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Hi, I'm Thomas - young enough to look for new experiences and old enough to have some of them. I’ve plenty of free time the next years ;) and I want to spend it with voluntary work and nice people. Upgrading my English knowledge and learn new languages is an other goal I follow. I'm well traveled and like other cultures and traditionals. It’s a pleasure to get new contacts.
Update:
I got nice experience with workaway the last six years, which I spent with hosts in the US, Malta, Switzerland, Germany, Mexiko, Central and South Amerika, France, Portugal, Spain and Turkey. So I did a lot of woodwork with repurpose materials - exciting and creative ideas. The projects were so different - a sauna with a SPA, a hobbithouse, restoration of doors and furniture in old houses and a castle, a kitchen and so on .... and I got just like that experiences to work in hostels and with tourists. I love to continue it... ;).
PS: You find more projects I did in the last five years on Instagram #uproot-travelandwork.
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Interests
Van life
History
Mountain
Outdoor activities
Writing
Winter sports
Self development
Nature
Languages
Hiking
Farming
DIY & crafts
Art & design
Architecture
Technology
Water sports
Team sports
Hitchhiking
Fitness
Drawing & painting
Culture
Cycling
Carpentry
Adventure sports
Languages
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Arabic: Beginner
Spanish: BeginnerMore details about my language interests
I would like to upgrade my English and learn Spanish. And for sure I can teach German as well.
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Life at a Farmstay
Languages
Some knowledge of:
General Maintenance
Eco Projects
Helping around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
Art Projects
Able to teach about:
DIY and building projects
Teaching
More details about your skills
I like every kind of handiwork - specifically building, woodwork, farming, gardening... but also to work with tourist perhaps as an hiking guide or to teach/share or pass different kind of skills. I'm a retired snowboard instructor and trainer. Believe it or not, I like basically housework and do it well, because I had some years a holiday flat in my house.
Age
62
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Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
NoSpecial dietary requirements
No
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30 Aug 2023
Left by Workawayer (Thomas) for host
(Unique experience in nature ...)
Thank you Jonny and Zairul for the great hospitality and very interesting time at your place.
The whole place with an amazing house in Malaysian stile is situated on a hill in the jungle and exudes a relaxed, dignified atmosphere, which ends every evening with a great dinner party. Jonny and Zairul are very good cooks and otherwise take care of… read more
The whole place with an amazing house in Malaysian stile is situated on a hill in the jungle and exudes a relaxed, dignified atmosphere, which ends every evening with a great dinner party. Jonny and Zairul are very good cooks and otherwise take care of… read more
(Excellent
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17 Jul 2023
Left by Workawayer (Thomas) for host
(Enjoy the silence, nature, ...)
Danke Johanna für die tolle Zeit und viele liebe Grüße an deine drei Mädels und alle Freunde und Anwohner deines kleinen Paradieses
Die Einfachheit des Lebens mit dem Focus auf den Freiraum vor allem für die Kinder aber auch für jeden anderen hier gibt der Gemeinschaft eine relaxte und einfach unkomplizierte Atmosphäre. Und jeder gibt auf seine… read more
Die Einfachheit des Lebens mit dem Focus auf den Freiraum vor allem für die Kinder aber auch für jeden anderen hier gibt der Gemeinschaft eine relaxte und einfach unkomplizierte Atmosphäre. Und jeder gibt auf seine… read more
(Excellent
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29 Jan 2023
Left by Workawayer (Thomas) for host
(Help with permaculture and ...)
A small paradise on the outskirts of Marrakech, a great family, an impressive social commitment, especially for the women of the region - this is the place of Karine, Ahmed and their children.
