Laura

Germany
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I am currently
Travelling
My next destination:
Peru - from Apr 2025 until May 2026
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Description
Hi! I’m Laura from Germany. I’m currently taking a year to travel slowly through South and North America, and later Scandinavia, before returning home. During this time, I'm hoping to spend most of my time outdoors, in nature, the mountains, and around inspiring people. I enjoy physical work, simple living, and learning new things wherever I go.

I’ve always loved carpentry and working on houses (I once restored a historical timber-framed house in Germany using ecological materials). I also enjoy gardening and being outside in general.

I grew up in the countryside, surrounded by dogs, cats, and a nearby farm, so caring for animals has always been a natural part of my life. I would love to be around animals again while travelling.

In my free time, you’ll usually find me hiking, and exploring nature.

I’m a responsible, passionate and easily excited person who enjoys good company but also values quiet moments. I’ve always loved traveling alone and look forward to rediscovering myself and surroundings again and again, connecting with local people and sharing meaningful experiences.
Interests
Sustainability
Van life
Self development
Books
DIY & crafts
Music
Carpentry
Animals
Water sports
Winter sports
Hiking
Adventure sports
Outdoor activities
Camping
Nature
Mountain
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Dutch: Intermediate
Spanish: Beginner
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
House & pet sitting
Life at a Farmstay
Animal Care
Gardening
Teaching
Eco Projects
Charity Work
Some knowledge of:
General Maintenance
Hospitality/Tourism
Helping around the house
Babysitting and creative play
DIY and building projects
Languages
Helping with Computers/ Internet
More details about your skills
I grew up in a house that my parents restored over a decade, and I helped with everything from building garden walls to cutting branches, painting, and laying wooden floors. Later, I restored a historical timber-framed house together with my ex-partner, which included replacing wooden beams, laying clay bricks, plastering with clay, and insulating walls with wood-fibre panels. I have always loved working with wood and have built some furniture myself, such as my bed. I also converted my van into a campervan, which I’m very sad to leave behind.

I’m good with animals, especially dogs and cats, having grown up with both. I also once worked on our neighbour’s cow farm, where I helped clean the milking kitchen. I love being outdoors, especially in the mountains, and would be happy to help with anything related to mountain refuges or outdoor projects. In addition, I worked for many years as a waitress to finance my studies, gaining experience in bars, hotels, and restaurants.

Beyond that, I’m also academically trained. I studied Psychology and hold a PhD in clinical neuroscience, having worked as a scientist for several years. This background has made me resilient, structured, organized, and very good at problem solving.

I speak German and English fluently, which I imagine I could also teach.
Age
30
What else ...
I love playing the board game Risk, sitting around a bonfire with a good dry red wine, listening to classical music ( I love Bach!) and reading books.

Most of all, I love learning and never want to stop. This is one of the reasons I started this journey at almost 30 years old. I’m fascinated by the new, the unpredictable, and the challenges that make me grow.
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- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
- Special dietary requirements

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6 Feb 2026

Left by host (Help at our magical project ...) for Workawayer ()

Laura is an amazing person. She adapted greatly to our rustic place, helped a lot organizing and taking care of all the place. Didn´t need a lot of guidance to solve difficult issues, and was also great to have deep conversations. I recommend very much her work!!

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14 Jan 2026

Left by Workawayer () for host (Help at our magical project ...)

I stayed for about five weeks on Hernan’s land, and I can truly confirm that it was magical. The place is quite remote, there is no phone signal (although there is Wifi close to the camp) and very few people around, which made me feel deeply connected to nature. Living in such a camp is an incredible experience: making fires (among other things to… read more

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20 Jan 2026

Left by host (House sitting during Chilean ...) for Workawayer ()

Laura was a wonderful volunteer. we really enjoyed having her with us for about a month. She became part of our familiy and we really didnt want her to leave. She is super motivated and highly skilled with woodworking! She built a wodden path and a king size bed together with us, which was amazing. She also made new wooden signs for our campground… read more

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14 Jan 2026

Left by Workawayer () for host (House sitting during Chilean ...)

I stayed for about one month with Lotta, Tommy, and Bruno in Santa Barbara, and I had an amazing time. Lotta and Tommy are some of the coolest people I’ve ever met. They’re incredibly flexible, relaxed, and never stressed, especially Tommy. From the very beginning, they welcomed me so warmly that I immediately felt at home, like a new family… read more member. I especially loved sharing breakfasts, lunches, and dinners all together at the beautiful wooden table, usually covered with Bruno’s toys and art supplies. This is a very lively home, and I felt more than comfortable sharing it with them.
And obviously, Bruno is the best. Such a handsome, well behaved, and funny boy. It’s impossible not to fall in love with him immediately. I really enjoyed playing with him and felt very honored that I, being completely ignorant about Pokémon, was asked to play Pokémon with him. Although there were moments when I wished he’d leave me alone for a second so I could get some work done, I already missed him after just a few minutes once he left for school :D

Besides enjoying my role as a newly adopted family member and playing with Bruno, and of course cuddling the cat Canela and the dog Panchula, I learned a lot about woodworking from Tommy. He showed me how to use different tools that I hadn’t worked with before. I helped him build a bed, a wooden platform as a path to the glamping tent, and wooden signs for the campsite. He is a great teacher and clearly knows what he’s doing, having created this beautiful house and campsite himself. He is also one of the most relaxed people I’ve ever met, and his positive mood is very contagious. The same goes for Lotta, who somehow always stays calm while multitasking, taking care of Bruno, cooking and baking in the food truck, and working remotely on her laptop.

Beyond that, if you love beaches and sunsets, this is definitely the place to be. I’ve never seen such a beautiful beach with so few people. It truly feels like the Jurassic Coast, and you can often see sea lions and dolphins. Funnily, the campsite itself has such a great atmosphere that I often didn’t even feel the need to walk the two minutes to the beach and preferred staying there instead. The surrounding nature, especially Pumalin Park, is also definitely worth visiting. I’m very grateful that Lotta and Tommy helped me organize everything so I could visit a glacier of the Michinmahuida volcano.

The campsite is also a very social place, with travelers camping there, even though I wasn’t there during high season, and Lotta and Tommy’s lovely friends coming by quite often. And there’s always music playing (even in the campsite bathrooms)! At the same time, if you feel like you need some alone time, that’s completely fine too and you can simply take space for yourself.

This place is much more than a Workaway. It’s a home away from home, and I’m very grateful to have been part of their happy family :) Now that I’ve left, I miss it a lot and I will definitely come back at some point!

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