Julien

From: Belgium

Account Type
Individual account
Travelling to
Belgium, Colombia, Ecuador, France
Travel dates
02/11/2018 - 18/09/2022
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My status
Travelling
Description
After studying engineering, i traveled during 1 year by bicycle from Belgium to Iran, then India, Nepal, Kirghizistan. I learned to trust strangers, to get out of my confort zone, and to discover new places all the time. Then i came back in Belgium and worked as math teacher during 2 years.

I am 27 now and i go on the road again, in South America this time, for 7 months. I plan to mix cycling and volunteering. I want to meet people choosing alternative and meaningful living. I also like to connect with nature and work with my hands to make the place a little bit better when i leave. I like activities that connect to the earth (agriculture, outdoor construction, etc) but i can also help with animals, children, languages,... i am very open minded.
I have a lot of energy to share (for big discussions and for work) but i like having time to read and meditate as well. No problem to wake up early, but i like a nap in the afternoon.

I am enthousiastic about many things. I like boardgames, sport, any outdoor activity, dansing, bonfire,...

First language is French but I speak English quite fluently. I am learning spanish while traveling.
Interests
Nature
Camping
Adventure sports
Yoga / Wellness
Cycling
Dancing
Outdoor activities
Hiking
Sustainability
Writing
Vegetarian or vegan
Self development
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
Some knowledge of:
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Life at a Farmstay
Eco Projects
Charity Work
Helping with Computers/ Internet
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Able to teach about:
Teaching
More details about your skills
-Studied mecanical engineering
- reparing bicycle
- compost, growing plants and harvesting them,...
- a lot of energy to do wathever is useful
- building, cooking, teaching english...
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Dutch: Fluent
Spanish: Beginner
Age
27
Some more information
- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
  Nothing
- Special dietary requirements
  Prefer vegetarian food but adapt to what I receive

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01/10/2021

Left by Workawayer (Julien) for host for (Help with our permaculture ...)

Increible ! So amazing project and even more the couple living there. It is one of my favourite workaway (and i have done a few). They communicate very well by message.

Always something to do on the place to help, but no pressure. Food is delicious (also because more or less everyone at a time is cooking) and we had a lot of fun. Every evening… read more

(Excellent )

29/09/2021

Left by Workawayer (Julien) for host for (Help us to improve the ...)

Sebastian has a lot of various projects going on. The one i took part was the school. i did some presentations in classes about my travel by bicycle. it was nice.
For the rest, not so much to do but time to relax and discuss with his friends (i was hosted in a house with them).

Sebastian is very welcoming and speak good english. I was invited… read more

(Very good )

25/08/2021

Left by Workawayer (Julien) for host for (Join us to help with building ...)

Waw ! I am so grateful to Mathias and Zoé for this wonderful week, amazing experience. They live simply, but have so much to share. They like to discuss many subjects, but do not avoid the projects, tasks, organisation. They go deep in the search of another society, another life.

No shower but a nice river at 20min by foot. They have a car and… read more

(Excellent )

17/08/2021

Left by Workawayer (Julien) for host for (Join friends trying to be as ...)

Quelle équipe incroyable ! Cyril et Catalyna étaient a la montagne (monts du cantal) pendant notre sejour mais on a pu aller les voir et monter une matinée jouer les apprentis bergers.
Nico semble avoir vécu 10 vies, et il partage volontiers ses expériences et son état d esprit, tant qu'il y a de la musique et de la bière !

Le lieu a un… read more

(Excellent )

16/01/2021

Left by host (Experience our young organic ...) for Workawayer (Julien)

Superbe rencontre avec Julien, Martin et Séverine ! 3 semaines d'échanges, d'enthousiasme et de positivité autour de notre projet. Merci à eux pour la belle énergie, les discussions enrichissantes et les cours de maths pour Augu ;-) Vivement votre prochaine visite !

(Excellent )

18/11/2020

Left by Workawayer (Julien) for host for (Experience our young organic ...)

What an amazing project !! This group is going to achieve an incredible project, a great utopia is becoming real. This is exactly what society needs. They are open, willing to discuss anything, to sing, to party, to work, and even Corona-crisis-lockdown had few influence on their amazing high energy level.
I spend there my 2 weeks holiday and had… read more

(Excellent )

21/12/2020

Left by host (Participate in the ...) for Workawayer (Julien)

Julien est une personne pleine d'énergie et d'enthousiasme. Sa pédagogie et son humilité font de lui une personne très accessible. Très autonome, il est capable de coordonner des ateliers : n'hésitez pas à lui confier un petit groupe ! Julien .... Merci encore de ton passage à la maison et de l'aide que tu nous as donnée. Merci pour l'atelier vélo… read more

(Excellent )

23/08/2020

Left by Workawayer (Julien) for host for (Participate in the ...)

