Nicolas

Belgium
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Travelling
My next destination:
Sweden - from Nov 2022 until Oct 2023
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Hey, thanks for visiting my profile !

I’m Nicolas, 29 years old, from Belgium. I speak French, English a bit of Dutch and Japanese.
I'm an introvert. I like nature, hiking, reading books, DIY... I'm interested in learning how to grow my own vegetables. My hobbies are electronic music making and learning new languages.

I have already done a few(15+) workaways and WWOOFing in countries such as New Zealand, Japan, Germany, Sweden, Norway and Belgium. Feel free to read my reviews !

I worked in logistics and car mechanics in the past. I know a fair bit about renovation, I helped my brother renovate his house. I also know about woodworking and carpentry.

I'm interested in yoga and meditation but I do not consider myself a spiritual person.

I'm not smoking, I do not often drink alcohol, I'm vegetarian. I have my driving license and my own car.

From previous experiences, I learnt that during Workaway, it is very important for me to share with my host. I want to chat, laugh and eat together. I’m not cheap labour. Please let me know if you feel the same !

I'm looking forward meeting you!
Nicolas
Interests
Mountain
Beach
Nature
Camping
Sailing / Boating
Adventure sports
Winter sports
Yoga / Wellness
Cycling
Outdoor activities
Hiking
Van life
Farming
Gardening
Carpentry
Sustainability
Animals
Pets
Languages
Art & design

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Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Dutch: Intermediate
Japanese: Beginner
Swedish: Beginner
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Eco Projects
Charity Work
Some knowledge of:
Gardening
General Maintenance
Life at a Farmstay
Animal Care
Hospitality/Tourism
Languages
Art Projects
Able to teach about:
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Helping around the house
Helping with Computers/ Internet
More details about your skills
I'm happy to help you with renovating, building, carpentry, painting, mowing the lawn, gardening, weeding, cutting down trees, taking care of animals... And a lot of other things !
Age
29
Some more information
- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
  No
- Special dietary requirements
  Vegetarian

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24/11/2022

(Meditation, cats, chickens, ...)

I stayed at Adina's for two weeks. The tasks were varied and I met many friendly people! Also, there's a lot to explore in the area. I recommend

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05/11/2022

Left by host (Join our happy family by the ...) for Workawayer ()

Nicolas was an easygoing and flexible guest who adapted to our lively family life quickly. He helped with paving a nature stone way and played with the kids every once in a while. He‘s a real language lover and is highly interested in other cultures and always open to try out something new. Wonderful!

We can recommand him to any other host, since… read more

(Excellent )

05/11/2022

(Join our happy family by the ...)

I had a great time at Milan and Julia's. I stayed there for about 3 weeks. I felt at home and part of the family as soon as I arrived. I helped build a stone path around the house and garage.
Kummerow is a small village located right next to a beautiful lake. There is a lot to explore in the area. Ask Julia for tips, she knows the place inside out… read more

(Excellent )

16/10/2022

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Nicolas stayed with us for four weeks and did loads of work! He watered, weeded, helped to chop down trees, moved compost and even split some nasty big logs! He was always happy to help out with anything, working either with one of us or on his own. We also had some interesting dinner conversations and he cooked some yummy vegan food. (The… read more

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10/10/2022

(Help with an organic ...)

I first thought I would stay two weeks at Gabi and Grum's but after a few days I realised I wanted to extend my stay. So I ended up staying 4 weeks. I had an amazing time and we had many interesting discussions. The dogs are lovely and I really enjoyed petting and walking them.
The work was not too difficult, I weeded the garden, harvested… read more

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24/11/2022

Left by Workawayer () for host (Meditation, cats, chickens, ...)

I stayed at Adina's for two weeks. The tasks were varied and I met many friendly people! Also, there's a lot to explore in the area. I recommend

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05/11/2022

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05/11/2022

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16/10/2022

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10/10/2022

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06/08/2020

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Nicolas, thank you for your feedback. It was nice to have you here.
Nicolas stayed with us for 3 weeks and luckily we had good weather to work outside. He has helped us very well with the construction of the new aviary.
He also sawed wood and cut grass with the brushcutter.
Nicolas is a very hard worker, he is very punctual, friendly and… read more

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06/08/2020

Left by Workawayer () for host (Come and help us on our ...)

I stayed 3 weeks at Ruth and Marja's farm. It was nice. I learnt so much stuff. Work was unrelated to horses but interesting and diverse nonetheless. I followed Ruth and helped him with different projects.
I stayed in an apartment next to the house. I shared dinner with the hosts and cooked for myself breakfast and lunch.
The farm is located on… read more

(Excellent )

11/06/2020

Left by Workawayer () for host (Come help us with house ...)

