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Sandra Brigitte is looking for a travel buddy
about 14 minutes ago
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Hi! I am traveling to Europe July-August. Hoping to visit Croatia, Spain, Portugal, or Italy and stay in hostels and experience a new culture. Send me a message if you would be interested in coming!
Kaelynn is looking to meet other workawayers
about 5 hours ago
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Sankt Hans Bonfire Evening
New event hosted by members of our community
about 4 hours ago
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Instagram: @ivisitatori Hello travelers and hosts! My name is Virginia, and I’m from Tuscany, Italy. I work as a Property Manager in the tourism industry, managing vacation homes across Italy. I love my job because it allows me to connect with people from all over the world while giving me the freedom to work remotely. I have a degree in Interior Design and am skilled in computer and design software. I enjoy learning new things quickly, tackling challenges, and discovering new cultures and perspectives. I adore children and enjoy spending time with them, sharing laughter and fun. I also love cooking, taking care of household chores, and helping wherever I go. I enjoy practical tasks and hands-on work, always happy to lend a hand. Animals have been part of my life since I was little. I grew up with dogs and currently have two of my own, one of which loves to travel with me. I also practiced English-style horseback riding, and over time, I fell in love with natural horsemanship, focusing on respect and mutual understanding. I love spending time outdoors, being in nature, and staying active. I also practice Ashtanga yoga and have recently started the second series. I’m fascinated by psychology, literature, philosophy, body language, and communication, both human and animal.
Virginia is looking for a travel buddy
about 43 minutes ago
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Travel photography - "Discussions can make better solutions" (Sri Lanka)
about 11 days ago
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I'm currently at home in Belgium.I would like to go to Germany. Meet new people, learn new skills, gain experiences, enjoy nature and animals. I have two dogs myself and I have always had horses
Nina is looking to meet other workawayers
about 2 hours ago
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If you need any help with gardening,house maintenance, firewood processing,tourist project,animal care,construction or Yoga related project,just contact me. Any country. I'm in Czech Republic now.
Jakub is looking to meet other workawayers
about 38 minutes ago
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Natural building, historic building restoration, sustainable/off grid living, farming, and ancient crafts/folk art (ceramic, glass, metal work/jewelry, weaving, etc!!)
Sienna is looking to meet other workawayers
about 6 hours ago
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Mosaic workshop this Saturday 14.3.
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about 12 minutes ago
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Travel photography - "Bio Construction Workshop" (Colombia)
about 1 month ago

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