Natalia & Oliver

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We are traveling as a family of four for the first half of 2026. We are introducing our girls to Spanish language and new cultures. We are very active and love to swim, hike, bike & play!

Description

Hello! We are Oliver, Natasha, Ursula (10) and Ona (8). We are spending 6 months travelling and homeschooling and will be in Spain from mid April through early July 2026. We are an adventurous, independent and active family. We are self employed and run a small hotel in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia so will need some internet access and time to do a few hours of remote work per day. We have experience in tourism and hotels, housing development and property management/maintenance, events, and DIY projects. Oliver is a licensed building contractor and enjoys creative reconstruction. Natasha is an avid gardener and both children have experience with gardening and helping out around the house. Both of us speak Spanish and the girls are learning! We'd love the opportunity to help out on a cool project, have a cultural and language exchange. Ability to hang out with other families would be a plus!

Interests

Charity work

Technology

Sustainability

Self development

Culture

Politics / Social justice

Pets

Farming

Books

Carpentry

History

Languages

Gardening

Cooking & food

Art & design

Animals

Winter sports

Mountain

Team sports

Nature

Fitness

Camping

Sailing / Boating

Dancing

Beach

Water sports

Outdoor activities

Hiking

Cycling

Adventure sports

Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Intermediate
Russian: Beginner

More details about my language interests
Before we arrive in Spain we'll be spending 3 months in Central America in Guatemala, El Salvador and Honduras with a focus on homestays and learning Spanish. We both got certified to teach English as a second language 20 years ago and taught English in Prague.

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Skills and knowledge we'd like to share or learn

We're interested in:  

Light gardening

Life at a Farmstay

Eco Projects

Animal Care

Charity Work

Languages

Creating/ Cooking family meals

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Some knowledge of:  

Teaching

Babysitting and creative play

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Able to teach about:  

Creative DIY projects

Hospitality/Tourism

Light maintenance

Helping with Computers/ Internet

House & pet sitting

Helping around the house

More details about your skills

Extensive experience in renovating and maintaining houses including plumbing, electrical and construction management, etc. We are also proficient and interested in gardening, farming, teaching English as a second language, cooking, adventuring

Age

46 & 46

What else ...

We love hiking and biking and are likely to show up with bikes. The girls love art projects and building things. We love games and all sorts of outdoor adventures.

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  Special dietary requirements
  kids can be picky eaters, but we eat everything