Francesco
& Giorgia

Italy
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We are currently
Travelling
Activities we are interested in:
Hicking, music, art project, sustainability
Our next destination:
Czech Republic - from Apr 2025 until May 2025
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Ciao!
We are Giorgia and Francesco, a couple from Italy :)

Almost two years ago, we decided to leave our home country and embark on a journey across Europe to explore new cultures, lifestyles, and ways of living.

Francesco - I’ve been passionate about traveling since I was a kid, but Japan has always been my ultimate dream destination. So, in my mid-twenties, I packed my bags and moved to Kyoto to chase that dream and it turned out to be one of the most incredible, life-changing experiences ever. While studying at a language school, I worked as a rafting guide and bartender, which helped me connect with locals and fully embrace Japanese culture. Unfortunately, after almost two years, the pandemic had other plans for me and I had to return home.
Being back in my small rural hometown led me to discover a new passion—photography and editing, I’m always experimenting with new techniques and love the idea of one day turning this passion into something more.

Giorgia - After working in the tourism industry for several years, I felt the urge to travel abroad, not just for fun, but to experience life in a deeper, more meaningful way.
Languages, art, and nature have always been my greatest inspirations and I feel deeply drawn to creative and innovative projects that revolve around these themes. I was beginning to study gardening and Permaculture/Biodynamic techniques when I moved to Sweden to volunteer at a local CSA, gaining hands-on experience.
I am very creative and love contributing to all kinds of DIY projects, from painting to sewing. I also have experience in social media management, embroidery and mending. In my free time, I enjoy outdoor activities, music, hiking, woodworking and cozy, quiet evenings by the fire crocheting or reading a fantasy book.
I also have a great passion for cooking (you know, wouldn’t want to disappoint the stereotype!), and I love preparing delicious, healthy meals to enjoy in good company.

We love traveling, meeting new people and embracing different cultures and traditions.
For us, the best way to truly experience a place is to live like the locals and we’re always eager to learn something new along the way.
We’ve been using Workaway for almost two years now and we really love it! It’s given us the chance to travel often, connect with amazing people and be part of incredible projects, leading experiences we never would have had otherwise.

Looking forward to meeting you! 😊
Interests
Videography
Camping
Animals
Self development
Farming
Sustainability
Plant care
Pets
Cooking & food
Hiking
Gardening
Vegetarian or vegan
Writing
Technology
Nature
Outdoor activities
Photography
Music
History
Languages
Mountain
Culture
DIY & crafts
Drawing & painting
Carpentry
Books
Art & design
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Italian: Fluent
Spanish: Intermediate
German: Beginner
French: Beginner
Japanese: Beginner
More details about my language interests
We would love to practice more some languages we already know and start to learn new ones (such as Gaelic or Norwegian). We're also available to teach Italian.
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Skills and knowledge we'd like to share or learn
We're interested in:
Animal Care
Life at a Farmstay
Some knowledge of:
Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Hospitality/Tourism
General Maintenance
Helping with Computers/ Internet
Helping around the house
Able to teach about:
Languages
Art Projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
More details about your skills
We’re both open-minded, curious, and always excited to learn new skills.
During our travels and previously in our lives, we participated in all kinds of projects, whether it’s DIY, carpentry, gardening, or creative tasks like art projects. We’re also comfortable with social media and online work, and we have experience using various power tools, which makes hands-on jobs even more fun for us.

With work experience in different fields, we've become quick learners, allowing us to adapt to many types of tasks. Francesco worked in an SMD assembly company before moving to Japan, where he gained experience as a bartender and rafting guide. He also worked as a bartender in an Irish pub in southern Ireland. Giorgia has worked in various restaurant and tourism businesses in Italy, some in Spain, and also took part in a CSO and permaculture project in Sweden. Additionally, she worked as a cook in the same Irish pub where Francesco was a bartender.

We’ve both lived independently, shared apartments, and been part of communities, so we’re used to keeping spaces clean, helping with chores, and cooking for ourselves.
Age
33 & 31
What else ...
We’re both huge fantasy nerds, so wouldn’t say no to a boarding game night and would LOVE to hear tales about local folklore :)

Also, Giorgia is looking for a folk/celtic harp teacher
Some more information
- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
- Special dietary requirements
  We're both vegetarians

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24 Mar 2025

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With Giorgia and Francesca we had a wonderful, great and productive time. Always open, polite and helpful, creative and eager to achieve aesthetically and technically pleasing results, they provided us with joy and satisfaction at all times. Be it after shopping in a car stuffed (!) with people, weekly groceries for 7 hungry people, tools, plants… read more

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22 Mar 2025

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We had the pleasure of spending three months at Andi and Graciela’s amazing Quinta in Portugal and we couldn’t be happier with our experience!
It was an incredibly enriching, stimulating and educational period in every aspect.

During our stay, we learned and improved many skills: from natural building to gardening, from land maintenance to small… read more carpentry. Every day was different and full of new challenges, including using power tools, maintaining exteriors with painting and pressure washers, assembling furniture and contributing to landscaping projects. Some of the most exciting moments were building a beautiful arch following Andi’s design and designing and constructing a teepee hut. Each task gave us great satisfaction and the chance to test and enhance our abilities!

Andi and Graciela are kind, attentive and well-organized people, always ready to provide clear and detailed instructions. Thanks to their daily or weekly meetings, we always knew what to do and how to do it best. Their approach made us feel supported and allowed us to work efficiently while contributing in a well-structured and positive environment. They always made an effort to accommodate everyone’s needs and well-being, even organizing tasty pizza evenings or campfire nights for us all to enjoy some fun time together.

One of the best aspects of this adventure was also the community we formed with the other workawayers—a welcoming Brazilian family and an energetic man from the Czech Republic. From the very first day, we became a close-knit team: we shared work, meals, and countless happy moments. The friendships we built here are truly special and it’s incredible how quickly we became like a small family.

Moreover, our accommodation was fantastic! We had a beautiful room with a private bathroom, and the entire Quinta was comfortable and well-maintained, making sure our stay was even more enjoyable.
The location of the Quinta is simply breathtaking: nestled in the Portuguese mountains, surrounded by stunning forests and offering a spectacular view of the valley below. Every day, we could enjoy this natural beauty, making the experience magical and refreshing.

If you’re looking for a Workaway that allows you to learn new skills, challenge yourself and live in a welcoming and well-organized environment, the Quinta is the perfect place. We highly recommend it to anyone looking to grow both personally and professionally, it was an amazing experience and we will always carry it in our hearts.

We are truly grateful to Andi and Graciela for giving us this wonderful opportunity. Their kindness, dedication, and passion for their project made our time at the Quinta truly unforgettable. Thank you for everything!

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