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Exchange languages and learn about gardening and vegetables in Calabria, Italy

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  2026 

 Min stay requested: No minimum

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  • Description

    Description

    My name is Andrea, I am originary from Rome, where I still live and work. In the period 2015 to 2020 I lived in Germany and I also had a short experience in London.
    I also started last year in Cetraro (Calabria region, southern Italy) a biological farm at my property on a hill in front of the sea and with a wonderful view on it, where my parents also help me sometimes. I have olive trees, some fruit trees and I grow vegetables. There is also a forest close to my house going down till the bed of a small river flowing by, that is very nice to walk through and to see the old and big trees in it. In our land when it's period there are the best mushrooms :)
    Now in winter there is to prune the olive trees, that's why I might go there for a weekend.
    I live and work in Rome and I would be happy to have a cultural exchange with somebody who would like to learn something about Italian culture, cooking (also baking pizza and bread in my wood-fired oven in my garden).
    I would love also a language exchange: I would like to learn a little of your language and I can teach you Italian, German or English (I lived in Germany for 8 years).
    My house in Rome is located in a central and very popular neighborhood well connected even by public transport, you could help me in my garden and in the kitchen and you can visit the city, with me or on your own :)
    My parents are very sociable and they live either in the house in Calabria or the house in Rome or the house in Sardinia, and for sure they will invite you to visit them in all of these places :D
    It could happen that you will be alone for some hours with a girlfriend of mine like a cousin, who visits me often , so I actually prefer having a girl over.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Language practice
    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    Help with Computers/ Internet
    House & pet sitting
  • Interests

    Interests

    Events & social
    Sustainability
    Farming
    Plant care
    Photography
    Music
    Languages
    Gardening
    DIY & crafts
    Cooking & food
    Carpentry
    Animals
    Yoga / Wellness
    Water sports
    Sailing / Boating
    Outdoor activities
    Nature
    Cycling
    Camping
    Beach
    Adventure sports
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    The cultural exchange can take place in each part of the day: during the meals, where often friends come over and they speak Italian, or while we do something together, either some gardening or a walk on the beach or a bicycle tour together, eventually even with my friends. I am curious to learn your culture, lifestyle and the habits and traditions of your country.

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

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

  • Help

    Help

    I would like if you could help me cooking and picking some vegetables from the garden.
    We could even prune some trees together and if you like it we can also plant some new plants.
    You could help me to learn your language and I can help you with Italian or with some English and German if you are keen :)
    Workawayers will not be helping with any renovation tasks.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    German: Fluent
    English: Fluent
    Italian: Fluent
    Spanish: Beginner
    French: Beginner

    This host offers a language exchange
    I love languages and I would be happy to teach you Italian and to improve my knowledge of your language or to learn just the basics!

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    I can provide either a spare bedroom and bathroom only for you.
    I eat and cook everything but especially Italian food. If you are vegetarian it is no problem at all, I eat a lot of vegetables and some are from my garden. I eat also fish that I buy directly from the fishermen and also meat but not so often.
    We can make the barbecue.

    I will be happy to offer you 3 meals per day (if you are vegetarian or vegan is also fine). We will eat together, if you like it.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    You can visit many nice places here around, some times we could go together and visit some friends of mine or uncles/aunts. You / we can go to a Cafè or to get an aperitivo! I can either drive you by car or you can take public transport or a bicycle (I have many, also electric).
    Sometimes my lovely neighbors will invite us for lunch or dinner, and also friends come often to lunch or dinner at my place :)

  • 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

    There is unlimited internet and digital nomads can use it whenever they need it.

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    This host can provide space for campervans.

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    One

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

Host ref number: 397721677674

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