Denise

Travel information

I am currently

Description

What drives me every time is my curiosity, will to learn new things and help people. I love learning new languages and cultures, trying local dishes etc. Travelling has been a passion of mine since I was little and I managed to slow-travel/live in several countries which now hold a special place in my heart.
I had the luck to live in New Zealand for a year, then Saint Petersburg, Berlin and lastly Prague, which literally stole my heart.
I love animals, I even volunteered at an animal rescue station in Prague during my Erasmus semester there. Sometimes I believe animals are way better than us humans and we should all learn from them.
Being in nature, being surrounded by animals, helping people, learning new languages and being able to communicate with locals whilst living abroad are all things that bring me happiness.

Interests

Events & social

Sustainability

DIY & crafts

Team sports

Dancing

Van life

Adventure sports

Culture

Outdoor activities

Pets

Languages

Mountain

Hiking

Gardening

Charity work

Beach

Cooking & food

History

Plant care

Writing

Vegetarian or vegan

Yoga / Wellness

Politics / Social justice

Nature

Farming

Fitness

Camping

Books

Animals

Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Italian: Fluent
German: Intermediate
Russian: Intermediate
Czech: Beginner
Spanish: Beginner

More details about my language interests
I am interested in improving my Russian, learning Spanish and Czech at a higher level and learning other Slavic languages, Georgian and/or Armenian

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

Being an elderly companion

Life at a Farmstay

Eco Projects

Animal Care

Languages

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Some knowledge of:  

Gardening

DIY and building projects

Babysitting and creative play

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Helping around the house

Hospitality/Tourism

Charity Work

Helping with Computers/ Internet

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Able to teach about:  

Teaching

More details about your skills

I am a very fast learner, so if you explain me what to do I'll probably learn it pretty fast. I have experience in taking care of animals, as I volunteered at an animal rescue station where I fed animals, cleaned cages and even fed newborn birds. I also worked as babysitter/language instructor privately for children and teens. I have experience in organising events and conferences, as I was part of a student organisation called Hikma. Moreover, I carried out an internship at Caritas Czech Republic in the PR and Communication department.
I have a bit of experience with gardening and lawn-mowing. During my previous workaway I helped with construction works, weeding, gardening, cooking and cleaning.

Age

24

What else ...

I enjoy being outside, away from the chaos of a city and social media. I love reading, practising yoga and walking/hiking in the nature, I love the mountains, but also the ocean. I am a solo-traveller, meaning that I finally learned to step out of my comfort zone and go on adventures/trips by myself instead of just waiting for somebody else to join me. I travelled extensively around the Czech Republic and I travelled solo for two weeks in Portugal. Last year I was finally able to travel to and around Georgia and I fell in love.
As of September I'll be moving to Yerevan for a semester abroad and I might end up statying in the Caucasus for longer.
I own a cat and a dog, which I love immensely.

Some more information

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  Smoker

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  Driver's licence

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  Allergies
  pollens and nuts

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  Special dietary requirements
  vegetarian and lactose intollerant