William Alex

United States
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Travel information
I am currently
Travelling
Activities i am interested in:
I discover lesser-known destinations & hidden gems to benefit locals. Pop culture misleads travelers' decision-making about where to travel, therefore, wherever the concierge tells you to go, don't.
My next destination:
Prague, Czech Republic - from Jun 2024 until Jun 2024
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Description
Hello! My name is Alex and I'm a searcher. For the past nine years, I’ve taught ESL (English as a second language) globally in five different countries: Turkey (Istanbul, Gaziantep), China (Wanfeng), Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur), Vietnam (Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City), and Ukraine (Kyiv). Traveling to various locations internationally and meeting new people is what drives me. Anthony Bourdain once wrote, "Travel isn't always pretty. You go away. You learn. You get scarred, marked, and changed in the process. It even breaks your heart."
Interests
Music
History
Events & social
Cooking & food
Winter sports
Photography
Movies & TV
Hiking
Drawing & painting
Astronomy
Pets
Mountain
Gardening
Art & design
Videography
Self development
Languages
Fitness
Camping
Architecture

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Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Turkish: Beginner
Vietnamese: Beginner
More details about my language interests
I taught English across the globe in countries, such as Turkey, China, Malaysia, Vietnam, and Ukraine. Each country I live and teach in I take the basic levels so I am able to communicate with the locals. The best way to learn a culture is by learning that country’s language.
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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Art Projects
Animal Care
Life at a Farmstay
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Some knowledge of:
Charity Work
Languages
Eco Projects
DIY and building projects
Helping around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
General Maintenance
Helping with Computers/ Internet
Able to teach about:
Teaching
Gardening
More details about your skills
I am able to learn any skill very quickly. I have been teaching English overseas for the past eight years so if you or your child need to improve/advance any of your English language skills…I'm able to help. I can do just about anything you need me to do even build a tree house in your back yard.
Age
44
What else ...
My hobbies are photography, writing, and volunteering.
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- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
  No
- Special dietary requirements
  No

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14 Oct 2023

Left by host (Home renovation help in the ...) for Workawayer (William Alex)

Alex was at home for 10 days. he worked hard and didn't stop until the job was done. He is strong and diligent, he always wanted to make sure the job was done the way I wanted. He is very interested in the local culture and what makes it different from the surroundings. He's younger than he says on his Workaway profile. He is a very intense person… read more

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13 Jul 2023

Left by Workawayer (William Alex) for host (Home renovation help in the ...)

All I can stay is that I had an incredible cultural exchange staying with Mar at your charming home in Manresa.

Moreover, this wasn't the first time I visited Catalonia Spain; however, Mar made it one of my best visits so far. It left like it was my first visit when it clearly was not.

More importantly, her & I would have long interesting… read more

(Excellent )

16 Aug 2023

Left by host (Discover Paris and its ...) for Workawayer (William Alex)

Alex spent a few days at home with other workers. He has been a very kind guest, attentive to all and very open. keen to discuss , and exchange about his diverse and interesting experience. in terms of helping around Alex is extremely volunteer, offering suggestions and showing a very strong sense of organization and, whick stroke me most, sense… read more

(Excellent )

13 Jul 2023

Left by Workawayer (William Alex) for host (Discover Paris and its ...)

My experience with Michel was absolutely outstanding. I've been to Paris numerous times; however, this was the best experience out of all of my visits. Michel & I had in depth conversations about the French cultural and its internal issues. The other volunteers and I would have engaging talks while enjoying or meals. Of course, or dinners mostly… read more

(Excellent )

29 Jul 2023

Left by host (Help on my ecological place ...) for Workawayer (William Alex)

Firstly, my experience with Alex was a positive one. On the first day, him and I worked hard together to create the breakfast area for my ongoing project.

Moreover, Alex was very useful around the house with any task I asked him to do. We enjoyed our time together and we had an excellent time hiking the mountains which surround my home.

I… read more

(Excellent )

29 Jul 2023

Left by Workawayer (William Alex) for host (Help on my ecological place ...)

Overall, my experience with Karim at his home high in the Atlas Mountains was fantastic. Him and I shared an excellent cultural exchange while we worked on his project daily.

More importantly l, Karim taught me several things about the Moroccan culture, such as the different dialects that the Moroccans speak in the North & South. Karim helped me… read more

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14 Oct 2023

Left by host (Home renovation help in the ...) for Workawayer (William Alex)

(Excellent )

13 Jul 2023

Left by Workawayer (William Alex) for host (Home renovation help in the ...)

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16 Aug 2023

Left by host (Discover Paris and its ...) for Workawayer (William Alex)

(Excellent )

13 Jul 2023

Left by Workawayer (William Alex) for host (Discover Paris and its ...)

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29 Jul 2023

Left by host (Help on my ecological place ...) for Workawayer (William Alex)

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29 Jul 2023

Left by Workawayer (William Alex) for host (Help on my ecological place ...)

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14 Jul 2023

Left by Workawayer (William Alex) for host (Come and help our teachers by ...)

I had an absolutely wonderful, fun, and existing time speaking English with all of the students at the center at this WorkAway project. Additionally, I left that I was learning more from the students than they were learning from me…lol. Each teacher was incredibly friendly (like all Moroccans are) with me, such as saying good morning and thanking… read more

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13 Jul 2023

Left by Workawayer (William Alex) for host (Be a part of our rural ...)

Aissam, Elhicine, and the association gave me the most fantastic Moroccan cultural exchange that I could have ever wished for. They are wonderful Moroccans/people who really care about you and everyone that volunteers with them.

Moreiver, we would sit at Elhicine's and have interesting chats about the Moroccan culture and its social/political… read more

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5 Jul 2023

Left by host for Workawayer (William Alex)

It was a pleasure to meet and host this homie . We spend an unbelievable time together we had many experiences and conversations that we enjoyed a lot . Words can't describe his amazing character . We wish u all the best in your next work .Can't wait to meet u again my brother .

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12 Jun 2023

Left by host for Workawayer (William Alex)

Info notice: Workawayer cancelled stay or there was a no show at the last minute

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