Kirsten

Travel information

I am currently

Description

Hi, I’m Kirsten, a 27-year-old from Belgium, currently exploring the world with my backpack since 2023. My journey started in Southeast Asia, followed by a vanlife adventure in New Zealand. Afterwards I hitchhiked from Kazakhstan back to Belgium and traveled through West Africa. Volunteering along the way, not only allows me to give back but also gives me the chance to truly understand and connect with different cultures. Though each day brings something new, the one constant in my life is my Spanish Duolingo class with a +365 day streak!

Interests

Art & design

DIY & crafts

Gardening

Sailing / Boating

Politics / Social justice

Self development

Sustainability

Yoga / Wellness

Nature

Outdoor activities

Languages

Hitchhiking

Hiking

Fitness

Farming

Events & social

Culture

Cooking & food

Charity work

Camping

Beach

Adventure sports

Animals

Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Dutch: Fluent
French: Intermediate
Spanish: Beginner

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:  

Eco Projects

DIY and building projects

Animal Care

Life at a Farmstay

Hospitality/Tourism

Helping with Computers/ Internet

General Maintenance

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Able to teach about:  

Charity Work

Languages

Teaching

More details about your skills

In Belgium, I worked for 3,5 years as a social worker with underaged refugees, teaching them Dutch, conducting socio-psychological screenings, and managing daily activities.

During my travels, I gained experience with volunteering. I worked in a hostel, teached English, gave psychosocial workshops on stress management and sexual education. In the past, I went to Sri Lanka for 6 months where I worked at a school for children with disabilities.

These experiences have taught me how to effectively work with people from diverse backgrounds and learning a lot through close collaboration with local communities.

Age

27

Some more information

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  Smoker

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  Driver's licence

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  Allergies
  No

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  Special dietary requirements
  No