Enjoy a unique cultural exchange while learning about gardening in Pantelleria, Italy

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  Description

  It's about taking a vacation on our magical island of Pantelleria and helping on a rural property during the grape harvest, gardening, horticulture, winemaking, and more. We offer food and accommodation on one of the most beautiful islands in the world, in the heart of the Mediterranean, where history, culture, and the sea with its cliffs undoubtedly offer the best you could expect from a vacation.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Art Projects

  Language practice

  Light gardening

  Help around the house
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  Interests

  

  History

  

  Carpentry

  

  Art & design

  

  Mountain

  

  Nature

  

  Sailing / Boating

  

  Architecture

  

  Technology

  

  Sustainability

  

  Events & social

  

  Music

  

  Languages

  

  Gardening

  

  Cooking & food
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  Visits to places of interest such as archaeological sites, cultures, and traditions of the island dating back thousands of years. It would be interesting to interact with musicians, since I have access to many instruments.
  
  The cultural exchange I offer centers on Sicilian traditions, ranging from cuisine to historic sites and ancient landmarks of great archaeological significance. The cuisine will be based primarily on "zero-mile" ingredients—meaning we will produce most of the food organically right here on the property. The accommodations will be top-quality, featuring air conditioning and located within the same *Dammuso* where I live (as shown in the attached photos). It would be ideal if the guests were musicians or singers, as this would allow for a genuine cultural exchange and interaction; however, it is perfectly fine if they are not, as I will be the one to provide entertainment and engage with them. In return, I would love to learn the languages ​​I mentioned in my profile.

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  Help

  The tasks to be performed will be: keeping the garden, vegetable garden and vineyard tidy. I will explain the tasks to them by doing practical demonstrations myself.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Beginner
  Spanish: Beginner

  This host offers a language exchange
  I would be interested in learning the following languages Inglese Francese Spagnolo
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  Accommodation

  I offer accommodation in a dammuso, a typical Arab building on the island, with all the comforts and linens included. The house is shared with the family and is equipped with all the amenities, including a washing machine, dishwasher, etc. We will take care of the cooking and teach you traditional Sicilian and local dishes.
  
  I will take care of the three meals and adhere to your platform's schedules and criteria.
  Each worker will have their own private room.

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  What else ...

  I prefer to be available for any travel arrangements, even though the island is well served by public transportation to all areas of interest, rather than recommend renting a vehicle to avoid the risk of accidents, unless you're an experienced driver. The house has no particular rules.

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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  My animals / pets

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