Mika

& Abdul

Travel information

We are currently

Description

Hi there!
We just got married and are excited to celebrate by exploring new places! We traveled for several months while we were dating and did 2 Workaways during that time. We had such an incredible experience learning about the culture of each location and building a community during both Workaways. We are excited to learn more and meet new people as we travel!

Interests

Yoga / Wellness

Water sports

Sustainability

Self development

Photography

Outdoor activities

Nature

Music

Mountain

Languages

Hiking

Gardening

Fitness

Farming

Events & social

Drawing & painting

Dancing

DIY & crafts

Cycling

Culture

Cooking & food

Charity work

Carpentry

Camping

Books

Beach

Art & design

Animals

Adventure sports

Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent

More details about my language interests
We both only speak English with very minimal experience learning a tad of Spanish, however we are open to learning what we can from the languages we are surrounded by!

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Skills and knowledge we'd like to share or learn

We're interested in:  

Eco Projects

Being an elderly companion

Creative DIY projects

Life at a Farmstay

Helping around the house

Light maintenance

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Some knowledge of:  

Charity Work

Languages

Light gardening

Animal Care

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Hospitality/Tourism

Helping with Computers/ Internet

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Able to teach about:  

Art Projects

Teaching

Babysitting and creative play

More details about your skills

Mika:
I received my Bachelor's degree in Child Development and minored in Psychology. After that, I obtained my Multiple Subject Teaching Credential. I have always had a passion for working with people (children specifically, but not limited to!) and love to learn new life stories! I have spent the last 3 years as a 3rd grade teacher in Colorado. I have many other hobbies and skills that I enjoy utilizing as well. I enjoy art of many kinds! Whether that is making earrings with clay, crocheting, or learning how to build things with my hands, I enjoy the creative process. I have had a range of jobs including being a zipline guide, barista, swim instructor/lifeguard, preschool teacher and many others.

Abdul "Azeem":
I have a deep passion for traveling and sharing cultures/experiences .My last travel experience I set up a go fund me for doctors with out borders and raised up to $2000 dollars. The premise of the trip was to road bike from San Fransisco, California to Seattle, Washington, which took 30 days. The reason why I choice Doctors Without Borders was because I work in the medical field as a surgical tech. A small, more recent project I did was to help tend my sisters vegetable garden, so I don't shy away breaking some sweat from moving dirt. I also enjoy being active in the outdoors, either rock climing, biking or backpacking. Anything outdoors.
https://www.gofundme.com/f/biking-pacific-coast-for-doctors-without-borders

Workaway experience:
Together we just spent a little over 2 weeks living with ~15 people on an organic farm in Awa, Tokushima. There we did numerous tasks on the farm such as weeding, harvesting, planting seeds, as well as some house work such as plastering walls. We also had the opportunity to cook for the house on several occasions. We had such a special time getting to know the other workawayers and staff, playing games, exploring the area, cooking, laughing and enjoying a slow farm life. We wish we had planned to stay longer because it was so sad to leave and we hope to find another experience to get to meet new people!

We also spent a little over 2 weeks living at a English/Surf School in Indonesia. Every day we prepared a lesson for a group of students and taught them in the afternoons. We also spent a lot of time hanging out with the students on the beach or around the home. We had such an amazing time hanging out with the students, the family, and the other Workaway travelers where we surfed and explored the island and culture.

Together, we enjoy spending time outside and finding new ways to be active in the nature. One of our favorite new skills is rock climbing (both bouldering and sport) and are excited to find new areas to utilize this hobby. Hiking, camping, and surfing are also always on our radar! We enjoy cooking together and are happy to learn new recipes and share a love for food!

Age

29 & 27

Some more information

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  Driver's licence

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  Allergies
  Dogs (Mika)

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  Special dietary requirements
  Diary (Mika)