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Travel photography - "Banana Party" (Santo Domingo, Ecuador)
about 2 months ago
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(Acro)Yoga, walks, drinks, friendship, meditation, sharing meals, massage exchanges, helping each other, learning from each other, sharing beautiful moments, bike rides, exploring and chilling 🌞☘ 🚲
Savio Angelo is looking to meet other workawayers
about 7 hours ago
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Here are a few of my favorite things: morning sunshine walks, hikes, runs, dancing (in particular, west coast swing & tap), camping, mobility training, Pilates, HIIT workouts, singing, cooking :)
Kira is looking to meet other workawayers
about 6 hours ago
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Je recherche une expérience de 2 à 3 semaines en France où je pourrai m’immerger pleinement dans la culture locale et améliorer mon français.
Elisa is looking to meet other workawayers
about 10 minutes ago
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Hello, I'm Julia. I'm a lover of nature, making music, making bread, enriching children, having deep talks, intimate sharing, and plant medicine. I enjoy a simple, natural, creative life. I believe sharing and connecting with others is the best way to learn. I like to exchange perspectives, organic seeds, music, knowledge of sustainable gardening and permaculture, joy and laughs. I am happy to help anyone with English, as I have extensive experience teaching. One of my biggest assets is my natural ability to maintain strong, trusting interpersonal relationships. I enjoy organizing projects and appreciate responsibility. It's easy for me to catch on and jump into an everyday routine. I often form long-term relationships with the places I volunteer and enjoy re-visiting hosts from the past. I have been a Workaway host myself for the past five years and maintain a rural property on my own. I sing and play guitar, piano and handpan drum. My favorite things to do are playing music and singing with others, laughing, cooking, having good talks, practicing yoga, meditation , foraging in the meadow, working with the earth, instilling self-confidence in others and walking in the forest. Most people would say I am a very spiritual person. I hope to find experiences where I can both teach and learn.
Julia is looking for a travel buddy
about 18 minutes ago
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"In the process of becoming the person my 6 year old self dreamed of" I’m stepping into this journey with an open heart, a backpack full of dreams, and deep trust in where service will lead me. I’ve lived and worked in challenging environments, so I’ve learned to face life with resilience, empathy, and a sense of humour. Deeply connected to nature, I dream of building a self-sustaining farm and intentional community. This new chapter is my leap of faith: going solo to learn from the inside, through real people, real soil, real stories. I’m drawn to projects rooted in animal care,farming and circular living. I love working with children, have a strong intuitive sense, and a calm presence when needed. I believe in learning by doing, singing while planting, laughing through the mess, and showing up with care. Curious, adaptable, and humble . I’m ready to contribute where I can, and grow wherever I land.
Sarra is looking for a travel buddy
about 20 minutes ago
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about 18 hours ago
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I'm planning to visit Lima, Paracas, and Cusco. I'd be excited to share this experience with someone!
Lorenzo is looking for a travel buddy
about 29 minutes ago
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I have a deep interest toward everything that is related to global health, yoga, mindfulness, slow living, community building, education and preservation of our ecosystems.
Manna is looking to meet other workawayers
about 3 hours ago
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about 21 minutes ago

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