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I'm a certified Hatha Yoga instructor (S-VYASA University, Bangalore), a former aerial gymnast, circus artist, and stretching coach. I also run a language school. Movement, body awareness, and connection with people are at the core of who I am. I'm also developing my own blog and social media. I shoot with an iPhone 16 Pro + microphone, edit Reels and YouTube videos in CapCut, and create content regularly. A couple of hours a day for content feels natural to me. I enjoy simple creative things: drawing, painting on walls, decorating spaces. Nothing too professional, but I can help make a place feel warmer. Why volunteering? Solo travel doesn't excite me anymore. I want to dive into local life, see how people actually live, connect with locals, and do something good. Volunteering helps me learn new things about the world and about myself. I'd call myself an introvert, but I've opened up a lot. People say I'm calm, easy to be around, and sometimes very energetic. I value having a private room to recharge.
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I love learning about music in other parts of the world.
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I enjoy talking, having fun, motocross, hockey, fishing, camping and the outdoors. I’m easygoing, positive, love meeting people, good food and new adventures.
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This summer I will bike from Slovenia to Kosovo, hoping to get to know new people and places and share our ideas, knowledge and time.
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We are an active and fit retired couple interested in teaching english as a second language. We enjoy people and learning about local culture . We live in Hawaii and also like traveling abroad.
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