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12 Apr 2024
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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 2024:
Outside: when spring comes: - various things in the garden, such as renewing the lawn, planting, (re)moving trees and plants.
Inside: general chores around the house, light carpentry, dry walls, sanding and painting.
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: Beginner
Accommodation
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
Host ref number: 427133948859
Feedback (16)
19 Oct 2023
Left by Workawayer (Célia) for host
Brian hosted me for a week. I worked in his garden, to prepare it for winter. The communication before arriving and after was easy, and he was very flexible.
My stay at his place was really great, he took the time to show me the saltstraumen, give me a lot of recommandation about what to do around, and took me to a hike spot. Tusen takk for… read more
My stay at his place was really great, he took the time to show me the saltstraumen, give me a lot of recommandation about what to do around, and took me to a hike spot. Tusen takk for… read more
17 Oct 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Célia)
Célia contacted me and asked if I needed any help when she was passing on her travel through Norway. And I did! She helped me prepare the garden for the winter season, taking away grass, branches and tidying up the place so that it is ready for planting when spring comes. Thanks for good conversations, great work in the garden and for making… read more
(Excellent
)
14 Feb 2023
Left by Workawayer (Ana gabriela) for host
We had a awesome time with Brian. The work was as described. The place is located in a small town close to Bodo and has some outstanding views to offer. Brian is very welcoming host, he was showing us alot nearby places and was more than supportive in getting to know the area and norwegian way of living. We had alot of fun cooking dinner together,… read more
25 Oct 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Ana gabriela)
Ana and Felix helped me out for one week before continuing their travel to see Lofoten. They were very easy to get along with and communicate with. They helped me with general house chores and making new dry walls, sanding and painting in the entrance hall of my house. Thanks for great mexican cooking in the evenings, good conversations and for… read more
(Excellent
)
25 Oct 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Malin)
Malin helped me out for two weeks. She is a very positive and easy person to get along with. She helped me prepare the garden before winter comes, did house tasks like cleaning and great dinner cooking. Hope to see you in Kiel when my bicycle team passes on the way to Paris in July if you are there then!
(Excellent
)
8 Oct 2022
Left by Workawayer (Malin) for host
I stayed with Brian for two weeks.
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
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
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19 Oct 2023
Left by Workawayer (Célia) for host
Brian hosted me for a week. I worked in his garden, to prepare it for winter. The communication before arriving and after was easy, and he was very flexible.
My stay at his place was really great, he took the time to show me the saltstraumen, give me a lot of recommandation about what to do around, and took me to a hike spot. Tusen takk for… read more
My stay at his place was really great, he took the time to show me the saltstraumen, give me a lot of recommandation about what to do around, and took me to a hike spot. Tusen takk for… read more
17 Oct 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Célia)
Célia contacted me and asked if I needed any help when she was passing on her travel through Norway. And I did! She helped me prepare the garden for the winter season, taking away grass, branches and tidying up the place so that it is ready for planting when spring comes. Thanks for good conversations, great work in the garden and for making… read more
(Excellent
)
14 Feb 2023
Left by Workawayer (Ana gabriela) for host
We had a awesome time with Brian. The work was as described. The place is located in a small town close to Bodo and has some outstanding views to offer. Brian is very welcoming host, he was showing us alot nearby places and was more than supportive in getting to know the area and norwegian way of living. We had alot of fun cooking dinner together,… read more
25 Oct 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Ana gabriela)
Ana and Felix helped me out for one week before continuing their travel to see Lofoten. They were very easy to get along with and communicate with. They helped me with general house chores and making new dry walls, sanding and painting in the entrance hall of my house. Thanks for great mexican cooking in the evenings, good conversations and for… read more
(Excellent
)
25 Oct 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Malin)
Malin helped me out for two weeks. She is a very positive and easy person to get along with. She helped me prepare the garden before winter comes, did house tasks like cleaning and great dinner cooking. Hope to see you in Kiel when my bicycle team passes on the way to Paris in July if you are there then!
(Excellent
)
8 Oct 2022
Left by Workawayer (Malin) for host
I stayed with Brian for two weeks.
