Viola

Germany
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Travel information
I am currently
Travelling
My next destination:
Borneo, Indonesia - from May 2024 until May 2024
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Description
Hi,

I´m traveling around the world in a gap year. I worked on an organic farm in Canada for three months, travelled the US and New Zealand, going hiking with friends and staying on beef cattle and horse trekking farms. Now I´m exploring Australia.
I want to see new places AND get in touch with locals. I don't want to be a stereotypical tourist.

I´m more of a creative person, I can knit, sew, make spoons etc. but I also love sports. In my free time I go vaulting, riding, swimming, biking, hiking, kayaking,... I play the cello and I enjoy baking, I make my own sourdough bread or pizza dough. School was quite boring so I enjoy being able to do something ´useful´ - I work very independently and precisely.

Together with my parents I travelled to many countries in Europe, but also to Africa, Asia,... I´m excited to star my own adventure now!
Languages
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Spanish: Beginner
More details about my language interests
I have been teaching Latin and English to younger students for a few years and I would like to improve my Spanish. I enjoy teaching english (or German).)
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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Eco Projects
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Hospitality/Tourism
Some knowledge of:
Life at a Farmstay
Animal Care
Helping with Computers/ Internet
Able to teach about:
Languages
Art Projects
Teaching
More details about your skills
I am experienced with animals, I have worked around sheep, pigs, ducks, geese, chickens, horses, dogs and cats. I am used to feeding and watering animals, mucking out, fencing. I learned how to milk sheep.
I have been doing horse sports for several years (riding, vaulting).
I did some garden work (weeding, watering). Wherever I´m familiar with the local flora, I gather herbs and use them for cooking/ baking. I also love picking fruit.
My knowledge in the kitchen is limited, I do everything that has to do with baking (bread, cake, baguette/croissants, pizza,..) and cook basic meals for myself. I´ve got some experience cooking on multi-day-hikes.
Last year I painted my room and put up a new shelf.
I have my own (private) blog on Instagram where I post photos and write longer texts, also basic skills with Microsoft Office, video cutting, photography (landscapes; close-ups of animals and humans ;-)...
I am also very eager to try and learn new things!
Age
20
Some more information
- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
- Special dietary requirements

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23 Apr 2024

Left by Workawayer (Viola) for host (Non-profit Christian camp in ...)

The people here were lovely, Chris and Meri are very welcoming and supportive. The property is beatiful, with gorgeous views of the valleys and hills and a lot of bush, many birds, kangaroos. I enjoyed living among fellow Christians, althoughwe did not go to church. If you are not Christian, that is absolutely no problem.
I came here expecting to… read more

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15 Jan 2024

Left by host (Help with gardening in ...) for Workawayer (Viola)

Viola is a special young lady who already knows so much. She was very easy to get along with, worked enthusiastically and we had some good talks. I hope you are meeting lots of wonderful hosts Viola and your new backpack and gear arrived in time. Regards Wendy

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10 Nov 2023

Left by Workawayer (Viola) for host (Help with gardening in ...)

Wendy was very welcoming and we talked for hours on the first day and all the following nights. Her house is beautifully situated close to the top of a hill with an amazing view over the farmlands. On her land and on the adjoining communal land there are lots of trees, young and old, and Wendy grows a variety of fruits, vegetables, and herbs. She… read more

(Excellent )

9 Sep 2023

Left by host for Workawayer (Viola)

Viola is a wonderful young lady. She fit right in with our household. She is extremely hard working, and can adapt to any situation. She is very kind and patient with animals. She is artistic and creative. She also uses her initiative when completing tasks. She was a joy to have around. Kate

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3 Sep 2023

Left by Workawayer (Viola) for host (Help around our home, four ...)

Although Kate is going through a hard time personally at the moment she was so welcoming from the beginning and visibly enjoyed being a host! She really let me partake in her life- from taking the dogs out to getting drinks at Tim Horton's. We went to Ottawa together.
It is definitely a must to like dogs if you come here- the four dogs are all… read more

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