Yvonne en Johannes
Netherlands
May 8, 2019 - Jun 13, 2019
Became a member in: 1989
Renewal Date: 31/Dec/2024
We are retired educators, Peter very active in local theatre, Elana is a writer--short fiction and memoir.
Our family all with busy professional lives and families are scattered--Vancouver, Toronto, Calgary, London UK.
We have been exchanging since 1996. France, UK, Germany, Austria, Canada. Every exchange has been a superb experience. RECENT exchanges Leeds, Yorkshire, UK August 2017, Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset, UK, September, 2017
Provence, France, September-October, 2017. Vancouver BC several. Previous: Berlin; near Stuttgart; Alsace-Lorainne FR; Suffolk, UK.
Our last was an unfortunately cancelled (medical emergency) exchange to Amsterdam in 2019.
Prior to that, we have had many many wonderful exchanges to Fr, the UK, and Germany. Our first was in 1994, and every one has been a wonderful experience
Additional languages spoken
French, German
Affinities
Golf,
Plants & Gardens,
Bridge,
People with reduced mobility,
Hiking,
Foodies,
The Arts,
Yoga / Meditation,
Music Lovers
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University Professors,
Teachers / Education Professionals,
Retirees,
Seniors,
Civil Service Professionals,
Artists / Entertainment Industry
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Retired Gov't Official/Retired High School Teacher (Retired)
Yvonne en Johannes
Netherlands
Alice
United Kingdom
Non-simultaneous Home Exchange
Simultaneous Home Exchange
Weekend Home Exchange
Long-term Home Exchange
Sabbatical Home Exchange
Smoking Not Allowed
Children Welcome
Use of Personal Car is preferred
Open to all dates | Open to all destinations |
Nov 1, 2023 - Mar 31, 2024 | Mexico City, CDMX, Mexico | HUATULCO, R, La Crucecita, Oaxaca, Mexico | San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, Mexico |
Open to all dates | Croatia | Florence, Metropolitan City of Florence, Italy | Rome, Italy |
Open to all dates | London, UK | Kent, UK | Suffolk, UK |
Open to all dates | Bordeaux, France | Nice, France | Provence, France |
Description of the home we are offering for exchange
HOMELINK Members SINCE 1989
Charming character home with secluded inviting garden in historic City of Gardens. Short walk to the beach, Oak Bay Village shops, galleries, and restaurants. Ten min. to Downtown Victoria. WiFi. Computer available.
Visit Butchart Gardens. Explore Vancouver Island, Gulf Isles. Ferry to Vancouver 1.5hr.
ANYWHERE/ANYTIME
OPEN to all offers.
We're experienced exchangers since before the Internet. Make an offer and we'll respond.
We are interested in European exchanges from April to June 30, 2019, and/or from September 1 to November 30, 2018--Europe, UK, Holland, Germany.
Open to all offers and destinations especially Southern France, Italy, Greece in 2019
Particularly SOUTHWEST SPAIN in March 2019.
Interested in weekends/short exchanges to Vancouver, Whistler, Squamish, Sunshine Coast, elsewhere in BC ANYTIME.
Always open to short exchanges in Vancvouver and BC generally. Haida Gwai summer 2019.
Type
House - 2 or more floors/ Main Residence
Amenities
Entertainment
Extras
Setting
Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
Charming heavily treed older neighbourhood with nearby cafes, galleries, beaches and shops. It's a delight to walk in our neighbourhood.
Outdoor Activities
Leisure
Cultural Activities
Transport Nearby
Neighbourhood Services
Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home
Ten minute walk to the beach or, in the other direction to shops, library, restaurants and galleries. Everything you need or want is within walking distance. Bus connection to downtown is a block from the house. The city offers excellent shopping, galleries, historic sights, beautiful scenery, parks, cultural events of all kinds, and amazing food. This is a foodie paradise.
Vancouver Island is beautiful and well worth exploring: wineries, beaches, mountains, hiking, surfing. It's all here.
Vancouver is a ferry ride away. 1.5 hours on the ferry through stunning scenery then a transit link right to downtown. It's a good day trip.
Our favourite restaurants
Cafés & bars
Special places to shop
Leisure and cultural activities
Health or fitness clubs
Interesting day trips
Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules
Although we are retired, we have had successful exchanges with families. Depending on the circumstances, we welcome children.
Our garden has an automatic sprinkler system, but if you come in the dry summer months, there will be a couple of pots to water. Care is minimal. Please check our exchange preferences below
Conditions
Use of Personal Car
Home Exchange Type
Became a member in: 1989
Renewal Date: 31/Dec/2024
We are retired educators, Peter very active in local theatre, Elana is a writer--short fiction and memoir.
Our family all with busy professional lives and families are scattered--Vancouver, Toronto, Calgary, London UK.
We have been exchanging since 1996. France, UK, Germany, Austria, Canada. Every exchange has been a superb experience. RECENT exchanges Leeds, Yorkshire, UK August 2017, Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset, UK, September, 2017
Provence, France, September-October, 2017. Vancouver BC several. Previous: Berlin; near Stuttgart; Alsace-Lorainne FR; Suffolk, UK.
Our last was an unfortunately cancelled (medical emergency) exchange to Amsterdam in 2019.
Prior to that, we have had many many wonderful exchanges to Fr, the UK, and Germany. Our first was in 1994, and every one has been a wonderful experience
Additional languages spoken
French, German
Affinities
Golf,
Plants & Gardens,
Bridge,
People with reduced mobility,
Hiking,
Foodies,
The Arts,
Yoga / Meditation,
Music Lovers
MoreLessAffiliations
University Professors,
Teachers / Education Professionals,
Retirees,
Seniors,
Civil Service Professionals,
Artists / Entertainment Industry
MoreLessProfession
Retired Gov't Official/Retired High School Teacher (Retired)
Yvonne en Johannes
Netherlands
Alice
United Kingdom
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