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Travel information
We are currently
Travelling
Activities we are interested in:
Van Nomads. Running Eco Lodge Soforal in The Gambia with local people. Johan is an truck driver and handy helper, Marieke paints murals. Seeking warm communities/places with water & power.
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Description
We are Johan and Marieke from the Netherlands, traveling in our van since 2022. We value simple living. Currently, we are running an eco-lodge in The Gambia.
What we love most is combining our travels with meaningful art. Marieke is a visual artist who has been creating custom murals for over 10 years, aligning her work beautifully with the space and its people. Johan is an all-round helper and great to have around.
We are looking for welcoming places where we can park our van (with access to water and electricity) and leave behind beautiful art.
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Interests
Languages
Hiking
Events & social
Sustainability
Self development
Beach
Culture
Yoga / Wellness
Van life
Pets
Nature
Music
Mountain
Animals
Carpentry
DIY & crafts
Dancing
Drawing & painting
Art & design -
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Dutch: Fluent
German: Intermediate
Spanish: Beginner
French: BeginnerMore details about my language interests
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Skills and knowledge we'd like to share or learn
We're interested in:
Creative DIY projects
Light maintenance
Eco Projects
Some knowledge of:
Light gardening
Animal Care
Life at a Farmstay
Helping around the house
Helping with Computers/ Internet
Languages
Babysitting and creative play
Able to teach about:
Art Projects
House & pet sitting
Hospitality/Tourism
Charity Work
Teaching
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Being an elderly companion
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More details about your skills
I am an artist — that is my passion and profession. I give creative workshops to children and adults, focused on the experience rather than the result. I also paint murals, often based on personal mandalas.
Besides art, I have experience in hospitality, cleaning, and working in vegetable gardens. I'm open to learning something new.
With love,
Marieke -
Age
59 & 42
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What else ...
Take a look at our gallery to see Marieke’s Mural art work.
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Some more information
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Smoker
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Driver's licence
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Allergies
No -
Special dietary requirements
No
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