Marina

& Alan

Travel information

We are currently

Activities we are interested in:

Building, making and repairing
Gardening, food growing, cooking
Photography, writing
Arts and community projects
Hiking, sailing

Description

We are a couple of experienced travellers looking for opportunities to explore new places and revisit familiar ones at a slower pace.
Currently based in London, we have lived in the US and Argentina separately, and for over a decade in Italy together.
Alan grew up in a small farm in Shropshire and is an architect with a keen interest in sustainability, a love of designing, building, making and repairing, as well as experience of managing a resident’s association and community activism.
Marina was born in Italy and moved to the UK as a teenager. She has a background in social anthropology and is an experienced researcher, book editor, exhibition organiser, translator and project manager.
We are fit and active and like hiking, cycling and skiing. We also love cooking, gardening and are interested in all forms of art.
As our children are now living independently and we approach retirement, we are looking to take more time off, meet new people, and take on new challenges.
For over a decade, before the pandemic, we were part of a home exchange network. We'd like to take that experience to the next level and exchange more than our home.

Interests

Events & social

Self development

Languages

Outdoor activities

Writing

Sustainability

Sailing / Boating

Photography

Plant care

Gardening

Hiking

DIY & crafts

Culture

Cooking & food

Carpentry

Books

Art & design

Architecture

Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Italian: Fluent
Spanish: Intermediate
French: Intermediate
Sign language (American): Beginner

More 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.

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Skills and knowledge we'd like to share or learn

We're interested in:  

Gardening

Art Projects

Eco Projects

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Some knowledge of:  

Helping around the house

Hospitality/Tourism

Helping with Computers/ Internet

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Able to teach about:  

DIY and building projects

Creating/ Cooking family meals

General Maintenance

More details about your skills

Alan: architecture and design, building, carpentry, general DIY
Marina: gardening, cooking, writing, editing, translating, photography

Age

67 & 70

Some more information

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  Smoker

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  Driver's licence

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  Allergies
  no

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  Special dietary requirements
  none