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  • Travel information

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  • Description

    Do you have a nice (eco) project where I can contribute and hopefully learn some new skills in exchange for some food and a place to stay, than we might be a match! I love being outside, travel and meet new people and other cultures. I would really like to learn about permaculture, ecofriendly building techniques or in some other way contribute to a nature friendly project.

    I am an easygoing, hardworking person who does not mind getting his hands dirty. I speak Dutch and English fluently, can get around with Spanish and currently studying Italian. I have a masters degree in earth (soil) sciences and love to be outside. I've always dreamed of finding a nice place in nature, outside of the Netherlands, in a warmer climate (both in terms of society as well as temperature) and recently decided to pursue this dream. I've quit my job as manager of the BioGeoChemistry laboratory of the university of Amsterdam, bought a camper van and started driving south. I plan to go around Italy, Spain and Portugal to visit different projects to get inspiration and hopefully find a place to either start my own project or join an existing one. My journey so far brought me to a 'homeschooling' project with a strong focus to nature connection, awareness and didactic activities (started by a former colleague of mine) in the north of Italy but I'm ready for some other adventures!

  • Interests

    Winter sports
    Sailing / Boating
    Camping
    Music
    Books
    Plant care
    Yoga / Wellness
    Van life
    Vegetarian or vegan
    Sustainability
    Self development
    Outdoor activities
    Nature
    Mountain
    Hitchhiking
    Farming
    Hiking
    Gardening
    Culture
    Charity work
    Beach
    Adventure sports
  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    Dutch: Fluent
    Spanish: Intermediate
    Italian: Beginner

    More details about my language interests
    Interested in improving my Spanish and able to teach English and Dutch

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  • Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

    I'm interested in:  

    Eco Projects
    Life at a Farmstay

    Some knowledge of:  

    Teaching
    Gardening
    General Maintenance
    Languages
  • More details about your skills

    Completely new to workaway but I am a hard worker who easily learns new skills. I have a master in earth sciences and quite some technical skills. Recently installed a solar panel on the roof of my camper van and always try to fix everything myself before calling a professional.
    I can work independently but also enjoy working in a group. Enthusiastic to learn new skills and reliable and easygoing

  • Age

    41

  • What else ...

    I really love hiking, traveling and exploring. Only quite recently started doing (and really enjoying) yoga and meditation.

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    • Driver's licence

    • Allergies
      NSAID

    • Special dietary requirements
      Vegetarian/ vegan (no cheese)

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