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Language partner
Language(s) I could teach : German, English
Till & Josephine are looking for a language partner
about 25 minutes ago
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Looking for people wanting to climb the toubkal in a week or so
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about 7 days ago
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I would describe myself as a person driven by a restless curiosity, a deep desire to explore new environments, stories, and connections. What motivates me most is the possibility of discovering something new, not only in the world but also within myself through meaningful experiences and encounters with others. I’m a creative person: I love writing, exchanging ideas, and expressing myself in different ways. I enjoy simple but powerful moments, like the calm of a sunset by the sea, as much as unexpected adventures in nature. I also love working with my hands (from clay to crochet) and I find joy in creating something tangible and authentic. Throughout my life, I’ve been deeply involved in volunteering. I participated in several work camps focused on reclaiming land confiscated from organized crime and working in agriculture. I spent six months in Greece working with an NGO that provided essential support to people on the move, including children, offering food, hygiene services, and, just as importantly, a space to be heard. I am currently part of an association that teaches Italian to migrants, and I volunteered for two years in a project focused on prevention and support related to gender-based violence. Today, I am training to become an anti-violence operator, a path that reflects my commitment to social justice and human dignity. I have a degree in Law, and during my studies I had two Erasmus+ experiences in Poland and Greece. These experiences taught me how to adapt to new contexts, understand different cultures, and sparked in me a strong desire to keep traveling, learning, and stepping out of my comfort zone. I travel because I believe in the transformative power of experience, in living things fully, learning from them, and then sharing those stories with others. I would love to learn new languages, discover places that are completely unfamiliar to me, and challenge myself in new ways.
Sofia is looking for a travel buddy
about 41 minutes ago
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Currently just got home (Glasgow, Scotland) from travelling in Australia. In my spare time I really enjoy doing yoga, going out long runs and just being in nature :)
Abigail is looking to meet other workawayers
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about 11 days ago
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Fire under the stars
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about 6 days ago
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Trabajo de caridad y aprendizaje
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