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Atividades em que temos interesse:
whales, learning a new language or new skills, meeting new people, having a good conversation, eating together, music, singing, living a healthy life, and playing/training together.
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Netherlands - desde Nov 2024 até Abr 2025 Ver tudoDescrição
Marjo:
Happily married to Vincent, whom you can find here as the 2nd workawayer.
Mother of 3 wonderful adult children.
After working 24 years (long and hard) as a self-employed therapist, I feel that it's time for a big change. It's time to let go of work (mostly) and explore the world, to enjoy all the beauty it offers and have more free time.
A 'regular' vacation is no longer enough; I want to fully immerse myself in a country and its inhabitants.
My friends describe me as a colorful person, caring, eager to learn, broadly interested, creative, optimistic, joyful, enterprising, adventurous, open-minded, and having a big heart.
My greatest passion is whales!
In 2006, I had my first encounter with whales. From the very first moment I dipped my toe in the water - to swim with the whales - I knew: this is where I belong. Here, in the water with the whales. I record podcasts and write about traveling and swimming with whales. I search all over the world for places to be in contact with whales.
I have many hobbies: photography, reading, watching movies, playing games at the table, writing, making music, singing, hiking, swimming, gardening, nature, and creative activities like making clothes and epoxy art.
Spirituality in all its facets is essential to me, but always with my feet on the ground.
I am open to learning new things; it keeps my mind sharp and makes me a more complete person.
Vincent and I have had some beautiful trips: Oman, Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Egypt, Sao Jorge (Azores), Tonga and Norway. Especially Tonga and Norway, we want to explore further. Of course, because we can be with whales there. :-)
During all our travels, we stayed in homestays. Fancy hotels are not for us; we find it much more enjoyable to connect with the locals, to experience what really matters in a country.
Vincent:
Happily married to Marjo, with three bonus children from her.
After working for 18 years in a printing press as an offset 4-color printer and handling various post-printing tasks, I embarked on a meditation journey through a mother of an old classmate. This led me to yoga, and I turned my hobby into my profession, running my own yoga studio for the past 11 years. However, it's time for the next new step.
I am a master at improvising in almost everything I come across - be it teaching, baking, or doing household repairs. I find thinking out of the box fantastic, or as we say here in the Netherlands, "roeien met de riemen die je hebt" (making the best of the situation with the resources available) and achieving a beautiful and desirable outcome.
My greatest passion is movement in all possible ways - yoga, strength training, capoeira, handstands, balancing on rails, and keeping objects in balance. Music is also a significant hobby of mine, and playing the handpan is an integral part of my life.
When I met Marjo in 2011, I, too, fell in love with whales and dolphins, and we have had the privilege of swimming with them together, on several occasions.
Apart from these passions, I have many hobbies such as cooking, hiking, listening to music, gardening, and making/repairing things in the house. I enjoy reading about various topics, including philosophies, history, novels, science, and spirituality - essentially, whatever comes my way.
As Marjo already mentioned, I also cherish simple yet meaningful human connections while traveling and visiting other countries and cultures. After all, we humans have more similarities than differences.Interesses
CarpintariaFitnessTrabalho beneficenteAstronomiaMascotesAtividades ao ar livreIdiomasFilmes e TVAutodesenvolvimentoCampingLivrosBlogsFazendaCulturaVegetariano/veganoEscreverSustentabilidadeVelejar/navegarMúsicaCulinária e comidaVida na estradaFaça você mesmoJardinagemCaminhadaCuidar de plantasFotografiaNaturalezaEsportes aquáticosYoga/bem-estarAnimaisIdiomas
Idiomas
Inglês: Fluente
Holandês: FluenteMais detalhes sobre meu interesse em idiomas
Vincent speaks very good English and could teach it very well, Marjo speaks average English, but is working to get better at it.Habilidades e conhecimento para compartilhar ou aprender
Temos interesse em:
Vida na fazenda
Projetos ambientais
Conhecimento de:
Jardinagem
Projetos de construção/faça você mesmo
Cuidar de crianças/atividades criativas
Fazer companhia para idosos
Criar/cozinhar refeições caseiras
Ajuda a cuidar da casa
Cuidar de animais
Hotelaria/turismo
Trabalho beneficente
Projetos artísticos
Podemos ensinar:
Idiomas
Ensino
Quais são suas habilidades?
