I would help look after and spend time with at the other workaway house liked to go over to this house (which was especially easy, as their houses are connected) and spend time with the 13 year old, Sam. Because of this, I got to meet most of their family and become friends with most of the kids (3/4 as the eldest wasn't there at that time) whom I kept in contact with after leaving! They left a really great impression on me last time, so I decided that it would be really nice if I could come back and visit them again, so that's what I did!

The region of France that they live in is incredibly gorgeous. Mountains and nature everywhere. Last time I was here, it was Spring, but this time it was Autumn, so there were a lot of gorgeous orange trees everywhere. Coming from Sydney, being surrounded by all this nature was a really nice change. Unfortunately, it was quite rainy while I was there, but that's okay because I don't mind being a homebody every now and then. I generally spent my days doing a few light and easy chores Céline would give me, reading, going on walks/runs, trying to learn some more French, cooking or baking, or frankly just sitting there (likely with a cat on my lap). I feel it's always nice to get the opportunity to slow down every once in a while. It gives me the opportunity to think and reflect on my life which is always great.

I tried to coincide my stay with the holidays of the kids at first, so it was nice to spend time with them in the beginning, and we got to do more fun activities, but around a week after they had to go back. Marion, the second eldest, goes to university in Paris, so she was only there for a short while, Pierre the third eldest, goes to high school in a nearby city, but boards during the week, and Sam, the youngest goes to a middle school nearby, but is still quite busy due to his biathlon training. This gave me a lot of time to myself, which I didn't mind at all. But for others, this might be less ideal. Maybe just keep this in mind. However, if luck has it, you will have good weather and can go on many adventures during the day! It is also ideal if you can drive manual :)

Some of the highlights of my stay included:

- Spending time with the family sharing meals and eating ungodly amounts of cheese
- Going for walks and really taking in all the nature
- Admiring SO many autumn leaves
- A little trip the children took me on to the top of a nearby mountain when there was snow (legitimate winter wonderland)
- Playing cards and games or watching movies with the family
- Peacefully baking away in the kitchen
- Their cats!!!
- Going on runs in the freezing cold and rain, even though it wasn't necessarily super fun, it was definitely an experience to remember!
- And perhaps most touching of all was when Marion, whom I had met up with in Paris before coming down, bought me a gift for my birthday. I spent my birthday in Sydney, but she texted me a couple days before asking if it was soon. I was super impressed already, because I probably only talked about it once in the maybe 4 days I saw her last time. Anyways, there was a ghibli pop up shop in Paris while I was there, and we were talking about it, but I didn't get the chance to go. We talked about our shared love for ghibli last time I was there, but I didn't realise she would remember and get me something from there. Not only that, but she had probably had it the whole time she was back at home, but waited to leave before letting her parents give it to me. There is something very very sweet about people who leave a gift for you without being there in person. It sort of feels so selfless in a way. Anyways, I admittedly cried twice because of the gesture. Once was at night when I was feeling very emotional and grateful for everything that has happened so far, and again the very next day when I told my mum on the phone what had happened. I think this is the first time I've ever cried over someone getting me a gift. The kindness and thoughtfulness of the gesture just really touched me, especially because I didn't expect it at all.

Overall, this family is incredibly sweet and a really good example of a solid and loving family unit. The children are obviously great and I hope to keep in contact with them far into the future. I even made a deal with the youngest that I'll return again when he makes 1000 euros with his first business! (Which may sound a bit outrageous but he is very smart and was already trying to do this while I was gone, and I can't make the goal too easy otherwise I'd be obliged to take another pricey flight to France soon hahhaa). If you read this review and decide to go, please give them a big hello from me too! To the Tuttinos, it has been a great privilege to visit, and I will see you all again soon, maybe in France, or maybe in Sydney!

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7 juin 2023

Laissé par le workawayer (Tyrone ) pour l'hôte (Join our family and help us ...)

Well, where do I even start? I left Justine and Chris's this morning, and I felt I had to write this immediately to better process this experience. Coming into this workaway, I had not many expectations. I knew I just wanted to be in the midst of a French family, not only to experience a different way of living within a different family but also… read more to experience life with younger kids (as I am the youngest in my family, and never normally interact with them otherwise). I knew that there was much to be gained from this new experience, except I didn't know what.

Now, as I leave, I can say that not only have I learnt so much, but I have also been blessed with incredible memories that I will cherish for a long long time.

From the get go, Christoph and Justine hardly asked me to do anything. I was confused, as I am used to a more strict rough 5 hours of working time with my previous workaways. However, as I came to understand, Chris and Justine's main emphasis wasn't the physical work so to speak, but rather the value of the interaction between their children and foreigners like myself, who bring a different part of the world into their home. It took me a little time to comprehend this, as I felt I wasn't pulling my weight. However, once I got used to it, I started to really enjoy myself and my time with them. For the most part, I spent time with Simon and Martin, as they are home the most. Being with them taught me a lot. Not only did it remind me of the importance of play and fun in the cultivation of a healthy lifestyle, they also taught me patience, understanding, and strength. And perhaps most importantly, we shared many great memories together. Whether it was one of the French card games they wanted to play, or talking about this and that, or playing basketball, frisbee, handball, activities in the forest, drawing, lego, etc, it was a privilege to be able to spend time with them.

