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[ENG]
We are Alessandra & Brian an italian couple from Venice, we are in our 40s, we like to travel meet new people and learn about different cultures. We've done 14 different workaway experiences in Chile, Norway, Sweden, Ireland, England, Portugal, Germany that concerned with:
- farming
- gardening
- painting / sanding
- boat maintenance
- cleaning
- cooking
- pet sitting
- driving
- barista
- waiter
- photographer assistants
- software development assistants
- social media updating
- children art workshop assistant
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[ESP]
Somos una pareja italiana, nos llamamos Alessandra y Brian, tenemos algo mas de 40 anos. Estamos viajando para el mundo, nos gusta encontrar nueva gente y aprender distinta culturas! Hemos realizado 14 experiencias de workaway diferentes en Chile, Noruega, Suecia, Irlanda, Inglaterra, Portugal, Alemania tenía que hacer:
-agricultura
-jardinería
-pintura/lijado
-mantenimiento de embarcaciones
-limpieza
-cocinar
-cuidado de animales doméstico
-conductor
-barman
-camarero
-asistentes fotógrafos
-asistentes de desarrollo de software
-actualización de redes sociales
-asistentes de taller de arte infantil
Interests
MusicMovies & TVHikingCultureCooking & foodTechnologyWritingNatureGardeningDancingBloggingPhotographyOutdoor activities
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Italian: Fluent
Skills and knowledge we'd like to share or learn
We're interested in:
Charity Work
Some knowledge of:
Gardening
General Maintenance
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Life at a Farmstay
Eco Projects
Animal Care
Languages
Teaching
Able to teach about:
Hospitality/Tourism
Helping with Computers/ Internet
More details about your skills
Alessandra: spanish, cooking, tourism caring, babysitting, comunication, internet. Brian: english, photography, computer, blogging, accountant, tourism caring.
Alessandra: cocinar, hosteleria, ninos, comunicacion, internet. Brian: fotografia, ingles, computador, internet, empresa, hosteleia.
Age
50 & 48
What else ...
nos gusta viajar, escribir nuestro blog, sacar foto, queremos la naturaleza, los animales y ayudar la gente
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Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
noSpecial dietary requirements
no
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10 Nov 2023
Left by host (Help us reshaping Paradise ...) for Workawayer (Brian & Alessandra)
“I can come on Monday” – that was the message we first got from Brian – our very first workaway experience. Brian DID come the following Monday and it turned out to be two months instead of the initial four weeks.
Brian blended in with our little family and fulfilled the tasks he was given. We had a great wish of getting a part of our garden made… read more
Brian blended in with our little family and fulfilled the tasks he was given. We had a great wish of getting a part of our garden made… read more
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5 Nov 2023
Left by Workawayer (Brian & Alessandra) for host
(Help us reshaping Paradise ...)
There are experiences, places and people that stay with you forever and at Michael and Jens's home everything comes together with great harmony. You can sense it at first glance from the beauty of the landscape and the attention to details. Trust, thoughtfulness and friendship that came spontaneously made the two-month stay pleasant and relaxed.… read more
(Excellent
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31 Oct 2023
Left by Workawayer (Brian & Alessandra) for host
(Provence - Help on a ...)
We were happy to discover Roquebrune sur Argens small village in Provence rich in history and beautiful views and to live in the Abbe museum house was very peculiar. It turned out to be an original and inspiring experience thanks to François, a courteous and thoughtful host, always full of ideas and initiatives, who introduced us to all his… read more
(Excellent
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24 Sep 2023
Left by host (Provence - Help on a ...) for Workawayer (Brian & Alessandra)
Alex and Brian were great Workawayers. It was fantastic to have them. It was our first experience with Workaway, and they were reassuring. I also loved the fact that they were proactive and had ideas, etc. They have traveled for so long, they have lived, and I liked that. Alex's smile and kindness, along with Brian's unmissable sense of humor,… read more
(Excellent
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24 Sep 2022
Left by Workawayer (Brian & Alessandra) for host
(Help around my beautiful home ...)
We had a pleasant stay in Condom in Willem's company; he is a friendly and caring person, always ready to joke but careful to value people and their work. We wish you the best and hope to meet you again someday.
(Excellent
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25 Aug 2022
Left by host (Help around my beautiful home ...) for Workawayer (Brian & Alessandra)
These lovely people with there own character helped me with my house, food shopping and cooking a lovely meal. They are very modest and respectful. I hope they have many more beautiful safe travels. Ciao.
(Excellent
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10 Nov 2023
Left by host (Help us reshaping Paradise ...) for Workawayer (Brian & Alessandra)
“I can come on Monday” – that was the message we first got from Brian – our very first workaway experience. Brian DID come the following Monday and it turned out to be two months instead of the initial four weeks.
