Debora & Matteo

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Based in Monza (Italy)
Deep love for nature, animals, and human connection
Seeking a mindful, slow-paced life and time to recharge

Description

About us
Hello!! We are Debora and Matteo, a married couple from Italy living in a small town near Monza, surrounded by nature. We love spending time outdoors, going on long walks every day with our dog Doc, and discovering new places in a slow and meaningful way.

We enjoy using our holidays not only to explore new landscapes, but also to meet new people and understand how life is lived in different countries. That’s why we like Workaway: it gives us the chance to learn, help, share, and connect – not just travel.

About Debora
I’m 32 years old and I work as a psychologist and also as a high school psychology teacher. In my job, I love combining different approaches, including art therapy, theatre, mindfulness, autogenic training, and group relaxation techniques. I also work with animals in therapeutic settings, especially dogs and horses, and I strongly believe in the healing power of the human-animal bond.

About Matteo
Matteo is 34 and teaches mechanical drawing and technical subjects in a school. He is very hands-on, always curious to learn and help: he’s great at gardening, home repairs, fixing things, and he doesn’t mind getting his hands dirty! He’s also a passionate cyclist and motorbike rider – and a truly excellent cook.

About Doc🐾
Duca is our 4.5-year-old Australian Shepherd. He’s very smart, full of energy, friendly and always excited to explore new places. We usually bring him with us on trips when we can travel by car – he’s part of the family and loves being outdoors with us.

Our travel style
We don’t have long holidays because of our jobs, but we always try to make the most of the time we have. Workaway helps us discover countries from the inside, not just as tourists, but as people interested in the local culture, lifestyle, nature and community. We love simple, real experiences – and we’re always happy to lend a hand and learn something new.

Interests

Self development

Pets

Sustainability

Politics / Social justice

Vegetarian or vegan

Carpentry

Performing arts

Events & social

Culture

Charity work

Writing

Photography

Plant care

Music

Languages

Drawing & painting

Gardening

DIY & crafts

Cooking & food

Books

Art & design

Animals

Yoga / Wellness

Outdoor activities

Hiking

Mountain

Nature

Dancing

Cycling

Camping

Languages

Languages spoken
Spanish: Fluent
Italian: Fluent
English: Intermediate

More 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.

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Skills and knowledge we'd like to share or learn

Some knowledge of:  

Gardening

Babysitting and creative play

Being an elderly companion

General Maintenance

Eco Projects

Helping around the house

Animal Care

Hospitality/Tourism

Charity Work

Languages

Art Projects

Helping with Computers/ Internet

DIY and building projects

Life at a Farmstay

House sitting

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Able to teach about:  

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Teaching

More details about your skills

Gardening, outdoor work, basic home repairs

Cooking (especially Italian cuisine!)

Group facilitation (mindfulness, relaxation, art therapy)

Teaching experience (psychology, mechanics, technical drawing)

Good teamwork, adaptability, and open communication

Animal care and experience with therapy animals

Spanish and italian language fluent, english intermediate-advanced

Age

32 & 34

What else ...

We have a dog called Doc!

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  Special dietary requirements
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