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Travel information
I am currently
Travelling
My next destination:
Portugal - from Sep 2025 until Oct 2025 View all
Description
Grüezi mitenand!
My name is Xena and I am 27 years old. I live in a village in Switzerland.
I have worked as a primary school teacher for the past four years. Now, I am fulfilling my dream of taking a year off to travel, meet new people, learn new skills, and spend time on myself.
I am looking for a nice place with friendly hosts, where I can help out and experience a different way of life. Nature, wildlife and animals are very important to me and I strive to live an ecological, conscious lifestyle. Having grown up in a small village, I am used to helping with agriculture, working with animals and cooking. I would describe myself as a fast and eager learner who is creative and calm.
Interests
Politics / Social justiceVegetarian or veganFashion or beautyCultureSelf developmentFarmingPlant careHistoryMusicDIY & craftsArt & designLanguagesGardeningCooking & foodDrawing & paintingAnimalsYoga / WellnessNatureFitnessCampingWinter sportsSailing / BoatingMountainDancingWater sportsBeachOutdoor activitiesHikingCyclingAdventure sports
Languages
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
French: Intermediate
Spanish: Beginner
Swedish: BeginnerMore details about my language interests
This workawayer has indicated that they would be interested in sharing their language(s) or learning a new language. You can contact them directly to discuss this.
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Gardening
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Life at a Farmstay
Eco Projects
Helping around the house
Charity Work
House sitting
Able to teach about:
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Animal Care
Hospitality/Tourism
Languages
Art Projects
Teaching

More details about your skills
As a primary school teacher, I am accustomed to working with children and different types of people. I am interested in psychology and education. My main subjects are German, English, mathematics, science, PE, arts and music.
Alongside my studies, I worked in a small brewery that can be visited by groups. I am therefore experienced with guests and familiar with working in the kitchen. Cooking is also a big hobby of mine. As the brewery is located on a farm in the rural area I grew up, I also often helped with agricultural work, such as harvesting potatoes and hops. I also love working in vineyards and forests, and sometimes help out at a donkey sanctuary. Nowadays I mainly use my green thumb in my small garden.
As an active person, I love doing gymnastics, Pilates, running, swimming and hiking.
I also love to live out my creative streak with singing/ playing guitar, sewing, diy projects and painting.
Age
28

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Smoker

Driver's licence

Allergies

Special dietary requirements
I am vegetarian
Feedback
I stayed at Paula’s place for one week in the end of September. I slept in the Yurt, which isn’t waterproof and can get chilly at night. Since the weather-forecast showed rain for two days in the middle of my stay, Paula suggested on my arrival (in Tavira), that I could stay in a youth hostel in Tavira for two nights, which I… read more
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I stayed at Paula’s place for one week in the end of September. I slept in the Yurt, which isn’t waterproof and can get chilly at night. Since the weather-forecast showed rain for two days in the middle of my stay, Paula suggested on my arrival (in Tavira), that I could stay in a youth hostel in Tavira for two nights, which I… read more