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Organic Amazonian chocolate and bio-construction project in Puerto Misahuallí, Ecuador
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Hi, I’m Kristina, a 24-year-old medical student from Germany, currently taking a break to travel, connect with people, and gain fresh perspectives beyond university life. What makes me happy is being part of a community, learning from others, and contributing in a meaningful way. I enjoy connecting with people from different backgrounds and and creating a warm, positive atmosphere. . Having traveled quite a bit, I’ve learned how valuable these connections are. While I like swimming, running, and yoga, I’m eager to try new things and have fun along the way. I’m open-minded, reliable, and always ready to help out with a positive attitude.
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Currently in Mexico, next countries are Belize and Guatemala. Then, I will go to Martinic, in waiting the good season to cross the Atlentic on a sailing boat.
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Je suis en voyage autour de l’Amérique du Sud de septembre à environ mars/ avril Si je peux me rendre utile dans différents domaine qui me sont proposé ça me ferai plaisir J’aime rencontrer des nouvelles personnes, échanger, rendre service et apprendre des nouvelles choses Ce voyage et le volontariat me permet aussi d’améliorer mon espagnol et mon anglais :)
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Here at Workaway, we are committed to travelling sustainably and want to take responsibility in reducing our carbon footprint.

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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.

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