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Passionate about Food and cooking. I spent most of my time learning about new cultures while traveling and through learning languages. Sports are a big thing for me, specially Tennis & Weightlifting.
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Hola! Hello! 嗨~！ Ciao! ヤッホー!
I'm a joyful guy from Panama and I've lived abroad for most of my adult life. I'm an Engineer by profession, but I've worked as a language teacher, tennis / fitness coach & Private cook for the past years. I moved to Taiwan after graduating from High school, where I completed undergraduate studies in Mechanical Engineering at NTU, stayed for work, and is where I've spent 8 out of the last 10 years of my life. I'm currently based in Taiwan where I'm completing master's studies in Industrial engineering and management at NTUT.
Since I can remember I've always been curious and passionate about the unknown. Since I did my first "solo" travel in 2011 to an English college in the UK, my mind has been itching about traveling all around the world to meet the rich cultural diversity our world has to offer. In fact, such is my desire to understand new cultures that I go as far to learn the local language as much as I can while there.
I believe life should be lived to the maximum, while prioritizing what's important to oneself. Love, Respect, and Tolerance are values I try to live by. I would like to meet you and help with your project as much as I can, share laughs, sweat, or even tears. Workaway have been the best thing that has happened in my life because of all the places, all the skills I've learned, but especially the lovely people I've been able to meet. I hope you'll be next🔥.
Workaway Experience & Skills.
2022 (#) weeks
January-February: Teresa's home Kaohsiung, Taiwan(8). Dog sitting, House cleaning and organizing.
March-May German & Elsie's Panama city (12). Elderly care. Dog care
2023
February: Home Sweet Home hostel Guanajuato, Mexico (2) Hospitality, Cooking, Social Media, Art projects.
March-May: Mickey's English Café, Tokyo, Japan (8). Language teaching & Social activities.
May: *Homegoo's Village Jiaoxi, Taiwan (3). Sustainability, Farming, Chicken care, Weeding, physical labor, planning, elderly care, Philosophy.
* Uncle Tian farm, Hualian, Taiwan (1). Soybean plantation.
June-August: GP Village, Otaru, Japan (12). Community cook, Budget Planning, Project Management, Lasagna method/Raised bed farming, streaming, power tools, carpentry, building renovation, House maintenance, community events, dog care, elderly care.
September- October: Jared's Place, New Taipei, Taiwan (8). House cleaning, home cooking, fitness coaching.
2024
February: GP's Village, Otaru, Japan (4) .Snow shovelling, dog care, community events, Cooking.
July: Frilingue Camp, St. Bernard Switzerland (2). Tennis Coach, children care, language teaching.
September: Tranquilo Hostel, Dulan, Taiwan (4). Hospitality, beds, cleaning, reception, Barista/Bartender.
October: Homegoo's Village Jiaoxi, Taiwan (4). Surveying, market research, marketing, management.
November: Ananda Suruci wellness center, Yujing, Taiwan (4). Bamboo cutting, composting, soil nutrition & seeding, wood chipping, mulching, power tools.
Interests
Politics / Social justice
Adventure sports
Yoga / Wellness
Sailing / Boating
Outdoor activities
Sustainability
Charity work
Events & social
Carpentry
Architecture
Music
Books
Self development
Fitness
Languages
Nature
Beach
Cycling
Camping
Art & design
Astronomy
Gardening
Movies & TV
Mountain
Pets
Van life
History
Culture
Cooking & food
Animals
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Chinese (Mandarin): Fluent
Italian: Intermediate
Japanese: Intermediate
French: Beginner
Indonesian: Beginner
Korean: BeginnerMore details about my language interests
Languages I could teach: Spanish - English - Chinese Languages that I would like to learn/practice: Italian-Japanese-French-Portuguese-Bahasa-Cantonese When I moved to Taiwan I never thought learning Chinese would be such a challenge. After 10 years, even though I can communicate perfectly with locals, I still feel I could always lever up a notch. I love the challenge, but specially the reward of being able to communicate with locals to have a deeper experience and understanding of their culture.
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
Some knowledge of:
Charity Work
Art Projects
Eco Projects
Being an elderly companion
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Life at a Farmstay
Babysitting and creative play
General Maintenance
Helping with Computers/ Internet
House sitting
Able to teach about:
Languages
Teaching
Animal Care
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Helping around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
More details about your skills
Cooking
Age
29
What else ...
I'm interested in history and I enjoy going to museums. I have a dog, and I love animals.
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Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
NoSpecial dietary requirements
No
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