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
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
14 Sep 2022
Left by Workawayer (Flavia) for host
While travelling south I spent a few days at Brian's place.
Brian was very welcoming and helpful. He showed me around and made sure I had everything I needed - Thank you for everything Brian!
Brian was very welcoming and helpful. He showed me around and made sure I had everything I needed - Thank you for everything Brian!
9 Aug 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Flavia)
Flavia had a two days available between her stay in Lofoten before she was moving on to Trondheim. She contacted me to hear if I needed some last minute help. After being away on holiday for several weeks my garden looked like a jungle, and she helped me get rid of the weed. She was great help and a very pleasant person to be around!
(Excellent
)
29 May 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Ashley)
Ashley helped me out for two weeks, the first one together with fellow Workawayer Rebekka. Together they transformed my front garden into a nice spot with trimmed trees, a clean surface to make a new lawn with suitable plants for this area. The second week Ashley went on to what we had agreed before she came. Since she is a landscape arhitect /… read more
(Excellent
)
27 May 2022
Left by Workawayer (Ashley) for host
The Lasagne alone is worth coming here for. 10/10 I want to eat it until I die(happily), then be buried in it. Brian is a great “boss”: he tells you roughly what the goal is but leaves the when and how up to you, which brings fun and creativity to all the tasks, never micromanaging, always expressing his appreciation of the work. He definitely… read more
21 May 2022
Left by Workawayer (Rebekka) for host
I stayed at Brian’s for 1 week with another workawayer doing some gardening and chores. The conversation beforehand was very fast and reliable. Despite him being busy with work and the house in general, he was very welcoming and accommodating. He went shopping for the food we wished, cooked several times (deliciously!) and led us through the… read more
20 May 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Rebekka)
Rebekka contacted me because she already were in Northern Norway travelling with her car for a few months. I had posted that I needed help in my garden, and that I accepted last minute requests. She spent a week together with fellow Workawayer Ashley helping me with general house chores, and started the transformation of my jungle into being a… read more
(Excellent
)
13 May 2022
Left by Workawayer (Lea & Lukas) for host
Brian was a very kind and welcoming host - we had a great experience staying at his home! He can give you great advice regarding your travels in the north of Norway and is very generous - thanks to him got to visit a wonderful jazz concert, for free! Through him we got in touch with norwegian culture in Bodø.
9 May 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Lea & Lukas)
Lea & Lukas contacted me to hear if I needed some help for a few days. They were already in the area, moving north with their camper van to Lofoten, and would like to stay a few days. I was just in the middle of doing som construction work and could really use some help to finish it. They were really nice people and we accomplished far more than I… read more
(Excellent
)
30 Oct 2021
Left by Workawayer (Pauline-Charlotte) for host
Brian is an amazing host with such an sweet cat. He`s really friendly and makes eveything to make you feel welcome and comfortable. He`s also an great cook ! I didn't have that much work to do. Brain was also very understanding and flexible when I had some plans for the day. I can only recommend hin as host :) Thank you for letting me stay at your… read more
28 Oct 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Pauline-Charlotte)
Pauline helped me with garden work and making a new drain system for rain water outside my house. She was a positive, skilful and self going helper and very easy to communicate with. Thank you so much!
(Excellent
)
28 Aug 2019
Left by Workawayer (Simon) for host
The two weeks I spent at Brians House in Bodø were totally awesome and a very nice experience!
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
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
30 Jul 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Simon)
Simon helped me out for two weeks this summer. Being an electrician for many years he knows a lot about house refurbishing in general. He helped out with rearranging a part of the garden, making a new water drain system for rain water, putting down a new fiber cable for broadband access, exterior facade cleaning and painting etc. Simon is a very… read more
(Excellent
)
6 May 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Pia)
Pia spent a good week at my place before travelling to Lofoten. She was a great helper and finished the renovation of two bedrooms with sanding and painting of dry walls, cleaning and other chores around the house. She is an interesting discussion partner and also helped me getting my spanish a little back on track. Best of all; she opened my eyes… read more
(Excellent
)
29 Oct 2018
Left by Workawayer (Pia) for host
My time spent with Brian was amazing, one of the best weeks of my life, packed with new experiences ranging from giving him a mohawk (thanks for the trust), learning about refurbishing a house, and seeing the Auroras for the first time!
