Mohammadsobhan
& Seyede Marzie

Italy
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Our next destination:
Scotland, United Kingdom
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Hi!

My name is Elham, and I’m looking for a host for late August and September. (Note: My partner Sobhan and I created this account together, but he won’t be traveling with me this time.) I have just graduated with my master’s degree in design, and I’d like to take one last trip in Italy before moving to Glasgow, where my partner lives.

I love traveling because it teaches me patience, brings me friends (I met my best friend two years ago through another Workaway experience!), and allows me to discover new cultures and cuisines. I have experience working with children — I’ve been an art teacher, and just a month ago, I worked as a summer camp counselor.

I enjoy being around people from diverse backgrounds, and when I host others, I love sharing stories, culture, and food. My favorite activities include playing board games, hiking, biking, and cooking.
Interests
Architecture
Books
Mountain
Movies & TV
Technology
Politics / Social justice
LGBTQ
Drawing & painting
Languages
Dancing
Cycling
Culture
History
Hiking
Events & social
Cooking & food
Beach
Art & design
DIY & crafts
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Persian (Farsi): Fluent
Italian: Fluent
More details about my language interests
I can speak English, Italian and Persian.
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Skills and knowledge we'd like to share or learn
We're interested in:
Helping around the house
Gardening
Animal Care
Life at a Farmstay
Some knowledge of:
Languages
Eco Projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Able to teach about:
Art Projects
Teaching
DIY and building projects
More details about your skills
Elham: Working with kids, sewing, crafts, UX and UI design, teaching English, and open to learning gardening.
Age
29 & 27
Some more information
- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
  No.
- Special dietary requirements
  We prefer to reduce the amount of meat we consume.

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14 Dec 2025

Left by Workawayer () for host (Au pair in Rome: help with me ...)

I stayed with Valentina and her daughter during September 2025, and it was a lovely and memorable experience.

Although I had already lived in Italy before, this experience was very different. Living with a family and being part of the warmth of their home allowed me to experience Italian life in a much deeper and more authentic way. Until then, I… read more had mostly known Italy from the perspective of a student, but staying with Valentina gave me the chance to experience daily life as part of a family. I learned many small but important details about Italian culture, routines, and ways of living that you simply don’t get as a visitor or student.

In terms of the work, it was enjoyable for me. Most of my responsibilities involved taking care of Olimpia, who is a bright and imaginative child. She loves imaginary play, and together we explored many stories and creative games. It was especially meaningful for me because the way she plays reminded me of my own childhood. Sharing those games felt natural and fun, and I truly enjoyed spending time with her. The responsibilities were similar to babysitting and were very manageable for me.

I was also responsible for walking Albert, the family dog. Before this, I didn’t have much experience with dogs, so I was a bit nervous at first. However, Albert is incredibly sweet, calm, and easy to handle. Walking him once a day quickly became a pleasant part of my routine, and this experience completely changed my perspective on living with and taking care of a dog — in a very positive way.

Before arriving, I had some concerns about staying in someone else’s home and the natural imbalance that can sometimes come with that. However, from the very beginning, Valentina was incredibly respectful, empathetic, and understanding. She made me feel truly at home, and I never once felt like a burden. She is a very responsible, kind, and considerate person, and I deeply admire her for the way she balances her many responsibilities, including her charitable work and contribution to society.

The living conditions were also excellent. I had my own room and my own bathroom, which gave me the privacy and personal space I needed. The house is located in a great area of Rome, in a safe and pleasant neighborhood. This allowed me to easily explore the city, visit parks, and feel comfortable staying out later in the evening if I wanted to. The location made the whole stay even better.

We’re still in touch, and I really appreciated how supportive and welcoming Valentina was throughout my stay. I’d happily recommend staying with her.

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