Denis

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Hey! I'm Denis — 25, originally from Moldova but grew up in Dublin.

I recently finished a 4,000+ km cycling and wild-camping trip across Europe, starting in Santander and making my way through Central Portugal, Spain, Southern France, and ending in Zurich. Along the way, I did a few Workaway stays where I helped out with beekeeping, permaculture farming, gardening, sheep-minding, fencing, construction, cooking, bartending and general fixing/maintenance jobs.

I'm on a bit of a mission to learn all the skills I can because one day, I'd love to start a semi off-grid permaculture farm in Ireland with some friends—somewhere people can visit to learn hands-on skills, enjoy good food, and experience a slower, more sustainable way of life. Big dream, I know, but I'm all in!

A bit about me:
I’m super into the outdoors—camping, cycling, hiking, you name it. I care a lot about the environment, so I try to live in a way that reflects that: I eat a veggie diet, avoid unnecessary stuff, and don’t drive. I’m also an animal lover through and through.

I studied Fine Art Media at NCAD and I’m into photography, film, music, and design. I love cooking tasty vegan/vegetarian meals and have some experience preparing food for groups. Also—I brew a pretty great kombucha at home!

I’m always happy to lend a hand, get stuck in, learn something new, and share stories over a good meal. Looking forward to meeting you!

Interests

Writing

Videography

Vegetarian or vegan

Technology

Team sports

Sustainability

Self development

Politics / Social justice

Photography

Pets

Outdoor activities

Nature

History

Music

Movies & TV

Mountain

Hiking

Gardening

Farming

Events & social

DIY & crafts

Cycling

Culture

Cooking & food

Charity work

Carpentry

Camping

Art & design

Animals

Adventure sports

Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Romanian: Fluent
Spanish: Beginner
French: Beginner

More details about my language interests
I've always been interested in learning local languages wherever I visit. I think knowing even just a few key phrases can go a long way in better understanding and connecting with a culture.

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

Animal Care

Charity Work

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Some knowledge of:  

Gardening

Life at a Farmstay

Eco Projects

Creating/ Cooking family meals

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Able to teach about:  

DIY and building projects

General Maintenance

Hospitality/Tourism

Art Projects

Helping with Computers/ Internet

More details about your skills

I have a mix of creative, hands-on, and hospitality experience that I'm always looking to build on. I studied Fine Art Media in Dublin and Prague, focusing on photography, print media, internet culture, and aesthetics. I've exhibited work in Dublin, Prague, and Ljubljana, and I also founded and ran an art magazine called Emerge (@emergeart.ie on Instagram), which gave a platform to emerging artists during the COVID lockdowns.

I'm really into cinema and was active in both of my universities' film societies — I even helped run them at NCAD in Dublin and UMPRUM in Prague.

Outside of the creative world, I’ve got solid experience with manual work. My dad ran a small construction and renovation company, so I’ve spent several summers helping him out on projects — most recently we built a sauna in his backyard. I’m comfortable using tools and doing physical work, and I’d love to develop more skills in carpentry and woodwork.

I’ve also worked for several years in hospitality — including bartending at the Guinness Storehouse and Teeling Whiskey Distillery, where I met people from all over the world and developed strong communication and customer service skills. On top of that, I worked front-of-house for two years each at a Thai and a Palestinian restaurant, so I’m used to busy environments and enjoy being part of a team.

Age

25

Some more information

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  Allergies

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  Special dietary requirements
  Vegetarian