Brian blended in with our little family and fulfilled the tasks he was given. We had a great wish of getting a part of our garden made… read more
Brian blended in with our little family and fulfilled the tasks he was given. We had a great wish of getting a part of our garden made… read more
(Good
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5 Nov 2023
Left by Workawayer (Brian & Alessandra) for host
(Help us reshaping Paradise ...)
There are experiences, places and people that stay with you forever and at Michael and Jens's home everything comes together with great harmony. You can sense it at first glance from the beauty of the landscape and the attention to details. Trust, thoughtfulness and friendship that came spontaneously made the two-month stay pleasant and relaxed.… read more
(Excellent
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31 Oct 2023
Left by Workawayer (Brian & Alessandra) for host
(Provence - Help on a ...)
We were happy to discover Roquebrune sur Argens small village in Provence rich in history and beautiful views and to live in the Abbe museum house was very peculiar. It turned out to be an original and inspiring experience thanks to François, a courteous and thoughtful host, always full of ideas and initiatives, who introduced us to all his… read more
(Excellent
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24 Sep 2023
Left by host (Provence - Help on a ...) for Workawayer (Brian & Alessandra)
Alex and Brian were great Workawayers. It was fantastic to have them. It was our first experience with Workaway, and they were reassuring. I also loved the fact that they were proactive and had ideas, etc. They have traveled for so long, they have lived, and I liked that. Alex's smile and kindness, along with Brian's unmissable sense of humor,… read more
(Excellent
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24 Sep 2022
Left by Workawayer (Brian & Alessandra) for host
(Help around my beautiful home ...)
We had a pleasant stay in Condom in Willem's company; he is a friendly and caring person, always ready to joke but careful to value people and their work. We wish you the best and hope to meet you again someday.
(Excellent
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25 Aug 2022
Left by host (Help around my beautiful home ...) for Workawayer (Brian & Alessandra)
These lovely people with there own character helped me with my house, food shopping and cooking a lovely meal. They are very modest and respectful. I hope they have many more beautiful safe travels. Ciao.
(Excellent
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24 May 2022
Left by host (Help us at our small farm in ...) for Workawayer (Brian & Alessandra)
We had a great time with Alessandra and Brian. They helped us around on different tasks around the farm and even helped us clearing up a flat that we are vacating. Awesome couple and easy going. They were lovely towards our Dog and they were missed by our 4 legged friends after they left.
Johannes was super happy with the help provided and we had… read more
Johannes was super happy with the help provided and we had… read more
(Excellent
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7 Apr 2022
Left by Workawayer (Brian & Alessandra) for host
(Help us at our small farm in ...)
hi friends! We were hosted by Johannes and Ivan in their home in Lanjaron for about three weeks.
We worked a lot outdoor, in the garden cutting the plants, weeding, taking care of the vegetable garden,harvesting oranges, kiwis and lemons, planting new plants, making compost, painting. We enjoy a lot the work and Johannes is a very good gardner and… read more
We worked a lot outdoor, in the garden cutting the plants, weeding, taking care of the vegetable garden,harvesting oranges, kiwis and lemons, planting new plants, making compost, painting. We enjoy a lot the work and Johannes is a very good gardner and… read more
(Excellent
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31 Mar 2022
Left by Workawayer (Brian & Alessandra) for host
(An amazing experience at our ...)
Siamo stati ospitati nella casa di Jey e Rhea (con H o senza????) per circa un mese e mezzo tra dicembre e gennaio e siamo stati benissimo. La casa è un pò isolata ma puoi raggiungere il paese vicino in circa 15 min a piedi e da li prendere l'autobus per i paesi vicini che sono incantevoli. Abbiamo conosciuto una parte della Toscana, il Casentino,… read more
(Excellent
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9 Aug 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Brian & Alessandra)
We hosted Brian and Alessandra a couple of months last winter. What a wonderful experience!!! Our son felt immediately in love with Brian and played with him all the time, while Alessandra has been a great help is all housechoirs duties, including filing documents, cleaning, sawing... they both were so helpful also gardening and building a new… read more
(Excellent
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22 Sep 2020
Left by Workawayer (Brian & Alessandra) for host
(Come learn about plants from ...)
We were hosted in Bergen by Karen and Gerhild for over a month between July and August and it was one of our best workaway experiences. We worked in their large nursery together with them, helping them to open up and close them, watering the plants, weeding, cleaning the greenhouses, cutting hedges. And in the meantime we have learned a lot about… read more
(Excellent
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20 Aug 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Brian & Alessandra)
Thanks for your feedback Brian, much appreciated. It was great hosting Brian and Alessandra! They were lovely around our son James, who talked about them all the time and asked after them when they left. They did so much work here and worked hard each day. We certainly host them again and can recommend them highly!
