Tristan

United States
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Travel information
I am currently
Travelling
My next destination:
Rennes, France - from Jan 2024 until May 2024
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Description
Hello! My name is Tristan and I am a 20-year-old University student in the United States who is looking to expand his horizons and learn about the world outside of what school can teach me. I am a voracious reader and a passionate learner yet I'm unconfident that school can teach me what I am in search of. For that reason, I've taken to travel in hopes of meeting interesting people who can fill the holes that books and school simply cannot. I'm currently exploring France and hoping to find a mentor who can guide me through the language, history, and culture here and beyond! My most recent passion is architecture of which France has managed to captivate that interest. For this reason, a host with a background in architecture, building, design, or simply work that can give me empirical knowledge is what I am looking for. I am young, energetic, and motivated in every way to be of help to someone who is like-minded and as excited about life as I am. Heavy lifting and long work hours are not a problem if that is what you are in need of but relaxed discussion and stories of your own adventures are deeply appreciated as well. I'm in the beginning stages of learning French but open to the additional help of others. If you have anything to share, whether it be books, music, stories, work, places, people, or just time, I'd be honored to exchange it with you.
Interests
Sailing / Boating
Writing
Self development
Plant care
Outdoor activities
Nature
Music
Languages
Hiking
Farming
Fitness
Gardening
History
Events & social
DIY & crafts
Culture
Charity work
Carpentry
Camping
Books

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Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
More details about my language interests
I'd love to learn French and Italian alongside ANY other language.
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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Gardening
Being an elderly companion
Life at a Farmstay
Eco Projects
Charity Work
Teaching
Some knowledge of:
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Helping around the house
Art Projects
Able to teach about:
Languages
More details about your skills
At 20 years old, I enjoy heavy physical labor but I deeply value conversation and learning from the experience of others. I have minimal building, plumbing, and electrical experience and I would like to learn gardening and homebuilding in the near future. I am quiet and often keep to myself but can also listen attentively and contribute to any style of conversation not out of obligation but genuine interest in other people. I've worked in both manual labor and sales building an array of skills that range from very hard work ethic to personable and charismatic communication. I enjoy a very structured routine and tend to be a (very) early riser, up before the sun and working until night. I also enjoy woodworking, metal smithing, and sculpting in my free time along with various physical activities such as weightlifting, hiking, and playing sports.
Age
20
What else ...
I love to play board games, sit and conversate, listen to stories, listen to music, watch movies, and take care of plants. I tend to be very minimal, owning only what I need but I also love to be festive at the holidays and explore!
Some more information
- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
- Special dietary requirements

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5 Apr 2024

Left by host (Happy, busy but relaxed home ...) for Workawayer (Tristan)

Tristan is a great guy, interested, keen to learn polite and very easy to communicate with. I would love to recommend him as highly as possible…. But I want him back so it would be self defeating 🤣
Really looking forward to his return visit, we will achieve a great deal together with his enthusiasm and love of all things traditional, architecture… read more

(Excellent )

5 Apr 2024

Left by Workawayer (Tristan) for host (Happy, busy but relaxed home ...)

Though my review is far overdue, I still find it necessary that I give Duncan a proper thanks for a wonderful stay! I only spent a weekend getting introduced to Duncan's work and ongoing projects, however, Duncan treated me with incredible hospitality and was easy and flexible with his communication. He has an incredible amount of knowledge to… read more

(Excellent )

25 Mar 2024

Left by Workawayer (Tristan) for host (Help at our watermill up the ...)

I can't begin to find the words needed to describe what wonderful people Garry and Luci are but I will make my best attempt. Every so often, you come into contact with a person who not only improves those moments that you share with them but who improves your life for having been in it (even if only briefly), I was lucky enough to spend the… read more weekend with two of those people. Garry is an incredibly intelligent and deeply passionate man who exemplifies perfectly the work ethic, kindness, and talent that I hope to reach in my life. He is knowledgeable about a variety of topics and is happy to sit and share that knowledge in such a humble and articulate way. He is a joy to work beside and a gifted mentor capable of communicating ideas in a way that is easy to understand and leaves little chance of error (an incredibly valuable skill when working with another). He is a gracious host and ALWAYS makes sure that you are well cared for, well fed, and well heard.
As for Luci, she is among the most wonderful people I've met. She has such a benevolent nature about her and the kindest curiosity I have ever known. She is quick to listen and thoughtful with her every response which is a quality so rarely seen in the world today. She prepared fantastic meals during every part of the day and supplied the perfect company to enjoy them with and any person lucky enough to meet Luci will undoubtedly feel the same. It is truly unbelievable how self-aware and thoughtful both Luci and Garry are. During the time that I spent with them, my glass was never empty, my voice never unheard, and my time never wasted. I would happily have done tenfold the work in exchange for even a minute longer in their company.
Beyond all of these things, Gary and Luci live in the most astonishing home that I've been lucky enough to visit. They've added so much character to a place that is hard to imagine existing without them. Garry's fantastic designs and creative realizations of both his and Luci's brilliant ideas make for a paradise that is out of a fairytale. Luci's wonderful gardening skills complement the already idyllic postcard picture that they live in and leave you feeling unsatisfied being anywhere else in the world.
Finally, I've forgotten to actually "review" the work from my stay likely because it will be the least of what I remember from this beautiful adventure. Led by Garry, I helped to clear the logs that were obstructing the water gates that Luci and Garry manage at their water mill. I then moved the logs after Garry kindly cut them into manageable pieces. Afterward, we began backfilling the wall that serves as an extension to the phenomenal accommodation that Garry and Luci provide which is comfortable, private, and well-equipped. Finally, we topped the job off by filling in the blocks with concrete and topping the project with soil to level the plot. All the work aside, I feel beyond lucky to have come into contact with such amazing and kind people. I could not possibly recommend another host more than I would Garry and Luci. My sincerest thanks to you both and I can't wait to see you again!

(Excellent )

25 Mar 2024

Left by host (Help at our watermill up the ...) for Workawayer (Tristan)

Tristan visited to help us out for 3days in March, his help was invaluable.He is extremely hard working and is committed to working until the task is finished, in addition he is very good company and it was a pleasure to spend the evenings with him. He treated us and our home with respect and left the accommodation clean and tidy.
Should the… read more

(Excellent )

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