Sara

Belgium
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Hi!

I'm Sara. I'm from Belgium (that tiny country with excellent food and drinks that people tend to drive through on their way to more important places like Paris or London). My parents weren't happy with the weather there so I partially grew up in Australia and New Zealand. During college I decided to visit Finland, mostly out of curiously because I didn't know anything about the place (something about lakes and sauna?). It turned out to be an interesting place and I stuck around for a few years. Now I'm setting out to travel for a while. My mission on this trip is to connect with people in a meaningful way, to take a break from my much too digital life and to learn and do things I would normally never consider if I were to continue in my own bubble-to try new things and learn as much as I can. I don't have a destination, I'm going to go wherever feels right or seems interesting.
Interests
Technology
Sustainability
Self development
Farming
Charity work
Music
Art & design
Photography
Languages
Animals
Hitchhiking
Drawing & painting
Carpentry
Dancing
Nature
Camping
Sailing / Boating
Mountain
Beach
Water sports
Outdoor activities
Hiking
Adventure sports
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Dutch: Fluent
German: Intermediate
French: Intermediate
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
Some knowledge of:
Gardening
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Helping around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
Art Projects
Able to teach about:
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Life at a Farmstay
Eco Projects
Animal Care
Charity Work
Languages
Helping with Computers/ Internet
Teaching
More details about your skills
I'm assertive, good at improvising, have a can-do attitude and learn fast: if something needs to get done I will find a way to do it :)
I'm a designer (I have a degree in industrial design, finished college about a year ago). I'm good at drawing, understanding people and the problems they're having and coming up with solutions. My job is basically problem solving.
I get along with pretty much anyone, and can work well in teams as well as independently
I know CPR and first aid (used to be in the red cross as a volunteer and a beach lifeguard in Belgium)
I've got a sense of humor :)
I'm pretty good at building things and would like to get better at it
I'm very patient
I'm good at working with computers since that was part of my job as a designer, but I'd prefer to stay away from technology as much as possible during my travels
Age
37
What else ...
I'm relentlessly curious. If you have something interesting to tell me I'll want to know all about it :)
My passions include stories, science, music (especially lyrics driven music or classic rock), being outside, guitars, cashews, and the color yellow. I think I'm quite open minded and I'm really easygoing.

I've got experience working as a designer (in Helsinki), teacher (Aalto university in Finland), ticket salesperson for Belgian trams, Red Cross volunteer, coastal lifeguard, facepainter for kids at a theme park, babysitter, caretaker for animals at a shelter in Belgium, baker in a small bakery in Peru, Alaskan oyster farmer, Canadian cattle rancher and goat milker, garderner, heavily improvised furniture builder, coffee roaster in Mexico, cob house builder in southern Oregon, and all sorts of other random jobs.

Any questions? Don't hesitate to ask :)
Some more information
- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
  Nope
- Special dietary requirements
  Nope: Will eat pretty much anything.

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9 Feb 2020

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Said is a wonderful person. He is very kind, helpful, caring, and respectful.
We had a wonderful time here and hope we can go back there some day.
This place is full of interesting and fun people. We feel lucky to have been part of moving this wonderful project forward. We learnt much more about Morocco during our time here than in the rest of… read more

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6 Feb 2020

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Sara & Pablo were such amazing, beautiful and warmhearted people :) we already miss you a looot! They have helped in the project for a lot of things, from digging the water reserve until organizing work and informing us about some digital work. They worked very hard.
Sara and Pablo were so kind and so easy going all the time, and such sweet… read more

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10 Jan 2016

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Thanks Sara: It was great to have you volunteer for us. We really enjoyed your company, as I am sure our other workaway volunteers did, and hope to see you again during your stay in the region and your not only welcome as a friend, but also as a workawayer, should you wish to do so. As for those interested in a reference, I can only say that Sara… read more

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24 Nov 2015

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Paul and Konomi are truely remarkable people. They are warm, genuine and welcoming, and have a wealth of knowledge on a vast variety of topics. Having spent years walking all over the earth, meeting people from all walks of life and having all kinds of experiences worthy of movies, they have amazing stories and have very insightful things to… read more

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24 Nov 2015

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Sara was an indispensable part of the team during her stay with us. Her wide-ranging knowledge and experience was fantastically helpful for nearly every aspect of our project. We had a lovely time getting to know her, laughing with her, learning from her, and enjoying the beginnings of sprintime in Patagonia. Sara gets along with pretty much… read more

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24 Nov 2015

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I spent about three weeks here in October 2015. It was a fantastic experience. The core team is made up of ambitious, fun and interesting people, who are moving the project forward at a great pace. It was fun to see the building and gardens change so much in my short time there, and to get to work on very different kinds of things. The atmosphere… read more

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6 Feb 2020

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10 Jan 2016

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24 Nov 2015

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24 Nov 2015

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24 Nov 2015

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8 Oct 2015

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Wow, what a comment! I wich i could be so convincing to recommend Sara.
She arrived at the farm at a very complicated time : cold and rainy winter, after the volcano's eruption and with so many things to fix and do. I thought she would not hold for more than a couple of weeks but she staid 2,5 months and did a great job. I've been surprised by… read more

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8 Oct 2015

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This ranch is amazing.