(Excellent
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17 Aug 2020
Left by Workawayer (Brian & Alessandra) for host
(Join us to create a space for ...)
Hello!
We were hosted by Jonathan in his home for about a month, in his place which is similar to a corner of paradise!
All around is green, luxuriant, smells of earth, there is harmony and peace in this magical place. If you are looking for silence and serenity, this is a fantastic place!
We worked a lot in the garden, cutting the grass,… read more
We were hosted by Jonathan in his home for about a month, in his place which is similar to a corner of paradise!
All around is green, luxuriant, smells of earth, there is harmony and peace in this magical place. If you are looking for silence and serenity, this is a fantastic place!
We worked a lot in the garden, cutting the grass,… read more
(Excellent
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18 Aug 2020
Left by Workawayer (Brian & Alessandra) for host
(Help our family 50 km North ...)
We were hosted in Senlis by Luc and Sylvie in February, just before the Covid problem. They welcomed us with generosity and enthusiasm, which we soon understood to be their most beautiful characteristics!!
We worked in the garden, weeded, restored some old furniture, cooked. It was a joy to see how eager they were to try new food and how they were… read more
We worked in the garden, weeded, restored some old furniture, cooked. It was a joy to see how eager they were to try new food and how they were… read more
(Excellent
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15 Aug 2020
Left by Workawayer (Brian & Alessandra) for host
(Looking (ideally for Spanish ...)
Hello!
We were hosted by James at his home for about a month, at a particular time in 2020, just after the covid lockdown ended. Despite this, he generously welcomed us and we shared that moment of confusion and uncertainty together.
James has 2 houses, one of which is a luxury "gite" rented for holiday guests, while the second is his home,… read more
We were hosted by James at his home for about a month, at a particular time in 2020, just after the covid lockdown ended. Despite this, he generously welcomed us and we shared that moment of confusion and uncertainty together.
James has 2 houses, one of which is a luxury "gite" rented for holiday guests, while the second is his home,… read more
(Excellent
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24 Jan 2020
Left by host (Help social art, theatre and ...) for Workawayer (Brian & Alessandra)
Brian and Alessandra from Venice were the perfect complement for our team and the projects.
We had new websites to build and Brian could bring in his wonderful knowledge but also his calm and persistent way of programming. Alessandra worked her way through thousands of pictures and chose the best ones for our instagram camagnie. Then she also… read more
We had new websites to build and Brian could bring in his wonderful knowledge but also his calm and persistent way of programming. Alessandra worked her way through thousands of pictures and chose the best ones for our instagram camagnie. Then she also… read more
(Excellent
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24 Jan 2020
Left by Workawayer (Brian & Alessandra) for host
(Help social art, theatre and ...)
Hallo, we are Alessandra and Brian, we are an italian couple and we stayed more than 2 months in Kunstbaustelle association with Wolfgang.
He is a very special, welcoming, eclectic and socially committed person. One of the best host you can hope!! We were involved in some educational projects with schools that aimed to promote critical thinking in… read more
He is a very special, welcoming, eclectic and socially committed person. One of the best host you can hope!! We were involved in some educational projects with schools that aimed to promote critical thinking in… read more
(Excellent
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11 Sep 2019
Left by host (Welcoming imaginative, fun, ...) for Workawayer (Brian & Alessandra)
How inspirational are Alessandra and Brian! They are always positive, always capable and always enthusiastic. Two perfectly balanced, thoroughly likeable, interesting individuals who make an amazing partnership.
(Excellent
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30 Jun 2019
Left by Workawayer (Brian & Alessandra) for host
(Welcoming imaginative, fun, ...)
we must say that being in wincanton was one of the best times we had as a workaway! working with safia at the workshops was exciting and we learned a lot of things we never imagined. first of all, as good Italians, we congratulate Ian for the best coffee and pizza in England! being with children doing creative workshops was a new discovery every… read more
(Excellent
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8 Aug 2019
Left by host (Help on our small traditional ...) for Workawayer (Brian & Alessandra)
We had such fun with Brian and Alessandra .A lot of their time was up on the vineyards cutting off the tops of the ever growing vines and Alessandra ended up being the chief auditor .She was very precise in all jobs carried out with Brian bringing up the rear.
Sometimes the language for Alessandra was difficult so Brian was the main interpreter… read more
Sometimes the language for Alessandra was difficult so Brian was the main interpreter… read more
(Excellent
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9 May 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Brian & Alessandra)
Brian & Alessandra were a pleasure to host and a lot of fun to spend time with. They are a dynamic duo who get on with what needs to be done and were very helpful in progressing the various projects forward, a truly lovely couple and I can highly recommend them.
(Excellent
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31 Mar 2019
Left by Workawayer (Brian & Alessandra) for host
(Cultural exchange, exploring ...)
