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Travel information
I am currently
At home
My next destination:
Portugal - from Jan 2023 until Dec 2025 View all
Description
I am very active retired soldier from the Belgian army! I have experience with renovating houses and have many technical skills. I have a small garden where I grow some herbs.
I speak different languages. English, German, Dutch and some French
My live is basic and I don't need luxury.
During my stay in Ireland I learned to work with horses. I would love to work again with these great animals and learn more about them!
Important is that I don't like to VOLUNTEER for commercial organisatians who will gain money with my work after I am gone. I prefer small family based projects!
Interests
MountainNatureCampingAdventure sportsWater sportsWinter sportsOutdoor activitiesHikingVan lifeCarpentrySustainabilityAnimalsPerforming artsDrawing & paintingDIY & craftsCooking & foodCultureHistorySelf development
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Dutch: Fluent
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Life at a Farmstay
Eco Projects
Teaching
Some knowledge of:
Gardening
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Animal Care
Hospitality/Tourism
Charity Work
Art Projects
Able to teach about:
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Helping around the house
More details about your skills
Mechanic, carpenter, metal worker. firefighter. Scubadiver,
Age
64
What else ...
I am very flexible in overall duties and willing to learn the farm activities.
Some more information
Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
NoSpecial dietary requirements
No
Feedback
22/08/2021
From the first moment I arrived at the farm I felt warm welcomed. As well as from my hosts as the co-Workers.
It felt like a real vacation in my appartment I got during my stay after a working day.
The wonderfull accomodation. (double bed room, personal bathroom and apart toilet, my own kitchen for preparing breakfast was great and relaxing.
I… read more
It felt like a real vacation in my appartment I got during my stay after a working day.
The wonderfull accomodation. (double bed room, personal bathroom and apart toilet, my own kitchen for preparing breakfast was great and relaxing.
I… read more
(Excellent
)
22/08/2021
Left by host (Help with some small repairs, ...) for Workawayer ()
POSIT-IVO!!!! We were so lucky that Ivo came to us and with his amazing positive attitude and incredible hand skills and creativity, solved all small and big problems. He was again a gift from God (or workaway platform). His generosity to teach skills to another younger workawayer who were with us was incredible. His can do will do attitude and… read more
(Excellent
)
25/02/2020
Left by host for Workawayer ()
Ivo was a great help and we achieved many jobs on the list. He works very hard and always has a smile. He is a good carpenter and has a very creative eye. Many thanks Ivo!
(Excellent
)
17/09/2019
In combination with the HD Bikerweek at Faakersee it was the excellent choise to join them.
It was a very easygoing stay at the Life together organisation among very young and friendly people. It was real fun and with respect to see how these youngsters are dealing with foodsaving. A really interesting point of view to make the world a better… read more
It was a very easygoing stay at the Life together organisation among very young and friendly people. It was real fun and with respect to see how these youngsters are dealing with foodsaving. A really interesting point of view to make the world a better… read more
(Excellent
)
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22/08/2021
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Help with some small repairs, ...)
From the first moment I arrived at the farm I felt warm welcomed. As well as from my hosts as the co-Workers.
It felt like a real vacation in my appartment I got during my stay after a working day.
The wonderfull accomodation. (double bed room, personal bathroom and apart toilet, my own kitchen for preparing breakfast was great and relaxing.
I… read more
It felt like a real vacation in my appartment I got during my stay after a working day.
The wonderfull accomodation. (double bed room, personal bathroom and apart toilet, my own kitchen for preparing breakfast was great and relaxing.
I… read more
(Excellent
)
22/08/2021
Left by host (Help with some small repairs, ...) for Workawayer ()
POSIT-IVO!!!! We were so lucky that Ivo came to us and with his amazing positive attitude and incredible hand skills and creativity, solved all small and big problems. He was again a gift from God (or workaway platform). His generosity to teach skills to another younger workawayer who were with us was incredible. His can do will do attitude and… read more
(Excellent
)
25/02/2020
Left by host for Workawayer ()
Ivo was a great help and we achieved many jobs on the list. He works very hard and always has a smile. He is a good carpenter and has a very creative eye. Many thanks Ivo!
(Excellent
)
17/09/2019
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Multi-cultural community ...)
In combination with the HD Bikerweek at Faakersee it was the excellent choise to join them.
It was a very easygoing stay at the Life together organisation among very young and friendly people. It was real fun and with respect to see how these youngsters are dealing with foodsaving. A really interesting point of view to make the world a better… read more
It was a very easygoing stay at the Life together organisation among very young and friendly people. It was real fun and with respect to see how these youngsters are dealing with foodsaving. A really interesting point of view to make the world a better… read more
(Excellent
)
02/09/2019
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Help with home maintenance ...)
I worked last year (2018) at this place! Froydis is a very nice person!
I had a good time doing several easy projects and enough time off.
During the WE, we visited the Viking Market at Gudvangen witch was very nice. There I met her friend Mal. A very interesting person with lots of historical stories on Vikings!!
The project was interesting and… read more
I had a good time doing several easy projects and enough time off.
During the WE, we visited the Viking Market at Gudvangen witch was very nice. There I met her friend Mal. A very interesting person with lots of historical stories on Vikings!!
The project was interesting and… read more
(Excellent
)
10/06/2019
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Join our farm and explore ...)
This project was again a very nice and pleasant experience. Michelle, as the captain of the ship is very easy to talk with and is an excellent "manager". She makes life easy and comfortable. She knows exactly how to manage the different characters of her children like she calls her volunteers. Like a good mom she looks after her people and give to… read more
(Excellent
)
10/06/2019
Left by host (Join our farm and explore ...) for Workawayer ()
We were lucky enough for Ivo to accept our invitation. Ivo is an easy going, friendly, comfortable man and it seems like you've known him forever. He is creative, passionate, expressive and communicates well with everyone. He is excellent at explaining, teaching, organizing and finding ways to use his skills to be supportive to everyone. Hence he… read more
(Excellent
)
23/06/2017
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Learn about local wildlife ...)
Our second workaway experience was a great succes! With Bonnie and Curtis we had a great time! They are both lovely and kind people who live on a large farm with lots of Lilac and other flowers and some animals.
The work was easy and more "killing time" than work. The environment is amazing where you can hike whole day! Plenty of wild life to… read more
The work was easy and more "killing time" than work. The environment is amazing where you can hike whole day! Plenty of wild life to… read more
(Excellent
)
18/06/2017
Left by host (Learn about local wildlife ...) for Workawayer ()
Ivo and Anna were a awesome couple to have on our farm in the Robson Valley. They were hard workers and were always looking for something to do to help us. They were courteous and kind , easy to talk too and all around good people! Highly recommend to other host. thank you guys for all you did./
(Excellent
)
23/06/2017
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Help with chickens and DIY on ...)
Our very first Workaway experience was such a great one I would go back immediately.
Sharon and Craig were very friendly and easy going people. There was no stress and the work that was done was very appreciated by the hosts. Their profile tells everything what you can expect!
Sharon took excellent care of us and is a very fine cook. She provide… read more
Sharon and Craig were very friendly and easy going people. There was no stress and the work that was done was very appreciated by the hosts. Their profile tells everything what you can expect!
Sharon took excellent care of us and is a very fine cook. She provide… read more
(Excellent
)
