Profile information


Travel information
I am currently
Travelling
My next destination:
New Zealand - from Feb 2026 until Jun 2026 View all
Description
Dear All,
I am Thorsten, 29 years old. I live in Leipzig, Germany, where I finished my masters degree in special education. Before my studies I did a three years internship as a joiner.
I like going outdoos and doing all kinds of crafts (woodwork, knitting, sewing, gardening). Learning new skills and creating or building stoff brings me joy.
Currently I am doing a bicycle trip through New Zealand.
Looking forward to meeting you!
Kind regards
Thorsten
Interests
Politics / Social justiceVegetarian or veganSustainabilityEvents & socialGardeningCarpentryDIY & craftsBooksAnimalsOutdoor activitiesNatureHikingMountainCyclingCamping
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Portuguese: Intermediate
Swedish: Beginner
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Eco Projects
Charity Work
Art Projects
Animal Care
Life at a Farmstay
Some knowledge of:
Teaching
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Helping around the house
General Maintenance
Helping with Computers/ Internet
House & pet sitting

More details about your skills
I am a trained joiner and can handle power tools like an angle grinder or a circular saw.
I like gardening work and getting my hands dirty.
I can help in the household as well.
I am not experienced in working with animals but always had a good relationship with them and I am interessted in learning (:
Age
29

What else ...
I like hiking and am always interessted in tips and locations to visit.

Some more information

Smoker

Driver's licence

Allergies

Special dietary requirements
vegetarian
Feedback
We had great conversations, he was inquisitive and appreciative of everything we shared.
Thorsten's put his great skills to practice while helping me build.
He helped me solve some technical issues by creating a specialized jig which worked amazingly.
Working with and hosting Thorsten was easy and flowing.… read more
We worked on Itais cabin project and made good progress.
I had many nice conversations and learned a lot. The homecrown vegetables and the homemade foods are incredibly tasty! I felt at home and it didn't feel like work at… read more

Friends
Feedback
We had great conversations, he was inquisitive and appreciative of everything we shared.
Thorsten's put his great skills to practice while helping me build.
He helped me solve some technical issues by creating a specialized jig which worked amazingly.
Working with and hosting Thorsten was easy and flowing.… read more
We worked on Itais cabin project and made good progress.
I had many nice conversations and learned a lot. The homecrown vegetables and the homemade foods are incredibly tasty! I felt at home and it didn't feel like work at… read more


