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about 1 hour ago
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hiiii! I'm Maud, I'm 22 and I do a gap years after having my physiotherapist graduation! Tis is my second big solo travel! I love meet new people and connect with them! I'm a bit of an adventurer, I say yes to everything and love doing new things all the time. If you'd like to go for a hike, a visit, or grab a bite to eat together, don't hesitate to contact me! :)
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about 36 minutes ago
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Hi! I'm Alana and I'm 25 from Northern Ireland. I have been feeling a strong pull to travel and get out of my routine I would like to build connections with people & learn new skills. During the last year I have been exploring as much of Ireland as I can between work and commitments. I would like to connect more with the land that I have grown up on. I have been learning Gaeilge and would love to volunteer with someone who can help me practice! I'd also like to learn new skills like carpentry or stone wall building (I think I just want to make something with my hands that we can admire after!). I am very passionate about gardening & vegetable farming, I'm drawn to eco-projects and smallholdings where I can get dirt under my nails. I have knowledge on plants and enjoy practicing herbal medicine and foraging. I am quite a holistic person but can strike a good balance. Really what I want above most is to grow as a person, meet people and grow spiritually. It would be amazing to do this while travelling and helping people. In my free time I have also been enjoying knitting, Bodhrán, going to the gym and reading romance novels by Emily Henry (I try so hard to read educational books but nothing keeps me hooked like a good romance!). I'm interested in everything to do with arts & crafts but I can't say I'm very good at them! Last year was very busy for me & I'm still feeling the winter so if you are offering more of a retreat or live in a secluded area (especially if you are surrounded by wildlife) please don't be put off at my willingness to socialise. I am drawn to peaceful areas and can enjoy my own company. I appreciate any time to relax my nervous system and am happy to work away at tasks independantly (I find it meditative). I'm also a very responsible, mature and honest person and I like to keep my living area clean. Please note! I have a very well behaved cat named Eli, he is a gentle soul & I think you will love him as well, he is full of personality. For most of the volunteering oppourtunities I apply to I will be hoping to bring him along with me (which I will mention to you). He is up-to-date with his vaccines (including his rabies vaccine), vet appointments and flea & worming treatments. * I have a car & am looking for workways of about a month
Alana is looking for a travel buddy
about 34 minutes ago
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Traveling south form Tangier to Marrakech and Essawara region, to surf (I'm a total beginner). Maybe some hitchhiking, camping, geocasheing on the coast. let me know if your interested! :)
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about 23 minutes ago
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Spanish based in London. I enjoy walking, exploring nature and cities, learning languages, and meeting people from different cultures. I love sports and reading!
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