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I started as a Plumber in Switzerland, made roofs later (The flat ones out of bitumen).
As most Swiss citizens, I joined our army, and served in a leadership support battalion.
Since I always liked computer games, I learned to develop software.
Science was also always one of my hobbies, so I have a bit of knowledge in Biology/Chemistry/Physics.
There are many more interests, and I'm always willing to learn more.
My humour might be a bit strange to most people, but it did not kill anyone so far.
Work and travel is basically my life for around 8 years.
My start was in Sweden on a campsite, where I also met my first host (not via Workaway).
Besides, I helped in some refugee homes, mainly in the kitchen.
I found this platform in 2017 and met already some great hosts.
And I'm really grateful for all the things I learned at that time. Many hosts gave me the opportunity to do things that I have never done before, so I collected many new skills.
If you have any questions, feel free to ask.
Interests
Outdoor activitiesDIY & craftsNatureHistoryGardeningSelf developmentTechnologyFarmingCultureAstronomyArt & designAnimals
Languages
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Intermediate
French: Beginner
Swedish: BeginnerMore details about my language interests
This workawayer has indicated that they would be interested in sharing their language(s) or learning a new language. You can contact them directly to discuss this.
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Life at a Farmstay
Eco Projects
Art Projects
Some knowledge of:
Gardening
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Helping around the house
Animal Care
Hospitality/Tourism
Charity Work
Languages
Helping with Computers/ Internet
More details about your skills
Advanced Computer skills including Software development (mainly C#).
Experience in security especially security software and incident Managment.
Basic skills in carpentry and many other trades like plumbing and mechanical things.
Solid Knowledge of gardening and pond building (I would like to learn more about Aquaponics).
I´m fluent in German and at least average in English.
My French is most likely too rusty and I do understand some Swedish.
Age
43
What else ...
I'm currently near Mora, Sweden,
Some more information
Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
NopeSpecial dietary requirements
I eat low carb as far as possible
Feedback
30 Dec 2022
Left by Workawayer (Adrian) for host
(So many projects, only two ...)
I spent about 3 weeks at Jenny's lovely place.
Honestly, it took me too long to finally write this review.
But I also wanted to think about it to make sure I do this special places justice.
It was a pretty intense and exciting time.
We had a lot of fun during work and many interesting talks.
I even spent most of my free time with her, and that's… read more
Honestly, it took me too long to finally write this review.
But I also wanted to think about it to make sure I do this special places justice.
It was a pretty intense and exciting time.
We had a lot of fun during work and many interesting talks.
I even spent most of my free time with her, and that's… read more
(Excellent
)
13 Sep 2022
Left by Workawayer (Adrian) for host
(Help me with the daily tasks ...)
Sofia is one of those very few humans that I could have around me all day long.
She is very pleasant and straight forward. The way she cares for her animals is also way above average.
And she interacts with her animals as kind and giving as with humans.
Furthermore, she really lives the values she preaches.
The food was always good and plenty,… read more
She is very pleasant and straight forward. The way she cares for her animals is also way above average.
And she interacts with her animals as kind and giving as with humans.
Furthermore, she really lives the values she preaches.
The food was always good and plenty,… read more
(Excellent
)
8 Mar 2022
Left by host (Tree oasis in the middle of ...) for Workawayer (Adrian)
Adrian supported us in reconstructing our heating installation. He had good ideas to bring into this projects. His main part during the installation was cutting and cleaning the pipes, hemping the screw connections. He is hard working and fast and also spend long days with us on the construction site.
Also Adrian loved telling a lot of… read more
Also Adrian loved telling a lot of… read more
(Excellent
)
20 Sep 2021
Left by Workawayer (Adrian) for host
(Tree oasis in the middle of ...)
This was my best family stay so far and a great stay in general.
I basically felt at home on arrival. Felix and Jana are very uncomplicated and kind people. Both sons are cute and fun to have around.
We spent many funny evenings, and the food was always top-notch.
