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Travel information
I am currently
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Activities i am interested in:
I am looking for workaway opportunities in Central Italy.
My next destination:
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Description
Hi, my name is Dominik, 40 years old and from Germany, but living in Italy now. I am driven by the passion to travel and meet different cultures. I did workaway some years ago, I want some experience of living and working in the countryside or small places again. I love practical jobs, have experience with landscaping and gardening, and a bit of animal care. I am a highly creative person, so if there are any artistic projects I would love that! Recently I started also to develop board games :)
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Interests
Writing
Self development
Plant care
Performing arts
Nature
Mountain
Hiking
Gardening
Culture
Cycling
Drawing & painting
Cooking & food
Carpentry
Art & design
Architecture
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Languages
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Italian: FluentMore details about my language interests
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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Life at a Farmstay
Animal Care
Some knowledge of:
Light gardening
Creative DIY projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Light maintenance
Eco Projects
Helping around the house
Helping with Computers/ Internet
Able to teach about:
Languages
Art Projects
Teaching
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More details about your skills
I have a high level of patience with all kinds of work, and I am rather into getting things started than just remaining in discussions.
As a graduate in landscape architecture and urbanism I am good at drawing plans and basic graphic work (by hand and on the computer), but also at practical aspects of landscaping - and of course always eager to learn new things, like local building techniques, use of native plant species etc.etc.
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Age
40
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What else ...
I am inventing board games, so if you are interested in new ones we could try out some :)
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Some more information
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Smoker
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Driver's licence
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Allergies
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Special dietary requirements
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12 Feb 2023
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Help me and my father with ...)
Andrea is the most generous and warm host imaginable. In the two weeks with him and the other carpenters at Ex Mattatoio (a social project) in Rome I felt part of a family. They shared their deep knowledge about working with wood with me and were always very patient. Many thanks for this amazing time! Also to Chiara for organising, it was nice to
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19 May 2017
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Help with a project focused ...)
I stayed only one week because I didn't have more time available, but this workaway was one of the best among the many I did. Chiara has big plans, a lot of power to realise them and will always make you laugh! The cooking of her parents is also very good, but probably not suitable for vegans ;-)
10 May 2017
Left by host for Workawayer ()
Domink è un ragazzo splendido,gentile, educato e che si da veramente da fare. Ho conosciuto sicuramente una bellissima persona con cui continuerò ad avere dei contatti ... grazie dominik
30 Jul 2016
Left by host for Workawayer ()
Dominik is a lovable guy. It was a pleasure talking with him about philosophy, life, gardening, dreams, point of views. He worked in the garden precisely and professionally, following our request and also helping us giving some tips and suggestions for the future of the garden.
Nice experience to have him as a member of our family at home =)
Nice experience to have him as a member of our family at home =)
29 Jul 2016
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Looking for positive guys to ...)
Staying with Irene, Giulia and Adele was too nice! I just had to do a few hours of very easy gardening work in the mornings, the rest was excellent food, beaches (10 min away), Palermo nightlife... But the best part was maybe the conversations we had, all three of them are very intelligent, with their particular points of view, and Adele knows
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12 Feb 2023
Left by Workawayer for host
(Help me and my father with ...)
Andrea is the most generous and warm host imaginable. In the two weeks with him and the other carpenters at Ex Mattatoio (a social project) in Rome I felt part of a family. They shared their deep knowledge about working with wood with me and were always very patient. Many thanks for this amazing time! Also to Chiara for organising, it was nice to
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19 May 2017
Left by Workawayer for host
(Help with a project focused ...)
I stayed only one week because I didn't have more time available, but this workaway was one of the best among the many I did. Chiara has big plans, a lot of power to realise them and will always make you laugh! The cooking of her parents is also very good, but probably not suitable for vegans ;-)
10 May 2017
Left by host for Workawayer
Domink è un ragazzo splendido,gentile, educato e che si da veramente da fare. Ho conosciuto sicuramente una bellissima persona con cui continuerò ad avere dei contatti ... grazie dominik
30 Jul 2016
Left by host for Workawayer
Dominik is a lovable guy. It was a pleasure talking with him about philosophy, life, gardening, dreams, point of views. He worked in the garden precisely and professionally, following our request and also helping us giving some tips and suggestions for the future of the garden.
