Carmen & Giovanni Davide

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We are currently
Travelling
Activities we are interested in:
We would like to improve our English, do cultural exchange and enrich our inner spirit. We are passionate about Photography, in fact our Nikon always travels with us and we love walking from one count
Our next destination:
Mexico - from Mar 2024 until Sep 2024
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Hi, we are Carmen and Giovanni, an Italian couple traveling around the world with workaway for about three years.

Carmen studied ancient languages and literature and then graduated in Cinema, Figurative Arts and Theatre. She acted in a theater company, studied classical dance for 10 years and now practices and teaches Power Yoga. She has a passion for photography, in fact she always carries her Nikon with her and in her free time she sings.

Giovanni studied visual arts, painting and sculpture techniques and interior design. He studied music, trumpet and piano and in his free time he likes to keep fit and play.

In 2018 we opened our cultural cocktailbar together in the center of Bologna and therefore we learned mixology art and how to become entrepreneurs. In the bar we held various artistic events including concerts, piano bars, art exhibitions and theater performances. After the pandemic we decided to sell and start the adventure with workaway. After three years we have learned many other things by traveling from Africa, Europe, the USA and Mexico, especially how to live an ecological life in full collaboration with the nature we love so much. Among our capabilities today we also have: Permaculture, revitalization of desert land with microorganisms, planting of edible and non-edible plants, care of domestic and farm animals, construction of structures both in classic mode and with ecological materials such as COB, renovation, set-up interior design, house sitting, babysitting, petsitting and much more. We love to eat well which is why we are excellent cooks. We like good company and having ever new cultural and idea exchanges. We are curious souls who always like to learn new things. We dedicate ourselves with care and attention to the work we do and we also like to take care of our mind and body by training periodically.
Interests
Movies & TV
Animals
Yoga / Wellness
Performing arts
Technology
Sustainability
Sailing / Boating
Winter sports
Water sports
Photography
Astronomy
Nature
Music
Mountain
Languages
History
Hiking
Gardening
Fashion or beauty
Farming

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Languages
Languages spoken
Spanish: Fluent
Italian: Fluent
English: Intermediate
French: Beginner
More details about my language interests
we would like to improve our english and we could teach italian and spanish
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Skills and knowledge we'd like to share or learn
Some knowledge of:
Languages
Eco Projects
Teaching
Animal Care
Life at a Farmstay
Babysitting and creative play
Helping with Computers/ Internet
Able to teach about:
Art Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Helping around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
More details about your skills
Carmen and Giovanni received an artistic and humanistic training. Carmen performed singing, dancing and theater activities. Giovanni Drawing, painting and music. Carmen has passion of photography. We have carried out all the tasks concerning catering and mixology, personnel management and sales activities. We have experience in agriculture and gardening. We know how to use all the office package for the computer, Adobe, illustrator and more. We have problem solving and team management skills. Carmen has participated for many years in the AGESCI scouts, therefore with good survival and adaptation skills. Finally Carmen has obtained the sailing license, so we have a good propensity for navigation.
Age
29 & 27
What else ...
Carmen is vegetarian
Some more information
- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
  No
- Special dietary requirements
  It is really important for us to drink clean water

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2 Apr 2024

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Carmen and Giovanni are a lovely couple and we enjoyed having their good energy on our project and in our home. They were very respectful and we spent many wonderful evenings talking about travels, sharing cultural stories, and playing games. They were diligent and attentive workers on the job site which requires a lot of attention to detail. They… read more

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1 Apr 2024

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Frank and Heaven are two very hospitable people. We spent two interesting weeks with them, in which we learned the basics of building COB houses, introducing us to a completely ecological way of building houses and structures. It was their first experience as a workaway host, but they had previous hosting experience with students who occasionally… read more

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5 Jan 2024

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Carmen and Giovanni were great workawayers. Aside from the small challenge with logistics shortening their stay more than I liked, they took on all the tasks with enthusiasm.

Having 4 extra hands was a blessing during the busy summer months and their stories and experiences were enriching.

I hope they can realize their dreams getting to… read more

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18 Aug 2023

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We were supposed to stay with Alex for two weeks, but due to our miscalculation we had to leave early, so we stayed with him and his family for ten intense days. Borgvatten is a magical place, which seems to come out of a fairy tale, nestled between the hills and rivers of Sweden. The perfect place for those who want to get away from the city… read more

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14 Nov 2023

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Carmen and Giovanni wrote to us at the end of August and wanted to come to us. We then had agreements with other workawayers in relation to our project at the cabin. However, we have a small dormitory apartment at Kvaløya, the neighbor island of Tromsø, which really needed a real renovation. The apartment has been rented out for the last 16 years,… read more so it needed to be washed, painted, the kitchen fan changed, roller blinds and blinds installed, a sofa cleaned, floor tiles laid in a small hallway, etc etc.
In other words, total renovation.
We made an agreement with Carmen and Giovanni and they came a few days later to an empty and ugly apartment. The only thing that was there was a washing machine and a bed.
During the following days we arranged a stove and everything else that was needed to be able to cook, plates, cups etc. I must say we were surprised about how sporty this young couple was. Who jumped into this job with great zeal and courage.

