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Hi! I'm Saoirse. I'm a young at heart adventurous travel enthusiast. I'm an outgoing people person and love the concept of cultural exchanges. I am keen to travel to new places in 2026 and onwards. I have lived and worked in 7 different countries and took a gap year halfway through college. I have spent the last number of years in my home country trying to make my way in the corporate world since graduating with a Masters in Science. It has been a valuable experience despite not always meeting my expectations or preconceived ideas. I'm ready now for a different approach to life. I hope my host and I share many common interests and I would be delighted to bring my full self into the experience and your project.
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Come and enjoy living close to nature in Karlshamn, Sweden
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Language(s) I would like to learn : Italian, Norwegian
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We are currently working a ski season in the Haute-Savoie region, and finish on the 20th April. We are looking for Workaway opportunities across Europe from May onwards.
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Community climate Action & Tree planting day in jinja
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I really enjoy finding balance through yoga and meditation, paired with the energy of water sports and a healthy, active lifestyle. I really really love cooking love to try different foods.
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