I stayed at Marie & Edward’s place for 10 days. They live in a beautiful house in the middle of the Ardennes. If you like nature, there are tons of places to explore. Marie & Ed go for a walk with the dogs twice a day, it was a great opportunity to discover the surroundings.

The pets are part of the family. Ves and Obi are 2 lovely dogs in their… read more

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10/06/2020

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Nicolas is an amazing workawayer and he was a perfect fit for our little family.
He was a pleasure to have around: discreet, respectful, always in a good mood, and our pets really liked him.
We shared lots of interesting stories and experiences, which was really enriching. It was just like having a long time friend over!
He approached every… read more

(Excellent )

29/05/2020

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Nicolas is a nature and animal lover. He's an excellent and resourceful person.
He did a great job and helped us a lot with carpenter work, cooking and gardening.
We wish you all the best for the future

(Excellent )

29/05/2020

Left by Workawayer () for host (Live in nature and learn ...)

J’ai passé une merveilleuse semaine en compagnie d’Antoine, Nancy et tous leurs petits copains à 2 ou 4 pattes. Les conversations sont enrichissantes. Le travail est très intéressant, il y a beaucoup de choses à apprendre. L’endroit est magnifique. Il y a de quoi faire plein de balades en forêt. La nourriture est bio et provient des environs. Les… read more

(Excellent )

21/02/2020

Left by host (Bergen, Norway - Renovating ...) for Workawayer ()

Hi Nicolas! Hope you arrived well back home in Belgium :)

Nicolas was a great help and a super guest. I enjoyed his visit a lot, and he finished some quite diverse tasks around the house. He is smart and works well independently. We also had plenty of interesting conversations. He is also a master of turning fresh snow into delicious… read more

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20/02/2020

Left by Workawayer () for host (Bergen, Norway - Renovating ...)

I stayed a bit less than 3 weeks at Bård's place. I had a great time. 10 min walking from the city center, it is a great opportunity to explore Bergen and the surroundings. There are a few mountains if you want to go hiking. Don't be afraid of rain if you go during winter though !
Bård explained to me how to get there, it was really easy. I… read more

(Excellent )

11/02/2020

Left by host (A place to experience ...) for Workawayer ()

I spent a long time with him and what I want to tell him most is that I love his smile.
He is always there when I review the pictures.
I want to see him again.
Everyone loved him.
The Japanese staff was healed by his smile and his smile allowed all my mistakes.
Thank you Nicolas.
He was the leader of a staying workaway, a mood maker, a hard… read more

(Excellent )

29/01/2020

Left by Workawayer () for host (A place to experience ...)

I stayed at Shiba’s farm for 10 weeks. It was my first long-term workaway experience and I don’t regret it ! I had an amazing time there. Shiba is nice and friendly, always trying to help and always around. I think I’ve seen him every single day of my stay. Shiba knows all the English to give instructions for the work but for a deeper exchange,… read more Google Translate is your friend.

The work is nice and quite diverse. Shiba tries to make us do different things. If it’s raining he is doing his best to give indoor tasks. When I was there, the work started at 8 am until 1 pm. With 30 minutes tea break at 10 :30. Work starts earlier during summer because of the heat. Usually someone stays home after tea break to cook for everyone and clean the house.

For the food, Shiba goes grocery shopping once a week. You write on the list what you want to eat and he buys it. (As long as it’s reasonable) During my stay there were a few vegetarians or gluten – free people. I think overall it worked great for them as well.

The number of people change over time, some weeks we were 11-12 other weeks we were 6-7. The house is big, and there are plenty of bed sheets and futon. There are 6+ bedrooms. There is a chance that you have your own room depending on the number of people staying at the same time as you. There are bikes, a washing machine, towels, boots, working clothes, AC in every rooms...

When I stayed, I had plenty of free time to grab a bike and explore the surroundings. There are a few temples, mountains, stores, onsen, karaoke, great Izakayas (Go to Banchou !) ... Unfortunately not too many hikes ! You can also easily hitchhike your way to Iya Valley, Tokushima or even Osaka for the week-end if you’re cheap and don’t want to pay for trains and buses.

But if you don’t like moving around too much, just staying home after work was fun as well. I had a great time just hanging out with the others in the living room and the kitchen. The house is a small bubble of comfort and you will feel home in no time.

If you are looking for a place to stay for a few weeks, I can only recommend it. Don’t think twice, send a message, book a flight to Japan and come to this farm. Shiba will welcome and you will stay with other workawayers in a traditional Japanese house. I can guarantee you will have a wonderful experience and meet amazing people.

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