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Travelling
Activities we are interested in:
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Description
Hello! We are a married couple from Duluth, Minnesota! We are going to be traveling throughout Europe and are looking to exchange our skills for some good experiences and food!
John -
I am a biologist with the Environmental Protection Agency. I graduated with a degree in mathematics and chemistry. I like reading, hiking, board games, and photography. I have done some construction, can cook a bit, and am open to learning new skills.
Keelie -
I just graduated from college with a degree in chemical engineering. I like reading, hiking, and spending time with my family. I have experience in customer service, can take care of children, and I love dogs!
Interests
Nature
Pets
Camping
Cooking & food
Writing
Team sports
Music
Photography
Mountain
Gardening
Hiking
Books
Languages
Languages spoken
English: FluentMore details about my language interests
We are hoping to learn Italian!
Skills and knowledge we'd like to share or learn
We're interested in:
Art Projects
Hospitality/Tourism
Languages
Eco Projects
Babysitting and creative play
Helping around the house
Some knowledge of:
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Animal Care
General Maintenance
Able to teach about:
Teaching
Gardening
Life at a Farmstay
More details about your skills
JOHN
Basic carpentry
Photography
Gardening
Cooking
Cleaning
Animal care
Child care
KEELIE
Gardening
Cooking
Child care
Cleaning
Animal care
Organizing
Age
26 & 22
Some more information
Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
Special dietary requirements
Keelie is semi-vegitarian (only eats chicken and turkey)
Feedback
16 May 2025
Left by host (Learn about sustainable ...) for Workawayer ()
A last-minute request that turned into a truly beautiful connection. Jonn and Keelie were not only a huge help, but also just amazing, kind-hearted people. Super respectful, easy to be around, and so great with our kids — it felt like having friends over rather than helpers.
They picked up the work quickly and got things done without needing too… read more
They picked up the work quickly and got things done without needing too… read more
(Excellent
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15 May 2025
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Learn about sustainable ...)
What a warm, wonderful, and welcoming stay we had with Max and Alizé and kids. It was a smooth transition from arrival to integration with the family, and we enjoyed every minute of our stay. We really felt like a part of the home there, and that made the work much brighter and the heat more bearable. The work was varied, and between the four of… read more
(Excellent
)
15 May 2025
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Learn about permaculture and ...)
We had a nice time with Giuseppe&co. Our work consisted of some olive branch transport and cutting and a lot of gardening. We hauled manure, removed grass, and covered terraces. It was hard but rewarding work. If you don't like bees (like Keelie), it may be a challenging setting for you, but the bees proved to be quite friendly! Along with this,… read more
(Excellent
)
1 Apr 2025
Left by host (Experience an Italian/French ...) for Workawayer ()
John and Keelie sono rimasti due settimane con noi condividendo il nostro quotidiano di famiglia numerosa ed è stato bello.
Sono stati responsabili ed autonomi nelle nostre variegate richieste. Sceglievano loro dall’elenco secondo la meteo o altro. Tutto è stato eseguito benissimo con impegno ed efficacia. Sono stati di un reale aiuto sia per i… read more
Sono stati responsabili ed autonomi nelle nostre variegate richieste. Sceglievano loro dall’elenco secondo la meteo o altro. Tutto è stato eseguito benissimo con impegno ed efficacia. Sono stati di un reale aiuto sia per i… read more
(Excellent
)
25 Mar 2025
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Experience an Italian/French ...)
Keelie and I spent two weeks here. It was a welcoming, pleasant, and varied experience. We mostly worked on some spring cleaning projects and gardening, but also helped with furniture restoration, painting, and some ceramics. Hedwige was a communicative and generous host, and we enjoyed the time spent with her and her family. They live a… read more
(Excellent
)
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Feedback
16 May 2025
Left by host (Learn about sustainable ...) for Workawayer ()
A last-minute request that turned into a truly beautiful connection. Jonn and Keelie were not only a huge help, but also just amazing, kind-hearted people. Super respectful, easy to be around, and so great with our kids — it felt like having friends over rather than helpers.
They picked up the work quickly and got things done without needing too… read more
They picked up the work quickly and got things done without needing too… read more
(Excellent)
15 May 2025
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Learn about sustainable ...)
