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Host rating
80 %
Last replied
16 Mar 2023
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Description
We are family of four living in Akureyri the capital of North Iceland. The family members are Sigþóra (32), Logi (38), Jökull (9) and Bergur (5). Logi works as a fisherman and is therefore a certain time of the months at sea. We are busy and active family and spend lot of time skiing in the winter.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You will get an insight into a traditional Icelandic household. We are open to teach you about Icelandic culture and and show you around. We love to be out in the nature and you are welcome to join us in our activities, such as skiing, hiking, go to the swimming pool and more.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We are looking for female to help us with our home, with light household tasks and it would be nice if occasional cooking could be done, especially on the days where we go skiing, as we usually come home late. Also, look after our boys some afternoons if we have some things to do or work later.
Languages
Languages spoken
Icelandic: Fluent
English: IntermediateThis 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
The house has two floors. You would have a private room with WiFi access and a bathroom on the lower floor. The room has queen size bed and a sofa. Our room and kitchen are on the upper floor, so we are there most of the time. You will share the living room and bathroom/shower and kitchen with us.
You can cook your own food or share meals with us.
What else ...
Akureyri is a beautiful town with many beautiful places near by to go see. There is a great nature and lot of activities to do, like hiking, skiing, riding horses, whale watching and more. There is also a lot of culture here, like arts, museum, concerts, bars and restaurants.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (3)
She is very helpful and hard-working and good at figuring out what needs to be done without being told every time. Also her… read more
Both have a great sense of humor, are super easy going and helpful. The kids are truly shy, but after a while they opened up more. Sigþóra and Logi… read more
I got to see the beautiful city Akureyri and they also took me to Mývatn as well as to… read more
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She is very helpful and hard-working and good at figuring out what needs to be done without being told every time. Also her… read more
Both have a great sense of humor, are super easy going and helpful. The kids are truly shy, but after a while they opened up more. Sigþóra and Logi… read more
I got to see the beautiful city Akureyri and they also took me to Mývatn as well as to… read more