Very seldom on my tour have I seen such a warm, open, happy and familiar relationship between the employees, workawayers and family - really great. I will… read more
Very seldom on my tour have I seen such a warm, open, happy and familiar relationship between the employees, workawayers and family - really great. I will… read more
(Excellent
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25 Jan 2023
Left by host (Help with permaculture and ...) for Workawayer (Thomas)
Thomas is an amazing artist and a talented carpenter among many other skills. He spent a month with us and he made 2 magnificent works with recycled objects. Thomas is very independent and likes to immerse himself in local customs. His mastery of Arabic is a definite asset and commands admiration. We had the chance to cross his path and wish him… read more
(Excellent
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30 Aug 2023
Left by Workawayer (Thomas) for host
(Unique experience in nature ...)
Thank you Jonny and Zairul for the great hospitality and very interesting time at your place.
The whole place with an amazing house in Malaysian stile is situated on a hill in the jungle and exudes a relaxed, dignified atmosphere, which ends every evening with a great dinner party. Jonny and Zairul are very good cooks and otherwise take care of… read more
The whole place with an amazing house in Malaysian stile is situated on a hill in the jungle and exudes a relaxed, dignified atmosphere, which ends every evening with a great dinner party. Jonny and Zairul are very good cooks and otherwise take care of… read more
(Excellent)
17 Jul 2023
Left by Workawayer (Thomas) for host
(Enjoy the silence, nature, ...)
Danke Johanna für die tolle Zeit und viele liebe Grüße an deine drei Mädels und alle Freunde und Anwohner deines kleinen Paradieses
Die Einfachheit des Lebens mit dem Focus auf den Freiraum vor allem für die Kinder aber auch für jeden anderen hier gibt der Gemeinschaft eine relaxte und einfach unkomplizierte Atmosphäre. Und jeder gibt auf seine… read more
Die Einfachheit des Lebens mit dem Focus auf den Freiraum vor allem für die Kinder aber auch für jeden anderen hier gibt der Gemeinschaft eine relaxte und einfach unkomplizierte Atmosphäre. Und jeder gibt auf seine… read more
(Excellent)
29 Jan 2023
Left by Workawayer (Thomas) for host
(Help with permaculture and ...)
A small paradise on the outskirts of Marrakech, a great family, an impressive social commitment, especially for the women of the region - this is the place of Karine, Ahmed and their children.
Very seldom on my tour have I seen such a warm, open, happy and familiar relationship between the employees, workawayers and family - really great. I will… read more
Very seldom on my tour have I seen such a warm, open, happy and familiar relationship between the employees, workawayers and family - really great. I will… read more
(Excellent)
25 Jan 2023
Left by host (Help with permaculture and ...) for Workawayer (Thomas)
Thomas is an amazing artist and a talented carpenter among many other skills. He spent a month with us and he made 2 magnificent works with recycled objects. Thomas is very independent and likes to immerse himself in local customs. His mastery of Arabic is a definite asset and commands admiration. We had the chance to cross his path and wish him… read more
(Excellent)
22 Sep 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Thomas)
Wow Thomas you are really amazing in what you do and how you are! It was a pleasure for us to have you in or family for two weeks! Easy going with good stories from your trips around the world! We shared the same thoughts around upcyceling and the greenhouse is really so much more that what we expected! Thank you for everything! Can’t wait to see… read more
(Excellent)
20 Sep 2022
Left by Workawayer (Thomas) for host
(Help build a new greenhouse , ...)
"Come over, we'll find the space and there are enough projects and ideas to realise." Kaja and Markus jumped in immediately when I received the cancellation from another host at short notice. We, there were also Anne and Lilli from Berlin as guests, are welcomed with open arms and were right in the middle of the life of the small patchwork family.… read more
(Excellent)
19 Sep 2022
Left by Workawayer (Thomas) for host
(Experience family life in ...)
