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We're interested in doing a flexible range of activities, particulalry Farming, Art, Hospitality, Cooking, Community, Social Media.
Neo & Poelano are looking to meet other workawayers
about 3 hours ago
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Travel photography - "Lazy days" (Croatia)
about 1 month ago
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Estoy interesado en muchos deportes. Me encanta el surf y el océano, pero también caminar en la naturaleza.
Kilan is looking to meet other workawayers
about 2 hours ago
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Je suis de suisse, j'aime voyager, la photo, échanger, la nature , les animaux. Je suis traductrice et dispo très souvent pour donner un coup de main.
Nadine is looking for a travel buddy
about 42 minutes ago
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Language exchange/ Intercambio de Idiomas
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Hannah & Yeti cuddling on a sunny day
Become a part of our farm animal sanctuary in Krestova, BC, Canada submitted a photo to the competit…
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I have travelled across Canada with a van and my 2 black labs to learn all about farming/homesteading in April 2024 but van didnt last (r.i.p white buffalo oct 2025). I am still eager to learn as many living sustainable, off-grid skill sets as possible with like minded folks and hope to build connections to create a globally conscious community of environmental stewards. I am especially interested in : sustainable architecture, water filtration systems, naturopathy, medicinal herbs, natural hygiene products , learning about egg production & rabbit farming for my dogs and permacultural practices for organic food production. My doggos are my world and motivate me to provide them the best life possible. They are great around farm animals (chickens, pigs, goats, horses, cows, cats, great pyranese, Alpacas) so far. Ralphie is 2yr old lab mix and good off and on leash, great with kids and seniors and other dogs -really any living thing he is a very sweet boi. His brother Po passed unexpectedly from lymphoma while we were travelling so now we have Lilly! She is 1.5 yr old lab mix, good offleash, bit of a houdini so can't be left on leash but is potty trained and sleeps in my room if I can't bring her to work- she is a farm dog that has instinctually herded escaped chickens and cows back to pens. Lilly loves belly rubs and finding bones in the forests. For myself I enjoy all things nature & food, problem solving, designing systems, art, woodworking, working with children, painting (art & residential), being outside, green buildings, organic farming, spirituality and swimming. We prefer private accommodations (not a shared bedroom) and paid opportunities for 1 or 2 month stays.
Quinelle is looking for a travel buddy
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I am currently at home, I plan to travel Europe from January until the end of May!
Noah is looking to meet other workawayers
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