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hi my name is Rene Hansen, I am located in Northern Norway 52 km from Tromsø city. Balsfjord nice view and a lot of nature Lyngsalpene are the mountains I live, the house is 50 m from the fjord .I live alone in a new house and rent an apartment and in the house,
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Help around the house
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
you will learn carpentry, painting, operating a sawmill, fishing for relaxation experience magnificent nature. silence in the country. after a day of work you can relax in the outdoor whirlpool with fantastic views
Help
the work consists of help with the care of the garden. plant plen. cut small trees make firewood from them, lit paint. has its own sawmill that I made material to build with. I am going to build a garage .winter garden, storage shed ,. has a small boat that can be used to fish with on the fjord no prior knowledge is needed to help me, as I am a carpenter myself so I will teach you
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Languages spoken
English: IntermediateThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
You can contact them directly for more information.Accommodation
you live in the same house as me, but you get a separate floor for yourself with your own small kitchen, separate living room with TV free internet, private bathroom. there are 2 bedrooms. shared meals will be on the floor I live in it is a brand new house.
What else ...
in your free time you can fish by boat there is a lot of sea trout in the fjord go in the mountains camping with tents, it is 52 km to the town of Tromso, and 17 km village center and on weekends I can be helpful with driving on trips to different places there are very much nice places to visit
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Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
Bigg
Can possibly accept pets
Dog
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Feedback (8)
He’s a friendly, kind, easygoing and happy guy and an amazing cook as well
The task was easy, I shaded one piece of furniture, cleaned, painted the wall and put some tile on the wall as well..
I had an amazing time there I utterly recommend his place.
Thank you Rene for these two weeks and for making me feel… read more
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He’s a friendly, kind, easygoing and happy guy and an amazing cook as well
The task was easy, I shaded one piece of furniture, cleaned, painted the wall and put some tile on the wall as well..
I had an amazing time there I utterly recommend his place.
Thank you Rene for these two weeks and for making me feel… read more
We will never forget the first day we came, he made us a big pot… read more
He created a haven of peace into the fjord with wonderful views on the surrounding moutains and still has a lot of cool project to come. The house is so comfy and René manages to make you feel at home the moment you step inside it 🙂
I truly had a good… read more
He have a lots of stories to tell and a lots of projects to do around the house.
the nature around is just beautiful, and you can get to the city by bus or you can take a bike ride to the Nordkjosbotn😁.
Thank you René for your Hospitality and help 😉