We are digital nomads and earn our money by working online.
We enjoy earning extra money by offering various treatments and forms of exercise.
Wherever we are guests, we offer our expertise to the host family or other interested people, like neighbours or friends.
We can provide the following services: yoga classes (various styles), meditation, mantra singing, personal training (which can also be continued online), handstand training, cold training including breathwork, strength and mobility training, functional osteopathy, shiatsu, various massage, and relaxation techniques.
We are spiritual people, but with both feet on the ground and with our hands in the soil ;-)
Marjo:
I am a self-employed entrepreneur and have been working for 24 years in my own practice, specializing in shiatsu and other forms of massage. I have both Western medical and Eastern training.
I am currently working as an online coach.
In addition to my work, I also record podcasts and write about whale travels and whale encounters.
During my youth, I sailed a lot with my parents and participated in rowing competitions.
So, I'm used to being on the water. As they say in Dutch: 'ik heb zeebenen', means "I have sea legs."
During the Covid19 period, I studied hard and obtained my "international certificate for operators of pleasure craft" - this means that I am allowed to navigate on inland waters and coastal waters with a boat of up to 25 meters - as well as a basic VHF certificate.
Volunteering experience like: holding various board positions in associations and organizations, organizing workshops and brainstorming sessions for my field of expertise, going on 15 vacations with severely disabled young individuals (providing care), and volunteering at an elephant sanctuary in Chiang Mai, Thailand.
Communication comes easily to me.
I can play the handpan and sing mantras accompanied by the ukulele.
I'm skilled in household tasks. But I also am skilled in painting, sanding, basic carpentry, fixing small things, gardening, creative projects, sewing (clothes).
I am skilled in social media, like Intstagram and love writing and photography
I love children ánd animals.
And I also love to learn new skills.
Vincent:
I have been working in my own yoga studio for the past 10 years. I teach Hatha Yoga, Yin Yoga, and meditation. Additionally, for the last 4 years, I have been undergoing training in Movement and have created my own approach called Yokramo, which is a beautiful blend of Yoga, strength, and mobility.
I now work online: personal coaching and yoga classes.
I previously taught at the Yin Yoga Academy, where I trained yoga instructors. And also taught a few years at the Samsara school of Yoga, specialising at the asana's (postures)
Apart from Yoga, I also have knowledge of Wing Chung (Kung Fu).
I am highly skilled at improvisation and can turn any class into a joyful experience, tailored to the specific needs of each participant.
Together with Marjo, I have organized several yoga retreats.
I am pretty good interior painter and can do small carpentery work, I like to fix things. And like I always say a job is only finished after everthing is cleaned and organised again. Therby is cleaning something I like to do, because there is always a good result from this, so I do this with a smile.
I can tinker with cars a little bit. However, I'm better at repairing bicycles since we come from a country known for its cycling. :-)
I am a passionate handpan player.
I love children and animals.
And I love to learn new skills.
You can find us on Instagram:
whale.woman
moving.vince
Here you can find more info about us:
https://www.flow-shiatsu.nl/
https://whalewoman.nl/
https://www.flow-yoga.eu/Idade
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We both play the handpan, each in our own way. There's a good chance we'll bring a handpan along on our journey and also a ukulele to sing mantras.
Marjo loves all kind of board games. She really enjoy Carcassonne, but haven't played it enough. The Game is also fun. Scrabble in a new language. :-) Or any other (new) board game.
We are both interested in other people and enjoy engaging in meaningful conversations. For us, everyone is equal, regardless of race, culture, or religion. We consider it a privilege to learn from everyone who crosses our path.
We are always open and eager to learn new things and skills.
We are both in good health and consider a healthy body and a healthy mind very important.Mais algumas informações
Fumante
Carteira de motorista
Alergias
Vincent: hay feverDietas especiais
No meat for Marjo, but she does like chicken (a lot), fish and vegeterian meals. No pork for Vincent.
Comentário
We had a wonderful time at her place.
Lynne is a fantastic host, full of humor, and an excellent cook.
We still think back with mouth-watering memories of the delicious veggie burgers, salads, and vegetarian vegetable dishes.
And Chico is the sweetest dog we have ever met.
The tasks… read more
From the warm welcome to the sad goodbye – this might sound a bit exaggerated, but that's truly how it felt – we enjoyed this beautiful spot in the polder.
