Became a member in: 2019
Renewal Date: 10/Apr/2022
Single, professional woman, just became a teacher in Dutch as a second language. I'm offering my apartment at homelink but I would travel with a close friend.
Additional languages spoken
English
Affinities
Cycling / Mountain Biking,
Hiking,
Wine Lovers,
Foodies,
The Arts,
Yoga / Meditation,
Music Lovers
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Teachers / Education Professionals,
Caregivers,
Medical & Healthcare Professionals,
Communty Service Volunteers
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Smoking Not Allowed
No Children Please
Use of Personal Car is not possible
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Description of the home we are offering for exchange
Light and airy corner apartment on the 1st floor (accessible via stairs, no lift) near Utrecht city centre above a shop in nice neigbhourhood, close to amenities. More pictures coming soon. The city of Utrecht is in the middle of the Netherlands.
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Apartment/ Main Residence
Amenities
Entertainment
Extras
Setting
Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
The apartment is situated in a nice, calm neighbourhood, apart from modern family homes, maisonettes, apartments, unique for the neigbourhood are small workers' houses from the 1920's. Neighbourhood is between two rivers/channels (called 'river district'). Around and in the water all kinds of activities take place: walking, running, cycling, rowing, and a small harbour is close by where Utrecht's 'Statenjacht' - a replica of 17th century ship one can visit - has its home.
Amenities, such as supermarkets, public transport (bus, train station), cafes are close by. Situated close to city centre, 15 min. by foot. Free parking in the street.
Utrecht is a historical Dutch city, its history dates back to the Roman period. Utrecht is famous for its Dom tower, the highest church tower in the country dating from the Middle Ages, and for its canals with cellars that used to function as warehouses. Now they are used as houses, shops, restaurants and cafes with terraces at the water level. Utrecht has several museums Central Museum, Catharijne Convent, Nijntje/Miffy museum, Rietveld Schröder huis, Botanical gardens. And for classical concerts or pop music Utrecht has its TivoliVredenburg. In a relatively new western part of the city there's the Máxima park which was inspired by NY's Central Park. Its university is one of the oldest in the country, so because of all the students the city has a young vibe.
Utrecht has easy access to other parts of the country due to its central location. It's 30 minutes drive/train ride from Amsterdam/Schiphol Airport; 45 min. from Rotterdam and The Hague/Beach at Scheveningen. East of Utrecht a nature reserve called 'Utrechtse Heuvelrug' is situated at approximately 20 minutes drive, and National Park Hoge Veluwe is a 30 min. drive away.
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Leisure
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Neighbourhood Services
Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home
From my house it's a 15 minute walk to the city centre, walk along the river that leads right into the city centre. It's a 10 minute walk to a small harbour with restaurants/cafes. 1920s Wolkers houses literally around the corner.
Our favourite restaurants
Cafés & bars
Special places to shop
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Walks or jogging paths
Health or fitness clubs
Interesting day trips
Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules
It's important to find the house neat and tidy when I get back. No pets. No smoking.
Conditions
Use of Personal Car
Home Exchange Type
Became a member in: 2019
Renewal Date: 10/Apr/2022
Single, professional woman, just became a teacher in Dutch as a second language. I'm offering my apartment at homelink but I would travel with a close friend.
Additional languages spoken
English
Affinities
Cycling / Mountain Biking,
Hiking,
Wine Lovers,
Foodies,
The Arts,
Yoga / Meditation,
Music Lovers
MoreLessAffiliations
University Professors,
Teachers / Education Professionals,
Caregivers,
Medical & Healthcare Professionals,
Communty Service Volunteers
MoreLessProfession
teacher
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