Daniela

& Michael

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About Us: Mike (43) and Dani (32)

We are Mike and Dani, a couple who met during our solo trips in Costa Rica. Our shared love for nature, the great outdoors, simple living, and adventure brought us together. We are passionate about doing good by mother nature, by other people and living a meaningful life. Since that trip, we have been inseparable and we are in the process of finding our next place to call home, but in the mean time we are eager to connect to people in places we love and share our skills, passions and knowledge.

Mike has over 20 years of experience in construction management and is a skilled handyman. He is trained in structural and electrical engineering and has a shed full of tools, always ready for a good DIY project. Mike built our tiny house and is also a wizard when it comes to engine repairs, carpentry and welding.

Dani is a software engineer, with heavy training in healthcare and pharmaceutical research. She loves gardening and, having grown up on a farm, is adept at any agricultural work, preserving food, preparing soil, pruning, propagating and all the rest of it.

We are both hardworking and love helping others—no task is too big or small. We enjoy healthy eating, staying physically active, and spending time outdoors.

We also have a dog, Juneau, she's a 11yo cocker miniature schnauzer. Juneau is a very laid back, well behaved, house trained and loves everybody kind of dog, is very good with kids and has previously volunteered as a support animal at a childrens hospital. She barely ever barks but she does the most adorable little howl when she's supper excited.

Interests

Pets

Carpentry

Cycling

Sailing / Boating

Yoga / Wellness

Van life

Nature

Outdoor activities

Charity work

Culture

Beach

Water sports

Vegetarian or vegan

Sustainability

Plant care

Mountain

Languages

Farming

Gardening

Hiking

DIY & crafts

Camping

Animals

Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Romanian: Fluent
Italian: Intermediate
French: Beginner

More details about my language interests
We can teach English and Romania, or very basic Spanish, Italian and French Would love to learn other languages :)

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Skills and knowledge we'd like to share or learn

We're interested in:  

General Maintenance

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Life at a Farmstay

Helping around the house

Hospitality/Tourism

Charity Work

Art Projects

Teaching

Being an elderly companion

House sitting

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Some knowledge of:  

Eco Projects

Animal Care

Helping with Computers/ Internet

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Able to teach about:  

Gardening

DIY and building projects

Languages

More details about your skills

My parents have always had a garden, so when I was growing up we always had fruit and vegetables to be tended to, harvest and then preserve. I always loved gardening and am a biologist so also know a thing or two about plants. My dad is an engineer, so building stuff runs in the blood too, though only extends as far as DIY and upcycling furniture for me for now - though I have done some amateur brick work and sanding so love getting stuck in with those kind of things too :) I am fairly active and enjoy loads of outdoor sports and activities, so love being out and about in nature.

Age

32 & 43

What else ...

I always wanted to experience Workaway, but got stuck in with my job and life and family. I currently work as a researcher in pharmaceutical industry, but I love all things outdoor and hard work, related to agriculture and farming. I am very easy going, polite and calm person to be around. Love cultural explorations and always try to be respectful to other and my surroundings.

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