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Thailand
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Im a belgium guy who loves to learn and meet new people. I have experience with working with children with disabilities and adults with disabilities. I have worked for 3 years in this line of work.
Lowie is looking to meet other workawayers
about 10 hours ago
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Guide Touristique Amazigh Marocain & Cuisinier du Désert ...etc. 38 ans d'expérience` À propos de moi : Bonjour ! Je m'appelle Mohamad j'ai 58ans et je suis *Amazigh Marocain du Sud-Est du Maroc*.
Mohamad is looking to meet other workawayers
about 9 hours ago
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I'm always happy to explore new places and share experiences with other travellers. I love visiting cities and small villages, discovering nature, going on hikes and walks, spending time at the beach.
Victoriaallsop is looking to meet other workawayers
about 8 hours ago
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Hi! We are Kayley and Georgie from Australia. We love to explore different places and are new to volunteer work outside Australia. We have a positive attitude and are excited to go to Indonesia!
Kayley & Georgina are looking to meet other workawayers
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Cambodia
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Language(s) I would like to learn : Italian, Spanish
Harisha is looking for a language partner
about 55 minutes ago
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I'm interested in maintaining positive relationships and cycles with nature, animals, and people. I’d like to deepen my knowledge through hands-on experiences, incorporate these insights into my own life, and share with others the many ways to enjoy life. I work at a hotel to improve my hospitality and English skills (also learn French but still beginner)while making pottery as well. I often enjoy coffee and Japanese tea at local nice shops and go into the nature and hiking on my day off. I prefer communicate with local people and tourists in my life. I learn the crystal therapy to care of myself and pet.I noticed that didn't need the crystal therapy everyday last time in Phillip island in Australia. For me, their lifestyle was comfy and was back to me.And I cried seeing the great ocean. It's the reason I go back to.
Yayoi is looking for a travel buddy
about 1 hour ago
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United Kingdom
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Language(s) I would like to learn : Xhosa, Hindi, Maltese, Nepali
Philen is looking for a language partner
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