Profile information
Travel information
We are currently
Travelling
Activities we are interested in:
Back home in Germany
Our next destination:
Canary Islands, Spain - from Jan 2026 until Mar 2026 View all
Description
We are about to start our sabbatical year. So we'll be travelling and hopefully meet interesting people at interesting places. Great prospects!!!
Markus: I really enjoy being outdoors in nature. Exercise is very important to me.
New projects motivate me and give me energy. I like to get involved and am happy when I can create something tangible, meaningful and useful. I really like realizing DIY-projects and I think I'm good at childcare and household activities.
I'm curious about other people and value interacting with them. I also really enjoy improving my foreign language skills.
As father and mother of two we have been lucky to experience the special magic of children. And now we are even grandparents: Overwhelming! Our grandson will be a year in March.
I'm a teacher and school counselor.
Other people perceive me as someone who has a good sense of self and others and who has a wide range of interests.
Annette:
I' a vidid and curious person. I enjoy being in contact with other people and I enjoy learning about other ways of life. I'm good at playing with children. As a Montessori-teacher I believe in the positive and life-affirming power of children ("How much fuller and richer life would be if we saw the child in all his greatness, all his beauty, instead of focusing on all his little mistakes?" - M.Montessori).
I love reading, writing and singing.
I' m happy when I can pursue little art projects or when I can do needleworks. I'm very much interested in other people's creative ideas.
I like swimming, cooking and baking.
It's a great experience to travel. After having had a sabbatical year a couple of years ago with extended stays in New Zealand and Greece I'm looking forward to the one ahead. Pure joy!!!
Interests
Self development
Gardening
Drawing & painting
Writing
Performing arts
Architecture
Water sports
Movies & TV
Culture
Politics / Social justice
Vegetarian or vegan
Art & design
Music
Languages
DIY & crafts
Cooking & food
Books
Nature
Fitness
Camping
Beach
Hiking
Cycling
Languages
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Greek: Intermediate
French: IntermediateMore details about my language interests
It's a pleasure to learn a language and slowly get more fluently. Each language has its own beauty, rhythm and sound. And sharing culture via language and thus getting to know people is an exciting and enriching experience.
Skills and knowledge we'd like to share or learn
We're interested in:
Eco Projects
Hospitality/Tourism
House & pet sitting
Some knowledge of:
Gardening
Languages
DIY and building projects
Babysitting and creative play
Being an elderly companion
General Maintenance
Helping around the house
Charity Work
Art Projects
Helping with Computers/ Internet
Able to teach about:
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Teaching
More details about your skills
We are both good at playing with and taking care of children.
Age
62 & 62
Some more information
Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
Special dietary requirements
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