Profile information
Travel information
I am currently
At home
My next destination:
Japan - from Jul 2025 until Jul 2026 View all
Description
Hello!
My name is Marijn - but most of my international friends call me Joanna (my second name).
I am a graduated veterinarian and voluntary teacher, but currently planning a long journey through Japan and South East Asia.
What I love about traveling is meeting new people and learn about different cultures. I also care about animal welfare, the environment and sustainability.
On a workaway, I am not just looking for a place to stay, but want to make new friends and learn about their culture and everyday life. I am willing to help out with almost everything, but I have the most experience with cooking, housework, gardening, animal care and childcare.
I speak fluent English, a little bit of Spanish and a very, very tiny bit of Japanese. (and Dutch of course).
My hobbies are baking, cooking, reading, dancing and hiking (in either nature or the city ; I like to explore both). I am not sure what else to tell about myself, but you are free to ask me anything you would like to know!
I've had two workaway experiences until now. There is some feedback about me at: https://www.workaway.info/936666819236-en.html
Interests
Mountain
Pets
Farming
Charity work
Books
Plant care
Sustainability
DIY & crafts
Hiking
History
Outdoor activities
Nature
Gardening
Languages
Vegetarian or vegan
Water sports
Cooking & food
Animals
Culture
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Dutch: Fluent
Spanish: Intermediate
Japanese: BeginnerMore details about my language interests
I am especially interested in learning Japanese and would be able to practice English with you - or Dutch, if you want
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Gardening
Charity Work
Eco Projects
General Maintenance
Life at a Farmstay
DIY and building projects
Some knowledge of:
Babysitting and creative play
Helping around the house
Languages
Able to teach about:
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Animal Care
More details about your skills
I am fairly good at cooking, baking and have experience with housework (cleaning, watering plants, organizing), child care and animal care.
Apart from that I also have a little bit of experience in gardening and in simple maintenance (painting/wallpaper removal/etc). I also have followed a short course in first aid.
I would be able to practice English with you or even Dutch if you would be interested.
Age
28
What else ...
I'm fully vaccinated
Some more information
Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
Special dietary requirements
Vegetarian
Feedback
I had a great time with them and the other workawayers.
The work we had to do was light and there was more than enough time to enjoy ourselves. They took us on all sorts of trips, like going to the concert in Odense or having a picknick on the beach and went out of their way to cook (delicious) vegetarian… read more
I stayed at Bridget's past November and I had a really good time staying with her and her family in Evanger. The house was very comfortable ; the meals we had together were really good and the house is beautifully located, but the best part of my stay was how welcome I felt and that I sort of became a… read more
I also really enjoyed taking care of the cats. Amongst others, we took care of a homeless, pregnant cat, who delivered her youngs during my stay. Before I left, we found a permanent sanctuary for her.
Would recommend this… read more
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Feedback
I had a great time with them and the other workawayers.
The work we had to do was light and there was more than enough time to enjoy ourselves. They took us on all sorts of trips, like going to the concert in Odense or having a picknick on the beach and went out of their way to cook (delicious) vegetarian… read more
I stayed at Bridget's past November and I had a really good time staying with her and her family in Evanger. The house was very comfortable ; the meals we had together were really good and the house is beautifully located, but the best part of my stay was how welcome I felt and that I sort of became a… read more
I also really enjoyed taking care of the cats. Amongst others, we took care of a homeless, pregnant cat, who delivered her youngs during my stay. Before I left, we found a permanent sanctuary for her.
Would recommend this… read more
