Nina

& Timothy

Información de viaje

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Descripción

Hello,


We’re a couple from the Netherlands and we are exploring central Italy during a six month sabbatical (Nov 2025 - April 2026). We’re traveling with our dog, Miles — a calm, well-behaved, five-year-old Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever.

Our goal during this time is to experience authentic country life in Umbria, Tuscany, Le Marche and Abruzzo, improve our Italian, and contribute meaningfully wherever we go. We’re both very hands-on and experienced with renovation work — in Dutch we call ourselves 'klussers'. We can take on tasks like painting, tiling, basic plumbing, and plastering (though we admit our plastering style is more “rustic farmhouse” than showroom finish!).

We also have a background in hospitality. In fact, we met nine years ago while working together at a hostel in the Netherlands. Running a reception, preparing breakfast, and ensuring guests feel comfortable and cared for comes naturally to us.

Professionally, Tim is an electro-mechanical systems engineer, and Nina is an interior designer and photographer. We’re both vegetarian (technically ovo-lacto-pescatarian), and we’re always happy with vegan meals as well.

Tim’s parents used to have a small olive grove in Italy, so he has had experience with pruning and harvesting olives.

During our travels, we’re eager to work with animals, learn more about sustainable agriculture, especially permaculture and regenerative farming practices.

We’re excited about the opportunity to connect with kind, inspiring people — to share what we can and grow through every new encounter.

Chat soon!

Intereses

Eventos y sociedad

Moda y belleza

Cultura

Autodesarrollo

Sostenibilidad

Mascotas

Trabajo de caridad

Agricultura

Vegetariano o vegano

Bricolaje y manualidades

Cuidado de plantas

Historia

Arte y diseño

Fotografía

Idiomas

Cocina y alimentación

Jardinería

Arquitectura

Carpintería

Animales

Acampada

Fitness

Naturaleza

Yoga / bienestar

Montaña

Senderismo

Actividades al aire libre

Idiomas

Idiomas hablados
Inglés: Fluido
Holandés: Fluido
Italiano: Principiante

Más información sobre tus intereses idiomáticos
We're not language teachers but we are both fluent in Dutch and English. We aim to learn Italian.

Buscar un colega de idioma

Habilidades y conocimientos que queremos compartir o aprender

Nos interesa:  

Proyectos de construcción y bricolaje

Cocinar para toda la familia

Vida en una granja

Proyectos ecológicos

Cuidado de animales

Trabajo de caridad

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Ciertos conocimientos de:  

Jardinería

Idiomas

Ayuda con ordenadores/Internet

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Podemos enseñar:  

Hostelería/turismo

Proyectos artísticos

Que habilidades tienes?

Hands-on / Technical Skills
- Painting
- Tiling
- Basic plumbing
- Plastering
- Carpentry / furniture building (basic)
- Jewellery making

Creative & Design Skills
- Interior design
- Graphic design
- Photography
- Art and design contributions

Agricultural & Outdoor Skills
- Olive tree pruning and harvesting
- General gardening/land work
- Animal care

Hospitality & Guest Services
- Reception work
- Breakfast preparation
- Guest hosting and care

Communication & Personal Qualities
- English first language (Tim)
- Dutch first language (Nina)

Edad

31 & 38

Más información

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  Fumador

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  Permiso de conducir

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  Alergia

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  Dieta especial
  I prefer not to eat meat