Angela & Klaas Ruben

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Description

We met each other 6 years ago in a hostel in North-Macedonia. Angela was backpacking all of Europe, whereas Klaas was just volunteering in the hostel. It was love at first sight and after travelling together through the Balkans, we decided to never leave each other.

Fast forward to today. After living together in the Netherlands for 6 years, we sold all our belongings, quit our jobs, and set off to realise our dreams and create our own adventures. We are on a year-long (maybe more, who knows) travel in Southeast Asia (plus extras). We love a bit of a challenge, whether that’s physical labour or helping out on the farm, building, DIYs, etc. We are hardworking and social people, excited and thrilled to join you in creating some good in the world. For us, travel is always about the people and experiencing culture. Collectively we speak fluent English, Spanish, and Dutch.

Angela: I’m an artist with a background in studio and e-commerce photography. I have a degree as a 3D game artist. But to be honest, I much prefer spending time off-screen, drawing, painting, and illustrating.
My Peruvian and Spanish roots have given me a deep appreciation for food and cooking. I’ve worked as a bagel maker in a cozy café in the Netherlands, as well as in various kitchens. For me, food is about more than just sustenance—it's a way to connect with others. Lately, I’ve developed an interest in planting and fermentation. I’ve started making my own kombucha, kimchi, sourdough, and more, and I love the satisfaction of nurturing food from the ground up. I’m also eager to dive deeper into eco-farming and sustainable building practices, and I'm excited to contribute my skills while learning new ones along the way.

Klaas: l’m a quick learner with a strong analytical side, and for the past five years, I’ve been working in Risk Management at a bank. My background in math and physics has helped me develop problem-solving skills and a keen eye for detail. Outside of work, I’m passionate about sports—I've dabbled in everything from soccer and judo to karate and Olympic weightlifting. I also love cooking, especially when I can share a meal with others, and I make a mean Neapolitan pizza.In addition to my office experience, I’ve worked in hostels and restaurants, and served as a tutor and teaching assistant at university. After spending five years in an office, I'm excited to roll up my sleeves and gain hands-on experience in new areas. I'm particularly interested in volunteer opportunities related to farming, construction, sports, cooking, and hospitality.

Interests

Carpentry

Gardening

History

Outdoor activities

Mountain

Nature

Photography

Plant care

Farming

Hiking

DIY & crafts

Culture

Drawing & painting

Camping

Cooking & food

Books

Architecture

Art & design

Languages spoken

English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Dutch: Fluent

Skills and knowledge we'd like to share or learn

We're interested in:  

Eco Projects

Gardening

Life at a Farmstay

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Some knowledge of:  

DIY and building projects

Helping around the house

Hospitality/Tourism

General Maintenance

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Able to teach about:  

Art Projects

Teaching

Babysitting and creative play

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Helping with Computers/ Internet

House sitting

More details about your skills

Angela
- Photography
- 3D art and Design
- Illustration / Murals
- Cooking / Baking: I worked at various restaurants, kitchens, dabbling from food assembly to baking and working with fermentation.
- Working with Children
- DIY / Small construction projects
- Animal Care: I grew up with animals my whole life, having dogs, rabbits, and 5 cats. I have a huge passion for animal welfare.


Klaas
- Tutoring and teaching: I was a tutor fot mathematics and physics at university
- Cooking and meal preparation
- Hospitality: experience in kitchen settings and in hostels
- Coding and programming
- Accounting and budgeting
- Driving and transportation: In possession of valid drivers license and international permit

Age

28 & 29

What else ...

We're happy to share what knowledge we have, but ultimately, we are traveling to both learn and increase our knowledge and skillsets. In the future we would love to bring these collective experiences together to manifest our dream in opening our own hostel in New York City!

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  Driver's licence

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  Allergies

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  Special dietary requirements
  No pork meat