Jake

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  • Travel information

    I am currently

    Travelling

    My next destination:

    Valencia, Spain - from Apr 2026 until May 2026
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  • Description

    HI! I'm a solo traveller from NZ looking to explore Europe for a few months on a budget. I am more than happy to help out with gardening, home DIY/general maintenance, hanging out with kids or helping with their homework, just whatever you need me to do :). I have frequent experience since the age of 8 with rebuilding and renovating houses and landscaping, so don't hesitate to ask!

    Culture exchange will be really intriguing for me, I have been to New Zealand, Australia, Indonesia and now the US, very excited to learn more about other cultures and maybe exchange languages too. I only speak English, but some of my friends only have B1 English and we communicate just fine and I teach them English, so feel free to reach out if you are wanting help with it!

    I love the outdoors, and when travelling abroad I love to immerse myself in the culture and explore the nature and the local vibes of the towns/cities to give myself the best travel experience.

    I'm a forensic engineer and may have some infrequent remote work come up, so a stable, unlimited internet connection would be nice but not essential.

  • Interests

    Self development
    Culture
    Carpentry
    Cooking & food
    Animals
    History
    Beach
    Mountain
    Hiking
    Outdoor activities
    Nature
  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    Swedish: Beginner

    More details about my language interests
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  • Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

    I'm interested in:  

    Babysitting and creative play

    Some knowledge of:  

    Gardening
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    General Maintenance
    Helping with Computers/ Internet

    Able to teach about:  

    Teaching
    DIY and building projects
    Helping around the house
    House & pet sitting
  • More details about your skills

    I am a mechatronics engineer - someone who knows a bit about electronics and materials. This combined with 13 years of part-time house rebuilding and renovating mean I'm quite comfortable with any home DIY projects, or can give a go fixing anything broken you may have. I also have a little experience on farms, so I really don't mind getting my hands dirty or helping care for animals and gardens.
    I've also worked at a restaurant so am decent in the kitchen and would be like to exchange cooking ideas/techniques or pour a drink for a hang out night talking about cultures and life :)

  • Age

    22

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