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Blog post:
Travel photography - "Banana Party" (Santo Domingo, Ecuador)
about 2 months ago
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Kemah Owah 2025
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about 5 days ago
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Military training on the beach / Allenamento Militare in spiaggia
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about 11 days ago
Photo competition
Festival day
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about 6 days ago
Travel buddy
Hello and best regards from Germany! My name is Carolin, I am 22 years old and just finished studying social work. Whenever I get the chance, I hop on a plane or train and travel. I love to explore new countries, get in contact with different people and learn more about their culture and traditions :-). !!! Please note that I can travel/ work for a maximum of 2/3 weeks at a time !!! In recent years I have traveled alone to some great countries such as Albania, Greece, Italy, Poland and Portugal and can benefit from my experiences. I would describe myself as a very open, helpful and reliable person who has a lot of good humor and energy. I am a huge pet-lover and live with my family in a small village with our own house, garden and some animals (cats, rabbits, chicken, bees, fishes, horse). So I am experienced in different fields of household chores and animal care. I am happy to help you out with vacuuming, wiping, cooking, doing the dishes/ laundry etc. or feeding animals, walking dogs, mucking out stables ... Further, we grow our own fruits and vegetables, so I have knowledge in plant care and gardening. I am also more than happy to help with childcare if this is desired and, thanks to my education, I have the necessary experience, knowledge and joy in dealing with children. On weekends I work at concerts, festivals or a football stadium in the VIP area for a catering business. So I’m good at attending guests, dealing with busy shifts and working independently but also in a team. In my free time I like to read, go on strolls with my camera or spend time with our cats or my horse. Further, I love to explore new cities, historical sites and generally spending time outside :-) I look forward to meet and help you and hope that we will have a great time. See you soon, Carolin
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about 36 minutes ago
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about 6 hours ago
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Hello! My name is Marta and I’m a 23-year-old historian and cultural manager from Menorca, Spain. I’m passionate about history, anthropology, and discovering new perspectives to better understand the world around me. I love learning continuously and sharing knowledge through cultural projects, community activities, and meaningful exchanges. I consider myself a responsible, organized, and curious person. I enjoy working both independently and as part of a team, and I always bring a positive and adaptable attitude. Thanks to my academic and professional background, I’m very interested in cultural heritage, sustainable tourism, and community engagement. In my free time, I like reading, visiting museums, and learning new languages (I currently speak Spanish, Catalan, Italian, English, and I’m learning French). I also would like to volunteer and take part in projects that connect people, culture, and creativity. I’m looking forward to contributing to new environments, learning from hosts and other volunteers, and exchanging skills and experiences while discovering different ways of life.
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about 11 minutes ago
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about 6 days ago
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about 13 days ago
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