It was six unforgettable weeks that I was allowed to spend together with some other workawayers on the property on Raunøy of Merete's family. There are only two houses on the island and so you are almost alone with this unique nature. The island of Raunøy is like Norway in a small way. Great views, small fjords, forest and moss-covered rocks,… read more
(Excellent)
16 Sep 2022
Left by host (Experience family life in ...) for Workawayer (Thomas)
Thomas visited our island Raunøy for 6 weeks, to help us build a shelter for our goats and general maintenance at the farm. He showed up to be very high experienced in carpenting, and my goats now have a castle with their own sign on the roof. He also made very nice furnitures from old things at the farm. Thomas was also very well known with… read more
(Excellent)
20 May 2022
Left by Workawayer (Thomas) for host
(Help is needed in a small ...)
It is a very special experience to sit on the terrace between all the palm trees in the morning, to watch the monkeys gymnastics passing by or even a sloth - of course not so fast but still elegant - and to listen to the chirping and screeching of the various birds. This is a place that combines everything from tradition to modernity, from… read more
(Excellent)
24 Jan 2022
Left by Workawayer (Thomas) for host
(Indigenous family home stay ...)
Ramitas verdes frescas en el jarrón, el jabón colocado con amor en las hojas - incluso la pequeña habitación con ducha le da una cálida bienvenida. Y sientes esta hospitalidad desde el corazón todos los días.
Hola Jonathan, muchas gracias a toda tu familia por las maravillosas cinco semanas que pude pasar contigo.
Desde el primer día fui parte… read more
Hola Jonathan, muchas gracias a toda tu familia por las maravillosas cinco semanas que pude pasar contigo.
Desde el primer día fui parte… read more
(Excellent)
14 Nov 2021
Left by Workawayer (Thomas) for host
(Join and help us at the green ...)
Hello Marcela, hello Fabrice and little Gael,
many thanks for the time I could spend with you, your hospitality like a guest in your hotel, the companion and sharing memories and ideas. And a special thank to Marcela and Nany for the delicious and healthy food.
To stay in the middle of the jungle, revived every morning by the chirping of the… read more
many thanks for the time I could spend with you, your hospitality like a guest in your hotel, the companion and sharing memories and ideas. And a special thank to Marcela and Nany for the delicious and healthy food.
To stay in the middle of the jungle, revived every morning by the chirping of the… read more
(Excellent)
17 Sep 2021
Left by Workawayer (Thomas) for host
(Come and help in our gardens ...)
If it’s to hot in the city of Fethiye and you sweat a lot at the beach you should remember this nice place a bit more up in the mountains. A bit hidden behind fig trees an enchanted world opens up - a bit like a castle, a bit like a paradisiacal backdrop through which a crystal clear stream flows and pours its cool water into a natural pool. Yes,… read more
(Excellent)
22 Jul 2021
Left by Workawayer (Thomas) for host
(Help us to prepare our ...)
The crystal clear turquoise blue Aegean Sea at Aktas Bay, the sunsets on the terrace under the vine leaves and the calm, friendly and relaxed atmosphere of the small hotel - none of this is forgotten. Julia and Azam manage this typical Turkish gem and give everything for their guests and workawayers alike. They work for four and are grateful for… read more
(Excellent)
20 Jul 2021
Left by host (Help us to prepare our ...) for Workawayer (Thomas)
Dear Thomas first of all we feel very lucky that you write us.
We love your energy and your skills are amazing im so sad that we could not use your skills for benefit because of we had guests But the big bed you did and another wooden works helped us alot. I hope you will find always best host in here because you deserve this.
Thank you for… read more
We love your energy and your skills are amazing im so sad that we could not use your skills for benefit because of we had guests But the big bed you did and another wooden works helped us alot. I hope you will find always best host in here because you deserve this.
Thank you for… read more
(Excellent)
2 Mar 2021
Left by Workawayer (Thomas) for host
(Learn more about life ...)
Enjoy the impressive view under the large pine tree - at sunrise for breakfast - over the whole valley - and for sure Yuna, Elli's little two-year-old daughter, will sit next to you picking up some orange pieces from your muesli ;).
