Language exchange with locals in Lido di Ostia, Italy

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  Beschreibung

  # Our Sustainable Family Home in Southern Italy
  
  We're a family passionate about sustainable living and would love to share our eco-friendly lifestyle with like-minded travelers. Our grandfather's house has been transformed into a cozy eco-home where we try to live in harmony with nature. **Important note: We occasionally rent part of our property to guests, but Workawayers will only help with our private family spaces and will never be asked to assist with paying guests or commercial aspects of our home.**
  
  ## Why We Host
  
  For us, hosting isn't about getting help—it's about meaningful connections and cultural exchange.
  
  ## Cultural Exchange Opportunities
  
  - Practicing italian
  - Sharing different approaches to sustainable living
  - Exploring local festivals and traditions together
  
  ## How You Can Help
  
  We welcome light assistance around our home and garden only. This might include:
  
  - Organizing and decorating
  - Eco sustainable projects
  
  We ask for just 3-4 hours of help per day (5 days a week), leaving you plenty of time to explore, relax, and enjoy Southern Italy's beauty.
  
  ## Our Home Life
  
  You'll stay in our family home with incredible panoramic views of the Italian countryside. The atmosphere is peaceful—perfect for reading, meditating, or simply watching the sunset with a glass of local wine. We provide comfortable accommodation with all necessary amenities in a setting that feels like home.
  
  ## The Local Area
  
  Our home sits in a beautiful part of Southern Italy where authentic culture still thrives. Within easy reach you'll find:
  
  - Small villages where elderly residents still make pasta by hand
  - Hiking trails offering breathtaking mountain-to-sea views
  - Ancient olive groves and family-run farms
  - Local festivals celebrating seasonal harvests
  
  ## What We Hope to Learn
  
  By hosting travelers, we hope to:
  
  - Discover sustainable practices from around the world
  - Share our Italian traditions while learning about yours
  - Build friendships with people who share our values
  
  Your perspective enriches our lives just as we hope our home enriches yours. We look forward to welcoming you to our little corner of Italian paradise, where the coffee is strong and the conversations are meaningful!
  
  We don't need any help with paying guests or the spaces used by them and workawayers are going to help you with our family home only.

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  Arten von Hilfe und Lernmöglichkeiten

  Kunstprojekte

  Hilfe bei Ökoprojekten

  Gartenarbeiten

  Heimwerker- und Bauarbeiten

  Handwerkliche Arbeiten

  Hilfe mit Computer /Internet
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  Interessengebiete

  

  Vegetarier / Veganer

  

  Technik

  

  Nachhaltigkeit

  

  Selbstentwicklung

  

  Politik & Soziales

  

  LGBTQ

  

  Events & Sozialleben

  

  Kultur

  

  Karitative Arbeiten

  

  Schreiben

  

  Sprachen

  

  Geschichte

  

  Heimwerken & DIY

  

  Tischlerarbeiten

  

  Blogging

  

  Kunst & Design

  

  Architektur

  

  Outdoor-Aktivitäten

  

  Yoga / Wellness

  

  Natur

  

  Gebirge

  

  Wandern

  

  Tanzen

  

  Radfahren
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  Kultureller Austausch und Lernmöglichkeiten

  Travelers will benefit from this cultural exchange by gaining authentic insights into Italian life while sharing their own perspectives. Here’s what they’ll learn and experience:
  
  Language and Daily Life
  By interacting with locals and us, travelers naturally pick up Italian phrases and customs. These everyday moments turn into practical language lessons and a deeper understanding of Southern Italy’s warm, communal culture.
  
  Sustainable Living in Action
  Travelers will learn hands-on eco-practices, like managing solar energy systems or repurposing materials, which they can apply anywhere. They’ll see how sustainability blends seamlessly into rural Italian life—from seasonal gardening to conserving resources—and share their own ideas for greener living.
  
  Connection to Nature and Self
  The tranquility of Cilento National Park offers space for reflection. Whether tending to olive trees or hiking ancient trails, travelers reconnect with simplicity and gain clarity—lessons in slowing down that many carry home.
  
  Mutual Exchange
  This isn’t just about what travelers learn from us. We’re equally eager to hear their stories, whether it’s a recycling hack from their hometown or a childhood tradition. These shared moments create mutual respect and lifelong connections.
  
  By the end of their stay, travelers leave with more than just memories—they gain skills, perspectives, and inspiration to live more intentionally, all while contributing to a project that values their unique voice.

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  Arbeit

  The help we would need around our home includes:
  - Plants
  - Some help with aesthetic
  - Some help with decoration
  - General light help

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  Gesprochene Sprachen

  Englisch: Fließend
  Italienisch: Fließend
  Niederländisch: Fließend
  Spanisch: Gute Kenntnisse

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  Unterkunft

  AVAILABILITY
  See calendar
  
  
  WHO WE ARE
  Big Italian family
  
  
  ACCOMODATION
  You will have your own private room, a private bathroom and kitchenette.

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  HOW TO GET TO THE HOUSE FROM NAPLES
  Take a train to Agropoli
  Take a Bus to Agnone
  5km Hike/Hitchhike/Blablacar/Taxi to get to the place
  
  MOUNTAIN
  From the sea (the nearby town of Agnone) to the accommodation, there is about 5km of steep uphill.
  
  TRANSPORTATION
  If you want to move from/to the village, you may need means of transportation: you can use one of our fast fat ebikes.
  
  BUS
  The accommodation is 5 km walk from the nearest bus stop, but if you start walking people give you a ride normally.
  
  WHAT IS NEARBY
  The house is in a small Village called "Fornelli" which is part of the municipality of "Montecorice".
  5 km away you have already the beautiful beach and sea, many attractions, and buses for public transportation.
  AIRPORTS - TRAINS
  The nearest larger airport is Naples, and it is 130 km away and the nearest train station is Agropoli 15 km away.
  Rome is about 340 km away.
  
  SHOPS IN THE PROXIMITY
  Cafe (´Bar Galaxy´) - at 500 mt uphill
  Small grocery store (Mini-market) at 600 mt uphill
  
  900mt up, at ´Assunta´:
  Large grocery store (Supermarket)
  Hardware store (Ferramenta)
  Larger Cafe (Bar)
  Traditional Sweets shop
  
  Restaurant (Ristorante) at 4km (in Perdifumo village)
  
  BEACHES & SEA (The cleanest of Italy!)
  5km away: Agnone (with mostly stones, but they have a small sandy beach too)
  6km: San Nicola a Mare (stones)
  7km: Spiaggia di Capitello
  9 km: Mezzatorre di San Mauro Cilento
  10,2km San Marco di Castellabate (Il Pozzillo)
  11km: Marina Piccola Beach
  11,2km Big Beach Acciaroli (largest beach nearby with a lot of young people)
  14km: Marina Protetta di Santa Maria di Castellabate
  In the area there is the cleanest seawater of Italy: it was rewarded as "Premio 5 vele".
  
  PARKING
  You can park 50 meters from the accommodation in the dead-end street (next to the church), it is very quiet and there is always parking space.
  To park on the beach, there are a lot of parking lots, but most of them are paid, or you have to park about a kilometer from the beach and then walk.
  
  Don't hesitate to ask me any questions you may have.

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