Don't know how many half-empty paint buckets we drove over to them and otherwise all the equipment and tools that were needed. Giovanni is educated in design, which was a perfect fit. Carmen was super good at seeing practical solutions, among other things, and they complemented each other perfectly. They mixed different colors of paint and the most beautiful color palettes emerged. It was a new situation for us to have workaways in another place than where we live.

They got money for food from us and arranged themselves in the apartment. Admirable that they managed to live in the same apartment they renovated. Initially, they were supposed to be there for 4 weeks, at their own request it ended with 6 weeks in total.

The apartment appeared almost as new when they left. Absolutely beautiful and they got a lot more done than we had originally expected. The collaboration between us worked optimally and we visited with div they needed several times a week. It's a shame that we didn't get to spend more time together, but unfortunately there wasn't much to do about that. At least we had a great dinner and evening together at our cabin. A lot of fun and a lot of laughing!

It felt like these very great people "Were sent to us in a way". I honestly don't know how we would have been able to get the job done without them.
Always smiling and cheerful, humorous and good people we are grateful to have gotten to know.

Thank you so much Carmen and Giovanni for contacting us and for coming to us! It is a great pleasure to get help from you and to get to know you. You get our best recommendations and lucky are those who meet you and get help from you.
All the best for you!
We miss you and hope to see you again!

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12 Nov 2023

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Tone and Erling are a truly affectionate and kind couple, we spent 6 weeks with them enjoying the beauty of the Nordic landscape and especially the Northern Lights! Fantastic 😍 The work consisted of renovating the apartment in Kvaloya, from painting the walls, painting the kitchen, to fixing the floor and the bathroom. The place is magnificent,… read more

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18 Aug 2023

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14 Nov 2023

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12 Nov 2023

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18 Aug 2023

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We stayed with Katarina and her family for two peaceful weeks, immediately welcomed in a friendly and familiar environment Katarina and Joran picked us up from the town center to go together to their comfortable home where the rest of the family was waiting for us: their daughter Elin the horses Cold Case and Fighter, their dog Junior and cat… read more

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21 Jul 2023

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Matilda and Mikael are a loving and caring couple. We lived three weeks with them and their three children Malva, Ebbe and the sweetest princess Nora with whom we had fun playing. The work was carried out mostly outdoors since it was summer: with the care of the vegetable garden, the hay harvest, the care of the fruit trees; on rainy days,… read more

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5 Jun 2023

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Giovanni and Carmen sent me an urgent request, as they suddenly found themselves in the situation that they needed to move host within 2 days. I heard their calling and had by coincidence an opening in my little home, since another workawayer had canceled. It all fits together.

And what a lovely togetherness it was, cause life shows us how… read more nothing happens by chance, for they arrived at the perfect moment. Giovanni and Carmen were like two beautiful Italian flowers that had flown their way to my little hobbit home.

Even though they were only here for 6 days it seemed like we experienced so many things together, where some were my first time experiences too, like seeing a horse and rider tournament and the 4 viking ships on the sea at once. wow.

Carmen and Giovanni were a gift to have in my home. I loved hearing their beautiful Italian English, which always created a big smile on my face as new words were formed and created. We played a lot with words and talked about so many things, like
Itadakimas, Mangiare, Ristretto, Rød grød med fløde, playstation, Sega, politics, film production, meditation, sharing circles and so many more words and aspects of life.

We often danced through the days in perfect flow between making food, tearing down my old room, planting beautiful squash and pumpkin in the garden, making yoga movements and Carmen even got a physiotherapist treatment from my friend Atle and we went for a very long bicycle ride (sorry Carmen that the bicycle was bad, it has been fixed now, so it is perfect).

What I especially liked about having Giovanni and Carmen here, was their eagerness to learn, become stronger, talk about life and engage in new mysteries of life. They have now been traveling for over a year and could share so many lovely stories from Italy, Nigeria, France, Spane, Holland, Germany and many other countries that they have traveled to. I loved hearing about their passionate future plans and hope to meet them again as friends in the Norwegian Aurora and as a producer and Actor in a big film in California.

Carmen and Giovanni were very relaxed in my home, even though so many places in my house are in a re-building phase. They never complained, but simple smiled, said thank you and sent their loving energy to me and my home. Thank you for that Giovanni and Carmen.

And thank you Giovanni for bowing your head so many times, in my little Hobbit Home, where doors, ceiling and so much more are built for hobbits, where you seemed like a giant.

So if you as a Host are planning to invite the perfect workawayers, please invite Carmen and Giovanni to your home and enjoy their amazing company, have deeps and fun talks and let them dive cheerfully into new workaway experiences.

Giovanni and Carmen, I send you much love, laughter, dance and workaway meditation on your path, with blessings

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30 May 2023

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Asaiah in addition to being our host, was a friend and life coach for six beautiful days. He is a very hospitable person and always available to help you, open to new experiences and new encounters, his positive energy is really engaging. We believe that anyone who lives with him for short or long periods brings out the best in himself; it… read more

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5 May 2023

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Carmen and Giovanni are a very hardworking couple. They worked on putting up 320m fence. With their help we got the job very quickly done. They where very flexible in their workhouse.
Communication was something we needed to have attention for. We were not always sure if they understood us. Therefore things we asked were sometimes forgotten or… read more

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2 May 2023

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Thamy and Stein are a very thoughtful and attentive couple with a really funny daughter, Otte.
They never let us miss anything.

