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Hello everybody!
We are Chiara and Vanessa, 2 girls from Italy!
We are really interested in meeting new people, help in local projects and feel part of a family.Our next destination:
Ecuador - from Feb 2024 until Apr 2024 View all
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Hello! We are Chiara and Vanessa two girls from Italy!
On 2022, April 28th we decided to leave our home and start travelling: our aim is to travel across the world, meet beautiful people and experience a real local life.
This is our life project, even if we are not twenties anymore :-)
Our motto is, it's never too late to live your life, as long as you look for happiness!
We are two positive and easy going girls, who love to laugh and stay with people.
We can work hard, learn quickly and we will do our best to help you in your projects.
We are two careful and precise people, we will take assigments very seriously.
We also love pets and animals, so we can take care of them is needed!
We would like to share time with people and being involved in local projects!
This is what how we can help you:
- Website design with Wordpress
- Digital Marketing & Social Network
- Facebook Ads
- Reception activities
- Painting
- General cleaning
- Gardening
- DIY
- Play the piano
- Cooking (expecially italian dishes)
- Animal care
We look forward to start this amazing experience with you :-)
Interests
Politics / Social justiceVan lifeSustainabilityNatureOutdoor activitiesPerforming artsPetsPhotographyMusicMovies & TVLanguagesLGBTQHitchhikingFarmingFitnessHikingHistoryEvents & socialDrawing & paintingDIY & crafts
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Languages
Languages spoken
Italian: Fluent
English: Intermediate
Spanish: IntermediateMore details about my language interests
We would love improve our knowledge of spanish!
Skills and knowledge we'd like to share or learn
We're interested in:
Charity Work
Eco Projects
Teaching
Babysitting and creative play
Life at a Farmstay
Being an elderly companion
Some knowledge of:
Art Projects
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Creating/ Cooking family meals
General Maintenance
Gardening
Able to teach about:
Languages
Hospitality/Tourism
Helping with Computers/ Internet
Helping around the house
More details about your skills
Vanessa: photography, website design, writing, images and video editing, personal assistant, craftworks, paintings, DIY, housekeeping.
Chiara: play piano and start learning ukulele (it's easier to carry in the backpack!), sing, DIY, manual works in general (electronics, mechanics, hydraulics), gardening.
Age
37 & 40
What else ...
We would like to start a workaway experience in which feeling like in a family. We love to share time and stories with hosts, we wold also like to improve our English skills.
We love feeling part of a project and help others: we believe in karma, you get what you give, and give to other is the best way to live an heppier life.
Some more information
Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
noSpecial dietary requirements
we are vegetarian
Feedback
15 Apr 2024
Left by Workawayer (Vanessa & Chiara) for host
(Lend a hand with our house ...)
we are so happy to have met Anna and Steve!
They made us feel welcome and at home from day one.
The house is gorgeous, right on the ocean and a stone's throw from the center of Puerto Cayo.
The work was mostly gardening and general cleaning.
They were flexible with the hours to allow me to also do my online job, which we particularly appreciated… read more
They made us feel welcome and at home from day one.
The house is gorgeous, right on the ocean and a stone's throw from the center of Puerto Cayo.
The work was mostly gardening and general cleaning.
They were flexible with the hours to allow me to also do my online job, which we particularly appreciated… read more
(Excellent
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11 Apr 2024
Left by host (Lend a hand with our house ...) for Workawayer (Vanessa & Chiara)
What a fantastic pair! Hard working,energetic,reliable,respectful. I wish they would never leave. They stayed with us 2 weeks and was a joy to get to know them.
Good luck .
Good luck .
(Excellent
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9 Apr 2024
Left by host (Organic Amazonian chocolate ...) for Workawayer (Vanessa & Chiara)
These girls are a fire! Was such a pleasure to meet and was extremely sad to say goodbye
Really hard working and at the same time a great company to spend time immersing in cultural activities, such as an early morning with Guayusa.
Always welcome back and strong recommendation for other hosts!
Really hard working and at the same time a great company to spend time immersing in cultural activities, such as an early morning with Guayusa.
Always welcome back and strong recommendation for other hosts!
