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AFTER A LONG PERIOD OF TRAVELING MYSELF, I RECENTLY MOVED INTO MY NEW HOME AND I WILL HAPPILY WELCOME HELPING HANDS ! (Knowledge currently required: simple craft tasks, gardening / kitchen garden, painting)
Enjoy work-life balance in a beautiful country house, located in the south of Andalusia/Spain, where Orient and Occident meet (as well as two seas)
... ABOUT ME
As a Business Mentor for Leadership I work 100% home-based / online and ... always. I am in the fortunate position to be able to pursue my interests and hobbies such as psychology, appreciative communication, motivation, personal development, holistic health and more in my professional life. Whenever possible, I spend time outside, even while working on my business. And so the actual truth is that I am not a workaholic, although it may seem that way at first glance to one or the other. I am open-minded, communicative, enjoy time with others - and equally need "quiet" time for myself. You will find dialogue rather than the large-group event with me. I love cooking, and take great pleasure in trying new recipes for and with guests. In the exchange with my guests, I value good conversations with depth just as much as humour and simply having fun.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Help around the house
Interests
Videography
Sustainability
Pets
Culture
Self development
DIY & crafts
Books
Photography
Gardening
Cooking & food
Carpentry
Animals
Yoga / Wellness
Nature
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
IN MY HOUSE
* Language (German, English and Spanish Beginners)
* How to live (and work) in Spain as an expat
* Cooking
* Health & Food
* Communications skills
MOREOVER
* Outdoor sports (see below)
* Language (Professional language schools)
Help
Country life in the south of Spain also means that there is always something to tinker with, optimise, embellish or simply tidy up and clean up. So the task list is a colourful mix, ranging from practical to creative tasks where I can always use a helping hand.
If you have skills to offer for one or more of the following - great! Then we will certainly have a good and constructive time together:
# Creating order, systems, structure
# Creative projects / fun DIY mini-projects
# Making a lot out of a little
# Green thumb (patio plants, herbs grown in pots)
# Dealing with dogs
WHAT TO EXPECT ...
I understand the need for balance between helping and recreation, and so my offer is something outside the usual arrangements for workawayers.
Please find details on that below ("Type of accommodation"). The hours will be individually planned, depending on the tasks and projects to be completed, for example in smaller time units over several days or concentrated over 2 whole days, so that you can also go on full-day excursions.
Languages
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Spanish: IntermediateThis host offers a language exchange
Since I am a Business Mentor & Communication Trainer / Coach, I do love language in general. I am also interested in the cultural aspects of different languages. Practicing Spanish in a natural environment of sharing time & space in a day-2-day situation would be as much appreciated as teaching / sharing with others Spanish basic conversation, English or even German.
Accommodation
* You will have your own room and your own bathroom in my house.
* We share a fully furnished kitchen, living area, terraces and laundry.
* As long, if the help exchange, we both agreed upon is fulfilled, you can possibly work additionally somewhere else to earn money, if you wish to do so (e.g. other expats in the area, tourism sector).
* Your personal schedule can be defined more precisely in advance, so that you can plan either for recreation time/trips or additional work.
* You must be compatible with pets, because I have a dog. It is possible to bring your own dog by arrangement.
* I myself am a non-smoker, but I have no problem with you smoking outside the house.
* Please be aware that life here is quiet and relaxed, even if you can find a lot of beach life, socialising and nightlife nearby, especially in high summer. Nevertheless, my house is not an ideal destination for you if you are a party-goer.
Location / Connection
* The house is located in a quiet urbanisation, close to the city centre as well as the beaches and within walking distance of green areas (e.g. pine woods).
* There are no shops in the urbanisation, but supermarkets are not far away. The next Ventas (simple restaurants/bars) are approx. 1 km away.
* Next public transport (local bus station) is 800m from here.
* Moreover, are bus connections between the coasts and also to the towns in the surrounding area, as well as train connections between the larger towns. But experience has shown that it is definitely an advantage to be mobile for your discovery tours, and it is indispensable if you want to work somewhere else in addition.
What else ...
Within reach, you will find
* 2 seas and coasts - Atlantic (Costa de la Luz) and Mediterranean Sea (Costa del Sol)
* in the hinterland: forests, lakes and low mountain ranges
* only alone on my side (Atlantic) more than 100 km white, sandy beach
* several beautiful and charming "pueblos blancos"
* magnificent cities with culture, history and modern life (Cádiz, Jerez de la Frontera, Sevilla, Málaga)
* various nature parks and nature reserves
* a wide range and possibilities for outdoor sports (surfing, kite-surfing, paragliding, hiking, climbing, cycling - racing and mountain bike)
* wonderful native horse breeds and activities around horses (PRE, Lusitano)
* a wide range of language schools
Southern Andalusia is diverse - and wide!
To really take advantage of the many possibilities, it is highly recommended to be mobile yourself.
There is the possibility (from the village) to use regional and also supra-regional buses, but the connections are quite tedious and limited, especially if you want to go to smaller towns or into nature.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
As my guest, you have unlimited access to my W-Lan. I would love to welcome digital nomads, happy to exchange experience.
Space for parking camper vans
You can park a small camper here on the enclosed site, other than that on the safe main road 1 min from here.
Can possibly accept pets
I have a dog myself, a 9 yr old Rhodesian Ridgeback. She is experienced at being here with other dogs. Usually there are no problems. Nevertheless, it is important for me to talk to each other first before making a definite commitment to this. The neighbourhood offers various possibilities for short or extensive runs, from playa to pinares (pine woods), even free off-leash.
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
My animals / pets
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