Help a Dutch dad with his two children in Quarteira, Portugal

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  Description

  I'm a Dutch guy, 43 years old, and I work independent as a consultant across companies, mainly in Europe. When not working,I enjoy the good life in the Portuguese Algarve, and thanks to corona I can work from everywhere. I have two wonderful children that live with their mother in Italy. When they come to stay with me, I need some help, as they are quite a hand full (they are 4 and 5 years old).

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Gardening

  Babysitting and creative play

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  The Algarve is the perfect destination for sun, surf and great food, but it's also a great experience to be in a different culture. As a Dutch person, I have experienced (and am experiencing) the same, despite the fact that I lived in The Netherlands, Ukraine, Czech Republic, Romania and France before. Living in Portugal is like a "gear down", and I'm happy to share this experience to a Workawayer.

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  Projects involving children

  This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

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  Help

  When the children are with me, I would need some help with the daily care, like taking them to playgrounds, cooking, etc. Pretty much what a mother or older sister can do, which is not there. This should be no more than 4-5 hours per day.
  
  When the children are not there, I'm happy to host people, for good company, and meanwhile use someone's expertise in and around the house (gardening, painting or small DIY) or on the personal level (language exchange). Also here, it should not exceed 4-5 hours per day on average, but probably less.

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  Languages spoken

  English: Fluent
  Dutch: Fluent

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  Accommodation

  I live in a townhouse near the sea, with 3 bedrooms. Guests will have their own room. There is a garden in the front and back of the house. It's a very safe area.

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  What else ...

  The children are raised bilingual, in Italian and Dutch, but as they go to school in Italy this language is more developed.
  In free time, there are plenty of places around to explore, the coastal line, many theme parks, and activities.
  I'm a non smoker, and guests are requested to smoke outside the house.

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Can host digital nomads

  My internet is stable (fiber) with 250 Mbps download speed.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  One

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