Jolien

Netherlands
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I am currently

Travelling

Activities i am interested in:

Photography, being surrounded by mountains & the sea, practice yoga & sports, hike, surf, learn (other languages), listen and tell stories, feel joy, be curious to all what is around

My next destination:
Australia - from May 2026 until Dec 2026
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Hi, my name is Jolien and I’m 27. I grew up in the Netherlands with a never-ending eager to visit other countries. I have studied photography for three years, after which I traveled to India to complete a 200hrs Hatha Yoga Teacher Training. Back at home, I continued giving classes in my university to students and at the local gym. Then I started the study Tourism Management, specialising in Health & Wellbeing. After these studies, I worked at a travel agency and at the front office in a hotel in Amsterdam.

Right now I am traveling for about 1.5 years and currently on a work & holiday visa in Australia with my boyfriend, after working & living together in New Zealand.
Interested in places that can help me develop new skills, feel good and connected, take some great photos, and help people out.
Interests

Van life

Books

Animals

Beach

Events & social

Writing

Photography

Art & design

DIY & crafts

Gardening

Mountain

Self development

Languages

Fitness

Camping

Outdoor activities

Yoga / Wellness

Nature

Culture

Blogging
Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Dutch: Fluent
Spanish: Beginner

More details about my language interests
I am learning Spanish, I could teach others Dutch or English.

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:

Eco Projects

Creative DIY projects

Charity Work

Languages

Helping around the house

Life at a Farmstay

Some knowledge of:

Art Projects

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Able to teach about:

Hospitality/Tourism
More details about your skills

• Photography; Studied photography for 3 years. My website: www.jolienvinke.com
• Yoga: completed yoga teacher training 200hr, India Khajuraho.
• Endlessly curious towards other lifestyles, opinions, behaviours and thoughts.
• Active: I like many sports; walking, hiking, yoga, swimming, bodypump, bodybalance.
• Hospitality
• Value clear communication, helps to be reliable towards each other & knowing what to expect.
• Reflective upon myself
• Task driven: getting things done
Age

28
What else ...

Being outside, hear crickets, surf, yoga, cooking, wearing flipflops or even walking barefeet, feeling the sunshine, chat with people, and work for a purpose brings me happiness.
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- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
  Peanuts
- Special dietary requirements

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2 Jun 2026

Left by host (Help with gardening and DIY ...) for Workawayer ()

Kai & Jolien are a lovely bright positive couple who work well They can clean, do gardening, cook, and take pride in their work We enjoyed hosting them both

(Excellent )

28 May 2026

Left by Workawayer () for host (Help with gardening and DIY ...)

The piece of land is pretty, it was my first time seeing Kangeroos in Australia. We did lots of gardening (mindful practice) and maintaining the house (as it rained several days), small tasks and tending to the chickens & ducks. Alina gave ideas on which places to visit on days off (for example the local saturday market is fun!) We didn’t own a … read more

(Excellent )

12 May 2026

Left by host (Join our lovely place on a ...) for Workawayer ()

Jolien and Kai were wonderful to host. A happy, friendly couple, with great maturity. I loved their enthusiasm, independence and thoughtfulness. Such a pleasure to have around and so appreciated all their help.

(Excellent )

11 May 2026

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My boyfriend and I stayed with Lynley and Mike for about 2 weeks. We were there at the same time as another Workawayer, which made it even more fun to do activities together (like SUP'ing or canoeing) after our tasks. The tasks were given in the morning and were totally fine.

The location of the property in the Sounds is absolutely gorgeous — … read more

(Excellent )

7 May 2025

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Together with my boyfriend I worked for 2 weeks at this place.
Even though it was calm, the location is very pleasant: just cacti, birds, sun, and tasks to do. We mainly worked on the comedor and kitchen, plus during the busy weekends more a focus on the camping itself.
In the nights where the moon is little the stars are amazing. The parents of … read more

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2 Jun 2026

Left by host (Help with gardening and DIY ...) for Workawayer

Kai & Jolien are a lovely bright positive couple who work well They can clean, do gardening, cook, and take pride in their work We enjoyed hosting them both

(Excellent)

28 May 2026

Left by Workawayer for host (Help with gardening and DIY ...)

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12 May 2026

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11 May 2026

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7 May 2025

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7 Apr 2025

Left by host (Off grid live style in the ...) for Workawayer

Julien staid at my place for almost 2 weeks together with Kai. They were a super lovely couple and I enjoyed their stay a lot. They both worked hard every day and helped me with sanding and painting a new cabin and also doing fire wood. They are fun and interesting to have around. I wish them the very best and hope they'll continue to have a good … read more

(Excellent)

7 Apr 2025

Left by Workawayer for host (Off grid live style in the ...)

My boyfriend and I stayed for one week at Rudi's place - or to formulate it better, his magical hidden spot and palace in the forest 🌳. If you don't see the fence you'll miss the doorway to his property which creates the tunnel that takes you there. His house was built super beautiful and so was our hut another hut already ready on the property of … read more

(Excellent)

27 Dec 2024

Left by host (Live at a remote eco-lodge in ...) for Workawayer

Jolien was a great addition to our team. She was very welcoming to our guests and consistently demonstrated responsibility and politeness towards our staff. Plus, she is an excellent yoga instructor.

Thank you for being a part of our family for a short time. Good luck with your next adventure!

(Excellent)

23 Dec 2024

Left by Workawayer for host (Live at a remote eco-lodge in ...)

Volunteering for 3 weeks has been great, saw so many animals and was surrounded by nature sounds constantly. The work was well doable, serving beeakfast/lunch/diner and sometimes checking guests in, guiding them to their house. Here, they were flexible and the hours were fine. Another plus is the garden if you’re interested in local food, and the … read more

(Excellent)

30 Oct 2024

Left by host (Join our team at our hostel ...) for Workawayer

Jolien is a very helpful and energetic person. She is always willing to get involve and is full of suggestions as to how to improve things where she is. Her yoga classes where also well structrured. We wish her the best of luck.

(Very good)