I had many interesting tasks and I always got all the tools and information I… read more
I basically felt at home on arrival. Felix and Jana are very uncomplicated and kind people. Both sons are cute and fun to have around.
We spent many funny evenings, and the food was always top-notch.
I had many interesting tasks and I always got all the tools and information I… read more
(Excellent
)
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30 Dec 2022
Left by Workawayer (Adrian) for host
(So many projects, only two ...)
I spent about 3 weeks at Jenny's lovely place.
Honestly, it took me too long to finally write this review.
But I also wanted to think about it to make sure I do this special places justice.
It was a pretty intense and exciting time.
We had a lot of fun during work and many interesting talks.
I even spent most of my free time with her, and that's… read more
Honestly, it took me too long to finally write this review.
But I also wanted to think about it to make sure I do this special places justice.
It was a pretty intense and exciting time.
We had a lot of fun during work and many interesting talks.
I even spent most of my free time with her, and that's… read more
(Excellent
)
13 Sep 2022
Left by Workawayer (Adrian) for host
(Help me with the daily tasks ...)
Sofia is one of those very few humans that I could have around me all day long.
She is very pleasant and straight forward. The way she cares for her animals is also way above average.
And she interacts with her animals as kind and giving as with humans.
Furthermore, she really lives the values she preaches.
The food was always good and plenty,… read more
She is very pleasant and straight forward. The way she cares for her animals is also way above average.
And she interacts with her animals as kind and giving as with humans.
Furthermore, she really lives the values she preaches.
The food was always good and plenty,… read more
(Excellent
)
8 Mar 2022
Left by host (Tree oasis in the middle of ...) for Workawayer (Adrian)
Adrian supported us in reconstructing our heating installation. He had good ideas to bring into this projects. His main part during the installation was cutting and cleaning the pipes, hemping the screw connections. He is hard working and fast and also spend long days with us on the construction site.
Also Adrian loved telling a lot of… read more
Also Adrian loved telling a lot of… read more
(Excellent
)
20 Sep 2021
Left by Workawayer (Adrian) for host
(Tree oasis in the middle of ...)
This was my best family stay so far and a great stay in general.
I basically felt at home on arrival. Felix and Jana are very uncomplicated and kind people. Both sons are cute and fun to have around.
We spent many funny evenings, and the food was always top-notch.
I had many interesting tasks and I always got all the tools and information I… read more
I basically felt at home on arrival. Felix and Jana are very uncomplicated and kind people. Both sons are cute and fun to have around.
We spent many funny evenings, and the food was always top-notch.
I had many interesting tasks and I always got all the tools and information I… read more
(Excellent
)
19 Feb 2022
Left by Workawayer (Adrian) for host
(House-sitting help welcome in ...)
I spent several months at Marco's place and had a great time there.
He was mostly away, so I chose not to rate cultural exchange since it would not be fair.
Marco him self is very laid back and easy going, even while he was not present, he did still provide the information I need and had always an open ear.
The place has a lot to offer, especially… read more
He was mostly away, so I chose not to rate cultural exchange since it would not be fair.
Marco him self is very laid back and easy going, even while he was not present, he did still provide the information I need and had always an open ear.
The place has a lot to offer, especially… read more
(Excellent
)
24 Feb 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Adrian)
Adrian is Adrian, the handycraft man, loves to work with tools and finding ideas how to manage and fix. But still open for other opinions and easy to comunicate and he sees the thing into business. Full of power and a very positiv thinker. We had fun and realy found quick to each other in the charakters. Sadly he moves on before he gets homesick… read more
(Excellent
)
24 Feb 2021
Left by Workawayer (Adrian) for host
(Come learn about plants from ...)
After my first night there I felt already like I always lived at this place.
Gerhild and Karen are such welcoming and generous people it was like I was part of their family from the very beginning.
Their neighbours and Relatives Dirk and Biance were also really great "Co-Host". Both Bianca and Gerhild prepared excellent meals every day.
