Jessica

Travel information

I am currently

Description

Something about me and my motivation:
Growing up I was lucky to see a lot of the world, not as a tourist but as someone who stayed in different countries for a couple of years. I learned so much on language, people and cultures in my early age and this experience helped me to embrace and see the world from a different angle. Due to my dads work I moved 6 times by the age of 18 and passed multiple borders in Asia.
After school I went "back" to Germany (or Europe), the country my parents are from and I thought I would settle down. But after 12 years in Germany I decided to go my own unusual path.
I quit my job, bought a MiniVan and I am now traveling through Europe with my sweet four-legged companion. "Hope" is turning 11 this summer, loves people and all animals, loves cuddles and food. She is a Labrador Retriever and very laid-back and chilled. She showed me what really matters in life. Being a more introvert person I enjoy quite times by myself and my dog, doing some hikes, going for a run etc. But I'm also a team player and love to work with other. Therefore I can learn something about everyones cultures etc.

My motivation to join workaway:
Although I'm an introvert person I like to push myself out of my comfort zone. I think being a part of this community can give my such an awesome experience where I can learn new skills and practice my English, get to know the culture etc. I want to learn new skills, be a part of maybe sustainable projects, working on farms, also love to work in a kitchen and learn some dishes and how everything is working, etc.


Living with a dog, you realize how short life is. Hope is now 11, still "active" but older of course. I am still eager to go on adventures with her. They are now different than we are used to, but we can still see the world together.

Interests

Cycling

Adventure sports

Pets

Vegetarian or vegan

Cooking & food

Blogging

Videography

Charity work

History

DIY & crafts

Books

Camping

Culture

Farming

Fitness

Music

Mountain

Languages

LGBTQ

Outdoor activities

Nature

Self development

Sustainability

Van life

Hiking

Animals

Languages

Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent

More 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.

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

Creative DIY projects

Life at a Farmstay

Eco Projects

Animal Care

Charity Work

Helping with Computers/ Internet

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Some knowledge of:  

Babysitting and creative play

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Helping around the house

Languages

More details about your skills

I love animals, I have experience in training dogs, behavior etc and I'm happy to learn more on dogs with special behavior (training, care, cleaning kennels etc). I can also help with child care, playing soccer, playing hide and seek etc.
I can teach you some German, tell you something about my time in Indonesia, Japan and China.

I do not have any craft backround but I love to help you everywhere I can. I am very athletic and have no problem to lift heavy stuff and get dirty.
I want to learn new skills, also love to work in a kitchen, be a part of maybe sustainable projects, working on farms etc.

Age

32

What else ...

I'm traveling with a dog in a small MiniVan. We can sleep in it, however, Hope can not stay in there during the day in summer. The car will heat up quite fast.

Some more information

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  Smoker

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  Driver's licence

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  Allergies
  pollen allergies during may and June

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  Special dietary requirements