Merleau

Netherlands
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Travel information

I am currently

Travelling

My next destination:
Japan - from Nov 2026 until Dec 2026
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Description

Hello,

Thank you for checking out my profile!

I'm Merleau, 26, and come from the Netherlands. I bring an easy-going, warm, social, joyful, and reliable demeanor and love connecting with people and learning about different cultures and ways of living.

Professionally, I hold a bachelor's degree in International Elementary Education. I'm excited about the prospect of using my teaching skills along my travels.

Currently, I'm doing some remote marketing work while exploring Asia.

I worked as a waitress for years, which I loved! I'm very eager to mingle in different forms of hospitality; kitchens, tourism, etc...

Looking forward to the adventures and connections that lie ahead!
Interests

Photography

Writing

Languages

Outdoor activities

Self development

Farming

Gardening

Drawing & painting

Music

Charity work

Events & social

Beach

Cooking & food

Pets

Sustainability

Winter sports

Water sports

Books

Animals

Art & design

Dancing

Hiking

Vegetarian or vegan

Yoga / Wellness

Nature

Culture

Adventure sports
Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Dutch: Fluent

More details about my language interests
Yes, I'd love to help you with your Dutch or English!

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:

Eco Projects

Charity Work

Creative DIY projects

Some knowledge of:

Light gardening

Light maintenance

Life at a Farmstay

Animal Care

Art Projects

Able to teach about:

Babysitting and creative play

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Hospitality/Tourism

Languages

Helping with Computers/ Internet

Teaching
More details about your skills

Teaching (teacher degree in international elementary education)
Organizing events (social media, content creation, logistics...)
Hospitality (waitressing + I'm a good cook; eager to try out working in a kitchen)
Animal care (good with horses, years of experience)

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Age

26
What else ...

ask away!
Some more information
- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
- Special dietary requirements
  Mostly vegetarian diet

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15 May 2025

Left by Workawayer () for host (Experience life with a local ...)

I spent a beautiful two weeks at the farm. Irene and her family are wonderful hosts — super easygoing, kind, and always making sure we were having a great time. The work was nicely varied, from weeding and cooking to walking the goats — all while enjoying a stunning view over the river. And you're surrounded by the sweetest animals all day … read more

(Excellent )

13 May 2025

Left by host (Experience life with a local ...) for Workawayer ()

Merleau was enthusiastic and outgoing. She pitched in with whatever needed doing - from cooking meals to weeding in the rain (we tried to get Merleau and Sanjey to come in LOL). When I was in pain from overdoing it, Merleau taught me some great stretches and then did yoga with me for several mornings.She wasn't afraid to get dirty or work hard. … read more

(Excellent )

6 Aug 2018

Left by Workawayer () for host (Assisting on a Trekking Farm ...)

I had three very nice weeks at Erika's! Erika is a generous and kind host, who does her best to make you feel at comfort. I met lots of nice people during my stay (colleagues and tourists)!
The work consisted of getting the horses from the field, making them ready for the ride, getting the tourists their helmets, getting them on the horses, … read more

(Very good )

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