It was good feeling helpful with some painting and sanding, mostly basic housework which at times felt like… read more
It was good feeling helpful with some painting and sanding, mostly basic housework which at times felt like… read more
23 Apr 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Amandine)
Amandine spent two weeks at my place. She helped out a lot in the garden, cutting trees etc, some carpentry and general maintenance tasks, cleaning, going through the garage and organizing tools, paint, building materials and other equipment. She is a really practical and handy person, and an interesting person to discuss things with. Thanks for… read more
(Excellent
)
16 Apr 2019
Left by Workawayer (Amandine) for host
I just spent a couple weeks at Brian's. And what an amazing stay I had !
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
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
8 Jan 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Matilda)
Matilda spent two weeks at my place helping with mounting new furniture, cleaning and tidying up the house after a very long renovation period. She is a great person; very positive, interesting and cheerful to be around. A self driven person who sees what has to be done and gives suggestions and ask you what you think about it before actually… read more
(Excellent
)
7 Jan 2019
Left by Workawayer (Matilda) for host
I spend around 2 weeks at Brian`s home. He is very generous and nice person with interesting hobbies and thoughts about life. Brian makes best food ever.
Bodø is great place surrounded with
beautiful mountain landscapes. I feel so lucky that I had the chance to visit at his place.
Bodø is great place surrounded with
beautiful mountain landscapes. I feel so lucky that I had the chance to visit at his place.
28 Oct 2018
Left by Workawayer (Johannes Georg) for host
I have spent two and a half awesome weeks together with Brian. I helped him with mounting a new kitchen, making new walls and making new floors, as well as with general things in the house - done all this together with him. But what Brian gave me, I was never able to give him back trough my help: An stunning time together with him. He is so kind… read more
17 Oct 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Johannes Georg)
Johannes stayed at my place for two weeks as the first stay on his 6 month Norway journey to see the country and learn the language. He helped me with everything from mounting a completely new kitchen, making new walls and making new floors, as well as with general things in the house. He is very helpful, always positive and the kind of person… read more
(Excellent
)
17 Sep 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Fanny)
Fanny is very positive and a great helper. During her two weeks here she helped with cleaning & great cooking, sanding & painting walls and a lot more around the house. It was nice to practice som french again - welcome back!
Best regards,
Brian
Best regards,
Brian
(Excellent
)
26 Aug 2018
Left by Workawayer (Fanny) for host
I stayed 17 days in novembre 2017 To hello Brian. That was a beautiful experience. Brian is a really nice and interesting person. I liked to discuss long time with him for many subjects. Good tips to visit Bodø and around. I had my own room, really comfortable. For the work that wasn't to much or to hard. I never worked to rebuild an house before… read more
29 Aug 2018
Left by Workawayer (Natacha & Antoine) for host
We had an awesome time there. The scenery is just breathtaking, the house overlooking a fjord, and our host was really lovely!
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
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
24 Aug 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Natacha & Antoine)
Natacha & Antoine stayed two weeks with us helping with general house work, maintenance, organizing and cleaning, garden work and constructing walls. Very pleasant and interesting people to be talk with and be around. We had many interesting discussions over dinner, and we gave eachother ideas for new recipes - thank you for the veggie burger… read more
(Excellent
)
24 Aug 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Will)
Will & Giulia stayed here for two weeks helping with general house work, maintenance, organizing and cleaning, garden work and constructing walls. A really pleasant and interesting couple. We had many interesting discussions over dinner and exchanged recipes and ideas. Hope to see you again som time!
(Excellent
)
16 Aug 2018
Left by Workawayer (Will) for host
We stayed with Brian for 2 weeks and it was a great experience! He really made us feel welcome from day one and gave good suggestions of what to do in the area. Brian was also kind enough to take us out sea kayaking one evening and gave good suggestions for stuff to do in the area ( as well as for our trip to Lofoten afterwards). He also made some… read more
