IAmGodyl

Italy
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I am currently
At home
Activities i am interested in:
Slowing down, journaling, enjoying the view from the top of a mountain;
Singing together, eating, reaching the unknown in the form of people and places
My next destination:
New Zealand - from Jan 2025 until Jan 2026
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Description
Ciao! My name is Godyl which is actually read "Gadel", like the singer's name Adele but with a G at the beginning. I'm an ENFJ-type of person with lots of question marks and a big bright smile to hide them. Born & raised in Milan, Italy but I'm looking for the place where I belong.

I started backpacking as soon as I got out from high school and got addicted to travelling.
Through Workaway I had the chance to meet lots of people and make life-long friendships with locals and volunteers from all over the world!

I am excited to see where this journey will lead me. If you want to host me, please take a look at the feedbacks on my profile :)
Interests
Videography
Writing
Team sports
Self development
Nature
Outdoor activities
Performing arts
Photography
Music
Movies & TV
Mountain
Languages
Fitness
Hiking
History
Drawing & painting
Dancing
DIY & crafts
Cycling
Culture

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Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Italian: Fluent
French: Beginner
More details about my language interests
Would love to learn Korean and Japanese. Would be cool to get back my fluency in French and pick up the British accent as well!!
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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Eco Projects
Charity Work
Gardening
Animal Care
Life at a Farmstay
Some knowledge of:
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Helping around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
Helping with Computers/ Internet
Able to teach about:
Babysitting and creative play
Languages
Art Projects
Teaching
More details about your skills
I am eager to always learn new things, but these are my fields of expertise:
- YOUTH SPORTS COACHING (American Football, Soccer, Track & Field, Basketball, Volleyball)
- MUSIC (Singing, Hip Hop Dancing, Composing, Playing Guitar, Mixing & Mastering, Recording)
- CERTIFIED LANGUAGE KNOWLEDGE (Italian Native Speaker, English Mastery C2)
- VIDEO EDITING (Video Director, Video Shooting, Video Editing)
- EDUCATION (Teaching, Child Care, Pedagogy Studies)
- MEDIA (graphic design, content creation, social media management, youtube SEO)
- WEB DEVELOPING (Full Stack, C# for the backend, SQL for dbs)
Age
30
Some more information
- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
- Special dietary requirements

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12 Sep 2022

Left by Workawayer (IAmGodyl) for host (Join us in Bowen Island, ...)

I spent a month with Shahar at his beautiful place in Bowen Island and had a wonderful and lovely time there.

Shahar is an incredibly interesting person and the kind of host who will always look out for you to make you feel comfortable. As a human being, he has stories and a background that make him so interesting to talk to or hang around.

The… read more

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24 Aug 2022

Left by Workawayer (IAmGodyl) for host (Enjoy Canadian wildlife with ...)

First of all, I want to start my feedback with appreciation: thank you.

I spent 3 months and a half with Jane, Derek, Alice, Owen, Eva & Theo and we were all ready to keep my stay going ("forever" quoting the kids).

Jane and her family are incredible hosts that turned rapidly into friends for life. They are caring, loving and most of all they… read more

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2 Jul 2022

Left by host (Enjoy Canadian wildlife with ...) for Workawayer (IAmGodyl)

How does one even begin to describe Godyl? Do you describe his hard working nature? His friendly disposition and infectious laughter? Obviously, we could describe him by his beautiful singing voice and his expert guitar playing skills. Perhaps it best to tell you about the way he cooks or that he is always there to lend a hand without being asked?… read more

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14 Apr 2022

Left by host for Workawayer (IAmGodyl)

Godyl was a very organized and responsible workawayer, always with a smile on his face and positive mindset! He created a very efficient method for our breakfasts and I thank him for that, he's definitely full of creativity and initiative. I wish he would have stayed longer with us! Thank you for all your help and commitment Godyl! :)

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12 Sep 2022

Left by Workawayer (IAmGodyl) for host (Join us in Bowen Island, ...)

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24 Aug 2022

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2 Jul 2022

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14 Apr 2022

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4 Mar 2022

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Godyl was extremely helpful in every part of our life. Working extra hours to finish daily tasks and after that taking Jaya (our Toddler) out for a walk. He knows like a 50 songs by heart in many languages and is not shy to share them with his velvet voice. We were feeling very empty at the dining table after he was gone. His bright energy and… read more

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2 Mar 2022

Left by Workawayer (IAmGodyl) for host (Are you ready to teach your ...)