(Excellent
)
25 Mar 2024
Left by Workawayer (Vanessa & Chiara) for host
(Organic Amazonian chocolate ...)
Qué experiencia maravillosa, nos sentimos como en hogar.
Una energìa fuerte y positiva todos los dìas. Victor, Gerardo, Marilu... toda la familia y todas las personas que tuvimos el placer de conocer furon fantàsticas.
Hemos aprendido mucho sobre el cacao y hemos partecipado en las fases de elaboraciòn, desde la cosecha hasta el secado. Y no solo… read more
Una energìa fuerte y positiva todos los dìas. Victor, Gerardo, Marilu... toda la familia y todas las personas que tuvimos el placer de conocer furon fantàsticas.
Hemos aprendido mucho sobre el cacao y hemos partecipado en las fases de elaboraciòn, desde la cosecha hasta el secado. Y no solo… read more
(Excellent
)
1 Feb 2024
Left by Workawayer (Vanessa & Chiara) for host
(Help us move towards a ...)
Gloria y Juan nos abrieron las puertas de su casa, acogiéndonos como si fuéramos de la familia.
Pasamos tiempo maravilloso, compartiendo experiencias, histórias, comida y risas.
Ayudamos en el jardín, un verdadero paraiso, un lugar de paz y serenidad.
Gloria, Juan, la familia y los vecinos son personas fantásticas!
Tuvimos la suerte de enriquecer… read more
Pasamos tiempo maravilloso, compartiendo experiencias, histórias, comida y risas.
Ayudamos en el jardín, un verdadero paraiso, un lugar de paz y serenidad.
Gloria, Juan, la familia y los vecinos son personas fantásticas!
Tuvimos la suerte de enriquecer… read more
(Excellent
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29 Jan 2024
Left by host (Help us move towards a ...) for Workawayer (Vanessa & Chiara)
Vanessa y Chiara, dos seres de luz espectaculares llenaron nuestras vidas de amor, armonía, paz, alegria y bienestar.
Trajeron a mi alma la paz que estaba buscando y la convicción de que el mundo es maravilloso, que siempre hay una esperanza de aportar un granito de arena al mundo que tanto soñamos.
Gracias por llegar a nuestras vidas siempre las… read more
Trajeron a mi alma la paz que estaba buscando y la convicción de que el mundo es maravilloso, que siempre hay una esperanza de aportar un granito de arena al mundo que tanto soñamos.
Gracias por llegar a nuestras vidas siempre las… read more
(Excellent
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15 Apr 2024
Left by Workawayer (Vanessa & Chiara) for host
(Lend a hand with our house ...)
we are so happy to have met Anna and Steve!
They made us feel welcome and at home from day one.
The house is gorgeous, right on the ocean and a stone's throw from the center of Puerto Cayo.
The work was mostly gardening and general cleaning.
They were flexible with the hours to allow me to also do my online job, which we particularly appreciated… read more
They made us feel welcome and at home from day one.
The house is gorgeous, right on the ocean and a stone's throw from the center of Puerto Cayo.
The work was mostly gardening and general cleaning.
They were flexible with the hours to allow me to also do my online job, which we particularly appreciated… read more
(Excellent
)
11 Apr 2024
Left by host (Lend a hand with our house ...) for Workawayer (Vanessa & Chiara)
What a fantastic pair! Hard working,energetic,reliable,respectful. I wish they would never leave. They stayed with us 2 weeks and was a joy to get to know them.
Good luck .
Good luck .
(Excellent
)
9 Apr 2024
Left by host (Organic Amazonian chocolate ...) for Workawayer (Vanessa & Chiara)
These girls are a fire! Was such a pleasure to meet and was extremely sad to say goodbye
Really hard working and at the same time a great company to spend time immersing in cultural activities, such as an early morning with Guayusa.
Always welcome back and strong recommendation for other hosts!
Really hard working and at the same time a great company to spend time immersing in cultural activities, such as an early morning with Guayusa.
Always welcome back and strong recommendation for other hosts!
(Excellent
)
25 Mar 2024
Left by Workawayer (Vanessa & Chiara) for host
(Organic Amazonian chocolate ...)
