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Travel information

We are currently

Activities we are interested in:

right now in europe and looking forward to interesting projects in/around germany

Description

Hi there,
we’re arsa & chenbin – international and multicultural nomadic couple who have been living and traveling across different countries for the past decade.

arsa is a cultural anthropologist and art historian with a strong creative side. she is a passionate polyglot speaking eight languages and enjoys connecting with people across cultures, as well as creating art, murals and writing her blogs.

chenbin used to be a filmmaker before his early retirement: editing, special efx, color grading etc. he also enjoys cooking and always cook traditional chinese dishes for our hosts throughout our stays.

after the pandemic we chose to dedicate more time to immersive travel, volunteering, and workaway. we switched to freelance, remote projects online and since 2022 try to spend at least a month in each country, covering one/two regions every year. learning from local communities and contributing and sharing our knowledge and expertise wherever we can. slowly and mindfully.

we are new on workaway but we have been volunteering for a long time. we are experienced dealing with daily chores for farms or houses like animal caring, wood chopping, cleaning, painting, and baby-dog-cat sitting.

we are also long-time and active couchsurfing members (arsa is nomadic ambassador and chenbin is legendary host with 60 guests received in beijing). we feel very comfortable in alternative, community-based environments. we love nature, simplicity, sustainable living and meaningful exchanges beyond typical tourism. we are passionate animal lovers with experience in pet care and are happy to help with pet sitting.

we can contribute through hands-on help, creative work (murals, social media, blogging and developing marketing strategies), and general support in daily tasks. we also share a love for tea culture and enjoy connecting with people over simple rituals like cooking, morning walking, yoga, hiking, meditation, flowers and meaningful conversations. :)

Interests

Cycling

Dancing

Astronomy

Charity work

Movies & TV

Videography

Pets

Events & social

Culture

Farming

Plant care

History

DIY & crafts

Books

Art & design

Photography

Gardening

Cooking & food

Architecture

Writing

Drawing & painting

Hitchhiking

Animals

Yoga / Wellness

Nature

Mountain

Water sports

Outdoor activities

Hiking

Adventure sports

Languages

Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Russian: Fluent
Ukrainian: Fluent
Chinese (Mandarin): Fluent
French: Intermediate
Nepali: Beginner

More details about my language interests
we are comfortable in teaching, cultural exchange and working with people from different backgrounds. we both enjoy meaningful sharings and learning along the way.

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Skills and knowledge we'd like to share or learn

We're interested in:  

Gardening

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Life at a Farmstay

Eco Projects

Charity Work

Being an elderly companion

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Some knowledge of:  

DIY and building projects

Helping around the house

Animal Care

Hospitality/Tourism

General Maintenance

House & pet sitting

Helping with Computers/ Internet

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Able to teach about:  

Languages

Art Projects

Teaching

More details about your skills

we are flexible, hands-on, and happy to adapt to the needs of each project. over time, we’ve gathered a mix of practical, creative, and social skills:

creative work: arsa creates murals and artwork, and we can support with creative projects, decoration, and improving spaces.

gardening & outdoor work: experience with basic gardening, taking care of plants and trees, watering, weeding, harvesting, and general outdoor maintenance. we also enjoy physical tasks like cutting wood and helping with land work.

animal care: passionate animal lovers with experience caring for various pets. we are attentive, responsible, and happy to help with feeding, cleaning, and general care.

smm, photography & videography: we can help with social media management, creating content, storytelling, and documenting your project through photos. chenbin has a background in videography, and together we enjoy capturing authentic moments.

teaching & communication: arsa’s background as primary school teacher and language skills (8 languages) make her comfortable in teaching, cultural exchange, and working with people from different ages and backgrounds. chenbin also enjoys sharing knowledge and learning along the way.

technical skills: chenbin has a background in it and can assist with basic tech support and digital tasks.

community living: as long-time couchsurfing members, we are used to shared living, respectful communication, and contributing to a positive atmosphere.

in general, we are curious, reliable, and motivated to learn new skills while contributing meaningfully to your project.

Age

38 & 51

What else ...

in our free time, we enjoy chinese tea ceremonies, yoga, meditation, flowers, and conversation with people

Some more information

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  Smoker

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  Driver's licence

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  Allergies
  no onion

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  Special dietary requirements
  anna is vegetarian and chenbin is passionate foodie, who is always eager to introduce some chinese dishes to our hosts :)