The location is in a village called Pereira about 40 minutes from Viseu.
Luka and his family are really lovely and my stay with them was really enjoyable! Even if I didn't spend that much time there, it felt like I became part of the crew and we shared laughters (mostly) and unique cultural perks like the language and our stories.
I got to learn… read more

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4 Mar 2022

Left by host for Workawayer (IAmGodyl)

Godyl was an absolute joy to have with us. He was enthusiastic and wanting to soak up as much knowledge as he could. He has an extremely strong work ethic and is always eager and willing to go above and beyond what is expected from him.
He threw himself into unfamiliar farm life, mucking out the barnyard and dealing with the donkeys like he had… read more

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20 Feb 2022

Left by Workawayer (IAmGodyl) for host (Looking for donkey whisperer ...)

I did a workaway here for a month, starting from mid January to mid February.
It was my first workaway after the pandemic and I can't be happier to have been in Alquerubim with them.

Amelia has incredible cooking skills and her love for animals is unmatched. I came in as a person who had never touched an animal (except for cats) to a person… read more

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21 Sep 2019

Left by host (Volunteer at a beautiful ...) for Workawayer (IAmGodyl)

Godyl is amazing! Godyl brings his authentic self. He is full of positive energy and will to try just about anything. He arrived with no building skills and by the end of his stay he was cutting, hammering and drilling like a pro. He is doing workaways for all the right reasons. He is not just looking for a cheap way to travel. He is truly trying… read more

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28 Aug 2019

Left by Workawayer (IAmGodyl) for host (Volunteer at a beautiful ...)

Finally, I have some time to leave a feedback for the Camp and The family.
I could literally write down an entire book about this workaway, but I will try to keep it brief and useful for others to read as Jim, Alyssa, Asher and Fran already know how much I treasure my experience here.

First of all, this place will never be a five hours per day… read more with two days off kind of workaway. There is so much to do that you will always get involved in something. Do not expect to go on solo adventures that often as you will be welcomed in the Slee family and will do lots of volunteering and enjoyable activities with them. They will tour you around and will always make sure that you are more than okay with them.

The Camp is located in Magnetawan, so we are talking about a really small city kind of environment. You will not be able to go clubbing but you will see the brighest stars at night and share a happiness so authentic and real that you might want to stay there forever. Like Laila, another workaway who was there with me (she planned to stay ten days in June and ended up still being there when I left in mid August).

There will be trailers, cabins and tents for guests and staff to live in. I stayed in an isolated trailer close to the lake and around twenty meters from the main office. Lots of outhouses around the camp as they use the compost to make their own fertilizer, but there is also a shower room and a washroom with flush water. I used the latter since I am from a big city and was not used to the outhouses.

Jim, Alyssa, Asher and Fran are vegan. This means that you can enjoy their cooking (which is really good) or will need to buy your own stuff. I advise you to give their cooking a try because it is delicious. Otherwise, try to be at least considerate of their diet.

The bus stop is a little bit sketchy, so if you come with the bus it will be either a Slee or Don to pick you up with a big big smile. A shady figure could be there with your name on a sign, but that is just a joke that Jim thought about because of the sketchyness of the location. So do not worry, it will be actually someone very kind in disguise.

I know I said I would have tried to keep it simple but it is really impossible. So what I can tell everyone on workaway is this: give this place a try, give the Slee your energy and uniqueness, chill in a real Canadian scenario and you will find a new family, warm people that will help you grow as a human and maybe a "brother from another mother". Or a sister. Or... just go.

This place has been a lighthouse in the middle of my stormy life. Love you all: Jim, my brother from another mother; Alyssa, a brave friend, wife and mother that everyone would like to meet in life; Fran, the loud and loving dreamer that will always make you feel welcome; Asher, the coolest kid you will ever meet and my best buddy if I were four like him; Laila, because we know that by August 2020 you will still be at the Camp (jinx it for you!)

The end... of part one at the Camp ;)

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22 Aug 2018

Left by Workawayer (IAmGodyl) for host (Friendly, smiley, cheerful ...)

I have volunteered at the Hostel for 19 days and I am so glad I came here. Coron is so beautiful and relaxing, but staying here made everything better.

The work is not even a work as you are supposed to socialize with guests and plan different activities. I always had at least two activities per day: one tour for the day time and one event for… read more

(Excellent )

17 Aug 2018

Left by host (Friendly, smiley, cheerful ...) for Workawayer (IAmGodyl)

The sunlight in the rain, GODYL was the warmth and energy our Hostel needed when we needed someone the most! He is an excellent wonderful workaway! We were truly blessed to have hosted him, too short if you ask me. We miss him already! Thanks GODYL for everything!

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11 Dec 2017

Left by Workawayer (IAmGodyl) for host (Language and culture exchange ...)

I have been at this Language Cafe for three months, from July to the end of September. It was by far one of the best travelling experiences that I have ever had. If I have to sum it in few words, I would use the quote "It is not about the place, but the people".

In fact, the people were truly amazing. Starting from the managers (Andy and Bryan)… read more

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