Andrea & Alessandra

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Hi folks,
we are Andrea and Alessandra, an italian young couple. Born and raised in the countryside of Central Italy, we grew up with animals and close to the nature. We travel following our curiosity. Togheter we lived as volunteer nomads for a year and a half, travelling around Africa, South-East Asia and Australia, working and helping in a lot of different permaculture based eco-projects, mostly planting trees, designing food forests for poor communities, monitoring and protecting wildlife. We have been working on biological farms, wildlife reserves, national parks, camping areas, guest houses and hotels. We are enthusiastic to help in every possible way and eager to learn as much as possible from new experiences and meet people from different backgrounds.

Andrea: I am a visual artist and image alchemist: tireless illustrator & graphic designer, awarded documentary photographer, in love with symbolism & provoking contrast. Environmental Storyteller: animals inspire my art, wilderness fuels my soul. Wrangler videographer: remote shoots in uncharted territories are my comforts. Scubadiver, animal lover & wildlife conservation ambassador and volunteer, looking for a chance to get my hands dirty and use my art for the cause. Currently a nomad hard worker, traveling to collect stories for my personal documentary project about human and wildlife coexistence called "The missing link".

Alessandra: I am a psychologist with a passion for animals and experience in teaching, particularly in kindergarten, where I used yoga, meditation, nature, and creativity to help children explore themselves and the world. A few years ago, I combined my profession with my love for animals by specializing in animal-assisted interventions. I now work at a riding school, where, with the help of dogs, cats, donkeys, and horses, we support people in finding emotional balance and well-being.
In addition to my work, I enjoy cooking, experimenting with healthy recipes, and am always ready to contribute, approaching tasks with commitment and a positive attitude. I am eager to share my passion for animals and well-being and help with any activity needed.

We are at your disposal for any further information.
We will be happy to get in touch with you.

Interests

Plant care

Gardening

Water sports

Performing arts

Movies & TV

DIY & crafts

Mountain

Beach

Culture

Writing

Vegetarian or vegan

Politics / Social justice

Languages

Hiking

Carpentry

Books

Art & design

Videography

Van life

Sustainability

Photography

Pets

Outdoor activities

Nature

Farming

Camping

Animals

Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Italian: Fluent

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Skills and knowledge we'd like to share or learn

We're interested in:  

DIY and building projects

Life at a Farmstay

Animal Care

Charity Work

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Some knowledge of:  

Gardening

General Maintenance

Eco Projects

Helping around the house

Art Projects

Helping with Computers/ Internet

Teaching

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Able to teach about:  

Creating/ Cooking family meals

More details about your skills

Andrea:
-Long experience as photographer and video-maker. I worked in every possible field and location (rain forests, underwater, deserts, mountains, savannahs), gaining profound mastery with photographic tools and audio-video recorders. Great knowledge of editing programs, like Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe After Effect, Final cut for video editing and animations, Photoshop and Lightroom for photo editing.
- I am an expert illustrator and graphic designer. Capable to quickly design and paint a big wall as well as a comic book. Vast knowledge any kind of drawing and design technique and professional knowledge of design and printing process by working in a Typography for about 2 years.
- I am an handyman with professional experience as set designer in theaters and basic knowledge of carpentry.
- Experience as all-rounder in forestry, farming and animal care: pruning, planting, harvesting, watering, fencing and animal herding, feedeing and cleaning. Working a month in a wildlife game park in Zimbabwue, gave me a good knowledge about wildlife and big animals managing: meet preparation for lions, feeding and herding lions, horses and elephants, cleaning and fixing enclosures and stables, land and wildlife monitoring.
- Experience in general maintenance as landscaper, cook, kitchen hand, waiter and housekeeper in campings, guest houses and hotels.

Alessandra:
- Food Lover & Cook: I’m passionate about cooking, especially Italian dishes like pasta and pizza. I love learning new recipes from different cultures and can adapt to various dietary needs, thanks to my experience living with vegetarians and vegans.
-Animal Care: I have experience caring for donkeys, horses, cats, and dogs, including feeding, grooming, cleaning their spaces and attending to their needs.
-Gardener: I enjoy gardening, from tending to plants to cultivating my own vegetable garden.
-Caring & Communicative: with a background in social work and education, I have strong interpersonal skills and excel at communicating empathetically with people from diverse backgrounds.
-Tech-Savvy: I’m proficient with the internet, social media, email, and Microsoft Office.

Age

35 & 33

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