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Travel information
I am currently
At home
Activities i am interested in:
Latin America
India - Tamil nadu
Nepal - Kazakhstan
China & Taiwan
Parts of Africa
Indonesia & Philippines -
Description
- Hi, I'm Jonatan from Norway.
I like staying active, and constantly learning—especially about travel and language. My main motivation for exploring the world is to learn of new cultures and develop my language skills. I enjoy keeping busy, working with my hands, and staying physically fit & healthy.
- I can speak basic/everyday Japanese xD はじめまして
(Fluent in English. And some spanish) Encantado de conocerte :)
- I have good travel/health insurance
- Travel Experience
2026 - Travelled across Peru & Bolivia
2026 - Living / working in Mexico.
2025 - Japan, lived in Tokyo for 2 months. And visited China and Korea
2025 - Travelled around Morocco, Spain, Portugal, Italy. Went hiking in the Alps
2023/2024 Lived & worked in Japan - Working Holiday Visa
2023 – Travelled through Mexico and did Interrail across Europe
2022 – Backpacking in Thailand, Cambodia, Sri Lanka, and India
- Work Experience
Restaurant, Stores & Customer Service
Hostel & Guesthouse: Reception and Cleaning
Primary School Support
Election and Exam worker
Carpentry
Farmwork
Delivery and mover
Storage/warehouse worker
- Hobbies & Interests
Climbing, Hiking, Calisthenics
Skateboarding, Snowboarding
Painting, Gaming, Crafting
Languages
Haircutting
Gardening and fruit plants -
Interests
Winter sports
Music
Outdoor activities
Events & social
Cycling
Camping
Culture
Carpentry
Self development
Hitchhiking
Plant care
Performing arts
Sustainability
Nature
Languages
Mountain
Hiking
Gardening
Fitness
Farming
DIY & crafts
Dancing
Drawing & painting
Art & design
Adventure sports -
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Norwegian: Fluent
Spanish: Intermediate
Japanese: IntermediateMore details about my language interests
YES I am very interested in learning new languages. That is one of the main reasons i want to travel -
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Eco Projects
Languages
Animal Care
Some knowledge of:
Art Projects
Light maintenance
Hospitality/Tourism
Helping around the house
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Helping with Computers/ Internet
Able to teach about:
Light gardening
Creative DIY projects
Life at a Farmstay
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More details about your skills
- CARPENTER / DIY
- WAITER / Reception
- Cutting hair
- GARDENING
Hobby
- Calisthenics
- Climbing
- Hiking
- Painting
- Skateboard
- Snowboard
- Freestyle dancing
- Drums, ukulele and piano
- Games -
Age
27
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What else ...
I am looking for local authentic experiences. Big interest of learning languages and other skills.
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Some more information
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Smoker
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Driver's licence
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Allergies
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Special dietary requirements
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Feedback
He is such a sweet and fun guy to be with.He cleand our bushy property out And built a cool chicken coop for us!! We are very much appreciate about what he has done and great job. He even cook us a very yummy Tacos for dinner!!!
It was … read more
The kids is super fun, and learned some Japanese words from Tsuki-sensei. Like "たかいたかい". And Maru-sama is so smart!
Tetsuro is an excellent chef … read more
I stayed here about a month and got to see his puppy grow a lot. Got a lot of cuddles from rose the orange cat. The apartment is huge and cool.
Thank you for giving this kindness back to the world.
say hey to rose for me xD
Ryota is super cool and welcoming, he and the other coworkers made me feel welcome. There is a lot to do, and much fun to have. Hanging out with them everyday was a blessing. If i ever come back to Osaka the first thing I will do is to come … read more
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He is such a sweet and fun guy to be with.He cleand our bushy property out And built a cool chicken coop for us!! We are very much appreciate about what he has done and great job. He even cook us a very yummy Tacos for dinner!!!
It was … read more
The kids is super fun, and learned some Japanese words from Tsuki-sensei. Like "たかいたかい". And Maru-sama is so smart!
Tetsuro is an excellent chef … read more
I stayed here about a month and got to see his puppy grow a lot. Got a lot of cuddles from rose the orange cat. The apartment is huge and cool.
Thank you for giving this kindness back to the world.
say hey to rose for me xD
Ryota is super cool and welcoming, he and the other coworkers made me feel welcome. There is a lot to do, and much fun to have. Hanging out with them everyday was a blessing. If i ever come back to Osaka the first thing I will do is to come … read more
Practical info for other workaway'rs:
I worked almost the whole winter season. (11.December to 17.feb)
The workload varies from 1 - 7 hours a day.
The days off varies. Some weeks i worked everyday, and some just a few days.
This all varies on how many guest there are and how many workaway'rs we are.
There were 2 … read more
He also improved his Japanese language faster than other work-away students, which shows that he was studying Japanese diligently every day.
He has a good sense of humor and a mischievous personality, which allows him to … read more
I only worked with Japanese people, and they speak a low/moderate amount of english. Which i think was great! Japanese practice yo.
Small workload: 32 hours a month. 1-3 hours each work day. Much free time
Mostly cleaning. Sometimes work in garden and other small tasks.
Charming small … read more
Always ready to do heavy work and makes sure to finish work till the end.
We highly recommend Jonaton to all the host out there.
