Nora

Travel information

I am currently

Description

Hi! My name is Nora Engelen, and I’m an 19-year-old Work & Traveler from Germany. I’ve lived in Vancouver since October 22st, and I’d love to explore more of Canada.
I always knew I needed to get out of my home country and see the world. The German word "Fernweh" describes it perfectly—it means a longing for far-off places, so basically the opposite of homesick. After graduating high school in June 2024, I realized this was my chance. Going on an adventure at just 18 years old—what could go wrong?
I’m really open to meeting new people, facing challenges, and making incredible life-changing memories. I’m not really a summer person; I enjoy winter way more. The cold, the quiet, the snow—especially the snow!
I love animals, especially cats and dogs.
I enjoy socializing with people and learning about different countries and their cultures, but I also appreciate some alone time to go hiking and explore nature and its wildlife.
I worked as a Sales Associate at two different stores: JD Sports and Icebreaker.
I make it a priority to keep shared spaces clean and tidy while respecting personal space. I don’t have any pets or allergies, and I don’t smoke.

I am posting a lot of my travel journey on my Instagram so if you like, come and follow me there: @nora.engel.en

Interests

LGBTQ

Hiking

Mountain

Nature

Languages

Pets

Winter sports

Water sports

Politics / Social justice

Self development

Team sports

Music

Culture

Cycling

DIY & crafts

Drawing & painting

Events & social

Cooking & food

Camping

Books

Beach

Art & design

Architecture

Animals

Adventure sports

Languages

Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Spanish: Beginner
Russian: Beginner

More details about my language interests
When learning a language, you also always learn about a culture. Every language has words with different meanings, and many times you can't even translate a word into another language. These words tell you the most about a language. The words that can only be used in that language reveal what the culture values and what it does not. For example, the Inuit have different words for snow, depending on its quality. For most other cultures, this is not important, but for them, it is crucial for survival.

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

Life at a Farmstay

Animal Care

Hospitality/Tourism

Languages

Art Projects

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Some knowledge of:  

Gardening

DIY and building projects

General Maintenance

Helping around the house

Helping with Computers/ Internet

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Able to teach about:  

Creating/ Cooking family meals

More details about your skills

I have been cooking since I was 15 years old. I am capable of maintaining a clean and organized household. I am skilled in using various tools and have always assisted my father with home repairs, stacking firewood, mowing the lawn, weeding, and handling all sorts of tasks that come with managing a house with a large garden.
I have two years of work experience in a German drugstore as Back of House Coordinator and Stock Clerk.
In Canada I have been working as Sales Associate for JDSports and icebreaker

Age

19

Some more information

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  Driver's licence

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  Allergies
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  Special dietary requirements
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