miladbighami

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I am currently
Travelling
Activities i am interested in:
Hiking, animal care, farmstay, sustainable design, photography, language learning.
My next destination:
Zimbabwe - from May 2025 until Jun 2025
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Description
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
1 month designing and building a wooden house in a small island in Indonesia
3 months designing and building an Earthbag Dome house in Kenya
1 month building a chalet and design and built a Geodesic Dome in Botswana
1 month working on cob building in Zimbabwe

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: Miladjourneys
Interests
Van life
Videography
Sustainability
Winter sports
Sailing / Boating
Politics / Social justice
Plant care
Photography
Outdoor activities
Nature
Music
Mountain
Languages
History
Hiking
Gardening
Fitness
Farming
Events & social
DIY & crafts
Cycling
Culture
Carpentry
Camping
Blogging
Beach
Art & design
Architecture
Animals
Adventure sports
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Persian (Farsi): Fluent
Turkish: Intermediate
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Gardening
General Maintenance
Life at a Farmstay
Art Projects
Some knowledge of:
DIY and building projects
Eco Projects
Animal Care
Hospitality/Tourism
Languages
More 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
1 month working in a permaculture farm in Indonesia
1 month designing and building a wooden house in a small island in Indonesia
3 months designing and building an Earthbag Dome house in Kenya
1 month building a chalet and design and built a Geodesic Dome in Botswana
1 month working on cob building in Zimbabwe

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
38
Some more information
- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
  No
- Special dietary requirements
  I only don't eat meat

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6 Jun 2025

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29 days of being part of a young family.

Taku and Hannah are great hosts, and they make you feel at home from the beginning.
The farm is in one of the best locations in Zimbabwe, and you get to watch sunset everyday. All houses and the new chalets, are made with clay, in traditional method, and has natural vibe to it. Food is plenty and… read more

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21 Mar 2025

Left by host (Creating together in magical ...) for Workawayer ()

Thank you so much, Milad, Your company was in all ways so inspiring, heartwarming, encouraging and pleasant. We hope and wish you will be back sooner or later to dive into more ventures with us. And the project you have designed and built with us halfway is stunning. Take care and much love from all of us.

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21 Mar 2025

Left by Workawayer () for host (Creating together in magical ...)

87 days. The longest workaway experience I had so far, in the beautiful community of retreat.
Since day 1, I was welcomed warmly and slowly felt as part of the team.
Irmgard and Kathi, made my stay as comfortable as possible. My room was in a beautiful house surrendered by amazing gardens, while every morning I was starting my day by listening… read more

(Excellent )

17 Oct 2024

Left by Workawayer () for host (Join us on our permaculture ...)

28 days. A wonderful experience in West Java. Minki has done a great job, creating a peaceful environment for permaculture enthusiasts to learn and work as a team, based on traditional ways.
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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6 Jun 2025

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21 Mar 2025

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21 Mar 2025

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17 Oct 2024

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20 Jun 2024

Left by Workawayer () for host (Immerse yourself in rural ...)

24 spicy days. Thanks to Chris, I learned so much about pepper and how the pepper farms works. Since day one, everyone welcomed me very warmly, and I really enjoyed my time at the farm. I got to learn how to make different kind of fruit shakes, how to organize a farm tour, and how to make french toast.
The harvest season was over, so after… read more

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26 Apr 2024

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48 days. What a great experience. From taking care of animals, to herding cows on a horseback. From feeding baby sheep and carrying the mother sheep. So many different tasks, which made my stay unforgettable. I started when the land was covered in snow, and ended in a greed field. Minjee is a unique host. She is like a warrior. If you are happy,… read more

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6 Feb 2024

Left by Workawayer () for host (Help with farm chores and ...)

11 days. Although it was short (due to my visa limitation), but it was a unique experience. Olzhas is a very generous man. From our first encounter, he tried his best for me to have a comfortable stay. He picked me from Astana, and at the end he took me to Karaganda, where he bought my train ticket (I know) and even paid for my taxi to the train… read more

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15 Jan 2024

Left by Workawayer () for host (Cool guest-house and yoga ...)

30 days here. A unique experience with a huge community of workers from all over the world.
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

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16 Dec 2023

Left by host (Permaculture for nomads and ...) for Workawayer ()

Milad is a very kind man. he was always pretty accommodating with us. The fact that he was always willing to help was reassuring. Milad is very reliable and easy to communicate with. There is a perfect relationship with oneself and one's situation. We loved Milad very much. There is always a place for him in our house.

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9 Dec 2023

Left by Workawayer () for host (Permaculture for nomads and ...)

30 days. Each day better than the other. Thanks to Tuba, we had incredible moments in one of the most beautiful regions in Turkey. The forest, the river, the farm, the sea and the town/village/city. I came to this farm with my best friends, Blake and Ellie, and although there wasn't much to do in winter time, but Tuba was kind enough to accept all… read more

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13 Nov 2023

Left by host (Enthusiastic people welcome ...) for Workawayer ()

We are happy to had Milad on our farm, more than 2 months. He had built strong and solid relations with almost everyone. By the way his Turkish skills are significantly improved on his staying :) He also immortalized both his experience here and the beautiful memories with his camera. I hope we would have a chance to host him again.

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6 Nov 2023

Left by Workawayer () for host (Enthusiastic people welcome ...)

50 days. Surely one of my best experiences in life happened here. Beautiful people, amazing scenery and each day was a whole new adventure.
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

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