I spent three months here at this incredible place and enjoyed every single minute. The area invites you to go… read more
I spent three months here at this incredible place and enjoyed every single minute. The area invites you to go… read more
(Excellent)
22 Feb 2021
Left by host (Learn more about life ...) for Workawayer (Thomas)
Atention!!! Workaway Deluxe!!!!!! If you are one of the lucky hosts that Thomas chooses on his journey, don't hesitate for a second to welcome him...but also be prepared that he won't stay forever and that saying goodbye won't be easy!!! By the time he leaves, he will have become part of your family and your children's best friend. He will leave… read more
(Excellent)
22 Feb 2020
Left by host (Come and help out at our ...) for Workawayer (Thomas)
Thomas was a pleasure to have help us at the hostel. He’s extremely versatile and helped on many projects from woodwork for our upcoming new cabana, sanding floors, organizing Aaron’s workshops, mending water pipes, took care of our many animals and kept the hostel spotless consistently. He’s really positive and personable and is a great asset to… read more
(Excellent)
18 Feb 2020
Left by Workawayer (Thomas) for host
(Come and help out at our ...)
Thank you Aaron and Mary. I had a really nice time on your beautiful place. Three weeks are simply not enough to discover this beautiful “Robinson Crusoe” island Guanaja. The small hostel lies directly on a lonely beach with the jungle in the backside, a nice reef to the left and a lovely local village to the right side. Aaron and Mary are very… read more
(Excellent)
27 Jul 2019
Left by Workawayer (Thomas) for host
(Enjoy the paradise that is ...)
Hello Edgar, thank you very much to host me and my girlfriend for this three weeks.
Oh yes, this place is a little paradise in the jungle. There is a cenote, where you can swim all time, surrounded by palmtrees, goms and bamboo houses and always the sound and vibe of the jungle. A place to relax, mediate and dream...
Edgar is a well balances,… read more
Oh yes, this place is a little paradise in the jungle. There is a cenote, where you can swim all time, surrounded by palmtrees, goms and bamboo houses and always the sound and vibe of the jungle. A place to relax, mediate and dream...
Edgar is a well balances,… read more
(Excellent)
17 Jun 2019
Left by host (Renovating an old castle and ...) for Workawayer (Thomas)
Our family lives in an old castle in Germany. The buildings were empty for many years. There's a lot of work to do, of course.
Thomas was the right man at the right time. With his ideas, talent and abilities, our large hunting hall could get back its historic wooden wall paneling (60 meter!). With "workaway" he left a lasting work for many years… read more
Thomas was the right man at the right time. With his ideas, talent and abilities, our large hunting hall could get back its historic wooden wall paneling (60 meter!). With "workaway" he left a lasting work for many years… read more
(Excellent)
3 Jun 2019
Left by Workawayer (Thomas) for host
(Renovating an old castle and ...)
Hello Dagny, hello Matthias, thank you very much for the really nice workaway experience I got this six weeks in your Castle. I really recommend this place for everybody.
Dagny, Matthias and there little boys Jonathan and Ferdinand are a very friendly family and great hosts with a big heart for there workawayers. There big project - restoring an… read more
Dagny, Matthias and there little boys Jonathan and Ferdinand are a very friendly family and great hosts with a big heart for there workawayers. There big project - restoring an… read more
(Excellent)
1 Apr 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Thomas)
There are not enough stars in the universe to give to Thomas to show my appreciation for him. His help was above and beyond anything I could have envisioned and hoped for. Thomas came to help in the construction area of the hostel, specifically building pieces to help utilize the space better, and that he did with creativity, consideration and… read more
(Excellent)
13 Mar 2019
Left by Workawayer (Thomas) for host
(Immerse in the New Orleans ...)
Hi Shelby, thank you very much for the nice time I had this six weeks in the beginning of the year.
