Pietro

Italy
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Travelling
Activities i am interested in:
Available again from late May (flexible on destinations, see below).
Workawaying in Germany right now.
My next destination:
Germany - from May 2025 until Jun 2025
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*** LOOKING FOR HOSTS FROM LATE MAY ***

*** MY DESTINATIONS ARE JUST AN INDICATION, OPEN TO TRYING DIFFERENT LOCATIONS AS WELL, IF LOGISTICALLY POSSIBLE***

My name is Pietro and I am bicultural, Italian and British. Born and bred in Italy, but spent the last 20 years in the UK, most of which in central London. I have had corporate jobs all my life, mainly in commercial and operational roles with B2B SaaS companies in the online gaming industry.
I have travelled quite a bit using Workaway over 10 years ago. I had positive experiences that I still cherish, but I am now ready to make more Workaway memories after a long hiatus.
I have a keen interest in simpler ways of life, in touch with the natural environment, with focus on coexistence, rather than exploitation. I am fascinated with permaculture and I'd love to learn more about it directly 'on the field'.

Here are my strengths, but keep in mind I will happily tackle any project to which I can make a decent contribution:
- RELIABILITY: I am a dependable and considerate person. My word is my bond and I firmly believe in kindness, honourability, and integrity. If you have projects that require special trustworthiness (such as house sitting), I am the man for the job.
- COOKING: I travel with my book of Neapolitan traditional recipes, plus a bunch of diverse recipes I have collated over the years. I enjoy good food and I love learning new recipes (all cuisines are welcome), as well as sharing what I know.
- LANGUAGES: I have experience in language exchanges and I am a patient but determined teacher of Italian and English. I would love to learn new languages. Spanish, Mandarin and French are on top of my list, but I'll try my hand at any language, given the chance!
- COMPUTER STUFF: quite the technical term, right?😅 By computer stuff I mean I can help with software installation & use, organizing and reporting (I am a keen Excel user), presentations, CRM, CMS, Google Workspace, etc.
- DRIVING: I have a bunch of categories, not limited to cars. I am a competent and careful driver, with experience in both right-hand side and left-hand side driving countries across four continents.
- ANIMALS: I love and respect animals. I have a special affinity with cats, but I am happy with helping and supporting any species.
Interests
Sustainability
Outdoor activities
Technology
Writing
Nature
Languages
Movies & TV
Music
Gardening
Culture
Books
Charity work
Cooking & food
Beach
Astronomy
Animals
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Italian: Fluent
Spanish: Intermediate
More details about my language interests
I can teach Italian and English. I am interested in Spanish, Mandarin, French - but I would genuinely give any foreign language a try.
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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
DIY and building projects
Life at a Farmstay
Eco Projects
Animal Care
Charity Work
House sitting
Some knowledge of:
Gardening
General Maintenance
Hospitality/Tourism
Able to teach about:
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Helping around the house
Languages
Helping with Computers/ Internet
Teaching
More details about your skills
I'm decently smart and very dependable. I'm a quick learner. I'm good with computers. I am also a keen observer and a good problem solver. I have language swap experience, which makes me a good and patient teacher (Italian and English). I love 'slow food' and I enjoy cooking: I'll happily give a hand in the kitchen.
Age
51
What else ...
What I hope to get from this site is learning about new places, new people, new ways of living, new skills.

Experience gained through Workaway:

- house sitting
- worked in vegetable gardens
- power washing
- removed wallpapers
- looked after pets
- helped with computers
- helped with driving
- helped with cooking (I usually cook Italian, but I can/will try my hand at any cuisine)
- painted floors
- planted seeds/bulbs
- painted outside walls
- helped build a pig pen
- fed animals
- built compost bins and used them to produce compost
Some more information
- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
  No
- Special dietary requirements
  No

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4 May 2025

Left by Workawayer () for host (Language exchange and ...)

I spent two weeks at Sophie's in Megève, a charming ski resort in the French Alps. As beautiful as the town is, with its hiking trails, fashionable shops and historic buildings (I visited in April, right after the closure of the skiing season), the real highlight for me was staying with my kind host and her two sons, Maxime and Jules. My help was… read more

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21 Apr 2025

Left by host (Central Texas Hill Country ...) for Workawayer ()

How fortunate we were that Pietro had an opening in his schedule and he came to us. He was so willing to do whatever was needed, including hanging curtains, seeding vegetables, preparing delicious Italian meals (including for dinner parties). Not only was Pietro great help, he also is a very interesting person. We learned much about Italy, his… read more

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13 Apr 2025

Left by Workawayer () for host (Central Texas Hill Country ...)

