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Travel information
I am currently
At home
My next destination:
Mongolia - from Aug 2024 until Sep 2024 View all
Description
Hi I am Michael
I'm a keen traveller having visited around 60 countries to date.
Sociable and relaxed, I enjoy the outdoors, adventure, and meeting new people.
I like most sports, cooking, building things, and getting into the garden.
Doing another season in the Alps this winter, and currently learning French. Qualified SCUBA Dive Instructor. Competent builder albeit not professional.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: BeginnerMore details about my language interests
need help with learning French
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
Some knowledge of:
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Life at a Farmstay
Eco Projects
Languages
Art Projects
Helping with Computers/ Internet
Able to teach about:
Gardening
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Helping around the house
Animal Care
Hospitality/Tourism
Charity Work
Teaching
More details about your skills
Building, light construction and maintenance, gardening, cooking, English language tutorial, business advice, swimming / diving / surfing lessons.
Age
45
Some more information
Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
NoSpecial dietary requirements
No
Feedback
5 Aug 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Michael)
It was a pleasure having Michael as work awayer. Good and interesting company and wee got a lot of things done. The biggest recommendations from here. And you are always welcome to pass by Michael. - and thanks for the nice words. I am not so poetic though you deserved it :slight_smile:
(Excellent
)
14 Jul 2018
Left by Workawayer (Michael) for host
(Stay in beautiful nature ...)
Where to start?
Albeit my experience was short, the time went so slowly, in a lovely way, because i experienced so much.
Ellen and Kurt are fantastic. Ellen has the charm and grace of a movie actress and the spirit of a naturist, extremely understanding, fair, and a beautiful calm nature. She was clear when discussing tasks, yet gave me the… read more
Albeit my experience was short, the time went so slowly, in a lovely way, because i experienced so much.
Ellen and Kurt are fantastic. Ellen has the charm and grace of a movie actress and the spirit of a naturist, extremely understanding, fair, and a beautiful calm nature. She was clear when discussing tasks, yet gave me the… read more
(Excellent
)
25 May 2018
Left by host (Join me in my small paradise ...) for Workawayer (Michael)
salut michael, et merci beaucoup pour ton aide, les portes ne te remerciront jamais assez, malgrés nos difficultés de communication nous avons réussis à nous entendre, j'espère que ton francais aujourd'hui te sert, tu ne t'ai jamais arreté de bricoler et donc permis de bien avancer mon projet, si tu veux revenir se sera vraiment avec plaisir
rachel
rachel
(Excellent
)
15 Mar 2018
Left by Workawayer (Michael) for host
(Join me in my small paradise ...)
I loved my stay with Rachel. What was going to be a couple of weeks turned into about 6 weeks. and i loved every minute. the work was varied, from some light construction (door building, gardening, interior works, plumbing etc).
From the moment i arrived Rachel made me feel very much at home, often eating with guests, and always made to feel… read more
From the moment i arrived Rachel made me feel very much at home, often eating with guests, and always made to feel… read more
(Excellent
)
2 Nov 2017
Left by host (Help us with gardening and ...) for Workawayer (Michael)
We had the pleasure to have Mickael among us for about one month in our farm.
In the first place we want to thank him for being such an educated and pleasant guest. We had great time with him both at home and in the work due to his easy-going nature. He was always positive and enjoyable, with a keen sense of humour.
Concerning the chores… read more
In the first place we want to thank him for being such an educated and pleasant guest. We had great time with him both at home and in the work due to his easy-going nature. He was always positive and enjoyable, with a keen sense of humour.
Concerning the chores… read more
(Excellent
)
30 Oct 2017
Left by Workawayer (Michael) for host
(Help us with gardening and ...)
I've done a significant amount of travelling, and volunteering, however this was my first work-away. Honestly, it was one of the best experiences in my past 3 years of travel.
Firstly, Titouan and Isobel are amazing people (as are all the others around the farm). The more you interact with them the more you learn, obviously, and Isobel has some… read more
Firstly, Titouan and Isobel are amazing people (as are all the others around the farm). The more you interact with them the more you learn, obviously, and Isobel has some… read more
(Excellent
)
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Feedback
5 Aug 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Michael)
It was a pleasure having Michael as work awayer. Good and interesting company and wee got a lot of things done. The biggest recommendations from here. And you are always welcome to pass by Michael. - and thanks for the nice words. I am not so poetic though you deserved it :slight_smile:
(Excellent
)
14 Jul 2018
Left by Workawayer (Michael) for host
(Stay in beautiful nature ...)
Where to start?
Albeit my experience was short, the time went so slowly, in a lovely way, because i experienced so much.
Ellen and Kurt are fantastic. Ellen has the charm and grace of a movie actress and the spirit of a naturist, extremely understanding, fair, and a beautiful calm nature. She was clear when discussing tasks, yet gave me the… read more
Albeit my experience was short, the time went so slowly, in a lovely way, because i experienced so much.
Ellen and Kurt are fantastic. Ellen has the charm and grace of a movie actress and the spirit of a naturist, extremely understanding, fair, and a beautiful calm nature. She was clear when discussing tasks, yet gave me the… read more
(Excellent
)
25 May 2018
Left by host (Join me in my small paradise ...) for Workawayer (Michael)
salut michael, et merci beaucoup pour ton aide, les portes ne te remerciront jamais assez, malgrés nos difficultés de communication nous avons réussis à nous entendre, j'espère que ton francais aujourd'hui te sert, tu ne t'ai jamais arreté de bricoler et donc permis de bien avancer mon projet, si tu veux revenir se sera vraiment avec plaisir
rachel
rachel
(Excellent
)
15 Mar 2018
Left by Workawayer (Michael) for host
(Join me in my small paradise ...)
I loved my stay with Rachel. What was going to be a couple of weeks turned into about 6 weeks. and i loved every minute. the work was varied, from some light construction (door building, gardening, interior works, plumbing etc).
From the moment i arrived Rachel made me feel very much at home, often eating with guests, and always made to feel… read more
From the moment i arrived Rachel made me feel very much at home, often eating with guests, and always made to feel… read more
(Excellent
)
2 Nov 2017
Left by host (Help us with gardening and ...) for Workawayer (Michael)
We had the pleasure to have Mickael among us for about one month in our farm.
In the first place we want to thank him for being such an educated and pleasant guest. We had great time with him both at home and in the work due to his easy-going nature. He was always positive and enjoyable, with a keen sense of humour.
Concerning the chores… read more
In the first place we want to thank him for being such an educated and pleasant guest. We had great time with him both at home and in the work due to his easy-going nature. He was always positive and enjoyable, with a keen sense of humour.
Concerning the chores… read more
(Excellent
)
30 Oct 2017
Left by Workawayer (Michael) for host
(Help us with gardening and ...)
I've done a significant amount of travelling, and volunteering, however this was my first work-away. Honestly, it was one of the best experiences in my past 3 years of travel.
Firstly, Titouan and Isobel are amazing people (as are all the others around the farm). The more you interact with them the more you learn, obviously, and Isobel has some… read more
Firstly, Titouan and Isobel are amazing people (as are all the others around the farm). The more you interact with them the more you learn, obviously, and Isobel has some… read more
(Excellent
)