Qué experiencia maravillosa, nos sentimos como en hogar.
Una energìa fuerte y positiva todos los dìas. Victor, Gerardo, Marilu... toda la familia y todas las personas que tuvimos el placer de conocer furon fantàsticas.
Hemos aprendido mucho sobre el cacao y hemos partecipado en las fases de elaboraciòn, desde la cosecha hasta el secado. Y no solo… read more
Una energìa fuerte y positiva todos los dìas. Victor, Gerardo, Marilu... toda la familia y todas las personas que tuvimos el placer de conocer furon fantàsticas.
Hemos aprendido mucho sobre el cacao y hemos partecipado en las fases de elaboraciòn, desde la cosecha hasta el secado. Y no solo… read more
(Excellent
)
1 Feb 2024
Left by Workawayer (Vanessa & Chiara) for host
(Help us move towards a ...)
Gloria y Juan nos abrieron las puertas de su casa, acogiéndonos como si fuéramos de la familia.
Pasamos tiempo maravilloso, compartiendo experiencias, histórias, comida y risas.
Ayudamos en el jardín, un verdadero paraiso, un lugar de paz y serenidad.
Gloria, Juan, la familia y los vecinos son personas fantásticas!
Tuvimos la suerte de enriquecer… read more
Pasamos tiempo maravilloso, compartiendo experiencias, histórias, comida y risas.
Ayudamos en el jardín, un verdadero paraiso, un lugar de paz y serenidad.
Gloria, Juan, la familia y los vecinos son personas fantásticas!
Tuvimos la suerte de enriquecer… read more
(Excellent
)
29 Jan 2024
Left by host (Help us move towards a ...) for Workawayer (Vanessa & Chiara)
Vanessa y Chiara, dos seres de luz espectaculares llenaron nuestras vidas de amor, armonía, paz, alegria y bienestar.
Trajeron a mi alma la paz que estaba buscando y la convicción de que el mundo es maravilloso, que siempre hay una esperanza de aportar un granito de arena al mundo que tanto soñamos.
Gracias por llegar a nuestras vidas siempre las… read more
Trajeron a mi alma la paz que estaba buscando y la convicción de que el mundo es maravilloso, que siempre hay una esperanza de aportar un granito de arena al mundo que tanto soñamos.
Gracias por llegar a nuestras vidas siempre las… read more
(Excellent
)
12 Jan 2024
Left by Workawayer (Vanessa & Chiara) for host
(Project dedicated to the ...)
Esta experiencia fue increíble.
Alejandra, Ruby, Elias son maravillosos y todas las personas que hemos conocido han enriquecido de alegría nuestros días.
Hemos aprendido mucho sobre la amazonía, de la cocina, al cultivo, a la historia, a los animales, a la vegetación, un encanto, lo haríamos mil veces más
Alejandra y su familia son cariñosos e… read more
Alejandra, Ruby, Elias son maravillosos y todas las personas que hemos conocido han enriquecido de alegría nuestros días.
Hemos aprendido mucho sobre la amazonía, de la cocina, al cultivo, a la historia, a los animales, a la vegetación, un encanto, lo haríamos mil veces más
Alejandra y su familia son cariñosos e… read more
(Excellent
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2 Nov 2023
Left by host (Join our new ecofriendly and ...) for Workawayer (Vanessa & Chiara)
They will help you before you think about it! :)
They are very active girls and willing to help with anything you need at any time. We loved their excitement about doing the activities for the guests because they make it so much fun.
They are very active girls and willing to help with anything you need at any time. We loved their excitement about doing the activities for the guests because they make it so much fun.
(Excellent
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3 Oct 2023
Left by Workawayer (Vanessa & Chiara) for host
(Help us show this amazing ...)
Where can we start?
We stayed here a month and we cried when we left...!!
From the moment we set foot in this tropical paradise, we knew we were in for an unforgettable adventure.
First and foremost, the people we met during our time in Santa Catalina were extraordinary. It's hard to put into words just how welcoming, warm-hearted and friendly… read more
We stayed here a month and we cried when we left...!!
