Shaun & Sven

South Africa
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We are currently

Travelling
Description

I, Shaun, enjoy seeing new places, meeting people, learning about other cultures, discussing environmentalism, psychology, travel, parties. I have a background in software development, product management, physics, electronics, teaching, activism.

My brother Sven has a background in music, motorcycles, software development, activism. He enjoys socialising, parties, travel, cycling.
Interests

Dancing

Cooking & food

Movies & TV

Outdoor activities

Camping

Astronomy

Technology

Videography

Vegetarian or vegan

Sustainability

Self development

Politics / Social justice

Events & social

Yoga / Wellness

Sailing / Boating

Nature

Cycling

Photography

Music
Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Dutch: Fluent
Spanish: Beginner

More details about my language interests
We are keen to help people to speak English. I, Shaun, am busy learning Spanish.

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Skills and knowledge we'd like to share or learn

Some knowledge of:

Languages

Creative DIY projects

Able to teach about:

Teaching
More details about your skills

I have a background in software and web development, product management, activism, photography, and degrees in physics and electronics.
Age

66 & 61
What else ...

We play all sorts of games. Shaun has a good telephoto camera and a drone and enjoys doing all sorts of photography.
Some more information
- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
- Special dietary requirements
  Vegan and ovo-lacto-vegetarian

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14 Jul 2026

Left by host (Help in a rainforest ...) for Workawayer ()

Sven did an excellent job during his stay. Even though it wasn't really his area of interest, he worked with great dedication, and the wooden gate at my main entrance looks brand new. Something important to me is that he/she is also very interested in forest conservation. Besides, he is a very polite and entertaining person who enjoys … read more

(Excellent )

14 Jul 2026

Left by Workawayer () for host (Help in a rainforest ...)

I spent a week at Patricia's beautiful property. During that time, I cleaned mould(?) from her entry gates. It was hard work, but the weather (mostly) played along. I was also privileged to see the most magnificent butterfly!

The accommodation was first class. An incredible view greeted me every morning from my comfortable bed in the cabin ... I … read more

(Very good )

4 Mar 2026

Left by host (Join us around a ...) for Workawayer ()

Recibir a Sven y Shaun fue un placer, me ayudaron en tareas de bioconstruccion y les enseñé a pasar música electrónica con mi consola de Dj, luego tocamos juntos en una fiesta en la casa de mis vecinos.
Muchas gracias por su ayuda muchachos, que tengan buen viaje!

(Excellent )

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