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Travel information
I am currently
Travelling
My next destination:
Norway - from Mar 2024 until Dec 2024 View all
Description
Hi world! My name is Martine. I grew up in the Netherlands, but after finishing my studies I started a semi-normadic life, living, learning and working or workawaying in many different countries. I've made many amazing memories all across Europe, but somehow never made it to Norway... so that's my dream for this summer!
I also work online as a part time freelance teacher (with a relatively flexible schedule) and hope to find workaway projects where it'll be possible to combine these two (volunteering + my teaching job) :D
Interests
Yoga / WellnessWritingSustainabilitySailing / BoatingPlant carePetsOutdoor activitiesNatureMusicLanguagesHikingGardeningFarmingDrawing & paintingDIY & craftsCyclingCultureCarpentryBooksAnimals
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Dutch: Fluent
Finnish: IntermediateMore details about my language interests
Olisi kiva harjoitella suomea :) Voin auttaa hollannin kanssa jos haluat. Olen Alankomaissa.
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
General Maintenance
Helping around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
Charity Work
Some knowledge of:
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Babysitting and creative play
Life at a Farmstay
Eco Projects
Animal Care
Art Projects
Helping with Computers/ Internet
Able to teach about:
Languages
Teaching
More details about your skills
Language & teaching skills:
My mother tongue is Dutch, but I also speak English (near-native), Finnish (unfortunately getting rusty, would love to practise with someone!) and have a basic understanding of Romance and Slavic languages. I love learning a bit of the local language where-ever I go.
Other skills:
My family planted a 10ha forest in April 2006. Taking care of the estate is quite a bit of work - but it is also work that I enjoy a lot. I share my father's passion for ecology and forest management, and have tried to learn as much as possible in the past few years that we have seen our trees grow into a beautiful young forest. Taking care of the vegetable garden and gathering berries are also activities that I enjoy. I'd love to learn more about permaculture and self-sufficient living and found workawaying a perfect means for gaining knowledge and experience. I also enjoy spending time with kids and have had a great time workawaying with families.
Age
31
Some more information
Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
soy milk (though not to other soy products)Special dietary requirements
Vegetarian
Feedback
30 Oct 2022
Left by host (Come and help me around the ...) for Workawayer (Martine)
Martine was my first workawayer....and this was such a great start. She is amazing! A beautiful soul, a sharp mind and a kind heart. Her love for animals, nature and environment inspired me deeply in becoming a more aware person when it comes to protecting the environment - I will definitely try to be more careful in that area. She is a living… read more
(Excellent
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30 Oct 2022
Left by Workawayer (Martine) for host
(Come and help me around the ...)
It was an honour to be Bianca's first workawayer. All I can say is that she really is the perfect host. She's very kind, generous, balanced and a wonderful person to be around. She really tries to make workawayers feel comfortable and 300% succeeded! The house is rather small, but it never felt that way.. it felt like home! The extendable sofabed… read more
(Excellent
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11 Oct 2022
Left by Workawayer (Martine) for host
(Small community farm in an ...)
Thank you Epo, Janci, all the volunteers and the whole community for two unforgettable weeks in the Slovak country side. This is a truly special place, a commune that has stayed active for several decades and is still strong thanks to the collective energy of many people with a wide variety of skills and knowledge to share. I hearthily reccomend… read more
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11 Oct 2022
Left by Workawayer (Martine) for host
(Join our family and learn ...)
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Feedback
30 Oct 2022
Left by host (Come and help me around the ...) for Workawayer (Martine)
Martine was my first workawayer....and this was such a great start. She is amazing! A beautiful soul, a sharp mind and a kind heart. Her love for animals, nature and environment inspired me deeply in becoming a more aware person when it comes to protecting the environment - I will definitely try to be more careful in that area. She is a living… read more
(Excellent
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30 Oct 2022
Left by Workawayer (Martine) for host
(Come and help me around the ...)
It was an honour to be Bianca's first workawayer. All I can say is that she really is the perfect host. She's very kind, generous, balanced and a wonderful person to be around. She really tries to make workawayers feel comfortable and 300% succeeded! The house is rather small, but it never felt that way.. it felt like home! The extendable sofabed… read more
(Excellent
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11 Oct 2022
Left by Workawayer (Martine) for host
(Small community farm in an ...)
