Elena

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  • Travel information

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    Travelling

    Activities i am interested in:

    I am into hiking, relaxing at the beach, getting lost and epxloring lesser-known places! I am always in for an adventure and curious about pretty much anything!

    My next destination:

    India - from Feb 2025 until Mar 2025
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  • Description

    Hi!

    I'll be wondering around and volunteering for a while, first stop will be Bolivia from 22/10 to 05/12. I have no specific plans yet but, among other things, I'd like to climb the Andes, get lost in the cities and spend some time in the Amazon rainforest. Please hit me up if you are around!

    I was born close to Rome, in Italy, but I moved to the Netherlands 6 years ago to study and work in the field of innovation management and tech. I believe that, when used properly and intentionally, technology has the potential to help people and create more equality around the world.

    My nature as a person is very bubbly, positive, energetic and warm. I am a tiny girl, yet I also have a very determined personality and I like to keep my body fit so that I can be independent. I am quite extroverted and I love to connect to people to a deeper level whenever it feels comfortable. I love to dance, cook and read. My forte is Italian food (quite obviously) but my favourite thing is to experiment with cousine from countries around the world. I am usually down for pretty much anything and I enjoy some adrenaline rush once in a while!

    I've always tried to cut some time out, between my studies and work, to volunteer abroad as I feel that is the best way to really get to know people and culture. To me, travelling is not only about seeing places; the most beautiful and valuable aspect is forming a real, honest exchange with the people you meet. Also, I see volunteering as a great way to give back to the people and place that you are visiting. For example, I was volunteering for a sustainable kitchen in the Netherlands and I spent 2 months in Indonesia helping local communities with environmentally-friendly initiatives.

    I'd be happy to meet fellow travellers and share parts of the trip :)

  • Interests

    Van life
    Technology
    Sustainability
    Self development
    Sailing / Boating
    Performing arts
    Outdoor activities
    Nature
    Music
    Mountain
    Hitchhiking
    History
    Hiking
    Gardening
    Fitness
    Farming
    Culture
    DIY & crafts
    Dancing
    Events & social
    Cooking & food
    Charity work
    Camping
    Books
    Adventure sports
    Art & design
  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    Italian: Fluent
    Spanish: Beginner

    More details about my language interests
    My native language is Italian but my life (friends, work, studies) has been in English for the last 6 years, so my English is by now almost better than my Italian! I used to study Spanish in middle school and I am now picking it up again. I would be open to language exchanges or to teach Italian/English to locals :)

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  • Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

    I'm interested in:  

    Charity Work
    Teaching
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Life at a Farmstay

    Some knowledge of:  

    Eco Projects
    Hospitality/Tourism

    Able to teach about:  

    Languages
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Helping with Computers/ Internet
  • More details about your skills

    Here is a sneakpeak into my skills:
    - Innovation and tech, I have a background in tech management and I like coming up with new ideas, so I can help come up and bring live any initiative related to that
    - Cooking, it is one of my love languages, I enjoy cooking for people and experimenting with flavours
    - Construction/gardening, one of the things I'd like to do during my trip is outdoors activities involving more manual work. No worries, I can handle it, I am stronger that I look ;)
    - Community/people, anything with a social aspect is definitely something I cal help with as I am a natural extrovert and I can easily create connections with those aroud me

    Generally speaking, my biggest strenght is that I am very reliable, solution-oriented, creative and resourceful. So, whatever you have in mind or need, I would love to discuss it with you! I always like a good challenge and I am sure we can find a way to help each other.

  • Age

    30

  • What else ...

    I love exepressing myself with music and dancing, so I would love to learn some typical dance moves and I usually have a fun dance night with my hosts when I am visiting a place!

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