Enjoy family life and discover local traditions near Campiglia Marittima, Italy

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  Description

  Hello everyone!
  We are a family made up of Paolo (videomaker and photographer), Francesca (IT & Data Manager) and little Aria, born a few months ago. We live in Tuscany in Campiglia Marittima, a village of medieval origin situated on a small hill (about 200 meters above sea level) in the heart of the Val di Cornia, with a view over the valley all the way to the sea in front of us.
  We recently bought and renovated an apartment at the gates of the historic center, with the project in mind to make it a hospitable and welcoming place for people like-minded to us, with whom to share part of our daily life.
  
  We have many interests: we love cinema (we have a home projector with a dedicated wall for movie and Japanese anime nights ), modern board games (the harder the better), good food both local and ethnic, walks in nature, astronomy (we own a private telescope to observe the stars and if you wish we can organize an evening outing to the local astronomical observatory) and wellness practices such as pilates, yoga, and meditation.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Light gardening

  Creative DIY projects

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house

  Light maintenance
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  Interests

  

  Culture

  

  Self development

  

  Sustainability

  

  LGBTQ

  

  Technology

  

  Videography

  

  Movies & TV

  

  Events & social

  

  Photography

  

  Cooking & food

  

  Carpentry

  

  Books

  

  Art & design

  

  Astronomy

  

  Yoga / Wellness

  

  Team sports

  

  Outdoor activities

  

  Hiking

  

  Nature

  

  Beach
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  - Photography & Video: Paolo can give suggestions or directly organize photo and video outings in the most picturesque places of the area.
  - Artisan Shops & Wine: In the surroundings there are many characteristic villages where you can find the shops of local artisans and their made in Italy. It is also a wine territory, with numerous renowned wineries where visits and tastings can be organized.
  - Baratti Archaeological Park: The Val di Cornia area was a central hub of the life of the Etruscan population. A few minutes from home you can visit the evocative Necropolis and/or the Acropolis as well as scenic trails.
  - Nature Trekking: The Val di Cornia offers completely free trekking routes distributed everywhere among woods, hills and the Etruscan Coast (in addition to the San Silvestro Archeomining Park, the Rimigliano park and the evocative Gulf of Baratti).
  - Seasonal Activities: Depending on the time of year there are festivals, street markets, cultural events and sea in summer or thermal baths (Venturina) in cooler periods.
  - Modern Board Games & Nerd Evenings: We are big fans of board games. If you feel like playing or discovering new titles, we will be happy to organize together.
  - Music: Paolo's family of origin manages a local music school. In this way we can be updated on musical events in the surroundings and we have direct acquaintances in the environment in case anyone is interested, both as a spectator and as a protagonist.

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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

  We ask for help of about 4-5 hours a day for 5 days a week.
  For the remaining 2 days of the week, we would like our guests to have complete freedom to explore the surroundings and enjoy their stay in the valley.
  
  The tasks we would like support with are varied; they mainly concern the normal management of the house (cleaning and tidying up), help in arranging the storage room that we would like to transform into a cellar, some small restoration and upcycling work on furniture (DIY / upcycling), a bit of gardening, the preparation of daily meals, and a "watchful eye" toward the baby as needed (note: this is absolutely not a full-time babysitting job, just help in managing the day).

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  Italian: Fluent
  English: Intermediate

  This host offers a language exchange
  We can teach Italian --- Possiamo insegnare l'Italiano
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  Accommodation

  Board, Lodging and Comforts
  - Cozy double room, ideal for a couple or two people with an adequate degree of intimacy
  - Bathroom reserved for guests (used by us only for the washing machine and dryer or occasionally by other passing guests)
  - Air conditioning present in the bedrooms and living area
  - Heating: radiator present in every room
  - Shared meals & 0 km Tuscan cuisine: Paolo loves to cook, particularly typical dishes of the Tuscan tradition. We will be very happy to cook together, teach you the recipes we know and learn your traditions from you. For special evenings it is also possible to buy fresh 0 km products taken directly from local farmers and producers in the area.
  - Private garden and large panoramic terrace overlooking the valley and the sea, with a view of all the islands of the Tuscan Archipelago and the Etruscan Coast: ideal places to have breakfast/aperitif, relax, practice yoga, pilates or meditation at sunset
  - Fast 300 Mbps Wi-Fi connection: suitable for those who study or work remotely
  - Dedicated work/smart working space: comfortable and quiet workstation for those who study or work remotely.

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  What else ...

  Getting Around & Travel Tips
  Public transport connections exist, but it is the typical transport of a village far from big cities. For this reason, having your own car is recommended to be able to move in total freedom and easily explore the entire region.
  We are available to give a hand with transport whenever we can, especially to accompany you to and from Campiglia Marittima station, a strategic point from which to comfortably reach the main Tuscan art cities (such as Livorno in 35-50 minutes, Pisa in less than an hour and Florence in less than two hours with direct trains). Having a small baby, we are a bit more bound for daily trips outside the village, so having a car with you is not essential, but it will offer you much more freedom to explore the area.
  
  What We Are Looking For
  We are looking for a couple or two friends who want to give us a hand with daily tasks and, above all, build a sincere relationship of reciprocity, creating enriching bonds and sharing moments of daily life with us.
  It would be fantastic if guests could speak in English with little Aria (we are not used to doing so), so as to offer her a first natural contact with the language from an early age.
  
  Living Together & Respecting Peace and Quiet
  Information about our home: the apartment has its own independent entrance, but it is located inside an apartment building. We want to maintain a serene, cordial and relaxed atmosphere, which is why we would like to share the spaces while respecting the peace and quiet of the neighbors and with the usual good manners.
  
  Our 5 Polar Stars (Our Guiding Values)
  1) Freedom of thought and expression: We love open minds, stimulating discussion and the beauty of sharing different perspectives on the world.
  2) Curiosity: It is what keeps us alive and in continuous movement, pushing us to discover different cultures, stories, languages and ways of living.
  3) Sincerity: We believe in authentic relationships, without filters and based on transparency from the very first moment.
  4) Respect: Towards people, spaces, nature and the rhythms of each person's life.
  5) Empathy: The ability to listen, put oneself in the other person's shoes and create a human bond.

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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

  This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  Two

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