We had some discomfort due to the cold the first few days in the tent but they were immediately available to solve it.
A beautiful place to visit and enjoy, located in a naturalistic area in the midst of paths and hiking… read more

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2 May 2023

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Carmen and Giovanni stayed with me for two weeks. They are a pleasant enough couple to be around but their stay was a sobering experience to me. The review that they left for me seems to be a positive one despite the fact that it has a negative undercurrent which cannot be gone unnoticed. Everything that they wrote is true, however, ignoring the… read more

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2 May 2023

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The place at Dourlers is a lovely place. Indoor and outdoor spaces are well organized and well maintained thanks to the workaways.
Udi was immediately welcoming and is very precise about working hours (preparing lunch is not counted in the hours), usually three hours in the morning and two after lunch.
The accommodation is a small apartment… read more

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2 May 2023

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Carmen and Giovanni were really adorable 🥰 ans helpful for the house, for the food, for everything 🙏🏾 They were very nice with our children. Leina was really happy to have them with us. Thank you a lot.

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2 May 2023

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Sandrine and her family are very welcoming and hospitable.
We stayed with them for two weeks where we cleaned and tidied up some rooms in the house, cooked and spent time taking care of little Leina.
The work that Sandrine requires is mainly to spend time with Leina talking and playing with her.
Leina is very sweet and she knows how to make… read more

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21 Mar 2023

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Violaine and Metthieu live in a pretty village 50 minutes from Paris where nothing is missing, they are two really caring and kind people, they pampered us and made us feel at home. We helped repaint the roof boards, the job is not stressful and enjoyable. We spent time with their two beautiful and sweet little girls, we played and read stories,… read more

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20 Mar 2023

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Carmen and Giovanni are lovely, reliable and friendly. They are always happy to help, did a great job with the beams they painted, and were great with my two daughters (who wanted them to stay for longer!). They also cook very well. It was our first Workaway experience, and a great one, thank you!

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25 Nov 2022

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Carmen and Giovanni are a very nice couple. Very easy-going and ready to discuss all subjects as much as their level of English allows. They are both musicians but also interested in everything related to nature. They love walking and travel mostly on foot. They are new to permaculture and therefore do not have a lot of experience but are ready to… read more

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18 Nov 2022

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Karine's village is to all intents and purposes an oasis in the desert. The place is magnificent and it is very peaceful. It is located 20 minutes by bus from Marrakech, so it is easy to visit. Working with Arbarajac (the trusted gardener) was tiring and fun, we helped him with the cleaning of the vegetable garden, we sowed and made the compost… read more

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20 Nov 2022

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it was nice and happy to receive volunteers from Italy for the first time. it was hard to communicate because of the language.
the Italian language actually is not in dmenad in my town, my school or even in my country that's why it was hard to assist in English or French classes.so it would be much betterr for anyone to read my profile carefully… read more

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18 Nov 2022

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We stayed with Mohamed for about a week, we collaborated on his beautiful language school project as Spanish teachers and videomaker/photojournalist. At school with the boys we had fun learning. On average, lessons are held three times a week from 19.30 to 21.30. The house we stayed in is located upstairs from Mohamed's house, the apartment is… read more

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18 Nov 2022

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Ghita lives on a large farm in the middle of the rocky desert of Gamsa. We spent a week with her and her family, helping her with weeding, pet care and cleaning, and other household chores. She is a very sunny and hospitable person, with many things to tell. In the evening, after eating a delicious soup, he usually always told us some anecdote.… read more

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17 Jun 2022

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La finca es un lugar mágico, como lo son las personas que lo habitan. Se suponía que íbamos a quedarnos dos semanas con Katherina y Acho, pero al final nos quedamos más de un mes, porque nos sentimos como en casa y bienvenidos a la familia. El trabajo es físico, pero la empresa lo hace sentir como un juego. Fue lindo entonces jugar y pintar con el… read more

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29 Apr 2022

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Querida pareja Carmen y Gio pasaron con nosotros mas que un mes. Su alegría, ganas de trabajar, increíble iniciativa y creatividad dejaron el espacio muy bello y lleno de energía positiva. Los dos son muy trabajadores y hacen las cosas con perfección y cuidado. Los dos tienen un don increíble para pintar y crear musica. Nos hicimos muy amigos.… read more

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25 Apr 2022

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Lovely hard working couple really enjoy the 2 weeks got loads done very happy and grateful for alll tge help and hard work

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7 Mar 2022

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Passare due settimane con Rich e i suoi quattro bellissimi cani è stato fantastico. Lui è una persona ospitale, gentile e sempre premurosa, lo abbiamo aiutato con la cura di Duke, Diva, Dama e Roma, con la manutenzione della sua casa e della tenuta esterna, dove si trova il pollaio e un piccolo percorso agility per i cani. Come nostro primo host è… read more

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