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25 Oct 2023
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Description
Dear Workawyer
We are a family of four: my husband (Kurt) and I (Tamara), and our two daughters (Maya -19y & Kate -21y).
We live near Mechelen. And close to Leuven, Brussels and Antwerp. All beautiful Belgian cities, in the Dutch speaking part of the country.
Since our two daugthers are studying in Brussels (arts & philosophy) we have bedrooms available.
And extra place at our dining-table. ;-)
Therefore we would love to host you.
We are looking forward to hear stories about your travels and about life in your country.
And share about our travel & life experciences.
In return we would appreciate some work in the garden and/or some (vegetarian) cooking.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You can enjoy the rich history and the contemporary beauty of several Belgian cities, since they are close by and available by train, bus and even by bike.
We live also near the Dijle. If you like walking or biking, there are plenty of beautiful opportinuties.
Besides that, Kurt and I have rather unusual professional paths. If you are intrested in philantrophy, social entrepreneurship, gender and/or teamdynamics: please don't hesitate! We love to have in depth conversations about that. If you want, of course. ;-)
Help
The work in the garden consists of (depending on the season): weeding, mowing, put out nettles, planting bulbs, picking nuts and apples, ...
The home cooking is preferably vegetarian. Lots of vegtables, salads, soups and spreads.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Dutch: FluentThis 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
We live in a house where all rooms are on the groundfloor. It stands alone.
The garden is rather big.
It is in a small street, in a small village. Near a train station and a bus-stop.
Sleeping will be in the room of one of the daughters. Bathroom is used in common.
As the other rooms are.
We work (and study) a lot from home. So most of the time somebody will be around.
As said we try to eat as much vegetarian as possible.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We have good internet connection. We all work/study regularly from home. But this might not be a problem. In your room there is space to work and also in the dining room.
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (2)
Herman is a warm, mature and funny young man. Most easy to live together with.
A pleasure to have him around.
Besides that he is a great vegan cook and a passionate dog walker!
His stay was definitely too short.
Kurt summarizes: Herman is my best Norwegian Friend. ;-)
The… read more
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Herman is a warm, mature and funny young man. Most easy to live together with.
A pleasure to have him around.
Besides that he is a great vegan cook and a passionate dog walker!
His stay was definitely too short.
Kurt summarizes: Herman is my best Norwegian Friend. ;-)
The… read more
