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Italy
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about 3 days ago
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I love to ski, run, hike, and climb! I also am excited about learning new languages and immersing myself in a new culture. I find joy in food, music, the outdoors, and good sleep:)
Amy is looking to meet other workawayers
about 3 hours ago
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Travel photography – "Joy of plastering together" (Thailand)
about 7 days ago
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Language(s) I would like to learn : English, Chinese (Mandarin)
Yosuke is looking for a language partner
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Switzerland
A new host has just joined Workaway. Welcome!
about 2 days ago
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Currently on a gap year! Looking to connect, stay active (sports & beach), and help with daily house life. Always up for good vibes!
Enda is looking to meet other workawayers
about 3 hours ago
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Hi! ☀️ I'm Letizia from Munich, Germany! I love sports, nature, animals and exploring new places. Looking for fun adventures, cultural exchange and new friendships. Always happy to connect! 😊
Letizia is looking to meet other workawayers
about 5 hours ago
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Language(s) I would like to learn : German
Samuele is looking for a language partner
about 58 minutes ago
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What motivates me most is finding beauty in the world and sharing it with others. I write, and I work as a nature guide, because both allow me to tell stories and help people see the beauty around them. They also help me share something I deeply care about: an awareness of how delicate our world is, and how important it is to protect and preserve it. I believe that every place tells a story. But behind every place, what matters most are the people who live there: their perspective on the world, their origins, what they believe in, their struggles, their passions and the experiences that have shaped them. For me, travelling means discovering all of this. It is one of the most beautiful ways to grow, to connect with others and to share the world. I am here to learn, to listen, to meet people and experience new places. And, in my own way, I hope to tell their stories as beautifully and honestly as I can.
Mariangerita is looking for a travel buddy
about 18 minutes ago

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Workaway Giving Back

We’re on a mission to make a positive impact through our travels!

Fighting climate change

Here at Workaway, we are committed to travelling sustainably and want to take responsibility in reducing our carbon footprint.

Fighting climate change

Our mission

Our ultimate aim is to build a community of global travellers who want to see the world whilst contributing and giving back to the places they visit.

Our mission

Workaway foundation

We believe empowering communities at a local level is one of the most impactful ways to help them build self-sustainable livelihoods.

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