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about 23 hours ago
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Hi, I’m Jule and I’m from Germany, from the big-city jungle of Berlin. I’m very curious and ambitious, and I have many interests and hobbies: horseback riding, playing the violin, volleyball, and cooking. I love animals of all kinds and nature, and even before I turned 18, I did some volunteer work in the field of animal welfare. My motivation has always been the same: to help animals and the environment, explore the world, experience adventures, and meet new people.
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about 1 hour ago
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Danse Musique Echanges interculturels Langues
Gabrielle is looking to meet other workawayers
about 5 hours ago
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in Colombia !
Julie is looking to meet other workawayers
about 5 hours ago
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hy my name is Caroline. I'am 21 years old and curious to see the world, meet awesome new people and collect memories and stories along the way. I'm an open-minded ,positive person and would love to discover different cultures, habits, and different ways of living. I'm fascinated by the latin culture(south and Central America), the energy of the people, food , THE MUSIC!! and of course the beautiful language Spanish. I live in a quiet place in Belgium, there is not much to see. Belgian people are known for being reserved and value privacy and modesty. I find this a bit unfortunate because I wish people were more open . I love singing , attempting to dance haha, and photography - I am a photographer. I've been taking Spanish classes for a year too, inspired by my grandfather who was Spanish. that's where I got my unique last name from. So know I want to practice and improve my Spanish. I believe in personal growth and the good in people, which is why I enjoy getting to know others this way, including myself. So overall I am very excited to begin this adventure , this is my first time doing this. I'm truly want to keep learning and to make a positive difference for people everywhere. You only live once x.
Caroline is looking for a travel buddy
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New Zealand
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What's up! My name is Grayson, I'm 22 years old from Louisville, Kentucky. I will be graduating from college this May, and planning a workaway trip to Hawaii this summer, reach out if you are too!
Grayson is looking to meet other workawayers
about 27 minutes ago
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Planning a trip through Europe, let's talk!
Coral is looking to meet other workawayers
about 6 hours ago
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Language(s) I could teach : English, Ukrainian, Russian
Jelena is looking for a language buddy
about 11 minutes ago

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