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I am currently
Travelling
Activities i am interested in:
Travelling the world & experiencing the goodness of people. Doing my bit to make our world a better place.
Description
Left my full-time job to explore the world. I love travelling, meeting people, learning about new cultures, and then trying to bridge the great divide between us. After travelling extensively in Incredible India for years, I stepped out of my country and realised how beautiful the world is! Till now been to more than 35 countries. Refer to 'what else...' to know more.

I am in love with the concept of Volunteering since I came to know about it through a Brazilian girl I met in a hostel in Egypt. I have been using various online hospitality exchange platforms to make my & others' travelling experience more authentic. I am sure I would be able to experience the beautiful world and contribute to it in a better manner through 'Workaway'.
Interests
Technology
Sustainability
Self development
Politics / Social justice
Outdoor activities
Nature
Music
Movies & TV
Mountain
Languages
Hitchhiking
History
Hiking
Gardening
Farming
Events & social
DIY & crafts
Cycling
Culture
Charity work

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Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Hindi: Fluent
More details about my language interests
This workawayer has indicated that they would be interested in sharing their language(s) or learning a new language. You can contact them directly to discuss this.
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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
DIY and building projects
Life at a Farmstay
Eco Projects
Charity Work
Art Projects
Some knowledge of:
General Maintenance
Helping around the house
Animal Care
Teaching
Able to teach about:
Hospitality/Tourism
Languages
Helping with Computers/ Internet
More details about your skills
teaching, social media management, socialising with people, video editing, video making, information dissemination
Age
41
What else ...
I make videos based on my travelling experience and share them on YouTube. Through the channel, I try to connect people from different cultures, promote tourism and show my viewers the world is still a beautiful place to live! :)

Countries Travelled - India, Albania, Austria, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Canada, Croatia, Czechia, Dominican Republic, Egypt, Georgia, Hungary, Indonesia, Italy, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Malaysia, Mauritius, Montenegro, Myanmar, Nepal, Oman, Pakistan Portugal, Russia, Serbia, Slovakia, South Korea, Spain Thailand, Turkey, UAE, USA
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- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
  Negative vibes
- Special dietary requirements
  vegetarian

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8 Dec 2021

Left by Workawayer (anIndian) for host (Come help out at our villa ...)

One of the best Workaway experiences I had with Emma and Ben.

Thanks a lot to both of you for making my stay so comfortable, for sharing your time and professional experiences with me, for allowing me to learn a lot of new skills, for giving me an opportunity to explore some hidden skills inside me. Because of this stay, I got to meet a lot of… read more

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2 Dec 2021

Left by host (Come help out at our villa ...) for Workawayer (anIndian)

Varun was with us only a couple of weeks but was a terrific help to us. He enthusiastically threw himself into various video-making projects and was thoroughly professional and fun to work with as we worked to create two promotional films for our holiday business. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him to anyone who needs assistance both with… read more

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15 Feb 2021

Left by host (Enjoy sunshine, gardening and ...) for Workawayer (anIndian)

Varun is incredibly good natured with people of all types and animals. He is conscientious about all duties and willing to increase his knowledge and skills. The videos he makes are very interesting and it is fun to help as well as see our lives through his eyes. During the pandemic we were not able to visit as many places for safety reasons but I… read more

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8 Feb 2021

Left by Workawayer (anIndian) for host (Join our registered 501 (C) ...)

Tom is a good teacher. He taught me the basics of Carpentry, and after a few days, I ended up constructing a large part of a cabin. Also, helped him in the yard work under his guidance. Tom can teach you making beautiful things out of something people usually discard. His entire place is the perfect example of this. I was happy with my… read more

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21 Jan 2021

Left by host for Workawayer (anIndian)

Evaluation of Varun 2021
Varun stayed with us for about a month. I found him to be inquisitive and retentive; a seeker of wisdom and truth. Eager to learn; eager to apply. He required intense investment of interest, but he rapidly improved his skills and comprehension, and took on more advanced challenge. I am pleased and proud of his achievements… read more on every level.
He is energetic, even though sometimes he may not be fully confident in his ability to perform the assigned task, it is only due to his unfamiliarity with the means to accomplish the task. It is not for lack of confidence in his ability to learn.
He is attentive and inquisitive, and realizes his responsibilities to the larger world. He is conscientious and considerate; courteous and respectful, a real gentleman; a gracious and interesting representative of his culture and the country of India.
Varun displays an innate curiosity that has not been satisfied with ordinary pursuits, so he has established his life's quest to satisfy and share his quest. I am quite honored and pleased that he chose us to be a part of his life.
These are the type of students we encourage. Through our several enterprises: nonprofit and for profit, we recruit and evaluate these 'seekers' for inclusion in our International Interns Initiative...a program of sponsored instruction in many aspects of the Life Quest, as advocated by our ministry of the Academy of the Beyond.

I believe that most of my interns are sent here. For whatever reason, for whatever compelling power there is, quality people are drawn to us to share our mission with their contribution. While I am so very grateful for all who come here and add to our efforts, Varun was exceptional. He is fulfilling his quest, and I am part of it. It is why Workaway is such an exceptional function. I have had good experiences with their clientele. Varun could be a Workaway Poster Boy. He's an ideal candidate.
There are those, who by their behavior and desire to learn, affirm their quest with their contribution to our developmental tasks at. Varun did just that. He was an excellent student despite the hindrance of a cultural language barrier, and the amazing difference in day to day cultures, words, actions between the United States and India.
Varun is intense and eager to absorb the cultural differences and make video comment on those. As such he is fulfilling his dream and the dreams of most of those who follow him, by actually DOING! I commend him, and highly recommend him to other Workaway hosts who are perceptive and appreciative enough to enjoy working with Varun.
Our motto which hangs above our entry gate maintains that "We meet as strangers; part as friends."
I now consider him my friend and my Indian ersatz 'son' Varun 'Aicklen.'

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8 Dec 2021

Left by Workawayer (anIndian) for host (Come help out at our villa ...)

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2 Dec 2021

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15 Feb 2021

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8 Feb 2021

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21 Jan 2021

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8 Nov 2020

Left by Workawayer (anIndian) for host (Have fun and help out in an ...)

Jelena is an incredible human being! Probably that's the reason her place is always full of positive vibes. If you happen to be at her place and start feeling low, probably she must not be around. This is her magic! Whenever I had conversations with her, they were so full of knowledge about culture and history. Learnt a lot of practical life… read more

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