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I'm currently located in Melbourne. I want to do weekend meditation trips, road trips, hikes, volunteer day projects, charity work, farm work.
Joseph is looking to meet other workawayers
about 1 hour ago
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Im a climber. I´m in hobart for the moment but happy to come everywhere on the island. I´m on Island for 16 days more and would love to use the time helpit out som locals. Cheers Hans
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about 4 hours ago
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Hi! I'm Marion from France and New-Caledonia (a tropical French Island in the Pacific). I love travelling, meeting new people and having cultural exchanges. I'm on a long term trip in Asia started in May 2025 (mostly Nepal, India, Laos and Thaïland). I'm rather a outdoor person who loves nature, montain (trekking), sea (sailing) and forest (and calm places). "Slow traveller", I prefer to take time to see places and get to know people. I have been travelling a few times long term and doing different wwoofing in organic farms, cacao farms and others... in different parts of the world (South America, Australia, New-Zeland, France...). I love cooking ("food is life...and chocolate too ;-)") with fresh food from the garden or market, and sharing recipes!! I'm really interested in herbal plants, gardening, permaculture, cacao, natural remedies and healing. I'm looking forward to continue learning about it, sharing and exchange knowledge with people. I'm fond of theatre (impro, clown...) and would be thrilled to share that with others (whatever is your age!). ;-) Looking forward to meet you!
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about 56 minutes ago
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We believe empowering communities at a local level is one of the most impactful ways to help them build self-sustainable livelihoods.

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