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I'm in Poland and I would love to meet other travelers
Filip is looking to meet other workawayers
about 2 hours ago
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Hiking, canoeing, horse riding, site seeing and pretty much anything intersting.
Peter is looking to meet other workawayers
about 2 hours ago
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HI, I'm a Dutch girl living in Bologna to study the bachelor European Studies. I've been here since September and absolutely love the city and its surroundings. I love cooking, learning about cuisines, reading (lately mainly non-fictional) and going on long walks. This summer, I'd love the expand my knowledge about cultures, the Italian language, everything involving cooking/food and meeting new people!
Merle is looking for a travel buddy
about 1 hour ago
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Language(s) I would like to learn : French
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Language(s) I would like to learn : English
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Hey I'm Oscar! I love camping, spending time in the outdoors and going on long bush walks with my Dad and my twin brother. I love spending time down at the beach swimming in the ocean and catching waves on my surf board. I enjoy listening to music and reading a good book out in the sun with a cup of tea. My friends and family are the most important and influential people in my life. They motivate and encourage me to go out and try new things, always pushing me outside of my comfort zone and showing me the limitless possabilities that life has to offer! I can confidently say that if it wasn't for my family I wouldn't be the traveler that I am today. I'm always down for a challenge and relish in the opportunity to learn a new skill and expand my repertoire of knowledge.
Oscar is looking for a travel buddy
about 59 minutes ago
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Italy
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Hi! I’m Oliver (Ollie) Northing. I’m an easy going and authentic person who’s happiest when I’m out in the world getting my hands dirty. I just graduated college, and I’m not looking to just "see" new places, I want to actually live in them and learn how they work. I’m the type of person who thrives on those long, deep conversations you have after a day of hard work, and I really value building real, honest connections with the people I meet. For me, traveling is all about pushing myself out of my comfort zone and being kind to everyone I cross paths with along the way. When I’m not working, I’m usually outside running or hiking, or just tucked away somewhere with a book. I’m genuinely excited to learn about stuff like beekeeping, sustainable farming, and gardening because I love seeing how things grow and being part of that process. I’m super easy to get along with and always down to try something new, whether that’s a local food, a new language, or a task I’ve never done before. I’m just looking to work hard, be helpful, and hopefully leave a place a little better than I found it.
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