Katrin

& Ruben

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Activities we are interested in:

Looking for full-time paid opportunities in Europe for summer 2026 season. Available from Mai 2026, 3-6months.

Description

Hi, we're Katrin from Austria, and Ruben from Spain. We normally live in Costa Rica, but are currently taking a break from our jungle life to explore new places and inspring projects.

Together, we bring more than 40 years of international experience in gastronomy, tourism, and guest services, along with a great deal of joy in creating wonderful memories for people.

Katrin’s Journey
When I moved to Costa Rica, I brought a dream to life by designing and building the Green Moon Lodge, a magical dome house surrounded by jungle and wildlife. My main focus was to create a space that reflects my passion for art in a unique setting. The lodge has become a popular Airbnb, with excellent reviews and I have Superhost status.
I'm also an artist and run a small soap-making business. In addition, I help local businesses by setting up websites, online stores, and booking systems.

Ruben’s Journey
Ruben grew up on Ibiza and has spent all his life in the restaurant and hospitality business. He has extensive hands-on experience in all areas, from restaurant, bar, and kitchen service to managing larger scale events and hotel/restaurant operations. In Costa Rica he works as consultant for hotels and restaurants, helping businesses refine operations, improve strategy, and enhance guest experiences. He is also an enthusiastic sour-dough baker.


In 2025 we spent 6 months in a cheesery and in Norway, where we learned to make cheese, supported the restaurant operations and helped with a wide range of maintenance tasks. Currently we are working the winter season in a mountain lodge in the Swiss Alps, supporting both, the restaurant and the hotel.

We’re looking for full-time, paid opportunities from May/June 2026 onwards, ideally involving a combination of hospitality and outdoor living, and possibly animal care. We're hands-on, fit, hardworking, and can assure you both passion and professionalism in our daily work.

Interests

Sailing / Boating

Art & design

Gardening

Farming

Animals

Culture

Events & social

Sustainability

Music

DIY & crafts

Books

Cooking & food

Languages

Photography

Drawing & painting

Water sports

Yoga / Wellness

Winter sports

Outdoor activities

Nature

Mountain

Cycling

Hiking

Camping

Languages

Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
French: Intermediate

More details about my language interests
Happy to teach German, English and Spanish. Interested to learn any new language.

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Skills and knowledge we'd like to share or learn

Some knowledge of:  

Gardening

General Maintenance

Life at a Farmstay

Eco Projects

Animal Care

DIY and building projects

Art Projects

Teaching

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Able to teach about:  

Hospitality/Tourism

Languages

Helping with Computers/ Internet

More details about your skills

- Hospitality & guest services (Airbnb Superhost experience)
- Hotel & restaurant help (all areas)
- Event organisation

- Handmade soap production
- Sourdough baking & cheese making

- Gardening & landscaping
- DIY, painting, repairs & general maintenance
- Hands-on farm work & working with animals

- Website creation, e-commerce & booking systems

We’re adaptable, proactive, and enjoy helping our workaway hosts achieve their goals while learning and growing alongside them. We’re passionate, reliable, and professional team players!

Age

47 & 47

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  Smoker

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  Driver's licence

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  Allergies

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  Special dietary requirements