Thank you Epo, Janci, all the volunteers and the whole community for two unforgettable weeks in the Slovak country side. This is a truly special place, a commune that has stayed active for several decades and is still strong thanks to the collective energy of many people with a wide variety of skills and knowledge to share. I hearthily reccomend… read more
(Excellent
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11 Oct 2022
Left by Workawayer (Martine) for host
(Join our family and learn ...)
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18 Aug 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Martine)
Martine is a unique and loving soul who immersed herself happily in the Welsh landscape and with our family. Such a vibrant and fun loving workawayer. Highly Recommended.
(Excellent
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16 Aug 2022
Left by Workawayer (Martine) for host
(Help, play and enjoy nature ...)
Had a great time at G&J's magical place! A perfect place for garden and nature lovers, and really nice to see how the victorian garden continuously develops into more awesomeness, and more eating-from-the-land opportunities! This is such a fun loving family, and I loved hearing all their epicly crazy stories from all around the world… I felt right… read more
(Excellent
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4 Mar 2022
Left by Workawayer (Martine) for host
(Help us create our resilient ...)
It was awesome to stay with Henry, Kasia and Maia. They live on the beautiful Polish countryside, surrounded by forests and fields, together with many cute animals. Their cottage is one of the cosiest places I’ve ever seen. They’re also building a new house, and helping on this huge project was a lot of fun! I learnt to use the mitre saw and spent… read more
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17 Feb 2022
Left by host (Help us create our resilient ...) for Workawayer (Martine)
Martine was great. She came to our little cottage in the depths of winter and fitted in perfectly. She understood our needs and adapted effortlessly. She brought warmth and positivity. She was interested in our place, and she had interesting as well as helpful contributions to make. She played games with our daughter, she happily applied herself… read more
(Excellent
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13 Dec 2021
Left by Workawayer (Martine) for host
(Help in permacultural farm ...)
Life on Marek's farm is never boring, there's always a great variety of things to do, even in November! I learnt new skills and enjoyed being outside, preparing flowerbeds, dis/assembling fences etc. In the evenings we'd often play backgammon, to which Marek introduced me, and exchanged stories. Hearing about the history of the farm, of the region… read more
(Very good
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7 Dec 2021
Left by host (Help in permacultural farm ...) for Workawayer (Martine)
Martine stayed with us almost 2 weeks in our farm. We had great time together. Martine is very sympathetic person, openminded and interested in different topics (like the reality of our life, our country, history of the house, the community etc.) . She helped us with everything what was needed. Even if the weather was cold and snowy, Martine was… read more
(Excellent
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8 Nov 2021
Left by Workawayer (Martine) for host
(Help with the kids needed in ...)
Staying with this lovely family was absolutely amazing. They were so friendly and made sure I felt at home right away. We spent a lot of quality time together and had great conversations, too. I learnt a lot about Polish culture and it was great experiencing life in the mountains (yay for clean air and forest hikes!). There were many interesting… read more
(Excellent
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8 Nov 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Martine)
Having Martine stay with us was the best thing ever, she is very friendly, easy - going, intelligent, funny and intuitive. She helped with many, many different projects, big and small, around the house, with the children (our 4 year old daughter absolutely loves her), some art projects, planting strawberries and building a space for them, to name… read more
(Excellent
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25 Apr 2021
Left by host (Help on our organic, self ...) for Workawayer (Martine)
Martine was a pleasant company to have on our homestead. We had good conversation and laughs. Her fantasy is rich. She was well willingly to try new tasks. She made her hands dirty by cleaning out our goats stable. Helped without asking in our household and took care with a lot of love of all our animals. Hope we meet again sometime.
(Very good
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17 Apr 2021
Left by Workawayer (Martine) for host
(Help on our organic, self ...)
It was super nice experiencing life at Joris’ and Leonie’s farm. They are great hosts, very welcoming, and with an amazing knowledge of plants and wildlife. The food was delicious, too – and bio! I loved the farm buildings, it’s so cool that they have a whole history. And the surroundings are great for cycling and hiking. There’s always something… read more
(Excellent
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24 Feb 2021
Left by host (Cooking, cleaning, gardening, ...) for Workawayer (Martine)
Martine was very enthusiastic about everything and braught us a new way to look at foggy November :)
She mainly spent time with our children and helped with a few chores.