What a warm, wonderful, and welcoming stay we had with Max and Alizé and kids. It was a smooth transition from arrival to integration with the family, and we enjoyed every minute of our stay. We really felt like a part of the home there, and that made the work much brighter and the heat more bearable. The work was varied, and between the four of… read more
(Excellent)
15 May 2025
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Learn about permaculture and ...)
We had a nice time with Giuseppe&co. Our work consisted of some olive branch transport and cutting and a lot of gardening. We hauled manure, removed grass, and covered terraces. It was hard but rewarding work. If you don't like bees (like Keelie), it may be a challenging setting for you, but the bees proved to be quite friendly! Along with this,… read more
(Excellent)
1 Apr 2025
Left by host (Experience an Italian/French ...) for Workawayer ()
John and Keelie sono rimasti due settimane con noi condividendo il nostro quotidiano di famiglia numerosa ed è stato bello.
Sono stati responsabili ed autonomi nelle nostre variegate richieste. Sceglievano loro dall’elenco secondo la meteo o altro. Tutto è stato eseguito benissimo con impegno ed efficacia. Sono stati di un reale aiuto sia per i… read more
Sono stati responsabili ed autonomi nelle nostre variegate richieste. Sceglievano loro dall’elenco secondo la meteo o altro. Tutto è stato eseguito benissimo con impegno ed efficacia. Sono stati di un reale aiuto sia per i… read more
(Excellent)
25 Mar 2025
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Experience an Italian/French ...)
Keelie and I spent two weeks here. It was a welcoming, pleasant, and varied experience. We mostly worked on some spring cleaning projects and gardening, but also helped with furniture restoration, painting, and some ceramics. Hedwige was a communicative and generous host, and we enjoyed the time spent with her and her family. They live a… read more
(Excellent)
18 Jun 2022
Left by host for Workawayer ()
John is active and enthusiastic, a creative problem-solver, an engaging conversationalist, and always curious to learn new things. Determined to complete tasks (awesome job on the wall!), and great team player. We wish you well on your travels far and wide, and please know there's always a piece of home awaiting here in Alagonia. A… read more
(Excellent)
1 May 2022
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Be part of our mountain ...)
You’ll just have to go here to find out why it’s so amazing.
But really, I immensely enjoyed my short time in this tiny mountainous village. I think it is unlike any other Workaway experience you could find as the village as a whole is very involved.
First, the locals were very welcoming and friendly. There was also always plenty to eat… read more
But really, I immensely enjoyed my short time in this tiny mountainous village. I think it is unlike any other Workaway experience you could find as the village as a whole is very involved.
First, the locals were very welcoming and friendly. There was also always plenty to eat… read more
(Excellent)
1 Jun 2022
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Join our young family and be ...)
Working with Chris and co. was a blast. A really cool, rural area of Ireland. Work was varied and interesting, and there was plenty of time to explore. There were a few other volunteers there with me, and we were able to take a couple of day trips and even visit the Cliffs of Moher. Also got to go to a local harp festival.
If you want a cool… read more
If you want a cool… read more
(Excellent)
12 Apr 2022
Left by host for Workawayer ()
What to say apart of If John contact you, don't hesitate, you are lucky. We had such a good time with him, he cook, he clean, he works hard, he is alwalys in a good mood and autonomous.
We were sad that it stayed only two weeks with us, but John we wish you all the best for your next adventures.
Maybe we will have the pleasure to meet you in… read more
We were sad that it stayed only two weeks with us, but John we wish you all the best for your next adventures.
Maybe we will have the pleasure to meet you in… read more
(Excellent)
11 Apr 2022
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Join our family in a ...)
I am incredibly happy with my time at tha place.
I was very welcomed there, from the moment I was picked up in Angers. I got to work alongside most of the family at various times (usually the whole family came to help on the weekends), though I was mostly working with Charlotte. The tasks I did were largely manual in nature—moving rocks, raking… read more
I was very welcomed there, from the moment I was picked up in Angers. I got to work alongside most of the family at various times (usually the whole family came to help on the weekends), though I was mostly working with Charlotte. The tasks I did were largely manual in nature—moving rocks, raking… read more
(Excellent)
16 Mar 2022
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Experience everyday life at ...)
I had a wonderful time staying with Tiphaine and Jed. They have a lovely home, with comfortable accommodations. I enjoyed walking Aska and Chico and exploring the peaceful areas around their little farm. If you want a wholesome, calm lifestyle, I would recommend coming here! Tiph's bread she bakes is also phenomenal.
(Excellent)
