Laura

Travel information

I am currently

Description

I'm German/Scottish but grew up in Belgium and have been living in the Netherlands for the last 5 years. I love to be active outdoors, growing and enjoying food and connecting with nature, people, animals and places, as well as learning new things from farming to tennis. I am excited to explore outside of my comfort zone, to learn about regenerative farming, herbs, biodiversity and living in harmony with the land. I'd also love to learn more about animal husbandry and organic fruit growing, food forests and orchards since I've been working in cherry, plum, pear and apple orchards in the Netherlands over this summer. I have an academic background in International Development and Land and Water Management, having just graduated in 2026, which has been the beginning of my 'nomadic' year of discovering and connecting with people and nature. I love to cook and experiment in the kitchen, drawing and painting, photography, writing poetry, hiking, and skiing. I have a fascination for our natural world and love to observe birds, plants, and other animals. On this journey I'd Iove to exchange, connect and learn with communities. I'm looking forward to working hard, connecting deeply and sharing joy with you!

Interests

Sustainability

Self development

Farming

Writing

Drawing & painting

Cooking & food

Gardening

Languages

Photography

Plant care

Music

DIY & crafts

Books

Art & design

Animals

Camping

Cycling

Hiking

Water sports

Outdoor activities

Yoga / Wellness

Nature

Sailing / Boating

Mountain

Languages spoken

German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Spanish: Intermediate
French: Intermediate
Dutch: Intermediate

Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

Art Projects

Hospitality/Tourism

Charity Work

Creative DIY projects

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Some knowledge of:  

Light gardening

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Eco Projects

Animal Care

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Able to teach about:  

Languages

More details about your skills

I am a creative, curious, empathetic person. Together with my dad I designed and built a family vegetable garden where we grew some seasonal food for the family. Over the years I have helped out in various market gardens with planting, weeding and harvesting. This summer I worked in some organic orchards in the Netherlands harvesting cherries, plums, pears and apples. Also helping with cider making and packing orders. I have a keen eye for photography, talking about and observing the natural world, especially birds. During some renovations work at my parents home in Scotland I have helped with painting of walls and fences. During my time at university I ran some market stalls selling local, organic produce. I love animals, having grown up with cats and rabbits. I have experience house sitting and taking care of cats, dogs and horses. At home I helped look after three icelandic horses (feeding, mucking, brushing etc.) Always eager to help and continue learning! :)

Age

31

Some more information

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  Smoker

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  Driver's licence

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  Allergies
  Beetroot

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  Special dietary requirements
  I usually eat vegetarian and very little dairy but while travelling I am open and flexible to trying all kinds of foods since I love experiencing new recipes, spices, herbs, combinations:)