James Dee

United Kingdom
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I am currently
At home
Activities i am interested in:
off to Asia 8th Jan! via Prague, Oman, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, India... then we will see 🙏🏼
Description
Hello. Peace be with you!

Me - I’ve been travelling for some years now, using my website to record my journey in photography and words and film. On my way I have spent much time in islamic countries like Morocco, Egypt, Palestine + Senegal in my favourite desert landscape, also Israel, Greece, Spain and Italy have become second-homes, additionally I have a deep love for tropical countries like India and Ghana, The Gambia and Tanzania I spent some months living with local people... I'm always searching for the true wilderness and true connections.

To support myself on my travels, I have variously worked as a photographer, videographer, English teacher, painter, a volunteer in orphanages, hostels and farms, a bit of modelling and acting, and I've done a lot of collaborative work with my website diaryofanaesthete.com - where I record my journey around the globe and highlight causes, charities and tourist sites of import.

I LOVE slow travel, sustainable tourism ideals. Teamwork, warm sun, new experiences and growth of my soul is all I look for in this life... I am an animal and people lover and have many stories to share from my journeys. Looking forward to hearing your stories too.

I am a flexible, dynamic person, love any chance to get creative, interact with new cultures, language, people - adore the outdoors, trekking, walking, gardening, and worship the natural world. I have a lot of stories and photographs yet to be shared!
I also really enjoy hospitality, meeting new people, other travellers, exchanging stories and experiencing new ways of life. Not afraid to get my hands dirty or get a good sweat on. I prefer spiritually-inclined people, but anyone with enthusiasm and energy for this crazy and colourful life is perfect me.
Looking forward to sharing an adventure with you!
Jx
Interests
Gardening
Art & design
Yoga / Wellness
Writing
Videography
Vegetarian or vegan
Sustainability
Self development
Plant care
Photography
Performing arts
Nature
Music
Languages
Hiking
Hitchhiking
Drawing & painting
Dancing
Culture
Cooking & food

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Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Italian: Fluent
Spanish: Beginner
French: Beginner
More details about my language interests
I would love to learn Spanish ! and to practice French and Italian, both of which I speak a bit. Really any language learning is a positive to me :)
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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
Some knowledge of:
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Babysitting and creative play
Being an elderly companion
General Maintenance
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Life at a Farmstay
Eco Projects
Helping around the house
Animal Care
Hospitality/Tourism
Charity Work
Languages
Art Projects
Helping with Computers/ Internet
Able to teach about:
Teaching
More details about your skills
Photographer, videographer, artist, musician, writer, cook, English teacher, gardener, and a good loyal friend.
Age
33
What else ...
My website diaryofanaesthete.com is where I pour my creative soul across pages of the net. I couldn't find a more honest representation of who I am... :)
Some more information
- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
  Nothing serious.
- Special dietary requirements
  I'm a bit of an omnivore but prefer not to eat meat unless it is wild and somebody presents it to me (I won't refuse out of courtesy). I also regularly do short fasts for spiritual reasons, but am very flexible.

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18 Nov 2021

Left by host (Volunteer at our NGO to help ...) for Workawayer (James Dee)

Asante Sana James Dee for sharing with us your potential time and skills, Its was an unforgettable experience for what you did at our school, The Kids are very happy with the love you have shared with them, thank you so much brother we have learned a lot from you and we hope to see you once again here Tanzania. The best host Masai family Mr.… read more

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1 Oct 2021

Left by Workawayer (James Dee) for host (Volunteer at our NGO to help ...)

I don't know why it's taken me so long to write this feedback review !! Staying here for two/three months was one of the best experiences of my life. Mama and Mr Baraka were such wonderful patient hosts and I felt so welcomed and accepted in their home. The school and the children are just so so incredible, so sweet and full of life. I made a real… read more

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12 Apr 2018

Left by host for Workawayer (James Dee)

It was a pleasure to have James stay and model at our Academy. He is welcome to come back anytime.

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29 Mar 2018

Left by Workawayer (James Dee) for host (Looking for Russian- English ...)