J'ai fait quelques superbes volontariats mais aucun n'est aussi complet et enthousiasmant que celui de Kenza et Guillaume.
Ils ont l'équilibre parfait entre un travail efficace et des temps libres à combler de nombreuses sorties possibles (riviere, villages, Bordeaux) mais aussi de pétanque et de siestes.
Leur projet est bien pensé, complet,… read more

(Excellent )

05/09/2020

Left by host (Sharing our life in a ...) for Workawayer (Julien)

Julien and Cynthia were our first Workaway experience and we could not have had a better start. They both took readily to any task that was given them and we got a lot done in the three days they were here. Julien was always helpful in correcting my rusty french and he was great company as well. Highly recommended!

(Excellent )

03/08/2020

Left by Workawayer (Julien) for host for (Sharing our life in a ...)

Chris et Anita nous ont accueilli 2 jours en demande de dernière minute. La communication a été rapide et excellente.
Ils ont une belle liste de projets et chantiers pour rendre leur nouvelle maison un havre de paix et de bien vivre. Sans jamais mettre de pression (matin quand on veut, grande sieste), nous avons adoré travailler avec Chris qui a… read more

(Excellent )

23/08/2020

Left by Workawayer (Julien) for host for (Help us with our permaculture ...)

Un superbe lieu pour découvrir des yourtes, un bassin naturel, un dome-serre, de petites buttes de permaculture, etc.
Nicolas offre volontiers nourriture et boissons à imaginer ensemble et partager. Les résidents ont des profils variés, les échanges sont enrichissants.
Les yourtes sont fabriquées par son entreprise (ce n'est pas spécialement le… read more

(Excellent )

23/08/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Julien)

Julien si the perfect Guy you need to host🙂

(Excellent )

04/07/2019

Left by Workawayer (Julien) for host for (NGO - help inspire the ...)

A perfect place if you want to rest a few days in Bishkek. The staff speaks little english but communication is not a problem.

I went once a day to an activity with children (from 8 to 16 i would say). You can imagine all you want for the 2 hours with them (one or 2 of the staff come as well). I explained my bicycle travel and played games and… read more

(Very good )

04/07/2019

Left by Workawayer (Julien) for host for (Experience an eco family farm ...)

What a wonderful place ! Next to the lake and the mountains, i felt in the purest countryside of Kirghizistan.
Hannes, Gulia and the 3 boys form a great family. I felt part of it for the week i stayed. Hannes loves to tell stories about his life and the farm every meal. He has deep and nice visions about society and his eco-farm.

Always lots of… read more

(Excellent )

16/04/2019

Left by host (Help setting up a center for ...) for Workawayer (Julien)

Julien was extremely helpul! Even though he stayed with us only for 3 days, he just picked some tasks and started working. He managed to do more in 3 days than other people during a whole week :D Julien is also a very friendly person, and I loved the stories he told us about his travel!

(Excellent )

17/12/2018

Left by host (Come and exchange cultures ...) for Workawayer (Julien)

Julien is one of the kindest people you may ever meet. We had wonderful 3 days together and learnt a lot from him. He is an explorer of his own dreams and I really appreciate it. Our cafe's door is widely open for you Julien. You can visit us the way back to Belgium if you want. Be safe and happy !

(Excellent )

17/12/2018

Left by Workawayer (Julien) for host for (Come and exchange cultures ...)

What a great place and meaningful project ! Around ten students come every evening to speak and play board games. Emre has some ideas but I was very welcome to share mine. Emre and Zeliha also showed us the city. I was there only 4 days but I felt like home.

(Excellent )

17/12/2018

Left by Workawayer (Julien) for host for (Help renovate cave rooms at ...)

I only stayed 2 nights but it was enough to see how generous and open minded Tolun is. Some work to do in his beautiful cave guesthouse but without any pressure. The view is one of the best of Cappadoce !

(Excellent )

28/11/2018

Left by Workawayer (Julien) for host for (Help in an organic garden in ...)

Marijeanne is a wonderful host. Cooking delicious meals that we eat together for lunch. She also gave me plenty of food for breakfast and super. Very kind person and open for various discussions.

No olives this year but always something to do in the garden. She doesn’t put any pressure, I could choose my working schedule as I wanted.

To rest 3… read more

(Excellent )

27/10/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Julien)

It was great fun to have Julien here. He's very independent, which helps well in our setup. He was easy-going, with a sunny disposition, and he took the work seriously. It's been a pleasure! :)

(Excellent )

26/10/2018

Left by Workawayer (Julien) for host for (Permaculture & simple living ...)

I applied only one day in advance and could join for 3 days this wonderful farm. Familial, there is however a lot to learn because there is a great variety of growing plants and living animals.
Zsanett was a perfect host, giving meals and always finding work for me to do.

Really nice experience for my first work away.

(Excellent )

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