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Hi, I like to walk a lot so trekking is something I'm looking forward, I prefer quiet places, so a small city or a little town would be perfect for me to visit. I would like to learn new skills.
Guillermo is looking to meet other workawayers
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I’m interested in socialising with new people, going on walks/hikes to see some of the country’s views, going on runs and prioritising fitness in my daily life. I also love to try different cuisines
Amelia is looking to meet other workawayers
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I want to live unique experiences and see new landscapes, as we say in french. I'd love to learn everything I can, be it about cultures, languages or new skills. Also, I believe everyone has an interesting story to tell and got something to share. That's why I want to stay close to locals when travelling. I'm also kind of a creative person and I like to try out new things. I already have some knowledges in handywork but there is always so much more to learn. As I'm naturally curious, I like to learn things on my own through books or Internet. Learning them through people would definitely be better though. I went to Spain with an Erasmus project in March 2025 and went backpacking a week in Slovenia, in November 2025. I did my first workaway also in Spain, in september 2026. The Erasmus trip was one of the best of my life. Being able to talk and exchange with young people from other countries was wonderful. I also got to work in a spanish company and discovered my job from a totally different view. I definitely want to live something similar again.
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We are currently in Raglan, New Zealand having spent some time in Australia, India, Nepal, Thailand and Vietnam since leaving home in 2024.
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