I had a… read more
Gerhild and Karen are such welcoming and generous people it was like I was part of their family from the very beginning.
Their neighbours and Relatives Dirk and Biance were also really great "Co-Host". Both Bianca and Gerhild prepared excellent meals every day.
I had a… read more
(Excellent
)
11 Nov 2020
Left by host (Help around our home at a ...) for Workawayer (Adrian)
Adrian stayed with us for 3 weeks in autumn and had to cope with a number of tasks as I was away for part of the time. The jobs included caring for our grounds, clearing brambles, thistles and nettles, building fences for our ponies, oiling doors and furniture, doing the dishes, and cleaning.
He is an independent worker who completes his tasks… read more
He is an independent worker who completes his tasks… read more
(Very good
)
3 Nov 2020
Left by Workawayer (Adrian) for host
(Help around our home at a ...)
I spent 3 wonderful weeks in Heikes little paradise.
The food was top notch and I had a very cosy room.
Heike is one of those few hosts that take the concept of Workaway very seriously.
She took us to many interesting places like the small traditional villages in the surroundings.
Her project is pretty unique and remote, perfect for people that… read more
The food was top notch and I had a very cosy room.
Heike is one of those few hosts that take the concept of Workaway very seriously.
She took us to many interesting places like the small traditional villages in the surroundings.
Her project is pretty unique and remote, perfect for people that… read more
(Excellent
)
5 Mar 2020
Left by host (Help in our and garden and ...) for Workawayer (Adrian)
Thank you Adrian, for your support for your politness and your way of solving things correctly and continuously. We spent wonderful weeks together and we were happy to have you here for a second periode of time. Work seems to be not work but fun for you. Your daily work on the farm was in good switzerland hands! 😊... the hens still miss you every… read more
(Excellent
)
20 Nov 2019
Left by Workawayer (Adrian) for host
(Help in our and garden and ...)
Well, where to start?
Birgit and her husband Gunnar are the most reasonable and agreeable people I have ever met. I felt at home from the very first minute. The communication was at the same time clear and always respectful. Same goes for the other members of the family I meet. But that's not all. They also shared the same respect with their… read more
Birgit and her husband Gunnar are the most reasonable and agreeable people I have ever met. I felt at home from the very first minute. The communication was at the same time clear and always respectful. Same goes for the other members of the family I meet. But that's not all. They also shared the same respect with their… read more
(Excellent
)
22 Jan 2020
Left by host (Help with our organic garden ...) for Workawayer (Adrian)
Adrian is one of the persons that follows what he carries inside of him. He is honest, has a lot of funny stories, has very good ideas to improve a lot of things. He is easy going and comes along very well with other volunteers.
His experiences as a long time traveler are very interesting as a host and you can follow his advices to make the life… read more
His experiences as a long time traveler are very interesting as a host and you can follow his advices to make the life… read more
(Excellent
)
17 Dec 2019
Left by Workawayer (Adrian) for host
(Help with our organic garden ...)
I had a great time at Steffis place. I stayed there for a month and was surprised how fast it was over.
As I arrived I was pretty tired from the bus ride and I could relax that day and get to know the other workies there.
The accommodation was not the most modern but very cosie and I had all I needed.
She was allways very generous with food and… read more
As I arrived I was pretty tired from the bus ride and I could relax that day and get to know the other workies there.
The accommodation was not the most modern but very cosie and I had all I needed.
She was allways very generous with food and… read more
(Excellent
)
21 Oct 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Adrian)
Adrian war ein super Workawayer und wir haben keinen Raum für Mängel, er hat oftmals selbstständig und immer gewissenhaft und zuverlässig gearbeitet und hat die Arbeit die bevor stand immer mit Freude entgegenblickt. Wenn es darum ging das etwas gemacht werden sollte, hat er es auch zu Ende gemacht, auch wenn es mal über die abgemachte Arbeitszeit… read more
(Excellent
)
20 Oct 2019
Left by Workawayer (Adrian) for host
(Come and help at our meeting ...)
It's my last day here.
