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Travel information
We are currently
Travelling
Our next destination:
Colombia - from Oct 2025 until Jan 2026 View all
Description
Hello! We are Arina (19, Switzerland) and Jathen (22, Canada), and we are currently travelling in Colombia. We met while travelling Thailand in 2024, and we have been together since. Together we have visited 7 different countries, and are currently continuing our travels in South America. We both love spending time in nature and getting away from the busyness of cities. We spend a lot of time outdoors, going on hikes, camping, backpacking, viewing wildlife, and appreciating the beauty of the world. Jathen is an avid birdwatcher who enjoys photographing the wildlife and environments that he encounters, and Arina enjoys reading and relaxing in nature. We both love to learn new things, and we would be grateful for anything that you can teach us!
We are looking for opportunities where we can experience and learn about Colombian culture in a more intimate way, and spend some time in the country side getting to appreciate the way of life. We like getting out to more rural areas, where you can escape the crowds and noise, and where you can connect with people and nature on a more personal level. We have no problems staying in some of the more basic accommodations/conditions that can accompany this rurality.
Interests
Fitness
Photography
Yoga / Wellness
Winter sports
Water sports
Vegetarian or vegan
Sustainability
Self development
Politics / Social justice
Outdoor activities
Nature
Music
Mountain
Languages
Hitchhiking
Hiking
Farming
Events & social
Drawing & painting
Cooking & food
Art & design
Culture
Charity work
Camping
Books
Beach
Animals
Adventure sports
Languages
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Russian: Fluent
French: Intermediate
Spanish: BeginnerMore details about my language interests
Arina is fluent in German, Russian, and English. She also can speak French at an intermediate level. Jathen is fluent in English, and intermediate in French. He has been learning Spanish for the past year and can speak a bit, but he is looking to practice and get better. Though we have no experience teaching, we both speak multiple languages, and we both have put in the hard work and time that is required when trying to learn a new language. I believe this experience would help us relate with those who are learning a new language, and it would help us come up with, and implement, strategies that we have found helpful when learning our languages.
Skills and knowledge we'd like to share or learn
We're interested in:
Charity Work
Art Projects
Eco Projects
Being an elderly companion
Teaching
Animal Care
Life at a Farmstay
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Some knowledge of:
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Babysitting and creative play
Helping around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
General Maintenance
Helping with Computers/ Internet
Able to teach about:
Languages
More details about your skills
Arina worked at an investment bank in Switzerland for a few years, so she is skilled with computers and is a great communicator with great problem solving skills. She has also worked as a cashier, and as a waitress in a restaurant, so she has a lot of experience with customer service and handling money.
Jathen has worked as a janitor cleaning bathrooms, irrigation specialist, roofer, landscaper, and as a park ranger. He has plenty of experience working with his hands, using tools, cleaning and maintaining properties. He has a lot of experience working outdoors in difficult conditions including the rain, snow, heat, hail, humidity.
We think our skills could be best suited for working with customers, doing garden/landscaping work, or general maintenance around the property. However, we are open to learning something new, and we are grateful for whatever opportunity may present itself.
Age
20 & 22
What else ...
Thank you for taking the time to read a little bit about us! We look forward to hearing from you, and we are excited for the opportunities that come!
Some more information
Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
NoSpecial dietary requirements
No
Feedback
They helped us a lot with the upkeep of the house and grounds. Hardworking, motivated, and well-organized, it was a pleasure to share meals and time with them. You can trust them completely, and we highly recommend them.
Thank you again for all your help; we were sad to see you go. Have a good trip!
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Feedback
They helped us a lot with the upkeep of the house and grounds. Hardworking, motivated, and well-organized, it was a pleasure to share meals and time with them. You can trust them completely, and we highly recommend them.
Thank you again for all your help; we were sad to see you go. Have a good trip!