Nice experience to have him as a member of our family at home =)
Nice experience to have him as a member of our family at home =)
29 Jul 2016
Left by Workawayer for host
(Looking for positive guys to ...)
Staying with Irene, Giulia and Adele was too nice! I just had to do a few hours of very easy gardening work in the mornings, the rest was excellent food, beaches (10 min away), Palermo nightlife... But the best part was maybe the conversations we had, all three of them are very intelligent, with their particular points of view, and Adele knows
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19 Jun 2016
Left by host for Workawayer
I loved Dominik it's a kind of perfect volunteer and he teached me a lot about his skills and kwnoledges. THANK YOU FOR YOUR STAY DOMI :D
7 Jun 2016
Left by Workawayer for host
(Help start a Permaculture ...)
Giorgia is the best! In the two weeks of my stay we had: 1. Always good food 2. Incredibly beautiful landscape around 3. Interesting jobs (but never too much work) teaching me more about permaculture 4. Sooo much fun!
And her family is extremely generous, they invited me for a weekend to a beachtrip and wouldn't even take money from me at least … read more
And her family is extremely generous, they invited me for a weekend to a beachtrip and wouldn't even take money from me at least … read more
5 Dec 2015
Left by Workawayer for host
(Help us with vineyards and ...)
Was thinking hard if I really should give them "excellent" after they made me listen so often to the Backstreet Boys while we were driving to work... hahaha... seriously it was a pleasure working with Esti and Andrea! They always want to be sure their guests feel comfortable and never put stress on any of my tasks.
Hope to meet you again :) To … read more
Hope to meet you again :) To … read more
5 Dec 2015
Left by host for Workawayer
Lots of hosts have already left their comment for Dominik but I also want to write some words for him. He has been the BEST workawayer we have had at home. He has always been ready to work and help in anything (he even washed the dishes after dinner!). A very cheerful and talkative person, we really enjoyed his company and his general knowledge.
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13 Apr 2015
Left by Workawayer for host
(Join us taking care of our ...)
Thank you so much Paola, Gianni, Lorena, Cikko and Pinki! I enjoyed the month with you a lot, even the work in the stable though it smelled awefully and I rarely understood what Pinki wanted me to do ;-P Even the goats treated me nice (with some reiki they got even more calm!), and I am very happy that my off-the-wall shelf is still standing :-)
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10 Apr 2015
Left by host for Workawayer
Thank you Dominik for your kind and passionate help, we appreciate a lot the time you spent with us. We like a lot the shelf you make for our shop! best wishes
22 Mar 2015
Left by Workawayer for host
(Help me with daily life and ...)
So much time since I left that place in last summer, but that feeling of guilt for not leaving a comment never left me completly... ;-) I forgot most of the work we did together, I guess it was some painting, cutting wood, raising beams for an extension of the house or whatever... You get the point here: The two weeks I stayed with them were
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24 Nov 2014
Left by Workawayer for host
(Help with my garden at a ...)
Water is fluid, soft, and yielding. But water will wear away rock, which
is rigid and cannot yield. As a rule, whatever is fluid, soft, and
yielding will overcome whatever is rigid and hard. This is another
paradox: what is soft is strong. - Lao Tzu
Nilla is really a person with a good heart. She was not even mad when she had to come all … read more
is rigid and cannot yield. As a rule, whatever is fluid, soft, and
yielding will overcome whatever is rigid and hard. This is another
paradox: what is soft is strong. - Lao Tzu
Nilla is really a person with a good heart. She was not even mad when she had to come all … read more
23 Nov 2014
Left by host (Help with my garden at a ...) for Workawayer
A hard worker, very precise and attentive to everything. In my house in the hills has done great work in total autonomy
Great organizational skills and problem solver. I Highly recommend, is a reliable person with a highly sensitive.
I recommend to all!
Great organizational skills and problem solver. I Highly recommend, is a reliable person with a highly sensitive.
I recommend to all!