From the moment we set foot in this tropical paradise, we knew we were in for an unforgettable adventure.
First and foremost, the people we met during our time in Santa Catalina were extraordinary. It's hard to put into words just how welcoming, warm-hearted and friendly… read more
(Excellent
)
2 Oct 2023
Left by host (Help us show this amazing ...) for Workawayer (Vanessa & Chiara)
Vanessa and Chiara are a giant ball of sunshine all rolled into one!!! We are extremely grateful to have hosted these AMAZING volunteers. These two went above and beyond in every way possible to help our company. They were warm and welcoming with our guests, making everyone smile and feel happy. They are both very hard workers and always gave… read more
(Excellent
)
8 Sep 2023
Left by Workawayer (Vanessa & Chiara) for host
(Experience different cultures ...)
This is one of the best workaway we did ever!
Lourdes and Kenny are two amazing people: the project is incredible and you can feel the love that they put in it.
The EcoLodge is on an island, immerse in the tropical jungle. You can swim in the ocean every day and, not too far from there, there is a place where you can see dolphins every… read more
Lourdes and Kenny are two amazing people: the project is incredible and you can feel the love that they put in it.
The EcoLodge is on an island, immerse in the tropical jungle. You can swim in the ocean every day and, not too far from there, there is a place where you can see dolphins every… read more
(Excellent
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5 Sep 2023
Left by host (Experience different cultures ...) for Workawayer (Vanessa & Chiara)
Vanessa and Chiara are two of the most genuinely beautiful, talented, conscious, friendly and hardworking humans we have ever met and that have ever volunteered for us. If any host is lucky enough to get a message from them, please don't hesitate to confirm them ASAP because these two ladies are very special and there's no one that has ever… read more
(Excellent
)
25 Aug 2023
Left by Workawayer (Vanessa & Chiara) for host
(Help with projects on a ...)
Pasamos semanas llenas de energía y serenidad con Heyner y toda su familia, son personas maravillosas, un abrazo de alegría y intercambio.
El tiempo pasado con ellos fue muy agradable.
Un lugar increíble, rodeado de naturaleza y amor por los animales y la vida, hemos aprendido mucho, nos hemos ocupado de cabras, vacas y un pequeño toro tambièn.… read more
El tiempo pasado con ellos fue muy agradable.
Un lugar increíble, rodeado de naturaleza y amor por los animales y la vida, hemos aprendido mucho, nos hemos ocupado de cabras, vacas y un pequeño toro tambièn.… read more
(Excellent
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13 May 2023
Left by host (Help on a family farm and ...) for Workawayer (Vanessa & Chiara)
Vanessa and Chiara spent 3 weeks with us and it was so refreshing , an energy bomb around the finca, music, dance AND good work !
They helped in many very different things , website building - which gives us huge hope and was a nice collaborative work, painting, preparing and ordering wood , renovating an old office desk into dining table, food ,… read more
They helped in many very different things , website building - which gives us huge hope and was a nice collaborative work, painting, preparing and ordering wood , renovating an old office desk into dining table, food ,… read more
(Excellent
)
3 May 2023
Left by Workawayer (Vanessa & Chiara) for host
(Help on a family farm and ...)
Ann and Gilberto's finca is a wonderful place in the middle of the nature. We felt like home, they immediately welcomed us like part of the family. We spent a lot of time together during our 3 weeks stay with them. The children too are pure energy and love.
We got involved in their project and were so happy to help them, because they have a lot… read more
We got involved in their project and were so happy to help them, because they have a lot… read more
(Excellent
)
23 Mar 2023
Left by Workawayer (Vanessa & Chiara) for host
(Help at an animal rescue ...)
We had a great experience here!
The shelter is located in two different houses, close to each other. One is the cat house and the other one is the dog house.
We stayed one month in cat house: the work was divided into a morning and an evening shift.
The tasks were to feed the cats, pet them and clean their spaces, checking that all the animals… read more
The shelter is located in two different houses, close to each other. One is the cat house and the other one is the dog house.
We stayed one month in cat house: the work was divided into a morning and an evening shift.