I stayed here for about 6 weeks I guess.
The time here was very enjoyable and productive. Günther had many interesting stories to tell and it was overall nice to meet him and his family.
I worked mainly in the garden and enjoyed it. They are vegan/vegetarian so was the food. I normally eat meat and a lot but it's fine to eat… read more
I stayed here for about 6 weeks I guess.
The time here was very enjoyable and productive. Günther had many interesting stories to tell and it was overall nice to meet him and his family.
I worked mainly in the garden and enjoyed it. They are vegan/vegetarian so was the food. I normally eat meat and a lot but it's fine to eat… read more
(Excellent
)
17 May 2019
Left by host (Join us in creating a ...) for Workawayer (Adrian)
Adrian had his own rhythm of working and he most enjoyed working alone. He took on some heavy tasks though, such as clearing the building site down to the rock and peeling trees.
Thank you Adrian for your contribution! Thank you for the time you spent here, for your encouragement and sharing of thoughts. Thank you for your humourous personality,… read more
Thank you Adrian for your contribution! Thank you for the time you spent here, for your encouragement and sharing of thoughts. Thank you for your humourous personality,… read more
(Excellent
)
6 May 2019
Left by Workawayer (Adrian) for host
(Join us in creating a ...)
Relaxed, mindful and diligent is what comes to my mind when I think about Sini.
Her project is as unique as she is as a person. I had a lot of fun while working there.
The nice nature and the humble lifestyle made the whole experience even better.
It was very relaxing and I learned a lot there.
I can suggest this project to everyone who considers… read more
Her project is as unique as she is as a person. I had a lot of fun while working there.
The nice nature and the humble lifestyle made the whole experience even better.
It was very relaxing and I learned a lot there.
I can suggest this project to everyone who considers… read more
(Excellent
)
14 Jan 2019
Left by Workawayer (Adrian) for host
(Come stay with us in our ...)
My stay at Alexandra's place had the biggest influence on me so far.
Sadly we had our differences and I know I provided my part to them.
And after all, I learned a lot in the time being there and it worked mostly out.
Alex is mostly easy going and she has the strongest Aura that I ever experienced.
She was always generous with food and provided… read more
Sadly we had our differences and I know I provided my part to them.
And after all, I learned a lot in the time being there and it worked mostly out.
Alex is mostly easy going and she has the strongest Aura that I ever experienced.
She was always generous with food and provided… read more
(Very good
)
27 Nov 2018
Left by Workawayer (Adrian) for host
(Help with construction work, ...)
My five weeks here passed by like an explosion and it's hard to do this place justice in a few sentences.
First off I'd like to suggest it especially for people that have their first Workaway experience.
The work is mostly simple and everything was explained very well. There are more working hours than usual but it's worth it. Since there are so… read more
First off I'd like to suggest it especially for people that have their first Workaway experience.
The work is mostly simple and everything was explained very well. There are more working hours than usual but it's worth it. Since there are so… read more
(Excellent
)
30 Jul 2018
Left by host (Help with a Koi garden ...) for Workawayer (Adrian)
Adrian found his place with us and found out what he could do quite fast. He could work quite independently and did some great jobs for us. Like repairing our central vacuum cleaner that has not been working for a long time. He made the water pipe connections for three koi pond filters and cleaned the other filters every week. Our aquaponic system… read more
(Excellent
)
21 Jul 2018
Left by Workawayer (Adrian) for host
(Help with a Koi garden ...)
Even though I'm still at Charlys place I think it's about time to write Review.
I'm here since a few months and enjoyed it a lot.
There was much to learn from Charly and Systa.
They have proven very warm and welcoming people and I felt at home right away.
The work was very versatile and went never boring.
I was basically always free to choose the… read more
I'm here since a few months and enjoyed it a lot.
There was much to learn from Charly and Systa.
They have proven very warm and welcoming people and I felt at home right away.
The work was very versatile and went never boring.
I was basically always free to choose the… read more
(Excellent
)
