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Experience countryside life in a local family, in Collesalvetti, Italy

  • Italy
  • Last activity : 28 Apr 2025

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    We are an italian family, we live in Toscana, in an old farmhouse near the woods, in the countryside among the hills between Livorno and Pisa.
    Many turists come all over the year to visit Tuscany.
    The sea is close, as well as towns of historical and artistic significance, like Firenze, Lucca or Pisa, that you could be interested to visit.
    I work as a teacher in a primary school, and my husband Roberto works as a surveyor in Livorno.
    After working we like to spend time having walks and meeting friends.
    Roberto attends an art school, to learn engraving and etching techniques, and he likes to make art projects.
    I am engaged in the local administration, being part of the equal opportunities commission. I like music: I play transverse flute, I started studying it last year. I can speak English, French and Spanish. Roberto can speak Spanish.
    Both our daughters, aged 22 and 18, learned languages: Linda speaks French, and Claudia German. Both also studied Spanish. Linda is attending her third year studying political sciences at Pisa University, and Claudia is about lo move to Torino to study there at University. Most of the time they are not at home.
    All of us love reading, and at home we have got lots of books, that need to be kept cleen. We often ask workawayers for help to dust books. Many books are stored in the attics, under roof. In spring we could need help also with the garden maintenance.
    We enjoy welcoming workawayers, of course to get a help, but also because each time we get opportunities to learn many interesting things and stories. We like to share convivial occasions.
    We usually prefer local and healthy food, and if you are vegetarian, vegan or suffer allergies, we can provide meals that can be good for you.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Language practice
    Gardening
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    I'm a school teacher, I can help you if you are interested in learning italian. We can tell you about local history, and make you taste particular foods that are typical from this area. We can help you to plan visits of the main Tuscany towns.
    We often meet with friends, here at home, so you will have the opportunity to meet different people and spend time in an authentic environment.

  • Help

    Help

    We ask for spirit of cooperation in the daily management. We usually prefer short experiences (7-10 days). According with the period, you could be asked to help with the olives harvesting, or with the trees pruning.

  • Languages

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

    This host offers a language exchange
    In our opinion spending time with workawayers is a very motivating way to practice languages! I can speak french, spanish and some german, but for job reasons I am particularly interested in practicing english. Roberto feels more involved when someone speaking some italian or spanish comes, because he can interact a little more: we all will be happy to listen to your stories! Anyway I can help to translate.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    You will sleep in a room that will be left just for you. We will be respectful of your privacy. You are expected to keep the room clean and not to eat upstairs. Thank you!
    A good Wifi connection is provided.
    We appreciate workawayers to share family life.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    We live in an old farmhouse, where two other families live.
    From our house to town it is possible to use the public transport, but it is very important to know that there are very few buses during the day. Having a car is the best option to move to town: we can manage to take you and pick you up according with our working hours.
    For example we can take you to the train station in Livorno, and from there you can get trains to Pisa (15 minutes), Lucca (40 minutes) and Florence (1 hour); also visiting Livorno can be a nice experience. The seafront of Livorno is amazing, you can also have a walk in the central market and in the town center.
    Sometimes, when we have free time we will be pleased to go along with you!

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    A little more information

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    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

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

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    One

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The image depicts a round, golden-brown baked oatmeal with raisins and nuts, resting on parchment paper in a white baking dish.
The image depicts a man and woman standing on a dirt path overlooking the ocean, with a cloudy sky and a ship visible in the distance.
The image shows two women posing for a selfie in a kitchen, with the woman on the left wearing a black jacket and the woman on the right wearing a pink sweater.
The image shows a selfie of an older man and woman, with the man on the left and the woman on the right, both smiling at the camera.
The image shows three women posing for a selfie in a cozy living room, with a kitchen visible in the background and a brick archway above them.
The image depicts three women and a child standing behind a table with a tablecloth, surrounded by plates and dishes, with a wooden cabinet filled with dishes in the background.
A woman stands on a tarp covered in olives, holding a long pole with a net at the end, reaching up to harvest olives from an olive tree.
The image depicts a family of five posing for a photo in a kitchen, with a table featuring plates and food, and a refrigerator and wood-burning stove in the background.
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The image depicts a group of eight people gathered around a table with plates and drinks, posing for a photo in a kitchen setting with a refrigerator and cabinets in the background.
The image shows a group of four people posing for a selfie in a room with white walls and a wooden cabinet, smiling at the camera.
The image shows a group of people sitting at a table, likely enjoying a meal together. The scene appears to be a casual gathering, possibly a family event or social occasion.
The image depicts a two-story house with a tiled roof, wooden doors and windows, and a stone pathway leading to the front door, set amidst a grassy yard.
The image depicts a long table set for a meal with blue and white checkered tablecloth, plates, glasses, cutlery, and a basket of bread, surrounded by chairs.
The image depicts a two-story house with a brown door and windows, surrounded by trees and a blue sky with wispy clouds, featuring a gravel driveway and a black car.
The image depicts a man in a kitchen, wearing an apron and gloves, standing at a stove with various cooking utensils and ingredients nearby.

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