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Exploring the beautiful Slocan Valley in our free time
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At the moment I am at home in the north of Germany. I love the south of Europe and learned a bit of spanish in school which is why I would like to visit the country again and improve my skills.
Alina is looking to meet other workawayers
about 2 hours ago
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Language(s) I would like to learn : Italian
Adriana is looking for a language buddy
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I come from northern Italy where we speak german. That's why I want to stay in Italy to learn the language better. I also enjoy meeting new people and gaining new experience.
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Dashugs Band Music in Dharamshala
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Hi everyone, My name is Cedric, I'm 18 years , and I call Germany home. I finished school last year and decided to hit pause on the serious stuff (like studying medical informatics) to embark on some adventures instead. Nature is my happy place. Whether I’m hiking with a tent, living out of my backpack, or pretending to be a pro at bouldering. Unknown places call to me, and I’m always up for exploring and discovering something new. Oh, and camping? I mean, who doesn’t love staring at the stars and swatting mosquitos, right? I have an insatiable curiosity for the unknown and a knack for getting overly excited about random facts. In my downtime, I love programming and occasionally convincing myself that I’ll build the next groundbreaking app. I’d say I’m easily impressed—in the best way possible—and open to learning and trying all kinds of new work. But really, the best part of this adventure? Meeting awesome people, swapping stories, and discovering new perspectives. Let’s make some amazing memories together!
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'Short Moments' on the fly Meditation - Gather with conscious community and share your experience
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Currently volunteering at an animal sanctuary in Lanzarote, which is my first workaway experience!
Aine is looking to meet other workawayers
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Language(s) I could teach : German, English
Luca is looking for a language buddy
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