Marina & Quentin

Switzerland
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Hello!

My name is Marina and I am travelling with my friend Quentin!
We love to travel. We’ve visited many places and we believe that Workaway is the best way to truly experience a place and meet amazing people.

In the future, we dream of building our own tiny house in Switzerland, with a beautiful garden. We love learning new skills and sharing knowledge. We’re both very handy — we’ve already built a van from scratch and renovated a house.

We enjoy spending time outdoors, whether the weather is good or bad. We love taking care of children or elderly people, and above all, we enjoy cooking and reading a good book. We’re vegetarian, but we respect everyone’s choices and would be happy to cook something delicious to share a meal together.

We are an adventurous and curious couple, but we also value peace and quiet at the end of the day. We like to drink a cup of tea and meditate before going to sleep. We’re not really party people, but we do enjoy a late-night conversation from time to time.
Interests

Culture

Farming

Politics / Social justice

Sustainability

Vegetarian or vegan

Self development

Charity work

Music

Books

Photography

Gardening

Cooking & food

Writing

Animals

Yoga / Wellness

Team sports

Nature

Beach

Outdoor activities

Hiking

Cycling
Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
German: Intermediate
Italian: Intermediate

More details about my language interests
J'aimerais apprendre l'italien Je peux enseigner le français et l'anglais

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Skills and knowledge we'd like to share or learn

We're interested in:

Hospitality/Tourism

Charity Work

Art Projects

Some knowledge of:

Light gardening

Babysitting and creative play

Being an elderly companion

Light maintenance

Life at a Farmstay

Eco Projects

Animal Care

Helping with Computers/ Internet

Able to teach about:

Creative DIY projects

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Helping around the house

Languages

Teaching

House & pet sitting
More details about your skills

I have done lots of jobs in my life. I began being a lawyer and a teacher. I teached french and english in school. I also love being outside and volunteer. So I help farmers from my neighbourhood grow their food and I also go on walks with elderly people each Sunday. I am good at building things (since I built my van and renovate my house) and I really like to cook (and I like to taste new food too). I often do some yoga and love biking. I know how to swim and ski. In the winter, I am a ski teacher in Switerland.
Age

29 & 29
What else ...

j'adore : les jeux de société (même ceux qui durent longtemps), la musique, la lecture et j'ai aussi fait 8 ans d'équitation!
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- Driver's licence
- Allergies
- Special dietary requirements
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27 Apr 2026

Left by Workawayer () for host (Teaching English at private ...)

I’ll start by saying that this was an incredible experience. Thank you Eddy and thank you for this month we spent together. The students are lovely, always very curious, and I’m truly impressed by the fact that they dedicate their time—after long, intense school days—to improving their English. The classes are lively and full of positive energy. … read more But the lessons could be better organized, and if you’re looking for something that will give you solid teaching experience, this might not be ideal.

On the other hand, if you want to discover another culture, this is the perfect place ☺️

The room next to the house js very cozy. You have your own keys and a very comfortable bed, as well as a toilet and a shower. There is Wi-Fi in the main house, which you can barely pick up from the room, but it was enough for me.

As for the food, Eddy’s wife cooks extremely well. Only two meals a day are included, and I often had to buy my own meals when Novie was absent. To wash your clothes, you also need to go to a laundromat.

For the schedule, it says 4 hours of work, 5 days a week, but it’s often more. In the morning, you go to schools for promotion (which can easily last 3 to 4 hours), and in the afternoon, there are 3 hours of classes. So there are more working hours than stated. But if you love contact with the kids, it will feel like no work at all

Mr. Eddy loves showing you around his region and introducing you to local food. I really loved that. The landscapes around the city are breathtaking, and if you have a motorbike license, it’s definitely worth going for a ride! I explored the region a bit with Mr. Eddy, but most of it was with the students and the teachers from the school. So a big thank you to them as well 🙏🏼 Surrounding yourself with women here is very important, as they are attentive and share a lot. Building a connection with them is truly a blessing and will bring you a lot. I was even invited to learn how to cook at Haina’s home, and that was probably the best moment of my stay.

Here, if you are a woman, you will receive a lot of attention from men, which can sometimes be very intense and occasionally inappropriate. There are many rules to follow, and it’s important to be well informed before coming.

It was a wonderful stay that allowed me to discover a side of Indonesia that I previously knew too little about.

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25 Apr 2026

Left by host (Teaching English at private ...) for Workawayer ()

Marina from Switzerland volunteered at our school for three weeks, and her presence truly made a lasting impression on everyone around her.
She connected wonderfully with our students, bringing positive energy, kindness, and enthusiasm into every class. Our teaching staff also appreciated her cooperation, adaptability, and willingness to … read more

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6 Mar 2026

Left by Workawayer () for host (Join us on our temple grounds ...)

We absolutely loved this little temple, it's an amazing place in a beautiful region. We are very thankful to Kai and Kenshi for giving us this opportunity and hosting us these 3 weeks.

On a more pratical side, we worked 15h/week for accomodation. Food was not provided for this little amount of work. We mostly did leaves collecting which was super … read more

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7 Oct 2025

Left by host (Help with gardening and care ...) for Workawayer ()

Thank you so much, Marina! 🌿
It was really lovely having you here — your good energy, smile, and willingness to help with everything made a big difference. You fit right in from day one, and it felt so natural having you around with the dogs, the plants, and our little world.

We’re really happy you enjoyed your time here and that you felt the … read more

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11 Aug 2025

Left by Workawayer () for host (Help with gardening and care ...)

I spent 10 days and had a wooonderful time. I was welcomed with big smiles, big dogs and amazing food. It's a place where they are pouring all their love in what they do and you can feel it <3

They always respect the time you need on your own but welcome you to spend amazing nights with board games and gintonic eheh

What I did : during the day, … read more

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