Francesco & Barbara

From: Italy

Account Type
Couple account
Travelling to
Spain
Travel dates
01/09/2019 - 01/09/2021
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Our status
Travelling
Description
Hi there everybody!
We are Barbara and Francesco a funny Italian couple aged 26 and 28.
We have been living almost our entire lifes in Bologna; a nice town in the north of Italy famous all over the world for Lasagna and Spaghetti.
We both reckon we got extremely lucky for everything we have had but
after such a long time living in a big city we consider ourself tired about living in a Society where people compete instead of cooperate each other.
For some reason we were not really satisfied about our previous lifestyle, especially last year working at night and that's why we decide to quit our jobs and leave everything behind us.
On the beginning of September we decided to start a really long term and low cost journey (using our own car) with no-plan at all but with the purpose of a Self Re-discovery getting out of our comfort zone; we definitely took the best decision we could ever take and we are strongly motivated to improve ourselves re-defining life's priority for what we considering truly important.
We would love to get back to a simple way of living which is based on peace and harmony instead of money and competitiveness.
We are extremely lucky for the opportunities that life gave us and we want to find the best way to give back everything we received trying to become better persons lifting our dark side and bad behaviour day by day.
We consider ourselves practical and very easygoing people and we are truly respectful and interested about others diversity. That's the real miracle of the universe which make every one unique.

About Francesco:
I've been travel a lot in my live (+20 country) and I've been done several work and workaway experience abroad spending couple of years between Australia, UK and Spain.
I just have to say thank to my family which gave me everything I could ever wish.
I've lot of interest in Anthropology especially about personal growth of human being and that's my main passion since a long time ago.

About Barbara:
I profoundly love animals and people and that's why I have been studied at the nursery school. Take care of others is what I do best.
It's something which make me richer and I'll never stop learning from it.
I also like to experience many types of jobs/works and prove myself in different ways because I can always learn something new.
Last year I went to India and after that I completely change my way of thinking. Now I deeply appreciate everything that life gives me like an hot shower, a bed and a roof over my head (and obviously a wonderful mate to share every day with).

We are both practising Yoga and we are truly nature lover. We love trekking, hiking, doing sports, reading, listening, chatting as well as a good silence for good reflections.
Looking to hearing from you,
Barbara and Francesco
Peace and Love.
Interests
Beach
Nature
Camping
Adventure sports
Yoga / Wellness
Dancing
Outdoor activities
Hiking
Van life
Charity work
Gardening
Animals
Pets
Drawing & painting
Books
Cooking & food
Vegetarian or vegan
Skills and knowledge we'd like to share or learn
Some knowledge of:
DIY and building projects
Being an elderly companion
Life at a Farmstay
Art Projects
Able to teach about:
Gardening
Babysitting and creative play
General Maintenance
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Helping around the house
Animal Care
More details about your skills
During this months we've done several different workaway experiences where we had the opportunity to improve our skills. We are able to:
Gardening; digging, harvesting, weeding, planting plants, pruning
Landscaping; weeding, pruning, cutting trees, chopping wood
Painting; indoor and outdoor, scraping wall, plastering and cementing
Building and general maintenance; cutting tiles, repairing tiles-roof, repairing walls
Take after animals; feeding and medical assistence, cats and kittens, dogs, horses and ponies
Childcare and babysitting
Cooking

FRANCESCO:
-Economics University Degree (Alma Mater Studiorum University of Bologna)
-3 years of experience as Bartender
-2 years of experience as Assistant Chef
- personal experience in Agriculture, Nutritionism, Gardening.

BARBARA:
- Scientific Bachelor Deegre
- Nursery university Degree (Alma Mater Studiorum University of Bologna)
- 1 years experience as Secretary
- 3 years experience as Bartender and Barista
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Italian: Fluent
Age
28 & 26
Nationality
Italian
What else ...
We reckon facts speaks better than words ;)
Some more information
- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
- Special dietary requirements

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19/08/2020

Left by Workawayer (Francesco & Barbara) for host for (Stunning Olive Farm, in the ...)

Super Host!
100 stars out of 100.
Listen carefully: we are talking about an incredible property in the middle of nowhere, a real gem sourrounded by heart-breaking views, olive trees and a peaceful silence. If you guys have the chance to join this place don't hesitate.
We used to work 7-12 am in the olive grove, enjoying the morning breeze trying… read more

(Excellent )

05/08/2020

Left by host (Stunning Olive Farm, in the ...) for Workawayer (Francesco & Barbara)

Francesco and Barbara were two different but lovely young people making their way through life.

They were extremely hardworking and helpfull generally around the house and property. Fran was a fabulous cook and had no problems cooking delicious meals for us all each evening. Barbara helped him of course. They were both very respectful of my… read more

(Excellent )

22/07/2020

Left by host (Help with some gardening and ...) for Workawayer (Francesco & Barbara)

Fran & Barbara joined us just before "lock down|" here in Iznajar and had to stay with us for nearly 3 months. What a delight this couple was, exceptionally friendly and willing. They stayed in Casa Rosa, one of our rental properties and became so much part of our family. Riley the dog and the 3 cats miss them and keep looking for them in Casa… read more

(Excellent )

30/06/2020

Left by Workawayer (Francesco & Barbara) for host for (Help with some gardening and ...)

If you're travelling nearby this area you should definitely try this wonderful place. Wendy and Janette are two incredible hosts; they are both very kind and easygoing.
We've spent about 4 months in this beautiful property and we got extremely lucky as we arrived just the day before the lockdown.
The treatment we received was much over our… read more

(Excellent )

17/07/2020

Left by Workawayer (Francesco & Barbara) for host for (Join a vegan family in ...)

I have spent two really nice weeks with Veronica and her lovely daughter. It was such an incredible experience taking care of Sofi. After a couple of days she got more used to me and my presence in the house and then we had beautiful moments playing together and having fun, walking on the beach and on the Paseo Marítimo or playing in the park.… read more

(Excellent )

09/07/2020

Left by host (Join a vegan family in ...) for Workawayer (Francesco & Barbara)

Barbara was my first volunteer girl. She was taking care of my 11-month-old daughter, Sofi, and helping me with the housework. Barbara is a happy and energetic girl, always ready to help out. She has a big heart and a big smile. In the house, she proved to be a very tidy, respectful, and trustworthy person. I got a new friend from this experience… read more

(Excellent )

30/06/2020

Left by Workawayer (Francesco & Barbara) for host for (Help olive picking in ...)

We have had such a great experience at Marco's place. The property it's a real gem in the middle of nowhere surrounded by outstanding views and a wonderful silence.
The work was never too hard and we had plenty of free time for hiking, reading and enjoying the swimming pool. Unlucky we had to leave early than what we thought but we still have… read more

(Excellent )

22/03/2020

Left by Workawayer (Francesco & Barbara) for host for (Abandoned cats and kittens ...)

We will never forget this amazing experience. We planned to stay only for a couple of weeks but then... We had been there for four months. This is the perfect place if you're looking for peace, nature, silence and of course CATS. It's a proper cat paradise!!! Our job was to take care of the cats daily: cleaning their cages, feeding them, giving… read more

(Excellent )

12/03/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Francesco & Barbara)

Barbara and Francesco stayed with us for four months. During that long stay we became very good friends and we miss them ! This lovely couple proved to be honest, trustworthy and hard working and did an amazing job caring for the abandoned cats and kittens in our care. Fran is a good cook and is willing to help in the kitchen and also with… read more

(Excellent )

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