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Hi everyone! My name is Desi, and I'm a single mom of two boys who are now living on their own. I work for a non-profit organization focused on educating teenagers through international school exchanges.
I live in a big house in the beautiful Tuscan countryside, it's well located not far by a bus and train station but you can appreciate the silence and the peace in front of amazing sunsets
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Interests
Sustainability
Self development
Politics / Social justice
Events & social
Culture
Charity work
Photography
Performing arts
Music
Languages
Cooking & food
Books
Blogging
Art & design
Yoga / Wellness
Sailing / Boating
Outdoor activities
Nature
Mountain
Hiking
Dancing
Adventure sports
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
I’m excited to share that my city is nestled among some of the most famous tourist spots, like Florence, Siena, and San Gimignano, all just a short drive away—under an hour! People from all over the world flock to Tuscany for its incredible art, delicious food, and fantastic wine. Plus, the historic Via Francigena, often traveled by pilgrims, is just a stone's throw from my home. In my work, I interact daily with colleagues from 62 different countries, and I truly believe that the more the youngs are immersed in a multicultural environment, the brighter their future will be. Isn’t that wonderful?
Projects involving children
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Help
My house is dated about 400 years and always seems to need a little maintenance—like painting the walls, repainting the windows, cleaning the garden, and chopping wood.
Languages spoken
Italian: Fluent
English: Intermediate
Accommodation
I'm pleased to offer you a cozy double room with exclusive access to a bathroom. You'll also have the use of the kitchen and common areas. Just a heads up, I don’t have air conditioning, and the heating is wood-based during the winter. However, the temperature is never a problem in any season!
What else ...
You can take a lovely walk straight from my house to the vineyards and olive groves, where you might encounter friendly deer, hares, or even some sociable wild boars. If you prefer, it’s just a short stroll to the village, where you’ll find all the necessary services and quick connections to the surrounding areas. Just a quick note: smoking is absolutely not allowed inside the house, and I’m sorry, but I can’t accommodate pets due to my children’s severe allergies.
A little more information
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?
Two
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