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Ciao I am Victoria, living in beautiful and picturesque Zuid Limburg in the south of The Netherlands. I interested in cultural exchange and possibly learning French. I am a mother and grand mother who has also experienced being a 'Work Awayer'. Earlier this year I hosted a friend from Taiwan and learnt quite a bit about the Asian culture. I am very family oriented and love nature, gardening, cooking, meeting new people etc. I have a small vegetable garden, which needs watering in the mornings before I leave for work. There will also be other small chores, but you will have plenty of time to explore the Veneto region. I look forward to welcoming you :) I am also particularly interested in bettering my French which is very basic.
My home is located in Sint Geertruid/Margraten region in a very small but quaint little village. There lots of trails for biking, hiking, trekking, walking. Lotsof farms, fields and nature. Maastricht is the closest city and also close enough to Belgian border.
Very interested in meeting people into yoga, meditation, knowledgeable about herbs and their medicinal properties,or can teach me to play my guitar, taking walks etc.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Language practice
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
I am originally from the Caribbean twin island of Trinidad and Tobago...living and working in The Netherlands
I speak Italian fairly well; I can understand some Dutch and French but not well enough to respond in those languages
Help
I am very much an advocate for alternative/natural medicines and would eventually like to have a garden full of medicinal herbs where ever I settle down. I would love to learn from others that are experienced and can identify medcinal flowers, etc on walks
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Italian: Fluent
Spanish: Beginner
French: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
I love languages and still speak Italian quite well. I believe leaning a new language makes you quite diverse and it's always nice to be able to commuicate in the mothe tongue of a country you may visit.
Accommodation
Private bedroom. Bathroom may be shared when I have other visitors but otherwise you will have it for yourself.
There is noAC but I have fans. Meals will be shared when I cook...
Breakfast will be on your own but there will be food available to prepare your meal(s).
What else ...
Buses are readily available not too far from where I live or I can give a lift sometimes.
American National Cemetery in Margraten, Aachen germany is also not too far away
I enjoy travelling, walking, discovering the little villages near by. I am a bit of a foodie and sommelier in training.
Always entertaining friends and relatives when I can.
I also enjoy my quiet time and reading.
If you enjoy or teach yoga that will be a plus.
I do have a dog that is very full of eneergy and loves to be petted.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
I will have to ask my landlord if it'd oksy t o use the open area near the field
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
3-4 hours/day, 5 days/week
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Our dogs didn't really get along...and so I had to cut short her time with me.
I wish her the best moving forward.
They spent six months with me and we enjoyed our time together,… read more
In the morning, we would ask her if there was something to do during the day and she'd tell us on the spot or send us a message later on. The tasks we normally performed… read more
We kept in touch for few months already when I had the chance to meet her in person and stay at her place. It was more like a holiday and culture exchange which was very generous of her! There were two other girls at her house and I had a great time with them as well.
Although Victoria was very busy with her work… read more
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Our dogs didn't really get along...and so I had to cut short her time with me.
I wish her the best moving forward.
They spent six months with me and we enjoyed our time together,… read more
In the morning, we would ask her if there was something to do during the day and she'd tell us on the spot or send us a message later on. The tasks we normally performed… read more
We kept in touch for few months already when I had the chance to meet her in person and stay at her place. It was more like a holiday and culture exchange which was very generous of her! There were two other girls at her house and I had a great time with them as well.
Although Victoria was very busy with her work… read more
It was a great time for us, we shared a lot of good moments with Victoria, and we also had much free time.
Vicenza is a beautiful city, there are always something to do. The house is very comfortable, and Victoria did everything… read more
They are helping maintain my small vegetable(kitchen) garden, integrate my new kitten and little chores around the house.
I's also great to refresh my Spanish and just… read more
