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After being an entrepreneur for 20 years I started traveling, as part of a sabbatical, and perhaps as part of a change of life style, and in that time I have developed myself as a 'Digital Nomad' (official e-Resident in Estonia now, but still Dutch Nationality and lived for a number of years in Spain). My main expertise is B&B's and Holiday Housing, but I guess small business in general. I have helped people, both via Workaway and through 'regular' business with their B&B's/Vacation rentals in Italy, Spain (Canary Islands, Costa Brava, Costa Blanca, Mallorca) and Scheveningen (Den Haag, The Netherlands), etc. In that role I became even a 'Superhost' on AirBnB and I have even acted as host for Workaway.
I have practical knowledge on how to run the hospitality business, have extensive computer/online experience, but am also good with my hands when it comes down to anything like electricity, plumbing and building/construction in general.
I'm very open minded, open to new experiences, flexibel, fast learner, broadly orientated and interested, but also have already a broad knowledge.
I prefer warm weather (that is why I officially moved to Spain once...), so will mainly look in warm countries for interesting work/places.
New skill: studied and learned during the Covid-'lockdown': real estate/interior/architecture photographyLanguages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Dutch: FluentSkills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Life at a FarmstayEco ProjectsCharity WorkArt ProjectsSome knowledge of:
GardeningHelping around the houseAnimal CareLanguagesTeachingAble to teach about:
DIY and building projectsGeneral MaintenanceCreating/ Cooking family mealsHospitality/TourismHelping with Computers/ InternetMore details about your skills
Although most of the work I have been doing was with my brains, I am very skilled with my hands, like for instance construction work. But cooking, computers, DJ-ing, etc. are skills I have too. Furthermore I'm good with dogs and cats (I like animals), and besides a driving-license for 29 years I also have a power-boat-license for power-boats up to 11 meters. Currently starting to learn more about (semi) professional photography.
I'm very open minded, I love having interesting conversation over a good glass of wine, I'm eager to learn and experience, I'm fit, a fan of both nature and cities, and can adapt quickly to any situation and environment.
Very experienced with start-ups, and 'start-overs', both business-wise as private (like moving to a new country).Age
51
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Open to work in any environment, whether it is vegan, spiritual, clothing optional, etc. As long as it is not too cold :-), and with mutual respect and acceptance.
Furthermore I'm interested in: art, photography, beaches, nature, music, parties, philosophy, traveling, animals, tantra, etc.Some more information
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Driver's licence
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NoSpecial dietary requirements
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Hardware and software I required from him, he has been well done all of them remarkably :)
Diederik has been, by far, the best workaway I've ever had, honestly!
Diederik is a really hard worker volunteer, always with a good mood, easy going, kind, loving, tidy, careful with my staff, whatever device… read more
Amanda is very flexible, has great animals, a cute house, and I'm still grateful that she introduced me so easily and quickly to her friends and family, and taught me a lot about the island and the… read more
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Hardware and software I required from him, he has been well done all of them remarkably :)
Diederik has been, by far, the best workaway I've ever had, honestly!
Diederik is a really hard worker volunteer, always with a good mood, easy going, kind, loving, tidy, careful with my staff, whatever device… read more
Amanda is very flexible, has great animals, a cute house, and I'm still grateful that she introduced me so easily and quickly to her friends and family, and taught me a lot about the island and the… read more
We look forward to meet him again as a friend or… read more
You get your own studio, at the beautiful Finca where all the guests are… read more