We stayed at Clive's house for two weeks on February and it was an interesting experience. We helped him with the house, cleaning and preparing rooms for bnb customers, and doing manual maintenance work such as painting and sandling. Clive is very good at DIY, he can do anything and the house is built with love and tastefully decorated. He has a… read more
(Excellent
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25 Apr 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Brian & Alessandra)
It was lovely to host Brian and Alessandra. We enjoyed meeting and talking to them and they were happy to do any task we asked. Nando misses them!
(Excellent
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22 Apr 2019
Left by Workawayer (Brian & Alessandra) for host
(Come and help in our large ...)
Staying at Dartmouth was a wonderful experience! Mark & Jane are a beautiful couple, friendly, welcoming, generous. We shared with them the jobs to do in particular gardening, small maintenance, paint their boat, help with the kitchen, and some cleaning work in the apartment that they rent to tourists.
The best moments were in the evening, when… read more
The best moments were in the evening, when… read more
(Excellent
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12 Apr 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Brian & Alessandra)
We were delighted when Brian and Alessandra got in touch to ask to help us out. They sent such a lovely message and had the most amazing references. And I must say they lived u p to the great references they had. We loved having them here . Very efficient and hardworking; they worked while we were at work all day and each evening the house was… read more
(Excellent
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1 Apr 2019
Left by Workawayer (Brian & Alessandra) for host
(Beautiful Cornwall, UK - 15 ...)
We stayed at Tiffany and Sam's house for almost three weeks on march and it was a wonderful experience. We helped Tiffany fix the house, cleaning and painting, and we achieved a great result. Tiffany is a super busy girl, but she was very welcoming and lovely with us, sharing her few free moments, her travel stories and her excellent cuisine! She… read more
(Excellent
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5 Mar 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Brian & Alessandra)
Thank you for your feedback, Alessandra and Brian! I really can't believe that you are not here any longer. You were like good friends and such a great asset to our project while you were present. I can't imagine a pleasanter, kinder company than yours. Open, flexible, always at hand wherever help was needed - it was a good time to be with you… read more
(Excellent
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5 Mar 2019
Left by Workawayer (Brian & Alessandra) for host
(Non-profit artistic project ...)
Hallo! We stayed here in Jurgen & Felicitas for more than three months (from november 2018 to february 2019) and in that time it became our home and they were our family. Jurgen & Felicitas are two special people, with a simple and positive outlook on life, always with a smile and ready to help you if you need. They love art, music, good food and… read more
(Excellent
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5 Aug 2018
Left by host (Learn food prep and food ...) for Workawayer (Brian & Alessandra)
Brian & Alessandra - my first workawayers, how could I express my gratitude for your helpful and humorous attitude, your warm relationship. All the time ready to help with everything. It was a real pleasure to work with you, dance with you, go to photo workshops with you or take breakfast with you. Is this introduction to workawayers life real, I… read more
(Excellent
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5 Aug 2018
Left by Workawayer (Brian & Alessandra) for host
(Learn food prep and food ...)
With Karl we felt the good vibes at first sight, the best cultural exchange ever. He took us at the photography museum, sightsiting the best spot of Stockholm with photo session, pic nic at the park, lindy hop dance lessons... we didn't have time to get bored at all! The work was easy and he could manage to make it lighter with coffee breaks. Karl… read more
(Excellent
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14 Jul 2018
Left by Workawayer (Brian & Alessandra) for host
(Outdoor adventures in ...)
We were two (May, June) months in the small village of Ringstad and waking us up every day with a breathtaking view. Karina is a special person, kind, generous and never loses the patience to explain what you have to do. We spent a lot of time with her and Cristina in the kitchen and learned a lot of things and secrets that we can't reveal!… read more
(Excellent
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10 Apr 2017
Left by Workawayer (Brian & Alessandra) for host
(Join us on an eco farm ...)
hola katia y familia, somos Alessandra y Brian, la pareja de italianos. Estuvimos en la granja de Katia dos semanas y lo pasamos muy bien, aprendiendo la vida de los campesinos! aydamos en el campo, con frutillas, avellanas, sacar la yerbas malas, y dando que comer a los animales, y ayudando en la cosina. Los voluntarios tienen su casita y la… read more
(Very good
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10 Apr 2017
Left by Workawayer (Brian & Alessandra) for host
(Experience the mystical ...)
hola Lily, somos Alesssandra y Brian, ya lo sabes lo pasamos estupendo en tu casa y contigo. Solo un dia por acostumbrarse al calor del lugar, y despues fue como si fuera nuestra casa. Lily es super amable, nos gustò mucho compartir nuestro viaje con ella y con sus perros y gatos. El trabajo en el jardin saliò muy bien!! Los momentos mas lindos… read more
(Excellent
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