Jan

Canada
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Travel information

I am currently

At home

Activities i am interested in:

hiking, kayaking

My next destination:
Fiji - from Nov 2026 until Dec 2026
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Description

Currently searching for a new destination for November 2026. Thinking Oceania, boat trip anywhere or boat trip in the Amazon.
To become more immersed I would like to stay with locals. In return I can help with pretty much anything requiring hands on. I am capable of working independent but also interested in learning new techniques and building materials.
Interests

Farming

Music

Gardening

Technology

Sustainability

Self development

Sailing / Boating

Outdoor activities

Nature

Languages

Hiking

Fitness

Dancing

Cooking & food

Carpentry

Camping

Beach

Astronomy

Animals
Languages

Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Spanish: Beginner

More details about my language interests
This workawayer has indicated that they would be interested in sharing their language(s) or learning a new language. You can contact them directly to discuss this.

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:

Languages

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Some knowledge of:

Eco Projects

Light gardening

Creative DIY projects

Animal Care

Life at a Farmstay

Light maintenance

Able to teach about:

Teaching

Hospitality/Tourism
More details about your skills

Paddle Canada certified sea kayak/canoe instructor.
Zodiac skipper, SVOP (small vessel operator proficiency)
Gardner by trade, learned in a tree nursery, other landscaping.
Ship mechanic by trade, navigation and engine maintenance.
Artisan carpenter, enjoy working with hands and natural materials.
I have added pictures of some of the projects I have completed.
Forest technician, surveys, timber cruising, mapping
At Sea Observer, working on commercial fishing vessels on the West Coast of BC
Ongoing Wilderness First Aid .
References available, for example from my current employer (since 2015) Terracentric Coastal Adventures in Lund, BC
Age

61
What else ...

I love the outdoors. I always like to learn new things and meet new people. I am happily married and have three grown up kids. I play a Djembe drum and enjoy jamming.
Some more information
- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
- Special dietary requirements

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25 Dec 2024

Left by host (Join our project as we want ...) for Workawayer ()

Jan spent more than a week with us and his time in the community was very pleasant! He is a person with good energy, fun and eager to work, He is always willing to help in any way. We hope he can come back and be part of our projects again!
Upishun!

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13 Dec 2024

Left by Workawayer () for host (Join our project as we want ...)

I have done many things in my life (60 years), the 8 days I spent with the uchuculin community are life changing for me. Every day was full of learning about the natural environment and the people I was with. Misael and Efrain are expert guides and I was impressed by their amount of knowledge and their willingness to share it. I want to go back … read more

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11 Dec 2024

Left by Workawayer () for host (Join us in our beachfront ...)

I spent one week at Casa de la manta and had a wonderful time. The room I stayed in is a hotel room with kitchen and a fantastic view. The lunches provided by Mercedes were delicious. The closest market is only 15 min by foot.
The work consisted of reestablishing the beach access as there is a lot of erosion. And than there is always trash to pick … read more

(Very good )

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