10 Nov 2014
Left by host for Workawayer
I hosted dominik for a week, where in beautiful sunny days, sudden torrential rains and strong winds he was of invaluable help in the collection. He speaks good Italian, but the emphasis is definitely "too much" German:-) We also shared a birthday dinner, and a lunch with my friends where he could see a bit of the madness of the Sicilians. Good
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13 Sep 2014
Left by Workawayer for host
(Help at a Spiritual Eco ...)
It has been a few months since I left the beautiful Madonie, but in more than a half year of workaway it is still the place most stuck in my mind. The month I spent there was intense, the fight for water (our main issue then, next to cleaning the land) was sometimes frustrating, the living conditions very simple. Still I enjoyed all of it so much,
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4 Jun 2014
Left by Workawayer for host
(Live and work with us in an ...)
I enjoyed my three weeks here, the atmosphere among the workers and Anna's family was very welcoming. Food came in huge amounts and tasted always very good! The work itself goes according to the demands of the agriturismo, which means often rather simple work like weeding or working with the hoe (aka "zappa", a traditional multi-purpose tool). It
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1 Jun 2014
Left by host for Workawayer
Domenik was a good experience for us, he worked hard in our country.
He is organized and kind, making group with the other workawayers.
He specks fluent italian language so he could also help me to comunicate with the other. We are sorry he leaved and we hope he will come back.
He is organized and kind, making group with the other workawayers.
He specks fluent italian language so he could also help me to comunicate with the other. We are sorry he leaved and we hope he will come back.
10 May 2014
Left by Workawayer for host
(Help me with a reforestation ...)
My two weeks with Aga and Ale went by in a rush, because everything was so enjoyable - the work, the food, and above all their presence! It was great having been given the possibility to not only do some routine work (which is also fine for me), but to create something really creative in a short time. Also I like their concept very much, using
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9 May 2014
Left by host (Help me with a reforestation ...) for Workawayer
Dominik - the best Workawayer ever! :) Super creative, easy going and open-minded, adapts perfectly to any situation.
A men with a lot of talents, he helped us with a lot of projects: gardening, weeding, starting to create an irrigation system and drawing the new project of the garden,
doing some grafic works, helping with the computer, helping … read more
A men with a lot of talents, he helped us with a lot of projects: gardening, weeding, starting to create an irrigation system and drawing the new project of the garden,
doing some grafic works, helping with the computer, helping … read more
2 Apr 2014
Left by host for Workawayer
Dominik was a very enjoyable person to have around, always eager to learn and to try his hand at anything.
The wall building might have been hard work for him but his olive tree pruning became quite expert! He was a great help with everything we threw at him and can recommend him as an excellent workaway.
The wall building might have been hard work for him but his olive tree pruning became quite expert! He was a great help with everything we threw at him and can recommend him as an excellent workaway.
1 Apr 2014
Left by Workawayer for host
(Stay and volunteer in ...)
Although everything about the great hospitality of Leonie, David and Aaron and the beauty of their place seems to be already mentioned on this page, I also want to add my feedback.
I spend two weeks with them in february. There work was quite strenuous, building a big drywall, pruning olive trees and finally even some huge prickly pears (I … read more
I spend two weeks with them in february. There work was quite strenuous, building a big drywall, pruning olive trees and finally even some huge prickly pears (I … read more
1 Apr 2014
Left by Workawayer for host
(Come and help us with daily ...)
How time flies since that december in 2013! I was helping then Virna and Alan with their B&B's in Padua, where we planted some trees, and in stunning Le Marche, where we did some bricklaying. I still remember vividly Virna's lively hospitality, as well as the exhilarant discussions (about nearly everything) while working with Alan. It was a truly
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1 Apr 2014
Left by Workawayer for host
(Learn new skills and explore ...)
I am very happy now looking back on my time there, even when I was at times a bit stressed with the wall project (or rather experiment?) I stumbled into. But having received all those compliments for my work, it turned out into a really rewarding experience. Thank you Mariana, for the hospitality and the trust which you and your family have shown
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1 Apr 2014
Left by host (Learn new skills and explore ...) for Workawayer
Dominik is a very polite and friendly boy. Have him with us was a luck, he was always very professional and efficient. This was my first experience with workaway and I'm glad to have met a person like him. He has designed and built a retaining wall in the garden of my B&B. Thank you so much Dominik for your help!
