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I’m interested in any assignments you might offer me! I don’t necessarily have any specific skills, but I’m keen to learn!
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Natur, Farming, Tiere, Kinder, Kultur, Sprache
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Dear hosts and Workawayers, I'm Elina from Finland and have always loved traveling! My first independent trip, in a group though, was a cycling tour in Switzerland when I was 18. I’ve also lived and volunteered in Africa for about a year and worked in Spain for 1,5 years. Already for many years I’ve dreamed of visiting South America, and now that my Spanish has finally reached more or less the level of intermediate, it could be time to pursue that dream. I spent last year traveling in Spain, in the States and in Northern Finland while doing some online Finnish teaching, and slightly got hooked into that kind of lifestyle. At the moment I feel like not working in a state school in Finland anymore, but rather searching for other options. I LOVE sun, summer, sea, and the Spanish language, so if the place has those qualities, I'm more than willing to explore and experience it. I adore outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, walking, swimming etc., and also sports such as volleyball, badminton, padel etc., but in a relaxed, not too serious way ;) I also want to keep teaching in some way, e.g. English to Colombian people, and get to know different people and cultures. I’m interested in many things and get excited by diverse activities and tasks, and that’s why WorkAway sounds like a really fascinating way to travel. I’ve done Couch Surfing and Trusted Housesitters before and have really positive experiences of those, and I guess Work Away might be something similar. I wish you all wonderful experiences and travels through Workaway and wish to part of this community too someday! 🙂 Best Regards, Elina
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Living in Antwerp. Artist. Working in tourism. Interested in: arts and culture, history, sports, nature, human connection, politics, a better world.
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I’m planning to be in Ireland from June to July 2026, exploring new places and learning from local communities. I’d love to meet other travellers, share experiences, and maybe enjoy some hiking along
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