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Travel information
We are currently
Travelling
Activities we are interested in:
Hello! :) we are starting our gapyear in South Africa. We want to get to know new countries, cultures and people!
Our next destination:
Colombia - from May 2026 until May 2026 View all
Description
Hello 😊
We are Jannis and Marlien, a newly married couple from Germany, 26 and 27 years old. We have been high school sweethearts and have already experienced many adventures together. Now we want to get to know new countries, cultures and people - and help wherever we are needed!
Why us?
We bring a lot of enthusiasm, team spirit and flexibility to the table. Whether it's helping around the house, gardening, looking after animals or supporting projects - we are motivated and always open to new tasks!
we look forward to new experiences!
Interests
Photography
Cooking & food
Nature
Music
Yoga / Wellness
Vegetarian or vegan
Van life
Water sports
Plant care
Pets
Outdoor activities
Languages
Hiking
Gardening
Fitness
Farming
Dancing
Events & social
Camping
Books
Beach
Animals
Languages
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
French: Intermediate
Spanish: BeginnerMore details about my language interests
This workawayer has indicated that they would be interested in sharing their language(s) or learning a new language. You can contact them directly to discuss this.
Skills and knowledge we'd like to share or learn
We're interested in:
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Life at a Farmstay
Eco Projects
Helping around the house
Animal Care
Hospitality/Tourism
Languages
Helping with Computers/ Internet
House & pet sitting
More details about your skills
Our experiences:
After leaving school, we lived in Australia for a year, where we worked in various jobs. We worked in restaurants, but also on mango and chili farms. Back in Germany, we both completed a banking apprenticeship and studied economics.
Thanks to our professional experience, we are organized, reliable and solution-oriented. We also enjoy learning new things and adapting to different situations.
Our hobbies and interests:
- Marlien is passionate about yoga (trained in India) and enjoys running in nature. In the cold season she likes to read.
- Jannis is musical and plays the guitar. He likes to keep fit with fitness and outdoor activities.
- Together we love hiking, dancing (ballroom dancing), surfing (when we have the opportunity on vacation) and spending time with animals. At home we have a dog and a cat, which are lovingly looked after by Marlien's family during our travels.
Age
28 & 28
What else ...
At home we have a dog and a cat, which are lovingly looked after by Marlien's family during our travels.
Some more information
Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
Special dietary requirements
we are vegan/ vegetarian
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Friends
Feedback
Marbel and Pedro are very warm and welcoming people. The hotel has a very homey feel and we found the atmosphere to be very welcoming. Our work consisted of helping with breakfast and whatever else needed to be done that day (stacking wood, picking and peeling apples, ironing…). They were flexible about when we… read more
