Issa

United States
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Travel information
I am currently
Travelling
My next destination:
India
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Description
Hello,
It's great having these opportunities -- to visit new places, meet people, learn a little of new languages and about other cultures.

My name is Issa. I am a
writer
(website is storiesbyissa.com, author of Attempts,
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C1J1WPC4?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860)

and attorney (civil rights, intellectual property) in the Washington, DC area in the United States.

Before law, I worked as a biomedical and computer applications engineer, and did some research with a hospital. On the food side, I decided to eat only vegetarian food, and since have learned a few simple things about cooking, and enjoying it.

I very much enjoy being around and working with others; also writing, the outdoors, kids (coached soccer in the past), and for sure traveling. I would like to help (and learn) with gardening, farming, restoration and renovation of old or damaged sites. I can also teach if needed (English, or other subjects).

Looking forward to being part of this community!

Issa
Interests
Photography
Movies & TV
Hiking
Cooking & food
Music
Technology
Writing
Mountain
Camping
Fitness
Self development
Vegetarian or vegan
Politics / Social justice
Outdoor activities
Cycling
Books
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Arabic: Intermediate
More details about my language interests
Can teach English and beginner Arabic; would love to learn other languages, particularly something connected to ancient languages - Italian, Armenian, Hindi, any central Asian language.
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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Life at a Farmstay
Eco Projects
Animal Care
Some knowledge of:
Being an elderly companion
General Maintenance
Hospitality/Tourism
Charity Work
Babysitting and creative play
Able to teach about:
Helping around the house
Helping with Computers/ Internet
Teaching
Languages
More details about your skills
Computer
Internet
Writing
Teaching/Tutoring
Age
51
Some more information
- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
- Special dietary requirements
  Vegeterian

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21 Apr 2024

Left by Workawayer (Issa) for host (Help us out with daily life ...)

This camp, near Dugadda, is a great place for some quiet time without being too far from common conveniences. The tents, the trees, the birds, the river, the mountains, the stars… it's a tremendous setting. And, it is close enough to Dugadda to walk there, but still tucked in the valley in its own space. I helped for a couple of weeks in April,… read more

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21 Apr 2024

Left by Workawayer (Issa) for host (Join our school and help ...)

The group is working on making great contributions to their community and its future. It was fantastic taking part in their work. I spent a few weeks in the town (Dhanpuri), helping with visits to families to highlight the importance of education, with English classes to young adults, and a couple of computer classes. There were also some… read more

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9 Jan 2024

Left by host (Happy gardeners and painters ...) for Workawayer (Issa)

Issa - what a great guy! Calm, cool, happy in his own skin and got on brilliantly with those here before him and those that joined us later than him for our olive picking days and beyond. His maturity showed (though not remotely physically, he looks way younger than his years!!)
What ever task I gave him he got stuck in and I think he found… read more

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30 Nov 2023

Left by Workawayer (Issa) for host (Happy gardeners and painters ...)

I visited Puglia in October 2023, and stayed with Jane (and along a few other awesome workawayers) for the better part of the month. Jane was incredibly generous, helpful, and welcoming. For me the stay was fun and ‘educational’… learned loads about olives--harvest, press, process—climbing trees, went to the press, some cooking (gained a bit more… read more

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21 Apr 2024

Left by Workawayer (Issa) for host (Help us out with daily life ...)

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21 Apr 2024

Left by Workawayer (Issa) for host (Join our school and help ...)

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9 Jan 2024

Left by host (Happy gardeners and painters ...) for Workawayer (Issa)

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30 Nov 2023

Left by Workawayer (Issa) for host (Happy gardeners and painters ...)

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18 Dec 2023

Left by Workawayer (Issa) for host (Help us grow and take care of ...)

Staying with Nadia, Elisa, Irene, an awesome teenager (who loves **almost** all foods), and friends, was a heartwarming, fun, and educational experience. Nadia... everyone, was welcoming and loving such that I felt part of the family. As for the types of tasks, a cool and beautiful workawayer and I helped build a fence, did some gardening, fed a… read more

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12 Oct 2023

Left by Workawayer (Issa) for host (Help us refurbish our cozy ...)

Thank you for having me, Saskia! I had a great experience working and chatting with you (and with Abby), playing Rummikub, eating :).

Saskia is a wonderful person. Kind, inventive, knowledgeable, resourceful. Much to learn from her. I spent a week at her new home in Troviggiano and had a tremendous and productive time with her and Abby (other… read more

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23 Feb 2023

Left by host for Workawayer (Issa)

a really very sweet man, excellent quality of adaptation, excellent working and communication skills, I would revvore him here with us

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4 Jan 2023

Left by Workawayer (Issa) for host (Help us to restore land to ...)

Lucrezia, Andrea, and Diana are amazing people. I was lucky to have met them and grateful they gave me an opportunity to stay with them in Piedimonte Etneo.

The area is beautiful and special. The farm has a millstone house (I learned in Italian it’s called palmento). We worked on cleaning it, building shelves, and helping making it ready for… read more

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19 Jan 2023

Left by Workawayer (Issa) for host (Learn new skills, helping ...)

I spent about 9 days with Roberto, Alessandra, and Fiorella. They are amazing amazing people, and I am lucky to have them as new friends and to have worked with them.

The work entailed clearing overgrowth around olive trees, cutting wood, moving wood, clearing grass around vegetables. From these simple tasks, I learned from each of them about… read more

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19 Jan 2023

Left by host for Workawayer (Issa)

My experience with Issa was very good, a smart helper always available to work. Thank you Issa, you are always welcome in my house

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9 Jan 2023

Left by Workawayer (Issa) for host (Eco-village project in Morano ...)

Francesco is gentle, kind, welcoming. I was happy to have met him and hope to see him again. He has some great plans for the near future, and I hope I was helpful and contributed positively.

I spent 9 days with him, mostly in Vibo Valentia. First we moved some household items from the house to trash, then other items (cabinets, a couple of… read more

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