I really loved my stay here! It is such a nice, clean, well-organised school in a good neighbourhood of an undeniably beautiful city. Eden was always really easy to work with - approachable and easy-going. I did only the modelling, which was a healthy challenge for me - I really enjoyed being in such a creative yet studious environment - the… read more

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17 Jun 2017

Left by host for Workawayer (James Dee)

James the man of many talents , first of all James was a very hard working volunteer and always had a smile on his face every time i spoke to him ,friendly ,got along with other volunteers and even blessed us with his beautiful singing voice , He took a project with the other volunteer to make a drawing on the wall in the kitchen , what an amazing… read more

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13 Jun 2017

Left by Workawayer (James Dee) for host (Come and join us at amazing ...)

Had such an awesome time here! Not only were Adam and the other staff really easy and enjoyable to work alongside, very fair and affable, the place itself just has this magic to it which I find hard to describe. Were quite a few volunteers staying whilst I was here (albeit it only for two weeks) yet we all bonded really well, worked really nicely… read more

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Riff Mountains just above Chefchaouen

Tagounite

With my favourite tool :) In Serengeti...

Feeding a (very naughty!) sacred Mona monkey in Tafi Atome.

Designing wall arts in Toubab Dialaw, Senegal.

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With kids on a slum in Ho, Ghana.

Me and my African boy in the Ghana orphanage.

with Maasai family 2020.

Eating my way through India!

Sahara!

Working on our masterpiece for Citadel Hostel, Jerusalem :)

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18 Nov 2021

Left by host (Volunteer at our NGO to help ...) for Workawayer (James Dee)

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1 Oct 2021

Left by Workawayer (James Dee) for host (Volunteer at our NGO to help ...)

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12 Apr 2018

Left by host for Workawayer (James Dee)

It was a pleasure to have James stay and model at our Academy. He is welcome to come back anytime.

(Excellent )

29 Mar 2018

Left by Workawayer (James Dee) for host (Looking for Russian- English ...)

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17 Jun 2017

Left by host for Workawayer (James Dee)

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13 Jun 2017

Left by Workawayer (James Dee) for host (Come and join us at amazing ...)

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3 May 2017

Left by host for Workawayer (James Dee)

James is a very good guy, he was very helpful with the work, cooking, and everything!
He has a curious mind and I'm happy that he enjoyed the experience of my culture.
He is also fun and We had such a great time together:
I hope we can see each other again !!!!
I recommend him to any host :-)!
Hope you enjoy the rest of your trip James!

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1 May 2017

Left by Workawayer (James Dee) for host (Help with painting, farming ...)

Wow - Abdu is such a cool guy! I really loved staying with him - such an easy-going and fun person to live with. Loved working on the Kasbah - such an earthy and culturally interesting experience - his family are so so kind and welcoming, and even though sometimes we didn't speak the same language I felt 100% at home with them, sharing meals and… read more

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2 May 2017

Left by host for Workawayer (James Dee)

He is a good person really iam enjoying with you my brother and I spend a great time with you it was fantastic time with you he is a good singer I was listening to his music really it coming from his hearth really you are the best singer that iI meet so thank you for all the time that we spent together it was great time with you

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1 May 2017

Left by Workawayer (James Dee) for host (Experience the beauty of ...)

Noureddine was a fantastic, kind and generous host. He was sensitive to my needs when I became a little unwell, very easy to connect with and extremely welcoming. I really feel I have found a brother and life-long friend in him. I really enjoyed integrating into the berber community with his family and friends and also touring the Sahara with his… read more

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10 Aug 2016

Left by Workawayer (James Dee) for host (Help on our farm, a place for ...)

I had an amazing time with Muhammad and Flo at the farm, really relaxed and chilled. Muhammad is an amazing host and Flo is so hard working. Hope to come back one day. Inshalla. Jx.

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20 Jul 2016

Left by Workawayer (James Dee) for host (Help in our hostel in a quiet ...)

Gosh, where do I start? Laura has created a paradise amidst the Senegalese landscape. The area around Begue is fascinating, quaint, the beach beautiful and the locals friendly and laid-back. The place itself has been amazing for me. We have been painting and decorating different areas around the hostel/hotel/meeting place of beautiful amazing… read more

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20 Jul 2016

Left by host for Workawayer (James Dee)

Wendy and James are spending some weeks here. They are simply lovely persons, open and very usefull ! I strongly recommend them!

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