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Description
Guillaume, 31 year old from North West of France, where I grew up, between Nantes and Angers. After one year spent in Australia (and also New-Zealand, Japan and Vietnam), I am looking to spent a few months in Spain, to discover new things, meet people, spend time outside and learn Spanish. This last goal because I'd like to travel in Latin America someday (Mexico, Colombia, Peru, Chile...).
Music and food lover, I like to discover new things, activities, cities... Hiking is also something I really enjoyed in Australia and would like to enjoy it more everywhere in the world, there is so much to see! Cinema and sports are also things I like. And of course, spend time with friends, have a drink, enjoy a good meal, talk about everything and nothing.
After my studies in a business school (I have a Bachelor of Business), I did various jobs, in other domains: handler, grape picker, shipping agent. Then I found a new training as a sales assistant and worked during 7 years in 2 different companies. But by the time it became difficult to me to find interest in looking at computer screens all day long and having to stay in a office, that is why I wanted something very new and decided to go abroad for quite a long time. So, what's further away from France than Australia !?(yes New-Zealand haha). Back in France for 3 months now, at my parents' place, without a specific professional plan in my mind. I am actually working in a poultry slaughterhouse for the expedition service. I am feeling I need to go abroad again to find my way.
In Australia, I worked in a small supermarket and a liquor store (2 periods of 3 months) and in the vineyards as a grape picker. I also did a bit of gardening.
As a "traveler", here are the countries where I have already been, for most of them, 4 to 7 days: Austria (in Wien, wonderful city), Portugal (Lisbon), Spain (Barcelona and Sevilla), Italy (Napoli, Sorrento and a cruise on a sail boat we rented), Croatia (Dubrovnik, Split and again, cruise on a sail boat), Czech Republic (Praha), Germany (5 times: 3 for festivals, 1 for a school exchange in Bonn and holidays near the Konstanz Lake, Lindau), Morocco, Tunisia (twice), Greece (Athens, Ios, Paros and Santorini), Belgium (1 festival and 1 concert), England (school exchange), Mauritius and India (10 weeks in schools during my studies).
Now I would like to discover the Scandinavian countries (probably Sweden and Norway first) go in Americas for the first time (North, Central, South...) and explore more of Asia (China, Korea, Lao, Mongolia...). Big new modern cities don't tempt me (like Tokyo or Saïgon).
To "summarize" my personality, I could say I am positive, open minded, thorough (in work), looking to discover new things I could enjoy (and if not, it's still interesting!), respectful. I can both enjoy quiet periods to rest, staying alone a bit, hiking solo, do things for myself, and also enjoy spending time with people doing many things!
I like good quality/local food, try to eat as well as possible without having restrictions as I like to vary what I eat. I was thinking of becoming a baker or working in the food industry to provide good quality products to people... Still somewhere in my mind, who knows what will happen next.
Without being militant, I like to keep nature clean and do my best to recycle and use "old" things.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
German: Beginner
Spanish: BeginnerMore details about my language interests
I started to learn Spanish recently and would like to speak it better (as good as possible!). I can help people to learn French and English.
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Charity Work
Art Projects
Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Life at a Farmstay
Hospitality/Tourism
House sitting
Some knowledge of:
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Helping around the house
General Maintenance
Able to teach about:
Languages
Helping with Computers/ Internet
More details about your skills
As I said in my general description, I worked in various jobs (office and factory ones): sales assistant, handler in the cloth industry, shipping agent in the processed-food industry, grape picker (in France and Australia), retail assistant/cashier in Australia.
I like working in a team and also be autonomous, and do my work as good as possible.
I am reliable and like to be trusted by the manager.
I enjoy working outside (gardening...).
Age
32
What else ...
I could say more on my passion for music:
My first concert was the Red Hot Chili Peppers' one in Paris in 2007.
Since then, I took part in dozens of concerts and festivals in France and abroad, in small and big venues.
I went to different Metal festivals in Europe (Hellfest, Wacken, Summer Breeze, Graspop, Sonisphere France, Download France).
My favorite bands/artists are: Iron Maiden, Parkway Drive, Mr. Review, Dire Straits, Talco, Dark Tranquility/In Flames/The Halo Effect, Stick To Your Guns, Kalandra, The Interrupters, Helloween... Just to name a few.
I have seen artists and bands of various styles (non "Extrem Musics") like Neil Young, First Aid Kit, Justice, Beth Hart, Hans Zimmer, Parov Stelar, orchestra playing Vivaldi in a church, cine-concert of the Lord of The Rings, Social Distortion, Sum 41...
Globally I like Metal, Hardcore, Ska, Punk Rock, Oï!, Folk/Folk Rock, EDM, Eurodance, Jazz, Soul, Classical, Movies music, etc. And of course I like to discover new styles and artists!
As sports I like football, tennis, rugby, ice hockey, ski... I follow results of local teams in handball, volleyball, basketball.
Some more information
Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
No allergiesSpecial dietary requirements
Thankfully I can eat everything!
