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Travel information
I am currently
Travelling
Activities i am interested in:
Hiking, animal care, farmstay, sustainable design, photography, language learning.
My next destination:
Indonesia - from Aug 2024 until Oct 2024 View allDescription
Hello!
My name is Milad. I studied architecture and technology in university and I used to work as an architect in Tehran.
Work experience:
More than 8 years in construction and designing buildings; Launched a start-up in 2016; Participated in more than 20 international competitions related to architecture and sustainability.
Workaway Experiences:
2 months working on an organic farm in Turkey.
1 month working in a glamping site in Turkey.
1 month making a wooden terrace in a yoga retreat center in Georgia.
2 months working with horses, sheep, goats and cows in Mongolia.
1 month working in a pepper farm in Cambodia, and conducting farm tours.
2 months working in a ranch, to take care of horses and give riding tours in Laos
1 month working in a permaculture farm in Indonesia
Passion:
As an architect, sustainable design is my favorite topic. One of the main reasons that I want to be a volunteer is to learn new skills firsthand, and exchange languages if it’s possible.
I also like to experience different cultures, see the way of their living and share my stories with them as well.
What I can share with hosts:
I am a worker guy, so I can probably be able to do any handy works, such as work on a farm or gardening. Also I have a master degree in architecture, so I can be a help in matters like designing new layouts. And I really like photography, so I would be more than happy if any help in this regard is needed.
Why I want to be a volunteer:
Meeting new people is the best part about traveling. Seeing new places, historic sites and beautiful sceneries are all great, but personally I think the most fun and enriching is to experience it with others, whether they are your travel partner, your host, co host, or roommates, and volunteering is the best way to achieve that.
My experience in other travel related websites:
Before Covid, when I was working full time job, I used Couchsurfing to host travellers from all over the world, and it was a blast. (You can check my profile: Username [milad-] I am not sure I am allowed to post direct links here, so if you have hard time finding it, I can provide the link in future conversations.)
Social media:
I have a fairly new Flickr page that I post my photos from my travels:
Username: Milad8808
You can also find me on Instagram:
Username: MiladjourneysInterests
Van lifeVideographySustainabilityWinter sportsSailing / BoatingPolitics / Social justicePlant carePhotographyOutdoor activitiesNatureMusicMountainLanguagesHistoryHikingGardeningFitnessFarmingEvents & socialDIY & craftsCyclingCultureCarpentryCampingBloggingBeachArt & designArchitectureAnimalsAdventure sportsLanguages spoken
English: Fluent
Persian (Farsi): Fluent
Turkish: IntermediateSkills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
GardeningDIY and building projectsGeneral MaintenanceLife at a FarmstayEco ProjectsArt ProjectsSome knowledge of:
Animal CareHospitality/TourismLanguagesMore details about your skills
2 months working on an organic farm in Turkey.
1 month working in a glamping site in Turkey.
1 month making a wooden terrace in a yoga retreat center in Georgia.
2 months working with horses, sheep, goats and cows in Mongolia.
1 month working in a pepper farm in Cambodia, and conducting farm tours.
2 months working in a ranch, to take care of horses and give riding tours in Laos
More than 8 years in construction and designing buildings; Launched a start-up in 2016; Participated in more than 20 international competitions related to architecture and sustainability.
Also I have done some basic research about permaculture.Age
37
Some more information
Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
NoSpecial dietary requirements
I only don't eat meat
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I was lucky to spend almost a month with other incredible volunteers from around the world. Amy is one of the greatest persons I have ever met. She always… read more
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I was lucky to spend almost a month with other incredible volunteers from around the world. Amy is one of the greatest persons I have ever met. She always… read more
The harvest season was over, so after… read more
Petr accepted me and 2 of my friends, Zora and Leni, to be a part of renovation project for a yoga center. We were in charge of making a wooden terrace, and during our stay, we learned a lot about woodworking. In terms of food, this was our best experience… read more
Thanks to Burak, fellow volunteers and I did a lot of fun stuff during our stay. The farm is in a beautiful region, and although the work can be tough now and then, but a warm meal and a cold shower would… read more