Alexandra

Travel information

I am currently

Activities i am interested in:

I am spending the next 5 months in South America and looking for friends who like to hike, (learn to) surf, eat new foods, peruse new cities and villages, etc etc!

Description

Hi! I am in month 8 of traveling in Central and South America after finishing my technical Masters degree and quitting my job! I hope to split my time between workaway opportunities and staying at hostels in different cities and small towns. I have worked at hostels and in dining hospitality multiple times before. I love hiking, exploring urban areas, going out to eat or cooking new meals, working at hostels or farms. I also want to keep learning how to surf, go snorkeling, and hike as much as possible! I speak conversational Spanish and am always looking for other travelers and locals to improve it!

Interests

Camping

Performing arts

Videography

Movies & TV

Team sports

Photography

Writing

Technology

Music

Events & social

Cooking & food

Beach

Hiking

Winter sports

Mountain

Dancing

Languages

Nature

Outdoor activities

Books

Culture

Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Intermediate

More details about my language interests
I love learning new languages, have studied multiple in school (French, Arabic, Italian, Spanish), and just completed my Masters degree in Computational Linguistics.

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

DIY and building projects

Babysitting and creative play

General Maintenance

Eco Projects

Helping around the house

Animal Care

Charity Work

Teaching

Gardening

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Life at a Farmstay

Hospitality/Tourism

House & pet sitting

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Some knowledge of:  

Languages

Helping with Computers/ Internet

More details about your skills

I am very easy going and have travelled a lot in the past, so I am no stranger to mishaps and getting lost! I can provide assistance with computers/technology, teaching English, basic Spanish, or computer skills. I also have worked in a restaurant for 7 season as a server and prep cook, at a coffee shop for two years, and at a guesthouse doing reception and cleaning in Japan for a month - so working at a cafe or hostel would be a blast as well! I am also open to building projects, volunteer projects, and teaching English.

Age

29

What else ...

I play classical guitar in an ensemble so I love to jam for fun! I also love singing! I have been making YouTube videos of travels, ski trips, and cooking nights as a way to keep memories of fun times.

I have volunteered with children in my community as well as animal shelters so I love doing both of those things.

I am an avid skier in the winter and could spend every day on the mountains year round - hiking or skiing. I backpack overnight almost every weekend in the summer and I took my first surf lesson last year!

I am extremely competitive with board games and card games - not a fan of monopoly because it takes way too long, but I like to learn new card games all the time. I also love different crafts like crocheting, mosaics, videography, and watercolor painting.

Some more information

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  Allergies
  Sulfa-based medicines

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  Special dietary requirements