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Description
Independent, friendly and self going people with a sincere interest in culture and travelling are welcome here. See the beautiful area around Bodø while helping out in my house and garden.
Bodø is the "capital" of the county of Nordland, with a central airport for the area, a university, concert hall, fantastic library etc. It is beautifully located on a peninsula overlooking the fjord and the surrounding mountains. The popular Lofoten Islands can be easily reached from Bodø with a direct ferry connection. It takes about 3 hours to get to the Moskenes Island where you'll find the beautiful and most photograped fishing village - Reine.
Planned tasks in 2023:
Outside: various things in the garden, such as renewing the lawn, planting, (re)moving trees and plants.
Inside: general chores around the house.Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You will get to see the beautiful nature and wild life up north. I love outdoors activities like paddling, diving, hiking, skiing and climbing and will be happy to share my experiences with you and give you good tips.
Help
Light renovation: making new dry wall surfaces, sanding and painting. The garden will be totally remade. General help around the house with cleaning, cooking, etc.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
German: Beginner
Spanish: Beginner
French: BeginnerAccommodation
Room with a single bed for single workawayers or a room with double bed for couples. Access to bathroom with shower, kitchen, living room, laundry room and garden.
What else ...
I want you to get the most out of your stay here. We discuss what to do and when together, and plan your time off so that you get the best possible stay according to weather and wishes. Why work on a sunny Monday if you know Saturday is going to be grey and wet? Then we swap instead. I love cooking and appreciate sharing ideas and making food together. His Majesty King Mingus, my wonderful cat, also lives here - so you have to be cool with cats.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Fiber internet access with both ethernet cable connection as well as wifi.
Space for parking camper vans
Possible to park own car.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (15)
Besides some work in the garden and a little painting I have been able to explore Bodø and surroundings. Brian showed me the city, explained me a lot about Nordland and Norway and made beautiful hikes possible. We had lovely joint Sunday-trips and many delicious dinners. I felt very welcome and safe.
Many… read more
Brian was very welcoming and helpful. He showed me around and made sure I had everything I needed - Thank you for everything Brian!
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Besides some work in the garden and a little painting I have been able to explore Bodø and surroundings. Brian showed me the city, explained me a lot about Nordland and Norway and made beautiful hikes possible. We had lovely joint Sunday-trips and many delicious dinners. I felt very welcome and safe.
Many… read more
Brian was very welcoming and helpful. He showed me around and made sure I had everything I needed - Thank you for everything Brian!
Brian is a very friendly, kind and interesting guy with many hobbies I like aswell. He took me on some trips like climbing, diving, fishing and to his family's summerhouse wich was one of the most beautiful places I have been so far! Moreover he is a… read more
It was good feeling helpful with some painting and sanding, mostly basic housework which at times felt like… read more
Brian is a really nice, bright and easy-going person. We shared lots of discussions, meals, and he was always willing to make me feel at home.
He took me on a week-end trip to the Lofoten islands, another one to his family cottage, we went paddling and walking. The "work"… read more
Bodø is great place surrounded with
beautiful mountain landscapes. I feel so lucky that I had the chance to visit at his place.
Best regards,
Brian
Brian is a very communicative, generous and interesting person. He is also he a very good cook! He always made sure we were comfortable and that we were enjoying our time at his place. He gave us good tips for hiking… read more