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Travel information
I am currently
At home
My next destination:
Spain - from Jan 2026 until Mar 2026 View all
Description
My name is Annemiek, I am living in Amsterdam. Born on a farm in the middle of the Netherlands. Did my high school, studied some years at a School of Social Work and finally graduate at the School for Performing Arts in Amsterdam.
During and after my studies I have been doing al kinds of jobs, I was a newspapers-girl, babysitter, strawberry-picker, dishwasher, waitress, housekeper, social worker, actress, doing odd jobs and much more.
In 1991 I left the Netherlands and went to Mexico. I have been working for 10 years as a tourguide in Central America and Cuba.
Back in the Netherlands, I was a barkeeper for a few years before I started working as cityguide for foreigners in Amsterdam and working in a callcentre for roadside assistance.
I volunteer as a worker on theaterfestivals , as a buddy for people with all kind problems, or just helping people out with wathever.
Since a couple of years I have an allotment garden where I am growing flowers and vegetables and where I can escape citylive.
I am an optimistic and enthusiastic person, a good and responsable worker.
I am not materialistic, I enjoy the beauty and simple things in live.
Taking care of each other, of our environment and the planet that is what counts for me. I always try to have an open heart and mind, a smile on the face, appreciate what is and be willing to learn, teach and help.
Interests
Performing arts
Charity work
Cycling
Hiking
Dancing
Gardening
Sustainability
Yoga / Wellness
Architecture
Outdoor activities
Farming
Culture
Languages spoken
Dutch: Fluent
German: Intermediate
English: Intermediate
Spanish: Intermediate
French: Beginner
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
Some knowledge of:
Gardening
Life at a Farmstay
Eco Projects
Helping around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
Charity Work
Creating/ Cooking family meals
General Maintenance
More details about your skills
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Age
67
What else ...
I like to hike, to move around on bike, swimmimg, yoga,
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Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
Special dietary requirements
Feedback
She is a very nice and easy going person and we had good talks together.
She had made a list of task that could be done and I could pick the one's I liked to do and are within my skills.
She has a lovely house near the beach and offered me to use her bike! There was time enough to go for a hike or… read more
She is extremely hard working, capable, structured, chilled, fun, helpful, interesting, intelligent and very kind.
Annemiek painted, plastered walls, cleaned and looked after the plants. She’s a great cook, always washes the dishes (thank-you!) and always cleaned up during and after herself.
We had some great… read more
Every morning we came together and she explained the things she wanted to work on that day.
In the afternoon we had a very good meal together and lots of fun with the other workawayers.… read more
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Feedback
She is a very nice and easy going person and we had good talks together.
She had made a list of task that could be done and I could pick the one's I liked to do and are within my skills.
She has a lovely house near the beach and offered me to use her bike! There was time enough to go for a hike or… read more
She is extremely hard working, capable, structured, chilled, fun, helpful, interesting, intelligent and very kind.
Annemiek painted, plastered walls, cleaned and looked after the plants. She’s a great cook, always washes the dishes (thank-you!) and always cleaned up during and after herself.
We had some great… read more
Every morning we came together and she explained the things she wanted to work on that day.
In the afternoon we had a very good meal together and lots of fun with the other workawayers.… read more