She mainly spent time with our children and helped with a few chores.
(Excellent
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6 Dec 2020
Left by Workawayer (Martine) for host
(Cooking, cleaning, gardening, ...)
I had an amazing time with Marc, Ana, Kyra and Eliah! They're a wonderful, fun loving family, and super hospitable. The 'work' was very easy (cleaning, playing with the kids) and there was plenty of time to explore the lakes and mountains surrounding Constantine. Thank you for all the awesomeness! I'm going to miss you all!
(Excellent
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8 Nov 2020
Left by Workawayer (Martine) for host
(Spend some time with ...)
I had a great time with Anja and her family! We had loads of fun together, played games, went for walks, practised English/Slovenian and even harvested olives! It was nice hanging out with these two verrry energetic kids :) It was also an unforgetable experience to observe and participate in a montessori classroom. I recommend this place to anyone… read more
(Excellent
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18 Oct 2020
Left by host (Low-tech living in a forest ...) for Workawayer (Martine)
It was great to host Martine. She is a good helper not afraid to try anything there is and genuinely enthusiastic about anything new to learn. She quickly adapted to our simple low-tech lifestyle and also gave us inspiration for the ongoing projects. She knows a lot about plants, helped with garden tasks such as planting and composting, cutting… read more
(Excellent
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15 Oct 2020
Left by Workawayer (Martine) for host
(Low-tech living in a forest ...)
Had a great time at Krisztian and Julia's place! They're very kind hosts. I learnt a lot about gardening and the plants and mushrooms that grow around here. Work and free time were balanced perfectly. The food was great, too. Every single meal was so good that I could hardly believe it possible! Harvesting grapes was fun, as was playing chess and… read more
(Excellent
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20 Sep 2020
Left by Workawayer (Martine) for host
(Animal care and DIY Projects ...)
Sharon's animal sanctuary / zoo is truly amazing! Volunteers get to work with so many amazing and interesting animals, many of whom were rescued from sad situations and found a loving home here. I did come in a busy and probably stressful time, so the work was closer to 7x7 than 5x5, so this is really a place for those with great passion. Sharon… read more
(Excellent
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16 Sep 2020
Left by host (Animal care and DIY Projects ...) for Workawayer (Martine)
We had a nice time with Martine in our team. I think we couldn't ask for a better volunteer group the last weeks, with lots of laughs but also hard work. While we are offering a nice job with the animals, the work is not always easy. But Martine did the best she could to help us out with the daily care, building enclosures, gardening and lots… read more
(Excellent
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1 Aug 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Martine)
We enjoyed having Martine to stay with us. She has a good knowledge of plants and was a great help in the garden.
We wish her well for her next adventures!
Nicky and Andy
We wish her well for her next adventures!
Nicky and Andy
(Very good
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14 Jun 2017
Left by Workawayer (Martine) for host
(Help our permaculture farm ...)
This is the place to be! Wonderful, funny, kind people living life in a 'different' way, making or upcycling things instead of buying them new, eating from our own garden, living in balance with nature. And theres a lot to learn here; i had a great time with the rocket stove project, transplanting corn and tomatoes, shearing sheep, learning abt… read more
(Excellent
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1 Mar 2017
Left by host (Help with childcare and to ...) for Workawayer (Martine)
Thank you for your words Martine. You have left our home plenty of love and armony. You have been my first experience with workaway and you make this time a lovely time. Martine has a special sensitive with children (Clara say " Martine is like my sister" ).
Thank you for your help. I'd like you come back...my home is your home in Spain.
Good… read more
Thank you for your help. I'd like you come back...my home is your home in Spain.
Good… read more
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24 Feb 2017
Left by Workawayer (Martine) for host
(Help with childcare and to ...)
Had an amazing time with Gloria and Clara! Gloria is a wonderful hostess, she really made me feel welcome and at home. She has a lovely smile and you can't help but feel happy in her company. Same goes for her daughter. Clara's such a funny girl :D At times she's a little bit shy to speak English, but of course that didn't stop us from becoming… read more
(Excellent
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29 Jan 2017
Left by Workawayer (Martine) for host
(Cultural and linguistic ...)