The tasks were to feed the cats, pet them and clean their spaces, checking that all the animals… read more
(Excellent
)
27 Oct 2022
Left by Workawayer (Vanessa & Chiara) for host
(Help out at our boutique ...)
Workaway experience here was one of the best we ever had! Lev and Eli are amazing, thoughtful and friendly persons, we wish them all the best with their coliving.
From the very beginning we felt to be part of a family: the atmosphere here is sooo great! Everybody is willing to share time and experiences. We met a loto of great people that become… read more
From the very beginning we felt to be part of a family: the atmosphere here is sooo great! Everybody is willing to share time and experiences. We met a loto of great people that become… read more
(Excellent
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27 Oct 2022
Left by host (Help out at our boutique ...) for Workawayer (Vanessa & Chiara)
Wowwwww!!!! What amazing personalities!! We don't have enough good things to say about Vanessa and Chiara!! They are both some of the most enthusiastic and friendly people you will meet in your life! They really brought this great energy to our coliving house! We knew from the first interview with them that they would be great! Vanessa and Chiara… read more
(Excellent
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17 Aug 2022
Left by Workawayer (Vanessa & Chiara) for host
(Help out on our Free rustic ...)
The original plan was to stay here 10 days, but we ended up staying 3 weeks!
This place is magical and we made many new friends here! We cooked and ate together and we felt like home.
Jeff and Rachel are amazing and showed us many wonderful places to enjoy time together.
We highly recommend an experience here!
We already missed them and hope to… read more
This place is magical and we made many new friends here! We cooked and ate together and we felt like home.
Jeff and Rachel are amazing and showed us many wonderful places to enjoy time together.
We highly recommend an experience here!
We already missed them and hope to… read more
(Excellent
)
2 Aug 2022
Left by Workawayer (Vanessa & Chiara) for host
(Join our community oriented ...)
We spent a lot of wonderful time in Seattle living in Julian's house.
We took care of his dog Obi, which is a really sweet and energetic pup. We completely fell in love with him! Thanks to him, we went around the city by foot discovering a lot of new and interesting places.
Our initial plan was to stay in Seattle for 10 days, but we felt soo good… read more
We took care of his dog Obi, which is a really sweet and energetic pup. We completely fell in love with him! Thanks to him, we went around the city by foot discovering a lot of new and interesting places.
Our initial plan was to stay in Seattle for 10 days, but we felt soo good… read more
(Excellent
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28 Jul 2022
Left by host (Join our community oriented ...) for Workawayer (Vanessa & Chiara)
Vanessa & Chiara were an excellent pair to take care of my dog Obi while I had a fully packed July. I only spent a little bit of time with them in between back to back adventures but they were incredibly friendly, had an exuberance for life, and were so good with my pup. I heard many stories from my roommates of them taking Obi on marathon walks… read more
(Excellent
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3 Jul 2022
Left by Workawayer (Vanessa & Chiara) for host
(Creating space for a garden, ...)
This was our first workaway experience and we couldn't ask for a better one!
Kelly was sooo great with us, we felt to be part of a family from the very first day! She is a lovely, friendly and positive person.
We met her family and friends and spent some times with them eating and playing bocce and cribbage.
She prepared for us a lot of delicious… read more
Kelly was sooo great with us, we felt to be part of a family from the very first day! She is a lovely, friendly and positive person.
We met her family and friends and spent some times with them eating and playing bocce and cribbage.
She prepared for us a lot of delicious… read more
(Excellent
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3 Jul 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Vanessa & Chiara)
Fantastico!!
Really really really great people. Chiara and Vanesa stayed with me for a month and helped me ready my house for guests and helped my painter prepare and paint the exterior of the house. There was also a lot of digging and moving plants to prepare for a ton, literally, of rocks to be layed like a river. They jumped into projects with… read more
Really really really great people. Chiara and Vanesa stayed with me for a month and helped me ready my house for guests and helped my painter prepare and paint the exterior of the house. There was also a lot of digging and moving plants to prepare for a ton, literally, of rocks to be layed like a river. They jumped into projects with… read more
(Excellent
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