Dylan

Canada
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Travel information

I am currently

Travelling

Activities i am interested in:

Let's ski/swim/paddle/hike our way through the world. Let's go to a museum, or bird watching, or to a quiet place where we can read our books.
Australia-Japan-Finland-Sweden-Denmark-Scotland-Ireland

My next destination:
Australia - from Jun 2026 until Jan 2027
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Description

Hiya, my name is Dylan, I'm a university drop out turned nature guide. I am Nova Scotian, which means I am a southeast coast Canadian, who is trying to circumnavigate the globe for reason that I do not currently understand. After dropping out of university and becoming a wilderness guide in Nova Scotia I moved to New Zealand where I found similar work. I've enjoy the time I've had as a wilderness guide but I can feel that chapter of my life coming to an end. I would pick up guiding work if there was no better option but with the time I have left before returning to my studies in Nova Scotia I want to dedicate myself to my true passion, which is conservation. I connect well with others very easily, which I think is what makes me a very good guide, and I have a very wide range of skills and knowledge. Some people seem to enjoy my company ¯⁠\⁠_⁠(⁠ツ⁠)⁠_⁠/⁠¯ hopefully you will too
Interests

Van life

Sustainability

Pets

Culture

Writing

Plant care

Performing arts

History

Gardening

Cooking & food

DIY & crafts

Books

Animals

Beach

Hiking

Outdoor activities

Team sports

Water sports

Winter sports

Yoga / Wellness

Nature

Camping

Adventure sports
Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent

More details about my language interests
The Canadian in me desperately wants to speak French fluently

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:

Life at a Farmstay

Eco Projects

Animal Care

Charity Work

Teaching

House & pet sitting

Some knowledge of:

Light gardening

Creative DIY projects

Light maintenance

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Languages

Able to teach about:

Hospitality/Tourism
More details about your skills

I have some skills in manual labour which can be adapted to building, gardening, landscaping, construction, and creative projects.

My greatest skill is that I'm a quick learner and when I care about a project I approach it with a lot of passion and pride

My university study was in the field of Kinesiology (physical therapy) but my strongest base of knowledge is in ecology
Age

28
What else ...

In university I briefly experimented with standup comedy, which had mixed results. I make a brilliant carrot cake, along with other hearty meals and confections with the help of my grandmother's recipes. I feel very at home in the outdoors, even if my "home" for the night is nothing more than a hammock and a tarp.
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- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
  Nope
- Special dietary requirements
  Nope

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12 Oct 2026

Left by Workawayer () for host (Hobby farm and community ...)

I really enjoyed my stay with Jules, she has an amazing property that she shares with so many beautiful animals and the surrounding area is quiet, beautiful, and interactive. The accommodation was also really high quality. I stayed in the house which was kept clean and warm all the time and the kitchen was always full of food. The work was always … read more

(Excellent )

7 Oct 2026

Left by host (Hobby farm and community ...) for Workawayer ()

Dylan stayed at my hobby farm for 3 weeks. He was self motivated, happy and helpful. He attended to all duties requested and was a pleasure to have around. He cleared low hanging branches in chook pens, on fence lines, and did an amazing job painting a spare room. Dylan also cooked some fabulous Nova Scotian food for us & was happy to share … read more

(Excellent )

21 Sep 2026

Left by Workawayer () for host (Learn about wildlife care and ...)

I had a fantastic time with Andrea and Steven. They were both lovely hosts and they had a great intuition for being social with me or leaving me to do jobs or enjoy my free time. It was a great balance of having privacy and freedom and then sharing dinner each night, especially since Andrea makes delicious and healthy meals. The work itself was … read more

(Excellent )

13 Sep 2026

Left by host (Learn about wildlife care and ...) for Workawayer ()

Dylan came for 2 weeks and we happily extended his stay to 4 weeks. He is very hardworking and happy to give anything a go. He split trailer loads of wood for us and a friend, helped us build a paved pathway in the wombat enclosure, and reduced the tea-tree in one of the wombat pre-release enclosures. This then promotes grass growth. This was a … read more

(Excellent )

31 Aug 2026

Left by host (Enjoy my garden with me and ...) for Workawayer ()

Dylan stayed with me for almost two months, and it was an absolute pleasure having him here. He is very personable, kind and helpful, with a great attitude towards whatever needs doing. He works hard, quickly understands the task at hand and has a very good overview of what is going on around him. During his stay, he helped with all sorts of … read more

(Excellent )

22 Aug 2026

Left by Workawayer () for host (Enjoy my garden with me and ...)

I had an unforgettable time in the sculpture garden with Margit. Mount Glorious is a beautiful place to live, the treehouse is cozy as can be, there is always good food around and if the city is more your speed Brisbane is well within range. Margit herself is fantastic, and has a deep connection with a very tight knit community, which she made me … read more

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