It rained and was windy most of the time (November/December), but we still managed to do some outdoor tasks, such as removing a bamboo… read more
Thank you so much for your lovely company this autumn, on our little farm in Askøy. You helped us with many long over due tasks, and we really appreciated all your hard work. We shared many meals and interesting conversations, and where also lucky to hear increadible music you played by the fire. And, I must also mention… read more
We were welcomed with open arms, shyly greeted by the children, and enthusiastically welcomed by the dogs. What a beautiful beginning!
Ruben showed us to our own apartment on the ground floor, a cozy and comfortable space with all the amenities.
We really enjoyed having our own place,… read more
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We had a wonderful time at her place.
Lynne is a fantastic host, full of humor, and an excellent cook.
We still think back with mouth-watering memories of the delicious veggie burgers, salads, and vegetarian vegetable dishes.
And Chico is the sweetest dog we have ever met.
The tasks… read more
From the warm welcome to the sad goodbye – this might sound a bit exaggerated, but that's truly how it felt – we enjoyed this beautiful spot in the polder.
It rained and was windy most of the time (November/December), but we still managed to do some outdoor tasks, such as removing a bamboo… read more
Thank you so much for your lovely company this autumn, on our little farm in Askøy. You helped us with many long over due tasks, and we really appreciated all your hard work. We shared many meals and interesting conversations, and where also lucky to hear increadible music you played by the fire. And, I must also mention… read more
We were welcomed with open arms, shyly greeted by the children, and enthusiastically welcomed by the dogs. What a beautiful beginning!
Ruben showed us to our own apartment on the ground floor, a cozy and comfortable space with all the amenities.
We really enjoyed having our own place,… read more
What a beautiful and inspiring place, with so much potential.
On one side, there’s the view of the mountains, and on the other side, the view of the sea. Best of both worlds.
Lisbeth is very passionate about everything she’s involved in, especially Marmelkroken.
Always striving for improvement. It was… read more
Our first meeting was quite special. Since I was ill, we chose to meet you with a mask, mostly as a joke. This led to laughter and smiles from the first moment.
You are such a harmonious and friendly couple we are incredibly happy to have met and a new and good friendship was created during the time we spent together.
We… read more
When we arrived at your place, we were welcomed in such a special way that we all ended up laughing out loud.
What a wonderful way to start our time together. :-)
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay with you. It was so nice to have our own space in the caravan, giving both you and us our privacy.
You've created a magical place… read more
What a delight it was to get to know you! We had a fantastic time together and we were a terrific team!
I remember with delight our conversation, our meals and all the wonderful time we spent together.
You were a HUGE help for me in multiple ways.
Vincent, you spoiled me with your cooking, Marjo your creativity… read more
Today, with both smiles and tears, we departed from Marit.
It's good to continue our journey, but at the same time, we find it difficult to leave.
We thoroughly enjoyed our time at the magical place Marit has created.
From the first to the last minute, we felt welcomed and at home.
Marit is a fantastic… read more
Thank you so much for all help and love Mario & Vincent! 💕
We want to express our heartfelt gratitude for the two fantastic weeks we spent with you through Workaway.
From the first moment to the last, we cherished every minute.
What a beautiful haven you've created together! It was a delight to share in the beauty of your homes, garden, and surroundings. We felt… read more
Many thanks for a wonderful stay with you. It was interesting to be part of your busy life for 1.5 weeks and to experience how you manage your day together.
We enjoyed the beautiful surroundings, the little beach, and the sublime view from your terrace. Our daytrip to Bergen was wonderful.
And we… read more
What a delightful place!
Tranquil, beautiful garden, lovely surroundings, and a very kind hostess.
Caisa is an amazing cook and spoiled us every day with delicious meals.
At every meal, there was homemade aioli and sourdough bread.
We will miss that!
During the meals, we had interesting… read more
It was wonderful how Katharina offered us a variety of tasks. Vincent helped with finishing the roof, and I (Marjo) enjoyed helping in the large vegetable garden, mowing the lawn, and preparing panels by sanding and painting them.
We both prepared a lunch (and an… read more
Vincent helped a lot with the construction of our new roof, he likes to talk about life in all its colours and plays a wonderful handpan, that sounded… read more