Thank you Sonja, Doré, Hannah, Luis and Lino for being such amazing hosts! This family has taught me a lot about German language, culture and cuisine and they’ve showed me many beautiful places. I will never forget the snowy hills, grand forests and mountain views of our many hikes, nor the fachwerkhäuser, the castles, cloister ruins and… read more
(Excellent
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16 Jan 2017
Left by Workawayer (Martine) for host
(French speaker to help our ...)
I'm sooo happy I met Sylvie and Loke! They made my stay in Brussels into the rich experience it was. Sylvie's a wonderful host, kindhearted, friendly, appreciative, openminded, and funloving. We had many memorable conversations and made some very nice daytrips. Little Loke is also sure to warm your heart, she's supercute and we got along very… read more
(Excellent
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15 Jan 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Martine)
Yes ! Martine is awesome !! She spent 10 days with us in our little appartment in Brussel. I needed someone to cook diner, prepare some breakfast juices and keep the place clean. Although she was uncomfortable with the idea of cooking, she overcame it quiet quickly and ended up to be a big help for me. And more than that, she has brought into… read more
(Excellent
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20 Oct 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Martine)
Martiné is awsome❤ she is very friendly, warm, enthusiastic, paitient, laid back and I general she was easy to have in our house. The oldest if our kids misses her and their crazy games an I look forward to her return
(Excellent
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20 Oct 2016
Left by Workawayer (Martine) for host
(Help us get settled in our ...)
Staying with this lovely family in Thorsted was absolutely amazing! Signe and Dennis were both very hospitable and accomodating, they are the most kindhearted hosts I've ever met. Their kids are both wonderful as well, I had a lot of fun playing uno with Storm, or inventing new games on the go. Even in just a couple of weeks, I learned a lot about… read more
(Excellent
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9 Oct 2016
Left by Workawayer (Martine) for host
(Join our family and help ...)
I really enjoyed my stay with Heidi and Markus a lot. Heidi's a friendly and hospitable host, she taught me a lot about Danish culture, music, tv, traditions and last but not least its delicious cuisine. It was nice to spend time with markus, whose enthusiasm made me often smile. He took great joy in showing me around in Horsens town. There was… read more
(Very good
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28 Jul 2016
Left by Workawayer (Martine) for host
(help to create an eco ...)
Had the most amazingly amazing time with you guys! What makes this place so great is that the atmosphere is so relexed, and yet everyone is motivated to get things done. The group changes, of course (some people have been staying long, others might come, then go, then perhaps come back) but as far as i've seen, it's been a great team where… read more
(Excellent
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6 Dec 2015
Left by host (Need help creating a ...) for Workawayer (Martine)
Thank you Martine! Martine is the best English teacher (and the best Italian student!) I have ever had. She is very patient and motivated to teach what she knows. She was also very willing to help me in every moment, even the hardest ones. I also enjoyed spending my time in her company very much. Anyone who will host her will be very lucky!
(Excellent
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25 Nov 2015
Left by Workawayer (Martine) for host
(Need help creating a ...)
I enjoyed my stay at Beppe's farm enormously! I learnt many, many, maaany new things, because there is always a lot of diverse works to be done on the farm. At times I felt really tired because some of them were physically demanding, but it was totally worth it! Apart from sheepherding, gardening, etc, we also spent a lot of time practising… read more
(Excellent
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6 Dec 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Martine)
Martine's Nordic language skills were very helpful for Giulia's projects on multicultural activities. Martine was always enthusiastic, so it was a pleasure to show her beautiful places of our region. She enjoyed the magnificent views of mountains and the chestnut picking. She taught Vito to be more confident in English and helped him with… read more
(Excellent
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26 Nov 2015
Left by Workawayer (Martine) for host
(Young active couple in ...)
Giulia and Vito are the most amazing hosts everrr! They have shown me many amazing places and taught me a lot about Italian culture! It was great to practise English with them! Giulia's English was actually pretty much near-perfect, but she was always looking to improve it even more, and it was also very nice to talk in English with Vito, and I… read more
(Excellent
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