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I am currently
At home
My next destination:
France - from Aug 2024 until Nov 2024
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Hello and welcome.

It is 2024 and I am here again after having thoroughly enjoyed my Workaway experiences in 2019. It is hard to believe that was 5 years ago already. As John Mayer says, stop this train. So, as the opportunity has presented itself to me, this August I am doing it again.

I am looking forward to another Workaway 'sabbatical', and plan to spend at minimum three months abroad. I would prefer to find a host or hosts who are interested in hosting me for at least one month.

I prefer a private bedroom and bathroom, and good internet (I am, after all, a Millennial.)

For you I can help with landscaping/gardening, interior renovations, art or restoration projects, as well as perhaps help with managing an Airbnb-type business you may be operating. I have experience with all of this.

My French is poor but I continue to study it and try, I won't give up on it. My interests are in the arts, writing, history. I try to take good care of my body and I believe in living simply.

I'm looking forward to finding my next host for 2024 - if you are in need and have an opening for one with my background please message me, thank you.

Miles
Interests
Nature
Sailing / Boating
Performing arts
Self development
Cycling
Drawing & painting
Sustainability
Gardening
Fitness
Languages
Architecture
History
Plant care
Writing
Art & design
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Beginner
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
Some knowledge of:
Gardening
Art Projects
Hospitality/Tourism
Able to teach about:
Languages
More details about your skills
I'm a flexible person so even if I'm not 'skilled' at something I feel like I can learn enough to help with what's critical. But here are my 'specialities':

Landscaping: I really like to be working outside. I have helped family and friends with outdoor work my whole life.

Renovating: I have assisted in the family interior renovation business since I was a teenager. Interior remodels of various locations (from a single bathroom to full home remodel).

Help with your rental business: My parents rent properties through Airbnb and I have been helping them with that for several years, so I feel fairly familiar with the business. I've helped several hosts with this as well.

Other: I have a creative mindset. Art projects are always enjoyable for me.
Age
29
What else ...
I'm 6'5''/195cm.
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- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
  no
- Special dietary requirements
  no

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9 Mar 2020

Left by Workawayer (kilometers) for host (Vegan Surf and yoga camp in ...)

Thank you for the opportunity to stay with you at this authentic surf and yoga retreat.

I believe I spent six weeks here with Mbarek, Medi and the other staff (cooks and cleaners) in August and September, and spent my working hours taking photos of the surfers, drafting and publishing social media posts, and trying to keep up with inquiries and… read more profile updates across the many platforms that the retreat is listed on. Charlotte was not there during my stay, but she has a very exhaustive catalog of information for volunteers to access on a drive, which did help me after I was able to navigate where to find what.

As others have said - the vegan food was always incredible, made in-house everyday, and each meal of the day was a real gift. It was not too busy when I was there, so the retreat was calm and fairly quiet. The building sits on the edge of the town, in a quiet area, and you will have a beautiful view on the roof. It is a good walk to the actual beach, 30+ minutes if I remember correctly, but only about 15 minutes to some very nice cafes in the town itself. There are actually dozens of retreats in this town, so you will find plenty of other tourists browsing around.

Based just on my experience, I think it would be ideal to have two volunteers there who both manage the social media and bookings, as I felt sometimes overwhelmed and unsure of what to prioritize. If there is just one volunteer there, ideally Charlotte would then be there as well. What this means though is that for those of you who are looking for a real challenge and to really exploit your knowledge of social media, online marketing and communications, you will find it here! I strongly recommend you bring your own laptop however as I was having to borrow Medi's very frequently to do my work - thanks again Medi!

Taxis to nearby towns/cities are very cheap, and I absolutely recommend you visit the Souk El Had in nearby Agadir. You will need a taxi to visit anything outside of the town. There are nice cafes in each of the little towns nearby, and of course, endless of beach where it is easy to spend several hours. Medi took me to the street markets in Banana Village, and I joined him, his friends and some of our guests at cafes with live music on some nights. On one of my last nights there, we enjoyed a campfire on the beach at night.

If anyone has more questions please feel free to reach out to me.

Thank you again!

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1 Sep 2019

Left by host for Workawayer (kilometers)

Miles stayed with us for a short period but we really enjoyed his company. He is a nice and well educated person. He mainly worked in our huge garden (10’000 m2) where he did a very good job. He would be welcomed again at our guesthouse.

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21 Aug 2019

Left by Workawayer (kilometers) for host (Join us in a friendly Berber ...)

Thank you for the opportunity to stay at your large, pleasant bed and breakfast in Sidi Kaouki.

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21 Aug 2019

Left by host for Workawayer (kilometers)

Miles was our first WorkAway here at our new hostel. We could not have had a better experience. Miles went above and beyond to make sure that his responsibilities were fulfilled. He was also more than willing to help at other times on short notice. We would definitely have him back and look forward to seeing him again hopefully sooner than later.… read more

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21 Aug 2019

Left by Workawayer (kilometers) for host (Come to our new hostel and ...)

Thank you. During my exchange, I learned quite a bit about how to operate a successful hostel, from the day-to-day operations to the larger ambitions.

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9 Mar 2020

Left by Workawayer (kilometers) for host (Vegan Surf and yoga camp in ...)

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1 Sep 2019

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21 Aug 2019

Left by Workawayer (kilometers) for host (Join us in a friendly Berber ...)

Thank you for the opportunity to stay at your large, pleasant bed and breakfast in Sidi Kaouki.

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21 Aug 2019

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21 Aug 2019

Left by Workawayer (kilometers) for host (Come to our new hostel and ...)

Thank you. During my exchange, I learned quite a bit about how to operate a successful hostel, from the day-to-day operations to the larger ambitions.

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3 Jul 2019

Left by Workawayer (kilometers) for host (Help us around our Moroccan ...)

My time with Allison and Costas was a fantastic ending to my trip in France. Allison and Costas are an English/Greek couple living in France with fluent command of both English and French, and of course Costas knows Greek as well. Despite their varied professional backgrounds, they are now focused on providing authentic French experiences and… read more

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30 Jun 2019

Left by host (Help me with my garden and ...) for Workawayer (kilometers)

We received Miles in our property during one month and were very satisfied with him. We had very little to show him, as he could work with maximal autonomy, speed and efficiency. Miles cleaned up our entire property (3000 m2) during 4 weeks. It was amazing to see how he could transform our garden to a very beautiful green place in such a short… read more

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16 Jun 2019

Left by Workawayer (kilometers) for host (Help me with my garden and ...)

My exchange with Hans, Murielle and their family was ideal. I stayed for a full month in their comfortable guest house near the pool, but often ate dinner with them. 100% of the work I did was landscaping on their shaded property, and it was all very manageable. They have all the tools needed, gave me clear instructions, and were very flexible… read more

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