The House and New Orleans are so unique locations you should visit as an workawayer. Shelby and her team of volunteers are like a temporary family. They are really friendly and funny, well organized and do everything to feel welcome and cosy for… read more
The House and New Orleans are so unique locations you should visit as an workawayer. Shelby and her team of volunteers are like a temporary family. They are really friendly and funny, well organized and do everything to feel welcome and cosy for… read more
(Excellent)
20 Dec 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Thomas)
We had the absolute PLEASURE of hosting Thomas again and we continue to be utterly blown away by the complete care and precision of which Thomas loves his life. This is why he has earned the name, the machine:)
Thomas is truly one of a kind and anyone who meets and spends time with him agrees that he is just an exceptional being. All around super… read more
Thomas is truly one of a kind and anyone who meets and spends time with him agrees that he is just an exceptional being. All around super… read more
(Excellent)
25 Nov 2018
Left by Workawayer (Thomas) for host
(Help create harmony and ...)
It was my second time in “Greater Neverland” with Rebekah and the first in this new playground of her - Crestone - a very special place ;). Ten weeks, from end of August til November, I spent there. Rebekah is still herself in creating new ideas and visions for her plans to make the world a bit better and smart enough to realize it. My favorite is… read more
(Excellent)
9 May 2018
Left by Workawayer (Thomas) for host
(Come and experience life in a ...)
I’ll be honest if I say, that I needed time in the beginning to feel comfortable and I sensed Heidi and Thomas did the same to me. But by the time we got respect for each other and the understanding how we manage our life and our kind of thinking. These are most important experiences, we can get as workawayer. And now, three month later, I feel… read more
(Excellent)
28 Sep 2017
Left by Workawayer (Thomas) for host
(Be part of a repurposing ...)
It was a great time in this palladium of incredible ideas, visionary people, fun and deep human warmness. Thank you Rebekah, two Brians and Chris!
After visiting her two properties in Naples and Asheville I spent nearly one month in the funkey house - the third and most beautiful house of Rebekah. Sitting after lunch in the chill out area, the… read more
After visiting her two properties in Naples and Asheville I spent nearly one month in the funkey house - the third and most beautiful house of Rebekah. Sitting after lunch in the chill out area, the… read more
(Excellent)
18 Sep 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Thomas)
We knew we were in for a treat after deciding to bring Thomas on board with our wild & challenging projects!
One lucky man by the name of Jay (who hosted Thomas just before before we did) got in touch with a spoiler alert that we would be blown away by Thomas & his finely tuned abilities:) ..and that we were! Completely blown away and we feel so… read more
One lucky man by the name of Jay (who hosted Thomas just before before we did) got in touch with a spoiler alert that we would be blown away by Thomas & his finely tuned abilities:) ..and that we were! Completely blown away and we feel so… read more
(Excellent)
17 Sep 2017
Left by Workawayer (Thomas) for host
(Help create a food forest and ...)
Thank you Rebekah and all your friends - it was a great time for me!!!
Two month of friendship, fun, brainstorming, conjointly work on interesting ideas. I visited in this time all her three properties, which are in so different parts of US and everywhere I relished the positive atmosphere, the visionary and creative kind of thinking, the true… read more
Two month of friendship, fun, brainstorming, conjointly work on interesting ideas. I visited in this time all her three properties, which are in so different parts of US and everywhere I relished the positive atmosphere, the visionary and creative kind of thinking, the true… read more
(Excellent)
8 Jul 2017
Left by host (Live and help on a Catamaran ...) for Workawayer (Thomas)
Thomas is an exceptional communicator, before he came we both easily made things clear, working independant was going to be his task. I only had three days to show him what I needed for him to accomplish in his four weeks visit. In that time I felt very safe leaving my boat with him. Then as the time went on our communication was great but the… read more
(Excellent)
29 Jun 2017
Left by Workawayer (Thomas) for host
(Live and help on a Catamaran ...)
It was my first workaway experience and I got a great time on Jays catamaran for round about four weeks. Thank you Jay! Jay is an observing, co operative and easy going host. He is a brainstormer all the time an had many ideas how and what can be go on. You feel the experience he has with workaway and how to pleased somebody. The work and the… read more
(Excellent)