I spent 10 days with Debi and Micheal in their place in Aude, France (not in Texas) and it was a fantastic experience. They are generous, friendly, caring and they treated me like a member of their family. They involved me with their life and I met many of their interesting friends. While there, I helped with a few tasks around the house and in… read more

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15 Apr 2025

Left by Workawayer () for host (Help out at an artist's farm ...)

Baba graciously welcomed me to Gers, and I spent three weeks at her beautiful, big house sitting among idyllic rolling hills and green open fields. I helped with various tasks (outdoors and indoors), I cooked several times for Baba, and once for her friends too. The work was varied and fair.
Baba is a generous and kind host, with an impressive… read more

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15 Apr 2025

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Pietro is a wonderful person and it was a pleasure to meet him and talk with him. He is a multilingual, erudite traveler who is knowledgeable about a wide range of subjects, curious about everything and interesting to talk to. He is easy to be around - relaxed and sociable, yet also independent and self-reliant.
He did all kinds of work at my… read more

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4 May 2025

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21 Apr 2025

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13 Apr 2025

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15 Apr 2025

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15 Apr 2025

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17 Mar 2025

Left by Workawayer () for host (Come and enjoy gardening, in ...)

I spent 6 weeks with Maja, Christian, Ivy & Frida (the two lovely cats) and the 5 guinea pigs. Over the first two weeks, I stayed with my hosts, who patiently trained me on the tasks I had to take care of also when house sitting on my own. The following four weeks were full house sitting. I took care of the cats, the guinea pigs, the wood boiler… read more

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16 Mar 2025

Left by host (Come and enjoy gardening, in ...) for Workawayer ()

Pietro is an excellent friendly careful Cat- and Housesitter. We could enjoy our holidays, in the knowledge, our home and animals are well cared for. On our return everything was good and nice. Its a good home coming when everything is just perfect and we are thankful for this circumstances.
He fired the big wood oven and kept the house clean and… read more

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29 Jun 2011

Left by Workawayer () for host (Family campsite with lots of ...)

Zane and Andis, with their adorable kids Miks and Tina, are great hosts: easy to get along with, generous and always ready to make an effort to make you enjoy your stay. I was also lucky enough to spend Midsummer Fest with them and their friends, it was the ultimate Latvian experience, which I totally enjoyed!
The squash club is a very nice place… read more

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29 Jun 2011

Left by host (Family campsite with lots of ...) for Workawayer ()

Pietro apperance was as lightning - fast, short and unforgetable :) We all liked him very much because of outright manner, interesing talks we had, excellent italian food he cooked. Next time I would assign him as a chef in kitchen, because he really liked cooking, (had his recipe book with him!!) and the food was fantastic. During his stay Pietro… read more

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5 Jun 2011

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Pietro's stay with us was far to short we all enjoyed having him with us so much.I would highly recommend him to any host as an adaptable good natured intelligent workawayer who really works.Pietro definitely gives more than he receives.We just hope he comes back to us sooner rather than later.

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27 May 2011

Left by Workawayer () for host (Come and join us in Fiji)

My stay at Jim and Kara's was a great experience. They are very friendly, kind and laid-back. I enjoyed all the work done over there, as there is always something to do and excellent opportunities for variety. The accommodation was clean and food was really good (and authentic Fijian). The area is stunningly beautiful and far away from the tourism… read more

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28 May 2011

Left by host for Workawayer ()

Pietro is a great guy, and will always be welcome. He is hard working, adaptable, and open and willing to learn. We enjoyed many a fine conversation, and some good times working in the garden. Best wishes on your continuing travels, Pietro.

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27 May 2011

Left by Workawayer () for host (Permaculture Pioneering in ...)

I spent one week here. The place is absolutely wonderful, a white sand beach on a remote island where you will not meet tourists, but will definitely meet local Fijians and other like-minded people with whom being engaged in stimulating conversations. The project is fascinating and you will learn a lot about permaculture and a different approach… read more

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10 Apr 2011

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Pietro was a pleasure to host in every way. He is a gentleman in the true sense of the word; articulate, sensitve, polite and kind. I enjoyed every moment I spent with him and miss the eclectic conversations we shared each evening over a tasty meal (some being his own Italian recipes handed down by his family). I would recommend Pietro to all… read more

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8 Apr 2011

Left by Workawayer () for host (Beautiful Farm in Medina ...)

For my first Workaway experience, I spent two weeks at Linda's 'finca' and I totally enjoyed it. The farm is a beautiful property on the side of the Andalusian hills, with plenty of land, fruit trees, wild flowers and even a spring. The accommodation was a lovely casita, rustic yet comfortable and completely independent. Linda is a very gracious… read more

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