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Hello , we are Julia and Alexa from Berlin. We both have permanent jobs in the cultural sector. We started doing workaway in 2024 in Umbria/Italy and 2025 at Prangli Island/Estonia and liked it very much! We would like to spend more time doing physical work in nature.
Julia: I learned Italian up to B1 level and am looking forward to also have the opportunity to help out or peek into some kitchens. I also speak German, French and English. Age 42.
I love to cook and am interested in good, healthy & organic food and wine and its production. I play the piano and the guitar, I play concerts regularly with my band.
Alexa: I speak German, English fluently and some Italian, wrong mostly but with pleasure; I also like to work outside or help with anything needed around farming, animals, cooking... Age 47.
We are two people, a couple living in the city center of Berlin and we are planning on leaving the city for some time, taking time out from work, esepecially during summer. We both enjoy cooking, eating, working outside, being around animals and we have a hands on mentality. However, relaxing times with friendly people are also very nice.
Julia speaks italian well and I... well, I try but I make many mistakes - but I like to communicate.
We have been to some italien regions like Emilia-Romagna, Toscana, Umbria, Puglia, Calabria, Sicilia and Sardegna.
We both have a driver's license, have some experience in working in gardens but not with woodwork, really, but are keen to learn anything.
In our free time we like to explore the region (especially food markets, we cook a lot (home made pasta ripiene is lot's of fun, either italian but also asian style, Gyoza or Dumplings), Julia makes music and I take pictures. We both play table tennis with enthusiasm and we do enjoy live concerts. We would love to help you with anything about growing, harvesting, preparing food (and cleaning up afterwards, of course), but will try to be of help with anything else that you may need our help with, as well.
We both grew up around dogs and therefore know a little about them and like them.
Since we are still new to the workaway world, we decided we are happy to help with all sorts of things. Our priority during our stay will clearly be off computers, though we might use a phone for directions. We like to visit the region a little bit, if possible, but also this is not the priority during our stay.
We are both open minded, are happy to meet new people and enjoy laughing, socializing and having a good time. -
Interests
BooksYoga / WellnessPhotographyVideographySustainabilityNatureOutdoor activitiesPlant careMusicMountainLanguagesLGBTQFarmingFitnessGardeningEvents & socialDIY & craftsCyclingCultureCooking & foodBeachArt & designAnimals -
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
French: Intermediate
Italian: Intermediate
Spanish: Beginner
Turkish: Beginner -
Skills and knowledge we'd like to share or learn
We're interested in:
Creative DIY projects
Eco Projects
Some knowledge of:
Light gardening
Helping around the house
Animal Care
Hospitality/Tourism
Life at a Farmstay
Able to teach about:
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Helping with Computers/ Internet
Languages
Art Projects
Charity Work
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More details about your skills
- 20 years of experience in working in the cultural field, with skills in team work, communications and organising
- we have a little farming experience so far (planting, weeding, harvesting)
- experience with dogs and cats, taking care of chickens
- cooking, baking
- hands on mentality
- a very good time management -
Age
42 & 47
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What else ...
Julia: cooking (!!!), cycling, running, hiking, mindfulness meditation
Alexa: table tennis, photography, music, books -
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Smoker
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Driver's licence
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Special dietary requirements
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Julia delighted us every day with delicious food , Alexa had allways good ideas for our work.
Talking in the evening , with a glass of wine was often a good way to end the day!
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As for the people we couldn't have chosen a better first workaway experience. We are happy to have met Jennie, Stefano, David and Ariel, all very friendly and positive people, a kind and pleasant bunch to be around.
We felt welcomed very warmly and like a part of the familiy immediately, … read more
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Julia delighted us every day with delicious food , Alexa had allways good ideas for our work.
Talking in the evening , with a glass of wine was often a good way to end the day!
Both … read more
As for the people we couldn't have chosen a better first workaway experience. We are happy to have met Jennie, Stefano, David and Ariel, all very friendly and positive people, a kind and pleasant bunch to be around.
We felt welcomed very warmly and like a part of the familiy immediately, … read more