Chris and Justine themselves were also incredibly helpful, accommodating and kind during my stay. My bus got delayed by 4 hours in the beginning, making my arrival go from 8pm to midnight, not to mention my early bus out this morning, so I am very grateful for their efforts in picking up and dropping me off. They cooked very nutritious and healthy foods, which I appreciated, and there was always enough food for me to eat. They were also very easy and laid back with me. They were generous with 'days off', although it's hard to call it that because every day felt like a day off to me - interacting with the children never felt like work. As a result, I never really wanted to take a day off. I think I took two in the span of 3 weeks. One to visit Annecy town, and the other to go swimming in Annecy lake. Being at their house was so great that I didn't really want to leave for a 'day off'. Justine also sent me many great recommendations throughout my time there, whether it was hikes, beaches, or cooking classes.

I feel it's also necessary to mention how absolutely STUNNING the area is. The mountain view from the home and the endless fields of grass around were all unreal. I still remember going on a run with the kids during the beginning of my stay, and being really shocked at how gorgeous it all was. For the most part, the scenery of this place felt like a green screen. It was a beautiful change from city life in Sydney, and I consider myself incredibly lucky to be able to spend time here. I adore the fact that they live so closely with nature - a well-intentioned decision. The children benefit very clearly from it, and to be honest, I kind of felt like I was living a childhood I never lived when I went into the forest or ran around the grass fields with them, or went on a walk/run/ride through the countryside. Sometimes I just had to take a moment to appreciate it all. I think I spent one night outside just staring at the moon and appreciating the mystery of it all for a long long time. The way the sun shines through the trees of the forest, or the wind blows beautiful patterns through the grass, or how the plants glow from the morning sun, there is so much nature here to observe and enjoy. We even saw a double rainbow from the terrace one evening, it was so beautiful. And of course, you can't forget Annecy lake and Annecy town. They give you an E-bike to use during your stay, so definitely check it out. It's real life fairy tale stuff.

In terms of my routine, I would try to do my own things when the children were occupied with home school or away for one of their co-curriculars (music, sports, etc). I would read, exercise, draw, journal, go for walks/runs, play the piano, or occasionally try to cook something. So you have lots of time to do what you want as well, which I really appreciated.

I think another severely underrated thing about staying here, is how amazing the neighbours are. I came into this experience not even thinking about them, but left spending some of my last moments with them. Their house is attached to the neighbours, in what used to be a big barn/farmhouse of sorts, so there's quite a bit of interaction between them, especially for the kids. The neighbours also have 4 kids, and also WWOOFERS which were great to hang out with and talk to. Anyways, Lucy, the oldest, which I never met because she is away at university. Marion, the same age as me, who is away for high school during the week but home on weekends (although she will be finished in a couple of days). Pierre, a year younger than me who was home during the whole of my stay because of his injury. And Sam, a 13 year old who goes to middle school nearby. I'm not even sure how to describe it well enough, but I really enjoyed spending time with them too. Simon and Martin really liked spending time with Sam, so I would be there as well. As a result, we became quick friends. And believe me, I never thought I could be friends with a 13 year old either, but this year has proven surprising in multiple ways. From having pancake cook-offs, Izakaya visits, bike rides, flower bouquet-making competitions, and races with a 50 year old friend I met in Japan, to wrestling, playing frisbee or minecraft, talking about absolute nonsense, and climbing a mountain with a 13 year old, this year just keeps on proving that life has got so much in store. Sam was a lot of fun to be around. He's young, but he laughs a lot and has always got ideas. He's a talented kid with lots of interesting interests. For Pierre and Marion, they were so funny and great to be around. We spent a lot of time playing a card game I taught them - Nertz - which I learnt from other workawayers in Japan (thank you Mika and Azeem), which was so fun. We shared a lot of great laughs, and I really enjoyed just going over to talk to them about anything and everything. I'll miss them. They're a crazy bunch. Literally. Sam likes eating biscuits dipped in water so they are literally insane. But jokes aside they were an amazing experience of serendipity. Be sure to hang out with them if you can and tell them I said hi :)

All in all, this was such a beautiful experience. You know it was good when it feels weird to leave, and I definitely feel weird thinking about the fact that I don't know when I will see them again, or the fact that none of this will ever be the same. Goodbyes have been weird when I travel, but alas I am very sentimental. I will cherish the memories I made and hope to return one day. You have all been amazing, and thank you for everything. I wish I could spend more time with everyone, but my next adventure awaits. Until next time. Lots of love ❤️❤️❤️

Ty

PS feel free to contact me if you are thinking about going here and have more questions! I contacted Julia, a previous workawayer and now friend of this house before and during my stay and she was incredibly helpful and kind about everything. I will do what I can to pass on the favour :)

(Excellent )

28 mars 2023

Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Tyrone )

Thank you so much for your time!
You are humorous and funny. I found you to be sensitive and truly kind. To be honest, as a staff member, I often entrusted you with heavy work. But you never complained, rather you enjoyed your work. This attitude had a positive impact on the other workaways. I am sure that you spend your time outside of work hours… read more

(Excellent )

18 mars 2023

Laissé par le workawayer (Tyrone ) pour l'hôte (A place to experience ...)

I left the farm just this morning, in tears. It was my first ever workaway, and my first time solo travelling. I was nervous, and a bit scared of what the experience would be like, but I was also really excited. I had no idea what was coming, but I knew I was looking for a quiet and peaceful escape from the city to reflect, where I could be… read more

(Excellent )

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