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Language(s) I would like to learn : Spanish, French, Portuguese

Michael

Uruguay

Hi! I'm Aniek, originally from the Netherlands, but I have been living in beautiful Cape Town, South Africa, since 2018. At the moment I'm in the Netherlands visiting my mom and friends. I have a degree in Social Work and worked in this field for many years as a probation officer, with homeless people with addiction and at a psychiatric centre for children and adolescents. Although my path has taken a different direction, caring for people and creating meaningful connections is still a big part of who I am. I co-own a kitesurf guesthouse in Cape Town. I do everything from bookings to payments to cleaning and all the practical things that come along with it. I love physical work and getting to know people from all over the world. The guesthouse is much more than just a place to sleep and go kite – its a home, a community, a place to connect with yourself and like minded people. We have a bunch of people that have been coming to our place for more then 20 years! As you can imagine they are not guests anymore, they have become close friends. Giving back is something that is very important to me. I volunteer at a children's home (Christine Revells Childrens Home) in Cape Town, where I'm also a host parent. This means I regularly take one or more of the children out for the day to spend quality time together outside the children's home. I also volunteer with Little Lambs, an organisation that supports teenage girls living in a township so they can stay in school. Together with my mom, I sponsor several girls because I believe education creates opportunities and can truly change lives. Nature is where I feel happiest. I have two rescue dogs who are a huge part of my life, and I hike Table Mountain at least once a week with them. I also love kitesurfing, wingfoiling, playing the handpan and simply spending time outdoors. Whether it's hiking, wing foiling, sitting around a campfire, I feel most at home in nature. I would like to learn more about off the grid and sustainable living, permaculture, regenerative farming, homesteading, eco-projects, animals and community living. I'm curious by nature, love learning new skills and genuinely enjoy helping wherever I can. I'm not afraid of getting my hands dirty and I'm always happy to contribute to daily life, whether that's gardening, caring for animals, helping around the house or working on practical projects. I don't smoke, I don't drink. I like to go to bed early and wake up early and I enjoy living an active, healthy lifestyle. For me, Workaway is about more than just travelling. It's about meeting inspiring people, learning from different ways of living, sharing experiences and contributing to something meaningful. I look forward to connecting with hosts who value kindness, community, nature and sustainability as much as I do. My motto is: the secret to living is giving!

Australia

📍Tetouan 🇲🇦 Just made it to Tetouan and will continue south through Morocco across the coming weeks.

- Language learning - French. - Gardening/Farming - Art Projects & DIY Crafts - Animal helping/Pet sitting - Gardening/Farming - Cultural Activities - Cooking

I want to help others and learn about new cultures on the way. As long as I'm active and meeting new people - I'll be happy, especially if that sport is in the mountains or on the water.

Hiking, going to the beach, snorkelling, reading, meeting new people and socialising :)

Language(s) I would like to learn : Spanish, Polish, Chinese (Mandarin)