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Travel information
I am currently
Travelling

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 sportsSailing / BoatingCampingMusicBooksPlant careYoga / WellnessVan lifeVegetarian or veganSustainabilitySelf developmentOutdoor activitiesNatureMountainHitchhikingFarmingHikingGardeningCultureCharity workBeachAdventure sports
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Dutch: Fluent
Spanish: Intermediate
Italian: BeginnerMore details about my language interests
Interested in improving my Spanish and able to teach English and Dutch
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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Smoker

Driver's licence

Allergies
NSAID
Special dietary requirements
Vegetarian/ vegan (no cheese)


