A man wearing a cap is taking a close-up selfie with a horse. The horse’s nose dominates the foreground. Blue sky is visible behind them.
A breathtaking cliffside view overlooks the serene blue sea, with rocky formations along the shore, clear turquoise water, and distant coastline under a bright sky.
A man and a boy, warmly dressed in winter gear, smile outdoors. Snow-covered trees and a mountain lodge create a festive, chilly backdrop behind them.
A man with a beard and a knitted beanie sits indoors. The photo includes his partial close-up and side profile, reflecting a thoughtful or relaxed moment.
A person wears a curly red and black wig, a white lab coat, a white KN95 mask, and a scarf. They seem to be dressed in costume indoors.
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Learn about gardening and experience village life in Diso, Italy

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  2026 

 Min stay requested: at least 2 weeks

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  • Description

    Description

    My name is Fred and I moved from Milan to Diso (Lecce), a small village 2 km from the sea in the heart of Salento. I renovated the house I inherited and welcome friends, acquaintances, and the occasional tourist who comes to visit me from northern Italy.
    At the back of the house, I have a vegetable garden where I enjoy planting and playing with plants. I often do the housework myself, and I make sure to use recycled materials. I've always enjoyed using every object until I find its final, useful, and harmonious place.
    I've always dedicated myself to various manual activities, but I don't always succeed at everything, but I keep trying.
    The village, very quiet in the winter, comes alive with the arrival of spring and summer. Far from the Milanese nightlife, the pleasure lies in enjoying the colors, the tranquility, the sea, walks and village festivals, healthy food, and priceless silence.
    I live alone in a very large house. Recently, Romeo, a cat, arrived with me and decided to take up residence in my house. I can only feed him and give him a few cuddles.
    The village is still very close to towns that offer everything you need for recreation. It's said that everything is within twenty minutes of home.

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    mi chiamo fred e mi sono trasferito da milano a diso (lecce) questo paesino a 2 km dal mare nel cuore del salento,ho ristrutturato la casa ereditata e accolgo amici ,conoscenti e qualche turista che viene a trovarmi dal nord italia
    nella parte retrostante della viletta ho un orto dove mi diverto a piantare e giocare con le piante ..i lavori a casa sono spesso fatti da me e mi impegno a far tutto con materiale di recupero , mi è sempre piaciuto usare ogni oggetto fino a trovarne il suo posto definitivo , utile e armonioso
    mi sono sempre dedicato a diverse attività manuali ,ma non sempre in tutto si riesce al meglio ,ma continuo a provarci
    il paesino molto calmo nel periodo invernale si ravviva con l'arrivo della stagione primaverile estiva ,lontano dalla movida milanese il piacere è godere di colori, calma, mare passeggiate e feste paesane ,cibi sani ,e silenzi impagabili.
    abito da solo in una casa molto grande insieme a me ultimamente è arrivato Romeo un gatto che ha deciso di stabilirsi a casa mia ..non posso che dargli da mangiare e qualche coccola.
    il paesino rimane comunque molto vicino a paesi che offrono tutto ciò che non deve mancare per svagarsi si dice che a venti minuti da casa ce' tutto

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Art Projects
    Language practice
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • Interests

    Interests

    Pets
    Van life
    Events & social
    Hitchhiking
    Languages
    Music
    Cooking & food
    Carpentry
    Architecture
    Animals
    Water sports
    Team sports
    Sailing / Boating
    Nature
    Cycling
    Camping
    Beach
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    We like sharing local musical knowledge, culinary experiences, sharing friendships of local farmers bear is where we supply our food from. I am also a handy person, build everything by myself and can teach how to build adjust restore thingsThe desire to share my propensity for problem solving, the adaptation and recovery of everything that is set aside and unused is the mission that I want to share and learn other visions of recovery, therefore the daily comparison and sharing of ideas is essential for the success of the project.

  • Help

    Help

    I'd like some help to simplify my daily tasks and complete some small tasks that I wouldn't be able to do alone. I'd also like an eye for arranging colors, flowers, and furnishings. I'd also like some tidiness where it's needed, but with a dedication to greenery... simple tidiness among the flowerbeds and some vegetables, collaboration on some daily tasks, and a good management of my daily commitments.
    English could be a good way for me to combine business with pleasure.

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    mi piacerebbe un aiuto che possa semplificarmi i miei impegni giornalieri e completare un pò di lavoretti che da solo non ne sarei capace un occhio per sistemare colori fiori arredamento un po di ordine dove bisogna averlo ,ma con una dedizione al verde ..semplice ordine tra le aiuole e tra qualche verdura , collaborazione in qualche lavoretto quotidiano e una gestione degli impegni quotidiani
    la lingua inglese potrebbe essere per me una buona scuola per unire l'utile al dilettevole

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Intermediate

    This host offers a language exchange
    non parlo un inglese fluido ma sicuro in silenzio non rimango piuttosto chiedo più volte

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    A fully independent apartment with a private entrance, a fully renovated private bathroom, and a shared living and dining area, both outdoors under a pergola and indoors.
    The food offered will be varied, and a pantry is available.

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    appartamento indipendente completo con ingresso indipendente ,bagno privato tutto completamente ristrutturato ,zona giorno e sala pranzo in comune sia all'aperto sotto un pergola che all'interno
    il cibo offerto sarà vario e dispensa a disposizione

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    You can share a bicycle.
    A bus is available, which, although not very frequent, allows you to travel along the coast.
    The train station is in the adjacent town.
    Smoking is not allowed in the house.

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    si puo condividere l'utilizzo di un bicicletta
    a disposizione di un bus che anche se non è frequentissimo permette di spostarsi lungo la costa
    nel comune affianco ce la stazione ferroviaria
    in casa non si fuma

  • 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

    ci si adatta in base alle necessita lavorative

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    piccoli quadrupedi

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

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A man wearing a cap is taking a close-up selfie with a horse. The horse’s nose dominates the foreground. Blue sky is visible behind them.
A breathtaking cliffside view overlooks the serene blue sea, with rocky formations along the shore, clear turquoise water, and distant coastline under a bright sky.
A man and a boy, warmly dressed in winter gear, smile outdoors. Snow-covered trees and a mountain lodge create a festive, chilly backdrop behind them.
A man with a beard and a knitted beanie sits indoors. The photo includes his partial close-up and side profile, reflecting a thoughtful or relaxed moment.
A person wears a curly red and black wig, a white lab coat, a white KN95 mask, and a scarf. They seem to be dressed in costume indoors.

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