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Hey! My name is Hanna, I am 19 years old, and I am from a small town in Germany. I will finish school in June '26, and before I decide what to do for university/work I want to live my life, travel and make new experiences. I am already really excited to see more of our world! I want to meet new people, exploring new cultures, going on adventures and engage in interesting projects. Another motivation is to get to know myself better, my skills, my strengths and my values and to connect with new people to expand my horizons. I am a reliable person, I help where help is needed, and I am open for different types of projects. I love animals, listening to music, reading, drawing, and spending time in nature. I have already gained a lot experiences with horse riding and horse care for several years. Also, I worked on a farm for a few weeks. The environment is very important to me, I live a vegan lifestyle and I try to act responsibly and sustainable in everyday life. I am excited to see what the future brings. I hope to meet you in summer:)
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Planning for traveling in Slovenia, Italy, Spain or Portugal ;) Maybe Australia in a future!
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Hi, I'm Fabio, from Italy! I'm 19 years old and currently taking a gap year after high school. This year i want to experience traveling, meeting new people, and connecting with others through my interests and passions. I’m looking to visiting countries I’ve always dreamed of, such as Norway, Sweden, Netherlands, Canada, Iceland... and finding hosts and groups of people I can share meaningful experiences with. I think Workaway is a fantastic way to travel because getting to know a place is not just about visiting the main attractions, but also about living the daily life and slowing down; whether that’s feeding animals on a farm, talking to locals, gardening, or hiking in a unknown valley. A little bit about me: I love exploring nature, especially the mountains. I live near the Italian Alps, so hiking, mountain biking, and skiing are a big part of me. Another big passion of mine is photography and filmmaking. I studied graphic design in school, so I’m also skilled in creative digital work. (Maybe i can help you promoting your small business!). I am looking for both a host to stay with, and other travelers to organize an adventure with! Besides that, I’ve gained some experience with more practical tasks too. Every autumn I help with grape harvesting in the mountains, I’ve done some wall painting, and I’m comfortable with basic gardening work. I like to carry my Italian culture around, so if you choose me as a Workawayer, you can definitely expect some homemade Italian dishes! Since I'm new to Workaway , I’m excited to step into new situations and seek a little bit of discomfort, it's always a good thing! I also really love animals, especially cats (I have two at home). As for languages, I’m quite comfortable and fluent in English, so I believe communication won’t be a problem. I love cinema and music, and I've been playing the guitar for the past 9 years. Hope i shared enough of me ;)
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Bonjour, je m'appelle Nathalie, j'ai 56ans et je viens de Guadeloupe. Je travaille dans l'éducation nationale mais je profite actuellement d'une année de disponibilité pour voyager , découvrir de nouveaux endroits et vivre de belles expériences humaines. J'aime beaucoup le contact avec les gens, les animaux, aider , me sentir utile et partager de bons moments . Je suis quelqu'un de simple, curieuse, adaptable, joviale, sportive, dynamique malgré mon âge! lol et toujours partante pour apprendre de nouvelles choses. La vie est quand même plus sympa quand on ose sortir de sa zone de confort. Pour moi, Workaway , c'est surtout une belle rencontre humaine
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