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Hi! I'm Wingston, a software engineer and maker based on KNSM Eiland, a quiet former-harbour island in the east of Amsterdam, right on the water. I live here with my wife and our two cats. I split my time between building things with code, running a food-rescue foundation, and a creative practice that mixes music, photography, and tech.
I'm looking for a friendly, reliable Workawayer to help out around the home. In exchange you'll get a comfortable place to stay in one of the nicest, most peaceful parts of Amsterdam.
What I'd need help with
Looking after our two cats, Porto and Max: feeding, fresh water, litter, and some company and play
Keeping the house clean and tidy: common areas, dishes, light cleaning
Cooking: preparing meals for me and my wife (we're easygoing about food and happy to share ideas)
Home handy tasks: small fixes, organising, and odd jobs around the place
It's a relaxed, low-pressure setup — a few hours a day, leaving you plenty of free time to explore the city.
What you get
A comfortable place to stay on one of the calmest, prettiest spots in Amsterdam — walkable to the centre, great for cycling, and a real local neighbourhood feel rather than the tourist crowds. A welcoming, creative home and plenty of tips on the city.
Who I'm looking for
Someone trustworthy, tidy, and fond of cats, who enjoys cooking and is handy around the house. Independent and easy to live alongside. Some English is enough — no Dutch needed.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Charity Work
Art Projects
Language practice
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
House & pet sitting
Interests
Culture
Fashion or beauty
Pets
Technology
Charity work
Events & social
Politics / Social justice
Sustainability
Videography
LGBTQ
Farming
Movies & TV
Van life
Self development
Cooking & food
Photography
Music
Gardening
Blogging
Animals
Adventure sports
Dancing
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Social life & community
This isn't a closed-off arrangement. I run an Amsterdam food-rescue foundation, and there's a real community around it — volunteer dinners, food markets, and workshops where you'd be very welcome to join in, meet locals, and be part of something meaningful. You'll also be folded into everyday life here: meals together, conversations, and the easy social rhythm of the neighbourhood. My studio on KNSM is a creative, sociable space too.
What I can share
Plenty, depending on your interests — anything from cooking and food-rescue know-how to the technical and creative side of what I do: software and AI, music and live performance, photography, and general making and tinkering. I'm happy to teach, swap ideas, or just collaborate on something while you're here.
What I hope to gain
Honestly, the best part of hosting is the people. I love learning about other cultures, cuisines, ways of cooking, music, and perspectives. I'd happily trade a Dutch recipe for one of yours, or learn a few words of your language over dinner. Good company and a bit of cultural exchange go a long way.
Help
What I'd need help with
Looking after our two cats, Porto and Max: feeding, fresh water, litter, and some company and play
Keeping the house clean and tidy: common areas, dishes, light cleaning
Cooking: preparing meals for me and my wife (we're easygoing about food and happy to share ideas)
Home handy tasks: small fixes, organising, and odd jobs around the place
Languages
Languages spoken
English: FluentThis 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
A private room that is now my office
Food will be covered as part of the exchange agreement. Please let me know if you have any dietary restrictions
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Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
My animals / pets
Porto
Max
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