Profile information
Travel information
We are currently
At home
Activities we are interested in:
learning about horse riding, farmstays, herbalism, fermentation, working at hostels, meeting fun people, going for hikes and camping
Description
Hi there! :-)
We're Jil & Nico, two best friends from Germany, for the last 10 years.
We are 27 and 28 respectively.
A little bit about Jil (more to come - still editing):
Jil just joined workaway after finishing her Master of Engineering at the University of Aachen. After school she went to Australia for 2 months and has had the wish ever since to return to travelling and experiencing the world. She is interested in natural building, sustainable lifestyles, hiking, meeting people and saving the world with renewable energies.
She is super fun and the best party company ever!
On the other side, she is one of the best persons you could wish for if you're looking for deep, meaningful conversations.
She is one of a kind, truly generous, hard-working and responsible, and never shy to create an unforgettable time for everyone around.
A little bit about Nico and his wishes (might shorten this one actually - sorry for the long read!)
Another wish and true yearning of mine is to learn about herbalism and the healing culture of the druids/the celts. I see myself walking barefoot in the forest a lot, connecting to the spirit of Ireland and finding some healing plants/herbs there. If you have any knowledge regarding that I would be amazed to learn, if not, it would be preferable if there was time after work/on the days off to wander on my own through the forest and see what's calling me. As well I would be happy to maybe start a small fermenting lab/create a small space to create some natural remedies for small injuries/illnesses.
A little bit more about myself:
I'm a true seeker in a sense that I always wonder what's out there, and how humanity could live better than we do right now.
That's also what's taken me to Costa Rica in 2021, where I spent 8 months in the jungle learning about community life and permaculture. We were one of the most famous permaculture communities in the whole world, and if you are interested to find out more please check the Netflix series "Down to Earth" season 1 episode about Costa Rica, where you will get a glimpse about our lifestyle in the last minutes of that 35min episode.
I learned that it's possible to live off-grid in a self-sustainable way, and that we, as humans, choose every single day what our life should be looking like. I learned that it's okay to dream, and that it's possible to make it happen.
I learned that shooting for the moon and the stars is why I'm here, and that I'm not willing to settle for compromises.
A little bit more about me personally:
I like to cook for people, I like to sit around bonfires in the evenings and listen to music and share some stories, I like to be outdoors at all times and what I like the most is true human connection that is heart-felt. Sharing from the heart is what we're all here to express.
Please note that I'm a certified sound healer/sound massage therapist (with tibetan singing bowls) as well as a certified hot stone massage therapist and can offer massages or treatments for you or locally for a small donation that is up to the recipient :-)
We would be super excited to jump on a call if you think we'd be a good match :)
All the love & we hope to meet you soon :-)
Jil & Nico
Interests
Plant care
Movies & TV
History
Hiking
Events & social
Drawing & painting
Cooking & food
Beach
Astronomy
Art & design
Camping
Gardening
Mountain
Photography
Team sports
Sustainability
Yoga / Wellness
Van life
Vegetarian or vegan
Outdoor activities
Hitchhiking
Farming
Culture
Adventure sports
Dancing
Performing arts
Music
Books
Nature
Animals
Languages
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
French: BeginnerMore details about my language interests
We can teach German or English :-)
Skills and knowledge we'd like to share or learn
We're interested in:
Life at a Farmstay
Animal Care
DIY and building projects
Some knowledge of:
Eco Projects
Gardening
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Hospitality/Tourism
General Maintenance
Helping around the house
Able to teach about:
Languages
More details about your skills
Sound healing & hot stone massages, working with animals such as monkeys, raccoons or huskies
tropical farming, permaculture & gardening
service- and people-oriented jobs, hospitality
Age
28 & 28
What else ...
We would love to start in October/November 2024!
Some more information
Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
NoSpecial dietary requirements
Vegetarian/Pescetarian
Feedback
He did his work with a smil and eager to learn. So my experiance was good.
Best of luck Nicolas.
My time was shortened due to the Corona virus so my time there was basically 2 weeks quarantine and back again, bit what can you do?
The bit of work that… read more
The work is more than fair, I did 4 hours of gardening a day. But… read more
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He did his work with a smil and eager to learn. So my experiance was good.
Best of luck Nicolas.
My time was shortened due to the Corona virus so my time there was basically 2 weeks quarantine and back again, bit what can you do?
The bit of work that… read more
The work is more than fair, I did 4 hours of gardening a day. But… read more
I had been new to Australia and they really helped me to ease into my new environment; and they have a very calm and warm personality which makes you feel relaxed and comfortable right from the start :)
The work they offer you is more than fair, for example 3 hours… read more
