Bob

Travel information

I am currently

Activities i am interested in:

Surf/swim/hike/climb/sail/road trip/adventurous things/gym/going for a coffee etc.etc

Description

Hi there!

Ex-motorcycle adventurer, new Van-lifer here!🥳

I've been working worldwide for 10 years as ships's engineer in dredging and offshore when I decided I don't want to stay that long at sea anymore and start working onshore as an operator in a power plant. It was nice to learn new processes and get the job done with my collegues but find out that after a while it became routine and need some new inspiration! One thing in particulair I missed the most in these industrial environments was a more natural surrounding. Therefore I would like to find a place where you live or work with, or at least more close to nature!

As a 'hobby' i try to sense where the economy and markets are going to and took the chance when i thought we're in a housingmarket-bubble. I got rid of my stuff and jumped on my motorcycle and travelled through europe and ended up in Greece. I was planning to wait for the spring to continue to drive through Turkey etcetc. It was Athens where I got inspired to travel light, got rid of the bike with gear and took a flight to South-East asia. I loved travelling around for over 6 months but i was looking for something more forfilling then 'just' travel. Workaway gave me the feeling of being free and having a meaningful at the same time! Met beautiful people, shared knowledge, had fun and love to experience more of it!

What friends say about me; Hard working, empathic, social and impulsive.

Would be cool to learn some new skills while being in an inspiring environment.

Looking forward to join forces somewhere around the globe!

Kind regards,
Bob

P.S. Depends on the location/job, but a paid workaway offer would be a plus!

Interests

Politics / Social justice

Languages

Pets

Hitchhiking

Carpentry

Van life

Fitness

Culture

Cooking & food

Animals

Winter sports

Water sports

Yoga / Wellness

Sailing / Boating

Self development

Sustainability

Technology

Plant care

Outdoor activities

Nature

Mountain

Hiking

Gardening

Farming

Cycling

DIY & crafts

Camping

Beach

Architecture

Adventure sports

Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Dutch: Fluent
German: Beginner
French: Beginner

More details about my language interests
I can teach English or Dutch by using it in a practical manner. I'm not an expert in explaining the exact official theoretical grammer. If i would live for a long time in a certain country i want to learn the language as well.

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

Eco Projects

Hospitality/Tourism

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Some knowledge of:  

Gardening

DIY and building projects

Life at a Farmstay

Languages

Teaching

Animal Care

Being an elderly companion

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Able to teach about:  

General Maintenance

Helping around the house

House sitting

More details about your skills

As a previous ships engineer you basically need to be able to operate and repair anything on board ships and therefore you have to have certain skills and a creative mind to get the ships safely to their destination. But I prefer other work like gardening, chainsawing/cutting wood or sanding/painting or renovating stuff as well...

I quit my job i used to do because i want to do something else.

I have a broad interest with no specific expectations!

Age

39

What else ...

- My main interest is to find a physical job.

- I like being in nature
- I like to swim/ski/snowboard/climb/boulder
- I like to drive any kind of machine
- I like to use (proper) tools
- I like to follow/read/listen about world economic trends.

And for sure i like to do things which i've never have heard of so far! :D

Some more information

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  Smoker

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  Driver's licence

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  Allergies
  Not that i'm aware of.

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  Special dietary requirements
  If it's considered to be food, i'll eat it.