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Travel information
We are currently
Travelling
Activities we are interested in:
We are interested in slow traveling, making contact with inspiring people and see beautiful places :)Our next destination:
Greece - from Dec 2025 until Feb 2026 View all
Description
Hey there! 😊
We’re Dominique and Jan, a joyful couple on a mission to live more slowly, connect deeply with nature, and make a positive impact wherever we go.
After escaping the hustle of city life and 9-to-5 jobs in Germany, we’re embracing a lighter, laughter-filled way of living – finding beauty in the smallest things.
A bit about us:
I’m Dominique: I left retail years ago to train as a yoga teacher in India, became a fitness coach, learned Thai Yoga Massage, Reiki, and other energy work. Travel has always called me back – after trips to India, Thailand, and later (with Jan) the Dominican Republic, Colombia, Mexico, and the Canary Islands, I feel happiest immersing in new cultures and sharing experiences with like-minded people.
I’m Jan: I quit my engineering job at the end of 2019 to chase a dream of walking the Silk Road and doing meaningful hands-on work, especially gardening. Life had other plans – I met Dominique while we both drove for a sustainable grocery delivery service!
After our first big trip together, we returned to Germany briefly. Jan designed and built a thriving market garden to supply us, friends, and neighbors with fresh veggies. Then, in just one year, he fully converted our van into a cozy home on wheels using ultra-lightwood, complete with everything we need.
We both now work remotely (about 15 hours a week each), which gives us flexibility to travel and volunteer.
We’re currently searching for a new home base outside our home country and would love to connect with hosts who’ve already made this leap. We’re eager to learn from your experiences, hear your stories, and get practical insights!
We bring practical skills (gardening, building, maintenance, fitness/yoga/massage), lots of enthusiasm, and a positive vibe. Excited to meet you and contribute to your project! 🌿✨
Dominique & Jan
Interests
Pets
Languages
Winter sports
Water sports
Yoga / Wellness
Hiking
Vegetarian or vegan
Self development
Van life
Outdoor activities
Nature
Sustainability
Plant care
Adventure sports
Gardening
Fitness
Farming
DIY & crafts
Culture
Cycling
Cooking & food
Charity work
Camping
Books
Beach
Animals
Languages
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Intermediate
Spanish: BeginnerMore details about my language interests
always happy to learn new languages
Skills and knowledge we'd like to share or learn
We're interested in:
Life at a Farmstay
Eco Projects
Helping around the house
Animal Care
Charity Work
Some knowledge of:
Gardening
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Languages
Able to teach about:
Teaching
More details about your skills
We’re always curious and love learning new skills—especially understanding how things work or how they’re made. Wherever we stay, we’re happy to lend a helping hand and get involved wherever it’s needed.
Dominique:
I’ve been helping in the garden since I was a child—my family grew lots of fruits and vegetables. My grandpa taught me many practical skills while we renovated the family house together, from laying tiles to wallpapering. There were always animals around—guinea pigs, dogs, and cats—that I lovingly took care of.
I’m passionate about cooking, adore being in nature, and love putting smiles on the faces of the people around me. While building our van, I found great joy in sewing our own futon mattress, crocheting, and creating cozy details.
Jan:
I bring strong technical skills from my apprenticeship as an industrial mechanic. After studying engineering, I worked in various roles as a designer and project manager. Our biggest project so far has been converting our van—almost entirely with natural materials—and it turned out perfectly suited to the two of us.
I’m really good at teaching myself new abilities, like playing fingerstyle guitar or even snowboarding.
I love being surrounded by nature and quickly make friends with every dog and cat I meet on our travels.
Age
39 & 38
What else ...
We are open-hearted and fun loving people who love to share their experiences with others.
D is really interested in spirituality and loves to teach Yoga.
Jan loves adventures in nature like snowboarding, hiking, rafting and kite boarding.
Some more information
Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
Special dietary requirements
vegan/vegetarian
Feedback
Be aware that you could easily fall in love with one of the puppies Carole… read more
Dominique helped sort out my garden and it was great working with her and chatting about all sorts of things.
I would recomend them to others
They both worked completely independent, leading and helping other volunteers. Dominique… read more
Jan and I stayed for almost three months and had enough time to enjoy the best homemade food and company (of Rita and her sweet dogs) in the mountains close to Bogotá.
The sunny days there (the magical garden project) were incredible! Starting with cleaning… read more
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Feedback
Be aware that you could easily fall in love with one of the puppies Carole… read more
Dominique helped sort out my garden and it was great working with her and chatting about all sorts of things.
I would recomend them to others
They both worked completely independent, leading and helping other volunteers. Dominique… read more
Jan and I stayed for almost three months and had enough time to enjoy the best homemade food and company (of Rita and her sweet dogs) in the mountains close to Bogotá.
The sunny days there (the magical garden project) were incredible! Starting with cleaning… read more
