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Couple:
Drikus (M): 30 years old; Dutch; speaks Dutch, English and basic German
Leana (F): 30 years old; Dutch/Swiss; speaks Dutch, French, English, Spanish and very basic Portugese
Both with a drivers license
Hello! We are a Dutch couple looking for places in the Balkan starting on the 18th of March 2024 during a few months. We are dreaming of buying our own place of land, like a guesthouse or eco campsite and living a more sustainable life close to nature. We are looking to get inspired on this upcoming trip.
We will be traveling by van, so we would not necessarily need a bed, but a kitchen and (warm) shower and toilet facilities will be useful. We love the mountains, hiking in nature, swimming in the sea, lakes or rivers and we love animals (especially dogs). We like to learn new things, but are mostly looking for the right connection and a place with a great vibe.
Drikus (M): is a photographer, motorcycle mechanic and motorbike enthusiast. He is a quick learner and likes a challenge. Has technical experience and some building experience. Prefers to work on technical tasks and learning about self-sufficient living: like working with solar or hydro energy. He is very eager to learn, exchange knowledge and work on more challenging or problem-solving tasks.
Leana (F): worked at an environmental ngo and as a Dutch language teacher. She has Dutch/Swiss/Italian origins and is vegan. Has some Workaway experience in Patagonia (hostel, camping and permaculture garden), dog sitting, taking care of turtles and lived with cats. Prefers to work with animals or in gardens with vegetables and plants, tree planting, or hostel / B&B work (likes hosting). Likes to teach yoga classes to friends (no official teacher training) or share some exercise together. She also enjoys cooking vegan food.
During the trip, we will also spend some of our time to work on our recently bought (but very old!) van. Leana might work a few hours a week remotely.
We hope you can give us a warm welcome and we are so looking forward to our first Workaway experiences together and to discover this, for both of us, new region.
Any questions? Feel free to message!
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Upcoming trip:
March till June 2024 : Slovenia, Croatia, Montenegro, Bosnia, Albania and GreeceInterests
MountainNatureHikingPhotographyCooking & foodBeachGardeningSustainabilityLanguagesVegetarian or veganAnimalsCultureYoga / WellnessLanguages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
French: Fluent
Dutch: Fluent
German: Beginner
Portuguese: BeginnerSkills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
Some knowledge of:
GardeningDIY and building projectsBeing an elderly companionCreating/ Cooking family mealsGeneral MaintenanceLife at a FarmstayEco ProjectsHelping around the houseAnimal CareHospitality/TourismCharity WorkTeachingHelping with Computers/ InternetAble to teach about:
LanguagesMore details about your skills
Drikus: technical experience, motorcycle mechanic, photography (Photoshop etc.), some building experience, some sewing experience, very handy in general and a quick learner
Leana: hosting / receptionist, baby sitting (au pair), pet sitting (cats and dogs), language teaching, project management, eager to learn more about gardening and tree plantingAge
31
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Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
NoSpecial dietary requirements
Vegan