Amalia

Travel information

I am currently

Activities i am interested in:

Photography
Scuba diving
Art history/history
Baking/cooking
Literature (mainly fiction but love reading in general)

Description

My name is Amalia (although I sometimes go by Mollie) and I'm a solo traveler born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area. After graduating university, I took a job at as an administrative assistant at a nonprofit but left in April, 2023. I've been on the road ever since, making my way through my bucket list destinations and some last-minute ones I never planned to visit and picking up new hobbies and interests along the way (scuba diving!).

I am always picking up new books faster than I can read them, enjoy photography in the early morning, and make the best cinnamon rolls in the world.

I love to travel slowly and soak up the local life of anywhere I stay. I find that staying with locals and expats who have lived in a place for a while is like a fast track to getting to know a place. It always proves to be a rewarding experience as traveler, and gives me the chance to share my language, life, and perspectives with others as well. The best part of travel is people (followed closely by food!).

Interests

Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Beginner

More details about my language interests
I am always happy to do a language exchange! I am fluent in English and studied English language and literature in college. I have studied Spanish for a number of years in school, so I am always looking to learn more.

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

Animal Care

Helping around the house

Hospitality/Tourism

General Maintenance

Charity Work

Gardening

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Some knowledge of:  

Helping with Computers/ Internet

Babysitting and creative play

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Able to teach about:  

Languages

More details about your skills

I have a lot of experience with child care from working at a summer camp and during the COVID-19 lockdown I was responsible for babysitting my nine-year-old cousin fulltime (remote school, afterschool activities/enrichment, trying to make the lockdown a little easier for a young kid).

I am also an experienced pet sitter, with long-term and short-term house petting sitting jobs in my hometown. I've mainly cared for dogs, cats, and chickens but welcome the acquaintance of any new animal friend!

On the more technical side of things, I have a lot of experience in customer service and with basic computer programs (Microsoft Office suit, WordPress) as well as general office and administrative asks. I am also able to clean, cook, and do any odd jobs that need to be done. I have a Bachelor's degree in public health and English. Photography is my hobby, but if there is something you would like photographed I am happy to help and can edit photographs in Lightroom.

I have an international drivers license.

I am always happy to pick up a new skill!

Age

24

What else ...

I am an open-minded person looking to make some new friends and see a new part of the world. I am flexible when it comes to the type of volunteering and the hours/time requirements.

Some more information

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  Smoker

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  Driver's licence

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  Allergies
  Nope :)

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  Special dietary requirements
  No