Profile information
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Travel information
We are currently
Travelling
Activities we are interested in:
We love meeting other travellers and locals, sharing stories and experiences, exploring new places, photography and videography, hiking, cycling, cooking together, discovering local food and culture,
Our next destination:
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Description
We’re Amir and Shakiba, a married couple on a bikepacking journey from Tehran to Singapore. We love meeting new people, experiencing local cultures and learning new things along the way.
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Interests
Van lifeTechnologyMovies & TVFarmingCharity workPlant carePhotographyMusicLanguagesHitchhikingGardeningCooking & foodCarpentryBooksAnimalsArt & designYoga / WellnessSailing / BoatingWater sportsTeam sportsNatureOutdoor activitiesFitnessCyclingDancingCampingMountainHikingBeachAdventure sports -
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Persian (Farsi): Fluent
German: BeginnerMore details about my language interests
We love learning new languages and would be happy to learn some of the local language during our travels. We can also help with English conversation, and Shakiba has experience teaching children in English. -
Skills and knowledge we'd like to share or learn
We're interested in:
Eco Projects
Light gardening
Life at a Farmstay
Some knowledge of:
Creative DIY projects
Animal Care
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Helping around the house
Light maintenance
House & pet sitting
Able to teach about:
Charity Work
Art Projects
Languages
Being an elderly companion
Teaching
Babysitting and creative play
Hospitality/Tourism
Helping with Computers/ Internet
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More details about your skills
Computer and digital skills, game development, visual effects, photography, videography, social media content creation, photo/video editing, basic home repairs and DIY, gardening, general maintenance and hands-on work.
Shakiba is a child psychologist with experience working with and teaching children in English. She also has professional culinary training and is especially skilled in cooking, baking and pastry making.
We are both creative, social, adaptable, quick learners and happy to help with practical, outdoor or general tasks as well. -
Age
24 & 26
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What else ...
We are travelling long-distance by bicycle, so we always travel with our bikes and bikepacking gear. We are flexible, easy-going and happy to adapt to different environments and routines. We enjoy cultural exchange, learning from local people and being part of everyday life rather than just visiting as tourists. We’re always open to learning new skills and helping wherever we can.
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Some more information
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Smoker
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Driver's licence
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Allergies
We both have mild seasonal allergies. -
Special dietary requirements
No
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Feedback
From the very beginning, this amazing family did everything they could to support us, make us feel at home, and even help us prepare for the next chapters of our journey.
Desiree is honestly one of the most inspiring people we've ever met! She's managing so many different things … read more
They respected our privacy while also being there whenever we needed help with our daily routines with our son. It was really lovely to see how naturally they … read more
Friends
Feedback
From the very beginning, this amazing family did everything they could to support us, make us feel at home, and even help us prepare for the next chapters of our journey.
Desiree is honestly one of the most inspiring people we've ever met! She's managing so many different things … read more
They respected our privacy while also being there whenever we needed help with our daily routines with our son. It was really lovely to see how naturally they … read more