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We are a couple in our fourties, living in a middle sized town in Germany. We both love travelling, and I myself (Jenny) was a traveller using workaway to travel Australia many years ago. Now that we have a guest room, we would like to "give back" and welcome interested people to exchange culture, language practise and stories. We both speak English, and also Japanese to some extend as we both spent some time in Japan while in university and are happy for opportunities to get a bit of practise again.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Gardening
Animal Care
Help around the house
Interests
Pets
Cooking & food
Plant care
Music
History
DIY & crafts
Books
Gardening
Languages
Writing
Animals
Fitness
Yoga / Wellness
Nature
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Apart from living in a bit of a quiet place, bigger sized cities like Wuppertal, Hagen and Dortmund can be reached in ca. 30 minutes. The city of Düsseldorf can be reached in ca 45 Minuten. In all of those places you can find plenty of shops, cafes, restaurants, sports and cultural activities.
If you are interested, we are happy to include you into our daily and social life, introduce you to friends and make time to show you around and take you to places. Happy to practise English with you anytime and German if interested.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We would need some help around the house and garden depending on season. In spring, summer and autumn, there is always something to do around the garden. If you have experience in gardening, we are happy to hear about new ideas and projects. Otherwise we are happy for some help inside the house, just some basic cleaning, cat minding and if you like cooking, we would be very happy about your input and also to learn about dishes from your home region! I also constantly engage in several hands on projects, so if you are more on the creative side, I am happy for support here. As an example, currently I have plans to upcycle old garden furniture. we inherited when we bought the house.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Japanese: Intermediate
Spanish: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
We are very interested in Japanese language exchange. But other languages also welcome!
Accommodation
A single bedroom, furnished with desk and several storage options.
We live in a house with two floors, main bath on the main floor and a guest toilet on the first floor. We have a garden, wintergarden and terrace.
What else ...
We have a cat living partly inside the house, so cat-friendly people are appreciated.
Getting around: It is possible to use public transport from a near bus station, but we are also happy giving lifts whenver needed. Our neighboorhood is a quiet and very friendly one. We are close to nature with forest and open fields around the corner. A walk to the small city center takes about 10-15 minutes (hill down... and up :) ), but most shops, especially supermarkets, are easier reached by car.
My husband and I are working fulltime, but are doing homeoffice about three times a week. We have some flexibility and can take time off here and there, being able to make plans with you.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
My animals / pets
Lucy
Lucy is a very social and friendly cat towards humans. Not so much to other cats... she bullies the whole neighborhood of cats and fiercly chases every cat away that dares enter our premises xD But towards humans, she is all love and cuddles.
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