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Language(s) I would like to learn : Russian
Merili is looking for a language buddy
about 51 minutes ago
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Hey! My name is Jule, I’m 20 years old and from Germany. I finished school this year, went on a three months trip through Europe and Morocco and now I’m ready and more than excited to go to central and South America. I am a social and open person, I worked many different jobs throughout the last years, for example as a waitress, cleaning lady, housekeeping, etc.. I am flexible and open to any kind of work, I like to be creative, paint, do social work, but I also like to be outside, and be in nature. I would also like to learn more about manual work, repairing, hand crafting, organic and sustainable ways of living. I am fluent in English and German, speak a little bit of French. My Spanish is not really good so far but I want to take Spanish lessons before I start with the volunteering. I am more than excited to gain more experienced, meet new people and connect with new countries and cultures! 💕🌍
Jule is looking for a travel buddy
about 1 hour ago
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Les activités qui m’intéresses : le sport (Beach volley/ badminton/ escalade / trail / running/ l’équitation / la danse (salsa - Bachata) J’aime faire des pâtisserie . Dessiner M’occuper des animaux
Rachel is looking to meet other workawayers
about 3 hours ago
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Help at a new design hostel located in the heart of Antalya, Turkey
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about 34 minutes ago
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Holà ! J’ai pour projet de trouver un hôte au Canada, idéalement dans un ranch, pour un séjour de 2 à 3 semaines. Ensuite, j’aimerais aller du coté du Montana pour une durée encore à confirmer. Après cela, je prévois de me rendre dans le Tennessee, plus précisément à Nashville, puis de terminer mon voyage du côté de New York ou de Salem pour Halloween. Si une partie de ce voyage vous intéresse, n’hésitez pas à me contacter !
Camille is looking for a travel buddy
about 22 minutes ago
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about 2 months ago
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L'idea è restare a fuerteventura per un pò, magari un mese. per poi ripartire per chissà dove. Ho voglia di creare e di conoscere e di stare con gli animale, e fare un pò di surf. E di condividermi🪶
Vito is looking to meet other workawayers
about 1 hour ago
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Herding chickens!
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about 6 days ago
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IEC Working Holiday holder. Engineer & carpenter seeking PR pathways. Open to any hands-on, outdoor or practical work that builds skills, experiences, and long-term opportunities in Canada.
Timothy is looking to meet other workawayers
about 1 hour ago

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