Paulien

Travel information

I am currently

Activities i am interested in:

In Spain 🇪🇸

Description

Hi! I’m Paulien,
A beach loving, dog cuddling Dutch pilgrim with an open heart and a strong work ethic.

In 2024 I walked my first Camino to Santiago de Compostella. That was life-changing.
I traded comfort for curiosity. Said goodbye to my house and job, got rid of almost all my possesions and embraced a life built on freedom, new experiences and personal growth.

The past year I traveled trough Nepal, Spain and Sweden. In Nepal I did my Yoga Teacher Training and besides my own yogapratice I love to improve my training skills.
I worked a couple of months as a volunteer in different albergues among the Camino del Norte in Spain. Did several house- and dogssits in the Netherlands and worked at an amazing place in Sweden.

I love getting things done. Whether it’s rolling up my sleeves for physical work, diving into creative projects or simply showing up for a meaningful chats. Before this chapter I worked as a social worker and I’m a psychosocial therapist. I bring empathy, a splash of humor and an open mind wherever I go. You’ll find me happiest outdoors, hiking, swim in the ocean or soaking up a golden sunset.

Interests

Languages

Writing

Self development

Books

Hiking

Yoga / Wellness

Mountain

Nature

Camping

Beach

Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Dutch: Fluent

More details about my language interests
I would like to learn Spanish.

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

Light gardening

Creative DIY projects

Life at a Farmstay

Eco Projects

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Some knowledge of:  

Charity Work

Languages

Light maintenance

Animal Care

Hospitality/Tourism

House & pet sitting

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Being an elderly companion

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Able to teach about:  

Helping around the house

More details about your skills

🎓 Background in social work
🧠 Qualified psychosocial therapist
🗣️ Fluent in Dutch and English
🍳 Great help in the kitchen (cooking & preparing fresh meals)
🖌️ Good at painting (interior & small projects)
🧹 Happy to help with household chores
🌱 Hands-on and proactive with gardening & outdoor work
🛠️ Practical mindset — not afraid to get my hands dirty
💬 Strong communication & people skills
📚 Interest in mindfulness, personal growth
🧘 Experience with yoga and body-oriented practice

Age

40

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  Driver's licence

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  Special dietary requirements