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Hi! My name is Alice and I was born and raised in Tuscany! I'm an extremely creative and curious person and I love learning new skills. I draw, make jewelry and baskets from rope and yarn, and so much more! I love spending time outdoor. I'm patient and reflective, sometimes I need time alone to recharge but I'm also very interested in exchanging ideas and spending time together. I studied education to work with children at my best, and I'm currently studying to teach Italian to foreigners. It would be wonderful to learn new languages! I live in a small town in Italy, and right now I feel the need to travel and explore new places!
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Walking with llamas.
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the best hand made pasta
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Heyy I‘m Rosalie (Rosi), I would love to experience ranch life in Canada or United States and become part of the daily routine on a farm or ranch for a while. What motivates me most is being close to nature, working with animals — especially horses — and living a simple life outside the city. (It’s my first time trying workaway) I already have solid experience with ranch and farm work, as I spent three months working on a farm in Austria. In addition, I hold a qualification as a skilled agricultural worker, which has given me a good understanding of farm routines, responsibility, and working with animals. (I was three years in an agricultural school and graduated July 2025) I enjoy working outdoors, I am reliable, hardworking, and respectful. I am used to physical work, can work independently as well as in a team, and I always try to support where help is needed. For me, Workaway is a great opportunity to experience rural Canadian life in an authentic way, gain practical skills, and be part of a meaningful cultural exchange.
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Hi, we are friendly and enthusiastic Australian travellers with experience working in hospitality. We love meeting new people, learning about different cultures, and stepping outside of our comfort zones. We are currently exploring Europe and looking for meaningful experiences where we can contribute, learn new skills, and connect with locals and fellow travellers. What brings each of us happiness is being active, spending time outdoors, travelling, and creating memorable experiences with people from different backgrounds. We enjoy helping others, working as part of a team, and bringing a positive attitude to whatever we are doing. Through hospitality, we've developed strong communication skills, reliability, adaptability, and a solid work ethic. We're always eager to learn, whether that’s helping with guest experiences, general maintenance, gardening, cooking, or trying something completely new. Workaway to us is about cultural exchange, personal growth, and making genuine connections while giving back to the places we visit. We would describe eachother as kind, hardworking, open-minded, and easy to get along with. We're excited to meet new people, share experiences, and make the most of every opportunity that comes our way!
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