Carys Mai Blog
Creative globetrotter seeking meaningful connections & impact ✨
I'm Carys, a passionate and adaptable wanderer with a backpack full of skills and a heart full of wanderlust. My adventures have taken me from sun-drenched Dominican shores (bartending & event planning) to the vibrant classrooms of Nepal (teaching English, painting murals, & caring for children). Whether scaling new heights on a Croatian boat (aerial skills & henna!), diving into farm life in France, or rocking out on my guitar under starry skies, I thrive on connecting with people and places.
Here's what I bring to the table:
Multilingual: Fluent in English & French, intermediate Spanish & German (always learning!)
Creative chameleon: Events, marketing, websites, media, singing, guitar, drawing, sculpting, henna, body art, glass engraving... just name it!
Worldly wisdom: Backpacked solo & traveled with friends, from bustling cities to remote villages, always open to new experiences.
Skilled & adaptable: From bartending & teaching to farm work & aerial acrobatics, I'm a jack-of-all-trades with a can-do attitude.
Passionate & proactive: I love taking initiative, learning new things, and making a positive impact. Sustainability & environmental awareness are close to my heart.
I'm seeking:
Hosts where I can contribute my skills, learn something new, and make a meaningful difference.
Opportunities to connect with local communities and cultures, immerse myself in nature, and embrace sustainable living.
A chance to share my creativity, whether through workshops, music, art, or simply good vibes!
Ready to embark on an adventure together? Let's connect!
Educação
I'm British but I grew up in France for 15 years, where I did a Baccalaureate in music (7 years of saxophone lessons, 1 year of percussion, self taught guitarist and 2 years of opera, singing as a solo artist and in multiple bands) and English literature. I am currently at University in Brighton studying EVENTS Managements and marketing. I am a qualified Activity/Play leader, I have my first aid certificate, my full drivers licence and TEFL.
Experiências profissionais
Where to start?...
I have had multiple jobs from the age of 13, working as a babysitter, gardening, cleaning, waitressing , bar work, teaching, activity leader, looking after animals, organizing trips, event planner, assistant manager of a hotel etc etc
Experiências de viagem
I've been to France x100, Spain, Italy, Germany x4 , Ireland, Beijing x2, Morocco, Abu Dhabi x2, Australia x2.
I am at my most happiest when I am travelling, I love discovering new places, cultures and people. Every time I leave the country I've been travelling in I feel like a leave a part of me, all the amazing things I did and the amazing people I meet and I can't wait to do it all over again.
Things I've done: skydiving, diving, kayaking, ate a scorpion, surfing, playing with wild animals, hiking, art, rock climbing, camping, camel rides etc etc you know the usual.
Outras experiências de voluntariado
I volunteered as a musician, events and bar at the Dominican tree house village for just over a month it was a wonderful experience.
I also spent 2 weeks helping an orphanage and school in Nepal where I used my artistic and teaching skills.