Daniel

Travel information

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Activities i am interested in:

I'm in Spain for some months - Andalucía. I like trips into nature, beaches, hiking :) Also just some talking, having a good time together . I love spontaneous weekend trips together - let's meet?

Description

Hola :)
I'm Daniel, originally from Germany but currently living in Spain for a few months. I traveled a lot in the last two years, most often in Spain. I did a lot of couchsurfing, camping, traveling from hostel to hostel and became friends with so many people around the world. I enjoy nature, beaches, hiking, swimming, and surfing - making Spain the perfect place for me! I like the warm and welcoming Spanish culture which inspired me to start learning Spanish during my studies and to do a language tandem with Workaway. Spain has become my favorite country and I want to explore it more by volunteering at different places, so I'm looking for my first volunteering experiences with Workaway now.

I’m a very curious person who enjoys learning new things, which is a big reason why I joined Workaway. I like being social, working in a team or welcoming guests and also work on my own, like hands-on physical work that keeps me active. I would like to contribute to projects that connect people from all around the world and experience different ways of living. I'm interested in volunteering at hospitality spaces, communities and projects that are focused on off-grid living, sustainable lifestyles, or environmental and nature conservation initiatives.

I'm exploring alternative ways of living and my dream is to create my own community someday, through running my own hostel or campsite, owning a piece of nature to build an off-grid farm or other kind of community. For now, I want to try out these different kinds of living, gain experience, help out wherever I can and make a positive impact where I go.

Hope to meet you soon and get started!


References:
Because I just start volunteering with Workaway, I don't have references here yet. But you can check my profile on Couchsurfing, where I have more than 100 references, or you can find more about me on my other social media accounts:

https://www.couchsurfing.com/people/daniel-houben-1
https://www.facebook.com/share/1GMbkWPDos/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-houben/

Interests

Farming

Languages

DIY & crafts

Plant care

Photography

Water sports

Vegetarian or vegan

Van life

Technology

Politics / Social justice

Sustainability

Self development

Sailing / Boating

Outdoor activities

Nature

Mountain

Hiking

Gardening

Camping

Beach

Adventure sports

Languages

Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Spanish: Intermediate

More details about my language interests
I want to learn more Spanish (now A2-B1) and I can teach my mother tongue German or English (C1)

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

Some knowledge of:  

Eco Projects

DIY and building projects

Helping around the house

General Maintenance

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Able to teach about:  

Languages

Teaching

Gardening

More details about your skills

- Teaching
I have several years of experience in teaching Mathematics and Physics since I was in School, while studying and online while traveling. I also started to teach German and English

- Social and Community Living:
Through my travels I met over 100 people from many different countries with couchsurfing or in hostels or when I lived in communities. I also hosted people myself. I know how to behave respectfully, to deal with cultural differences, how to treat guests well and how to live in a community.

- Solar, Engineering and Mechanics:
I worked in a solar company when I studied mechanical engineering and know about how to build systems to get electricity energy supply by solar. I am also interested in projects related to renewable energy for example biogas production using compost to use it for heating or cooking.

- Building, Constructing and Repairing:
With a background in industrial mechanics and hands-on experience from working with my father, I have some practical skills in building, repairing, and using power tools for construction projects.

- Sustainability, Eco Projects and Gardening:
I am passionate about sustainability and environmentalism, having been involved in environmental activism in Germany. I also have experience with building gardens and natural ponds to support local wildlife.

- Pet Care:
Growing up with dogs, cats, and horses, I have experience caring for animals. I can help with pet-sitting, housesitting, and general animal care.

Age

30

Some more information

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  Smoker

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  Driver's licence

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  Allergies
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  Special dietary requirements
  no