James

United States
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I am currently

Travelling

Activities i am interested in:

Valdez,Alaska
Description

49 and have been traveling since highschool..worked in Russia,Mexico,Germany,France,Costa Rica,Canada.Taught English in Mexico..Uzbekistan,Colombia,Ukraine,Iraq..and helped build a bird Avery in Costa Rica..have done lots of contruction jobs
Interests

Self development

Yoga / Wellness

Team sports

Performing arts

Culture

Books

Carpentry

Astronomy

Adventure sports

Animals

Plant care

Outdoor activities

Nature

Mountain

Languages

History

Hiking

Drawing & painting

Camping
Languages spoken

English: Fluent
Spanish: Intermediate
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:

Helping around the house

Eco Projects

Some knowledge of:

Light gardening

Creative DIY projects

Light maintenance

Life at a Farmstay

Animal Care

Hospitality/Tourism

Art Projects

Able to teach about:

Languages

Teaching
More details about your skills

as listed...help building..teaching English,animals..hostel work..
Age

50
What else ...

Just came from Ukraine,Iraq,Uzbekistan
teaching English
Some more information
- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
  not that I'am aware
- Special dietary requirements
  no..but do not eat a lot of red meat

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21 May 2024

Left by host (Be part of our conscious ...) for Workawayer ()

Travis was so helpful and willing to do whatever task was presented to him. He has a big heart and always with a warm smile and kindness with animals.
I am very thankful he came our way.
Highly recommended to future hosts. Two thumbs up!

(Excellent )

14 Apr 2024

Left by host for Workawayer ()

James is one of the sweetest persons I have met on the Workaway platform and he was a great contributor to our team here at the farm. We did a lot of challenging physical labor during his stay here during a very hot spell and never once did he complain. James is able a ready to do whatever task you present him with. He was very well liked by his … read more

(Excellent )

7 Apr 2024

Left by Workawayer () for host (Experience the beauty of our ...)

Spent 2 months with Tina and the building project we built the form walls
and on the side she took us snorkeling and to the store to get food also out to eat a couple times.
we also went hiking to the light house on the Island.My housing ...stayed in a nice cabin for a month then she provided a tent as well.she paid on time Fri with cash or … read more

(Excellent )

10 Feb 2024

Left by Workawayer () for host (Just us at our hotel and help ...)

Spent 2 months at the property helping Contruction on many buildings.was paid on time through paypal and helped fix up a couple apartments to rent out..the place I stayed was an apartment room that had all I needed. I ate the vegan food they had or went down to the beach and had different food..not a problem..they have Bicycles you can borrow to … read more

(Excellent )

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21 May 2024

Left by host (Be part of our conscious ...) for Workawayer

(Excellent)

14 Apr 2024

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(Excellent)

7 Apr 2024

Left by Workawayer for host (Experience the beauty of our ...)

(Excellent)

10 Feb 2024

Left by Workawayer for host (Just us at our hotel and help ...)

(Excellent)

9 Dec 2023

Left by Workawayer for host (Enjoy a pecan orchard, nearby ...)

Helped Anita with her Deck painting and with some odd fix up projects in her house thx for the week appreciate it! Blessings!

(Excellent)

17 Oct 2023

Left by host for Workawayer

Travis was a great workawayer. Friendly and competent. Unfortunately, our time was cut short. But We can highly recommend Travis as a volunteer. Looking forward to welcoming you in the future Travis.

(Excellent)

16 Oct 2023

Left by Workawayer for host (Help us run the best hostel ...)

Arrived and plugged in doing the breakfast,mopping,cleaning and painting..the war started and everyone left so this cut my stay short but enjoyed the conversations with the staff while it lasted..thx for the opportunity guys maybe next year..will see

(Excellent)

10 Sep 2023

Left by host for Workawayer

James was an excellent person to have around this Summer, kept his cool and did was he was asked of. Spent most of his free time fishing in Valdez, was a pleasure to have here!

(Excellent)

10 Sep 2023

Left by Workawayer for host (Spend the summer with us in ...)

Had a great time for 3.5 months in Valdez, AK working at the Hotel for the Summer.Worked 6 days a week.
Had a room to myself with bed and bath..wifi,Tv
My position and work load was doing the laundry for the Hotel..so washed an folded all linen.Also taking out the trash and vacuuming...understand the town is very small..not much to do but … read more

(Excellent)

28 Oct 2019

Left by host for Workawayer

James is super friendly and he is very patient with the children. )
I fully recommend him for teaching English tasks, He is just great! The English classes were really nice with him!
He is also a pleasant person, understanding and always willing to help.
I very much recommend James to other hosts!!

James, I wish you all the best!
Thanks for … read more

(Excellent)

24 Oct 2019

Left by Workawayer for host (Childcare, ecoprojects and ...)

Hello everyone so I have been traveling to different countries teaching English around 4 yrs and took a vacation to Ukraine for a couple weeks and stayed with Julia and her family in Marganets a small town..a night train ride from Kiev.Very quiet town with a lot of history from way back and you can learn about this by asking her to take you on an … read more

(Excellent)

1 Jul 2019

Left by Workawayer for host (Join our Russian family and ...)

Had a great time helping Elena, her husband Alexander and daughter Taisia,with the chores around the house and cooking an going to Taisias Graduation..The room was great,clean and A.C. . Very quiet place next to the beach...small store across the street to get snacks..really very good location if you like being in a quiet place!..watch out for the … read more

(Excellent)

18 Jun 2019

Left by host for Workawayer

Thank you very much for helping us to do the general hostel tasks. We’re super happy to host you :) if you have any chance please come back to Chiang Mai again.

(Excellent)

18 Jun 2019

Left by Workawayer for host (Explore this creative city ...)

I had a great 2 weeks at this Hostel working in the morning cleaning,sweeping,mopping,My first time in Thailand.
Tao and Am are great guest fun to talk with and their son. If you go and want to visit Elephants ask them about the sanctuary..played hands on with the animals for 4 hours great invest for the price..tell them James said hi.take care

(Excellent)

18 Dec 2015

Left by host for Workawayer

Thanks for all your help here, James. We enjoyed having you volunteer with us, and doing a good job with the barbecue. We wish you all the best for the rest of your travels.

(Very good)

10 Dec 2015

Left by Workawayer for host (Helping out in our hostel in ...)

had a great time working at the hostel helping with the barbecue..alot of night life around and stores to visit...

(Very good)