Family life with small children and village weekends near Izmir, Turkey

Infos

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  Description

  Hello!
  
  We are a family based in Izmir, living in the district of Karşıyaka during weekdays, and spending our weekends in our village where we have olive trees and a small natural production area.
  
  Our lifestyle is a combination of city life and nature. During the week, we are in the city with a regular routine. On weekends, we slow down and spend time in our land, enjoying a more natural and simple way of living.
  
  Our family consists of:
  Me and my wife,
  Two children (10 months, 25 months old)
  One cat 🐱
  One dog 🐶

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  Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre

  Pratique d’une langue

  Enseignement

  Jardinage

  S’occuper des animaux

  Baby-sitting et jeux créatifs

  Cuisine/repas pour la famille

  Aide à la maison

  Entretien général

  Garde de maison et d'animaux
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  Centres d’intérêt

  

  Culture

  

  Événements/vie sociale

  

  Politique/justice sociale

  

  Vidéographie

  

  Films et télé

  

  Animaux de compagnie

  

  Soin des plantes

  

  Photographie

  

  Musique

  

  Langues

  

  Jardinage

  

  Bricolage / artisanat

  

  Animaux

  

  Sports d’hiver

  

  Nature

  

  Montagne

  

  Randonnée

  

  Activités en plein air
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  Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre

  We believe that hosting is not only about receiving help, but about sharing life, culture, and perspectives.
  
  Before this experience, both my wife and I hosted and traveled through platforms like Couchsurfing.
  That experience was very meaningful for us, and now we would like to continue this cultural exchange in a slightly different way—within our family life.
  
  Why this is important for us. We have two children, and we believe that growing up with exposure to different cultures is extremely valuable.
  
  Through this experience, we hope they can:
  
  Hear different languages
  Meet people from different backgrounds
  Develop a more open and global perspective
  
  For us, this is not only practical help—it is also an investment in our children’s personal development.
  
  Sharing meals and daily routines together
  Spending relaxed time as a family
  Weekend trips to our village and nature
  Experiencing authentic Turkish life beyond tourism
  
  Our home is calm, sincere, and based on real connection rather than entertainment.
  
  A lifestyle that combines city life and nature
  Natural olive growing and simple production
  Turkish culture and family life
  Meaningful conversations about life and different perspectives
  
  We enjoy meeting people from different cultures and learning from them.
  
  We value people who:
  
  Are open-minded
  Respect different lifestyles
  Are willing to share their own culture and experiences
  
  We are not offering a “touristic stay”, but a real cultural exchange within a family environment.
  
  If this idea resonates with you, you will likely feel very comfortable here.

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  Projets impliquant des enfants

  Ce projet peut impliquer des enfants. Pour en savoir plus, consultez nos directives et conseils ici.

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  Aide

  We are mainly looking for help with childcare during weekdays.
  
  Approximately 4–5 hours per day (Monday–Friday)
  The rest of the day is completely free for you
  
  Your main role will be:
  
  Spending time with our children
  Playing, engaging, and supporting their daily routine
  Creating a positive and safe environment
  
  We are not looking for heavy housework.
  However, we do expect small, natural contributions such as:
  
  Tidying up after activities with the children
  Helping keep their living space organized
  
  On weekends, we usually go to our village.
  
  You are welcome to join us if you like. This is optional.
  
  Occasionally helping in light, simple tasks around the land
  Mostly sharing time together in a relaxed environment
  You may stay 1–2 nights if you prefer
  
  This is a family-based, trust-oriented environment, not just an accommodation exchange.
  
  We kindly ask that you apply only if you:
  
  Are truly interested in engaging with children and daily family life
  Take responsibility when needed
  Value mutual respect and clear communication
  
  This position is not suitable for someone only looking for free accommodation or a passive stay.

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  Langues

  Langues parlées
  Anglais: Courant

  Cet hôte propose un échange linguistique
  Cet hôte a indiqué qu’il souhaitait faire partager sa propre langue ou en apprendre une nouvelle.
  Contactez-le pour en savoir plus.
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  Hébergement

  We provide a clean, comfortable, and safe living space for our guests.
  
  In our home in Karşıyaka:
  
  You will have a private room
  A private bathroom and toilet for your use
  
  In our village house:
  
  You will also have a private room
  The bathroom and toilet are shared
  
  Both environments are calm, respectful, and family-oriented. We care about cleanliness and expect guests to maintain shared spaces with the same care.
  
  Food is part of our daily family routine:
  
  We usually prepare home-cooked meals
  You are welcome to join us for meals
  You can also use the kitchen if you wish
  
  In the village, food is more simple, usually based on meat products.

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  Informations complémentaires

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    Accès Internet

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    Accès Internet limité

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    Nous avons des animaux

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    Nous sommes fumeurs

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    Familles bienvenues

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  Possibilité d’accueillir les digital nomads

  Our place can be suitable for digital nomads, especially during weekdays. In our home in Karşıyaka: We have a stable internet connection You will have your own private space to work Since help is limited to 4–5 hours per day, you will have enough time to focus on your work This makes it possible to maintain a balanced routine between work and daily life. 🌿 In the village On weekends, when we are in the village: Internet access is quite slow and expensive The environment is more suitable for disconnecting and relaxing So this part can be seen as a natural break from digital work. We prefer someone who can balance screen time and real-life interaction

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  Espace pour garer des vans

  Our place is primarily set up for guests staying in the house, where we provide a private room and comfortable living conditions. However, in our village area, we may occasionally host campers or motorhomes, depending on the situation. There is space to park in or near our land The environment is quiet, natural, and safe Access to basic facilities can be discussed in advance Please note: This is not a fully equipped campsite Facilities such as electricity, water, or bathroom access may be limited or shared Prior communication is important so we can make sure expectations are aligned

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  Possibilité d'accueillir les animaux

  We already have: One cat 🐱 One dog 🐶 Because of our cat, we generally cannot accept guests with pets, as it may create stress and safety issues in the home.

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  Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?

  Plus de 2

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  Mes animaux

  

  Keçe

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