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I am currently
Travelling
Description
Aloha! I'm Alyssa. I'm originally from New York City but I've worked and traveled across all seven continents.
In undergrad I studied happiness through neuroscience, philosophy, and social psychology. Since then, I've worked in several fields from mental health to hospitality to being a backpacking guide. I currently still work in mental health in eating disorder treatment as well as guiding backpacking trips and leading international adventure trips around the globe.
I love nature and the outdoors and am particularly drawn to polar climates and remote environments. I enjoy hiking, skiing, rock climbing, camping, and anything that gets me outside. I'm passionate about helping others experience and enjoy nature as well. I like traveling and experiencing different cultures, languages, and food, and am happy to immerse myself in new places. I am socially motivated and building connections with people is important to me.
I'm happy to help with whatever needs to be done, and I love to work with both children and animals. I'm looking forward to learning from hosts and the communities I get to be a part of!
Interests
Adventure sports
Winter sports
Mountain
Camping
Photography
LGBTQ
Writing
Music
Books
Outdoor activities
Fitness
Hiking
Events & social
Charity work
Cooking & food
Beach
Astronomy
Animals
Languages
Culture
Nature
Yoga / Wellness
Sustainability
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: IntermediateMore details about my language interests
I love to learn the languages of the places I visit. I am fluent in English and confidently conversational in Spanish. I have learned bits of Italian, Portuguese, and Norwegian in the past and am always hungry for more languages and a better ability to communicate with people around the globe!
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Charity Work
Eco Projects
Some knowledge of:
Art Projects
Languages
Teaching
Animal Care
Able to teach about:
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Helping around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
House sitting
More details about your skills
I have excellent communication skills.
I love to cook!
I spent a lot of time outdoors guiding backpacking trips and leading adventure travel experiences, so I am confident in a variety of environments and conditions.
I have experience with childcare for children from 3 and older.
I am conversational in Spanish.
Passionate about art, science, and trying new things.
Quick learner and always eager to learn new things and help however I can!
Age
31
What else ...
I love a day outside, a board game night in, a movie night with the family, and getting involved in community events.
I am empathetic and compassionate, and always happy to offer support and help in any way that I can.
I'm eager to learn new skills, and if there's something I don't know I'm ready to figure it out.
There's very little I'm not interested in or happy to explore.
Some more information
Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
Special dietary requirements
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