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Stay with our international family on the beautiful island Samsø, Denmark

Availability

  2025 

 Min stay requested: at least 2 weeks

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  • Description

    Description

    My husband Adam and I (Shuang) are two international scholars originally from the U.S. and China, and currently teaching in Danish universities. After earning PhDs in social anthropology and history at Harvard University, we moved to Denmark to start a different rural life. We have a 2 year old son and 6 chickens. We do research on democratic sustainability in collaboration of Samsø energy academy, formulating a vision that integrates environmental, social, and cultural sustainability. We have lived in Boston, L.A, Shanghai, NYC, Budapest, etc. We enjoy connecting with people from different cultural backgrounds through food and conversations.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Babysitting and creative play
    Help around the house
  • Interests

    Interests

    Writing
    Cooking & food
    Gardening
    Movies & TV
    Sustainability
    Technology
    Culture
    Fashion or beauty
    History
    Plant care
    DIY & crafts
    Books
    Nature
    Fitness
    Cycling
    Beach
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    We have lived and conducted in-depth research in East Asia (China and Japan), we are happy to share everything we know, including food, travel tips, etc.
    We have PhDs in history and social anthropology, and we currently teach entrepreneurship and technology, we can share some knowledge if you are interested in these subjects.
    We have now lived in Denmark for four years, so we can provide some perspectives on Danish rural life, how to find jobs in Denmark, etc.

  • Au pair

    Au Pair Help

    This host is looking for Au pair help.

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

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

  • Help

    Help

    We need help with taking care of our two-year old boy (playing, making snacks, etc.). The total childcare work will be no more than 10 hours a week; you will have no overnight duty. We also need help taking care of and transforming our garden (it is around one acre so there is a lot of potential). We are currently building a sauna room, we could also use some help there.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    Chinese (Mandarin): Fluent
    Danish: Beginner
    Japanese: Beginner

    This host offers a language exchange
    This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
    You can contact them directly for more information.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    You will have your own apartment with a separate entrance. The apartment is 80 sqm large, with two bedrooms, one full bathroom (shower, bathtub), large living room, and a kitchenette.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    Fiberoptic internet, dedicated working space.

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    We have a large parking lot, but no water or electricity access.

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    We accept most types of pets, as long as they are vaccinated and do not have aggressive behavior towards small children.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

Host ref number: 135914921982

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