Akiko
& Carlo

Italy
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Travel information

We are currently

At home

Activities we are interested in:

Herbs, fruits, natural cosmetics, pottery, permaculture, gardening, illustration

Our next destination:
Japan
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Description

We love learning by doing with great people and a natural environment.
Interests

Culture

Sustainability

Self development

Hitchhiking

Music

Drawing & painting

History

Mountain

Languages

Books

Architecture

Vegetarian or vegan

Photography

Nature

Cycling

DIY & crafts

Yoga / Wellness

Gardening

Farming

Cooking & food

Art & design
Languages

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

More details about my language interests
This workawayer has indicated that they would be interested in sharing their language(s) or learning a new language. You can contact them directly to discuss this.

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Skills and knowledge we'd like to share or learn

We're interested in:

Babysitting and creative play

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Teaching

Light maintenance

Some knowledge of:

Light gardening

Life at a Farmstay

Creative DIY projects

Helping around the house

Hospitality/Tourism

Eco Projects

Able to teach about:

Languages

Art Projects

Helping with Computers/ Internet
More details about your skills

We both like to cook, play with kids, and exchange languages. Akiko has experience in Japanese cuisine. Carlo has an art education, and gardening experience.
Age

43 & 65
What else ...

Akiko can share knowledge about Japanese culture. Carlo knows about drawing, design, illustration, photography, digital graphics, interior decoration, and lime plaster wall coverings. We have been contributing to life on a farm, that is what we love to do.
Some more information
- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
- Special dietary requirements

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22 Oct 2026

Left by host (Enjoy the alps and be part of ...) for Workawayer ()

Akiko and Carlo are two absolutely lovely people. They fit into our family perfectly, and our daughter fell in love with Akiko right away. As agreed, they trimmed our hedge with great dedication, took care of the garden, kept the house tidy, and cooked wonderful Japanese food. Their proactive nature was super helpful and pleasant. Highly … read more

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10 Oct 2026

Left by Workawayer () for host (Enjoy the alps and be part of ...)

Katja e Michele e la figlia sono meravigliosi. La loro casa è un sogno. Abbiamo fatto insieme varie passeggiate indimenticabili. Sono una bellissima famiglia e il tempo con loro è stato sempre piacevolissimo. Il loro cane è un tesoro. La casa, con un giardino, si trova in una frazione di un paese della Val d'Ayas. Dalla casa si può camminare nei … read more

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19 Oct 2026

Left by host (Help us with family projects ...) for Workawayer ()

Akiko ci ha fatto vivere la sua cultura,ha risvegliato in Claudio i suoi ricordi del suo viaggio in Giappone,abbiamo passato molte serate bevendo tisane e racconti di viaggi e culture lontane...
E' stata una settimana molto intensa anche nelle gite in giro per la Vallée.
Hanno tinteggiato perfettamente la stanza da letto.Akiko adora pulire e … read more

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10 Oct 2026

Left by Workawayer () for host (Help us with family projects ...)

Stare con Silvana e Claudio è stato un vero piacere. Silvana ci ha fatto conoscere Aosta e la sua storia in modo molto approfondito.
Siamo stati portati in giro più volte per scoprire le bellezze della Valle d'Aosta. La loro casa è molto bella e di grande comfort.
La stanza dove eravamo alloggiati era molto piacevole. Il paese è facilmente … read more

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