Laura & Nikolai

Information de voyage

Actuellement, nous sommes

Description

Hi! We are Laura and Nikolai, a Swiss-Ecuadorian couple currently traveling through South America. After spending one year on the road in a VW van exploring Chile, Argentina, Uruguay, Brazil, Paraguay, and Bolivia, we’re now excited to slow down and connect more deeply with local communities and nature. We both live in a shared house in Switzerland and enjoy working with others, sharing experiences, and contributing to meaningful projects. We’re currently in Colombia, looking forward to new encounters and the chance to both give and grow through volunteer work.

Laura is 36 years old, a certified Hatha and Yin yoga teacher, and a trained social worker from Switzerland. She’s fluent in German and English and can now comfortably communicate in Spanish. Laura has a strong interest in community living and sustainability. She enjoys gardening, cooking (especially vegetarian meals), and loves spending time outdoors—whether it’s hiking, swimming in rivers, or camping. Back home, she takes an active role in the shared vegetable garden and thrives in teamwork settings. Laura is open, grounded, and motivated to contribute wherever support is needed—be it gardening, cooking, painting, or building—and she is especially passionate about teaching yoga as part of the experience.

Nikolai is 43 years old, originally from Ecuador, and has lived in Switzerland for over two decades. He speaks Spanish, German, English, and French fluently. With a background in IT support and experience living in shared communities, he feels comfortable communicating and collaborating with a wide range of people. He enjoys cooking and is particularly excited about learning how to prepare traditional dishes from the regions he visits. Nikolai is active and enjoys outdoor activities like bouldering, hiking, and whitewater kayaking. He’s especially interested in hands-on, practical work, as well as supporting tourism-related projects, and is always eager to learn new skills.

Through our volunteer experience, we hope to immerse ourselves in rural life and learn more about sustainable living, traditional practices, and community-building. We’re motivated to contribute our skills, energy, and creativity to the places we visit—whether through physical work, cooking, sharing yoga, or simply lending a hand where it’s needed. At the same time, we’re excited to learn from others, exchange cultures, and build genuine connections.

Centres d’intérêt

Langues

Livres

Jardinage

Architecture

Animaux

Soin des plantes

Menuiserie

Dev. durable

Ferme

Culture

Yoga / bien-être

Randonnée

Plage

Nature

Montagne

Sports d'aventure

Activités en plein air

Camping

Langues parlées

Allemand: Courant
Anglais: Courant
Espagnol: Courant
Français: Intermédiaire

Compétences et connaissances que nous aimerions partager ou apprendre

Ça nous intéresse :  

Éco-projets

Bricolage et projets de construction

Aider dans une ferme

Accueil / tourisme

Home sitting

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Nous avons des connaissances :  

Jardinage

Entretien général

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Nous pouvons apprendre aux autres:  

Langues

Quelles sont vos compétences ?

Laura:

• Certified Hatha and Yin Yoga Teacher – passionate about teaching and sharing her practice.
• Background in Social Work – formally trained and experienced in supporting others.
• Multilingual – fluent in German and English; conversational in Spanish.
• Gardening & Cooking Skills – enjoys growing vegetables and cooking vegetarian meals.
• Team-Oriented & Reliable – thrives in collaborative environments and group projects.
• Hands-On & Flexible – happy to support with tasks like gardening, cooking, painting, and building.
• Open and Curious – eager to contribute to diverse projects and learn new things.

Nikolai:

• Multilingual – fluent in Spanish, German, English, and French.
• IT Support Experience – background in tech and problem-solving.
• Strong Communication & Teamwork Skills – comfortable in diverse social settings and collaborative environments.
• Culturally Adaptable – experienced in living in different countries and shared communities.
• Physically Active – enjoys bouldering, hiking, and has experience with whitewater kayaking.
• Hands-On & Practical – motivated to engage in physical work and tourism-related activities.
• Passionate Cook – enjoys cooking and eager to learn traditional Colombian cuisine.
• Curious & Open-Minded – keen to learn new skills and connect with rural culture and life.

Âge

36 & 43

Informations complémentaires

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  Régime alimentaire spécial