Aansan

Netherlands
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I am currently
At home
Activities i am interested in:
Nature based immersion, home/farmstay, (multi)cultural exchange, buiding new friendships, deep chats, creative arts and personal development
Description
My name is Aansan, I was born and raised in the Netherlands with a Chinese ethnic background. I am a well travelled adventurer who is passionate about nature, culture and indigenous spirituality and wisdom such as the Māori tradition and values.

I am looking forward to explore New Zealand and to meet you, your family and community!

I am a social entrepreneur and holistic therapist for mental and emotional wellbeing, and a trained bodyworker, very eager to learn and discover all about life and (human) nature :)

Since my mid twenties I have also been involved with various social impact projects, because I value contributing in a positive way to the world around me and pioneer new ways of being and thinking. I lived in multiple communities abroad, so I have experience with cooking, cleaning, gardening, some permaculture building and nanny care. I have also experience with elderly companionship through the caretaking of my dad.

Due to my multicultural upbringing, I am openminded, sociable and reliable. I love building friendships, spontaneity, community building and creative self expression such as painting and drawing too.

Being at your home, I am looking forward to contribute a sense of warmheartedness, practical care and support you in whatever needs you have
Interests
Gardening
DIY & crafts
Languages
Camping
Events & social
Plant care
Water sports
Culture
Yoga / Wellness
Self development
Sustainability
Performing arts
Outdoor activities
Nature
Drawing & painting
Cooking & food
Art & design
Animals
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Dutch: Fluent
Spanish: Intermediate
Chinese (Cantonese): Beginner
More details about my language interests
I would love to learn a bit of te reo Māori! As a Dutch native speaker, I can teach Dutch and though I don't have experience with English teaching skills, I am a fluent speaker and writer in English.
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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Gardening
Life at a Farmstay
Eco Projects
Animal Care
Some knowledge of:
Art Projects
Being an elderly companion
Babysitting and creative play
Able to teach about:
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Helping around the house
Languages
Teaching
House sitting
More details about your skills
*️️️️️ Cooking and kitchen work (also for families and bigger groups)
*️️️️️ Gardening, harvesting farming
*️Animal care
*️️️️️Nanny and elderly care and companionship
*️️️️️ Hosting/helping guests
*️️️️️ Teaching English/Dutch
* Cleaning taks around the house and general household maintenance
*️️️️️Holistic mental and emotional health therapy (Life Alignment and other modalities)
*️️️️️ Drawing, painting and art
*️️️️️ Website design
*️️️️️ Massage therapy, Hawaiian Bodywork and other wellness forms such as Qi Gong and breathwork
*️️️️️Community building: e.g.: trust circles, art of hosting, group facilitation, teambuilding, non-violent communication
*️️️️️ Self-taught photography
* Creating homely and warm environments
* Sharing friendship, care and nourishment
Age
37
Some more information
- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
  No major allergies
- Special dietary requirements
  None

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24 Mar 2025

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Aansan was a joy to have around. She cooked for me a lot, which was very helpful as I was studying fulltime while Aansan was at my house. I would totally recommend Aansan, easygoing, positive, lovely personality and very willing to have a go at whatever was asked of her. Best wishes on your next adventures.

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3 Mar 2025

Left by Workawayer () for host (Get local insight into Maori ...)

I was welcomed with open arms by Bernie! I only stayed for about a week, but it was a really great time with her family, a permaculture group event, we went to an art event of her daughter and Bernie was so kind to give me full days off as well to explore Tauranga on my own. So grateful for all the wisdom that Bernie shared with me. She is a very… read more

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23 Mar 2025

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Dear Lynette, I really got to love this lady in such a short amount of time. Lynnette is so lovable, you cannot not feel touched by the (grand)motherly, warm and caring energy that Lynn is gifted with.
I learned from Lynn how valuable it is to simply be in connection with your heart and carry that sense of purity. This is why you simply want to… read more

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23 Mar 2025

Left by Workawayer () for host (Family homestead in the Te ...)

Miles and Pip are incredibly creative, chilled out and kindhearted people! From the moment I arrived, I was treated like a family member and immediately felt at home. I loved everything they shared with me about Maori language and their unique spiritual insight, we shared some great conversations and honestly, i feel like I have gotten to know two… read more

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24 Mar 2025

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3 Mar 2025

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23 Mar 2025

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23 Mar 2025

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16 Mar 2025

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I am so grateful for my time with Ash and Michael! They are a wonderful couple, accepting all round, kind, openminded and I love that they feel really solid in the home that they are building and their plans for the future!

We somehow created such a natural ease and flow between my to do's and tasks, their fulltime jobs and at the same time… read more

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16 Mar 2025

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🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Incredible Workaway Experience with Aansan!

Having Aansan in our home was an absolute joy! She was an incredible support, especially while I was pregnant, always stepping up to help in ways that truly made a difference. Her ability to make amazing meals out of whatever was available was a lifesaver, and she was always happy to help with… read more

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3 Mar 2025

Left by Workawayer () for host (Maori culture and simple ...)

So so grateful for Lisa's generosity and funloving character. I experienced a wonderful week at the farm wherein we got to see the local school and cooked nice meals and baked for the kids. It was really touching to see them sing and dance! We also shared some lovely evening dinners together with the sun setting on the land and the work was never… read more

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22 Aug 2016

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Together with a friend, I stayed for a week here. It was a lovely and healthy experience! The owner, Bert has developed the land for more than 15 years and the quality of the soil with all its biodiversity really inspired us! We helped out with gardening, digging, sowing, cooking, harvesting, taking care of the animals etc. The food was simply… read more

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