I have been traveling for 2.5 years non stop now, and have volunteered and worked in many places, but this one definitely stands out. I came here at a rough time, but even so, I came to stay for a month and only left eventually after 2.5 months. After 2.5 months the incredible views and the amazing starry night skies… read more

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10 Jun 2015

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Muchas gracias Sarah
has sido una persona muy especial, muy querida y voluntaria,
que Dios te Bendiga grandemente
cuidate mucho Emmanuel

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5 Jun 2015

Left by Workawayer () for host (Help out at our lodge in the ...)

I spent two weeks at the hotel, and it was my 9th workaway.

The location is great: Just outside of the tiny and pretty town of Yanque, close to many hot springs and good hikes.
As I have been traveling for quite a while, I really enjoyed having a room to myself for a change.
The hotel staff are really great - they were always friendly, fun to… read more

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16 Jan 2015

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I stayed with Julie and Vlad for about a month at the end of 2014.
I really enjoyed my stay with them.

They are awesome people with a lot of knowledge, interesting ideas and ambitious plans. We had many interesting talks on different topics, ranging from philosophical ideas about the world as it could be to very practical solutions to… read more

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18 Dec 2014

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Sara spent over a month with us in November 2014. She shares our interest in science, technology and social change and hence we always had a lot of nice discussions. It was stimulating and fun to learn from each other. We took advantage of her great design skills and she did some beautiful drawings of our buildings.
Sara is very friendly and… read more

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14 Oct 2014

Left by host (Help on a ranch with a herd ...) for Workawayer ()

Sara is a lovely young lady and it was our pleasure to have her stay with us. She fit in so well and no task was a problem for her to tackle from painting shed floors, washing windows to helping with accounts/bookwork. She is well travelled and it was so interesting to hear about her adventures. Sara is very confident in the best possible… read more

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30 Sep 2014

Left by Workawayer () for host (Help on a ranch with a herd ...)

I stayed with Bernard and Isobel for about a week and a half in mid September, and I'm so glad I did. They're wonderful people with lots of great stories and a great sense of humor. I helped with all kinds of things, mostly to clean up the shed (sweeping, painting etc). It was cool to see the herd of buffalo run past the house in the evenings, and… read more

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28 Aug 2014

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Sarah and her friend Josh were great assets during their stay. They willingly undertook projects without a second thought and got them done. We came to rely upon them in any sort of a crunch and they always came thru with industry and creativity. Highly recommended.

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20 May 2014

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Sara was an absolute pleasure to have on the farm! We would have loved to have her even longer but she had some more exciting adventures ahead. Sara was a fast learner, worked very hard, and was always positive and a joy to be around. She excelled at everything she did out here. Sara ate her first oyster and caught her first fish soon after… read more

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12 May 2014

Left by Workawayer () for host (Experience living on the ...)

I was very lucky to stay with Jerry for 6 weeks in the spring of 2014. This workaway was fantastic in every way. I wish I could have stayed longer, 2-3 months is probably a good length of stay (if your schedule allows it). It's amazing how every day is different out there, and you never know what you'll run in to. The wilderness around you is… read more

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6 Nov 2013

Left by Workawayer () for host (Ranch adventure in British ...)

I stayed with Amber, Steve and the boys for about three months, from August to October 2014. Having lived in cities forever I was a bit nervous on my way over - but seconds after meeting Amber I knew this was going to be fun! My time with you guys was amazing (food and board is a huge understatement for what you get when staying here:) ). They… read more

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2 Nov 2013

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Smart, reliable, responsible. Did I mention smart?
Funny, interesting, easy-going. Did I mention funny?
You want to have Sara workaway at your place. Such a lovable gal to be around. Will work hard, get dirty and try anything you throw at her. Great problem solver. Highly recommended.
Good luck in your travels Sara! We'll miss you… read more

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29 Jun 2013

Left by Workawayer () for host (Come and help with farming ...)

I had a great time staying with Drew and Jonathan on their beautiful almost-farm in the mountains for two weeks (summer of 2013). They are very warm, smart and open minded people and patient teachers :) I learned a lot and really enjoyed the experience. Thanks guys!

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