Paul

United States
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Travelling

My next destination:
Vietnam
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Description

Greetings!! I am 5’8”, physically fit for any/all labor/sports activities. I have travelled the world for the last twenty years working mostly in the tourist industry in several different countries.
Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Italian: Fluent
Portuguese: Fluent
German: Beginner
French: Beginner

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

Some knowledge of:

Babysitting and creative play

Being an elderly companion

Charity Work

Art Projects

Helping with Computers/ Internet

Able to teach about:

Light gardening

Creative DIY projects

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Light maintenance

Life at a Farmstay

Eco Projects

Helping around the house

Animal Care

Hospitality/Tourism

Languages

Teaching
More details about your skills

Diver/snorkeler, cooking, bread making, fishing/spearfishing, cooking over fire, camping, translating, dancing (especially salsa), picking fruit.
Age

53
What else ...

I enjoy outdoor activity.. cooking.. interpersonal socializing.. and most of all to be in a positive environment surrounded by positive people. I have a Bachelors in Business Administration and also a Bachelors in Psychology from the University of Notre Dame, graduated in 1995. I also have my U.S. Coast Guard 100 Ton Captain’s License, and am a Padi Open Water Scuba Instructor as well as EFR Instructor (first aid, cpr, primary and secondary care). I have lived and worked in Puerto Rico, St.Thomas, Dominican Republic, Mexico, Honduras, Costa Rica, Panama, Venezuela, Brazil, Italy, Greece, Thailand, Canary Islands, and Cabo Verde. I have also sailed across the Atlantic and worked as a safety diver with Great White sharks.
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- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
- Special dietary requirements

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20 May 2025

Left by Workawayer () for host (Welcome guests at our hostel ...)

I had a great experience in my stay here, would recomend 100%… very welcoming staff, thanks Angie, Jaime, Diana, Luciana, Valeria, Fanny y Don GABO BOTITAS! Jajaa…
Extremely clean and well organized with excellent facilities, two blocks from the center. Cute town with spectacular views… five star…

(Excellent )

6 Dec 2023

Left by Workawayer () for host (An educational project to ...)

I had a great time with Bi and his family at Homestay and farm. Natural environment, quiet and peaceful and extremely welcoming. The food was sooo good and plentiful and was an excellent experience! I recomend anyone to stay at his Homestay and enjoy beautiful place. Ca May is like Venice of Vietnam, waterways and small bridges everywhere, so … read more

(Excellent )

4 Oct 2023

Left by Workawayer () for host (Multi cultural exchange in a ...)

I had the best stay with Sook Min in KL.. laid back and warm environment, lots of freedom and would recommend to everyone! I even got some cleaning pointers that was welcomed! Thanks Sook Min…! Cheers!

(Excellent )

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20 May 2025

Left by Workawayer for host (Welcome guests at our hostel ...)

(Excellent)

6 Dec 2023

Left by Workawayer for host (An educational project to ...)

(Excellent)

4 Oct 2023

Left by Workawayer for host (Multi cultural exchange in a ...)

(Excellent)

17 Aug 2023

Left by Workawayer for host (Transform our place into a ...)

Excellent experience volunteering here! I had the best time and did some great work that felt very rewarding. Extremely welcoming and friendly and sociable with lots of cultural exchange and talking. Food excellent and plentiful and local dishes. Gorgeous outside natural environment so peaceful and real nature. Easy going and laid back hosts, well … read more

(Excellent)

2 Mar 2023

Left by Workawayer for host (Help out at our veterinary ...)

Had the best time ever at Evaristo’s place… ultra cozy, warmest welcome ever, best food ever, I just can’t say enough about this place and this family as a whole.
Michele also ultra organized and helpful going that extra mile and even ten miles, thanks Michele. Thanks Evaristo!
I go back and visit sometimes to visit with Evaristo and family. He … read more

(Excellent)

2 Mar 2023

Left by Workawayer for host (Help to run a guesthouse and ...)

I had a great time at Alim’s place… spent two amazing weeks there. Extremely well organized and ultra clean and hospitable. Ample kitchen with multi stove, refrigerator, all the amenities, water filter for drinking water. Alim also took time to show me around and visit a few hot spots. Highly recommend.

(Excellent)

18 Sep 2022

Left by Workawayer for host (Come and join our surf camp ...)

I stayed at Russo’s for more than two months…
I strongly recommend this place for a billion reasons… great hard-working, team-oriented family-run place… cultural heritage in Portuguese culture with language exchange, best food ever.. I even learned to make authentic Portuguese dishes including Cataplana… I was welcomed whole-heartedly since day … read more

(Excellent)

27 Jun 2021

Left by host for Workawayer

Paul is the best volunteer you could have! He stayed with us over a year and became part of the family. He is ALWAYS with a super positive vibe, helps with everything. He is the kind of person that is always a pleasure to have around. You will have very interesting conversations with him about his adventures, he has the most amazing life. You will … read more

(Excellent)

24 Jul 2019

Left by Workawayer for host (Hikers paradise - Stunning ...)

Had a blast staying at Georgina’s... got some great work done and worked at my own leisure... Georgina welcomed me and made me feel comfy and at home from the instant i arrived till the moment I left... her place is rad... impeccably clean and maintained, nestled right smack in the mountains.. couldn’t be any prettier! Georgina took us on hikes, … read more

(Excellent)

12 Jul 2019

Left by host for Workawayer

Paul was absolutely wonderful and his years of worldly experience showed in the maturity and professionalism with which he approached each task. The days he was here went by far too quickly! Can you come back Paul? We woke to the sound of him tirelessly chopping wood and finished the day with the salsa classes he gave us and with the smoked … read more

(Excellent)

19 Jul 2019

Left by host (Experience life on an organic ...) for Workawayer

Paul is an experienced traveller and was very sociable. He worked hard and was consciousness to the tasks needed to be done. He was only with us a short time but during his stay, helped out with whatever was asked of him and also was great at helping in the kitchen tidying up after dinner - a very valuable skill!

(Excellent)

30 Jun 2019

Left by Workawayer for host (Help renovate an old ...)

Phenomenal workaway experience.. Tony and Lynn are exceptional hosts, ultra-friendly, kind, generous, open-minded, laid-back and totally chill... the work was straight-forward and very well organized, communication was spot-on from day one... my room was “palatial” (like a palace), and the food was outrageous... home-made-cured-smoked bacon and … read more

(Excellent)

20 Jun 2019

Left by host for Workawayer

I need more people here like Paul! Not only is he a phenomenal worker but he is great company. Paul got stuck in from day one and proved to be adept and practical in every task that he approached. He listened carefully to what was required and thereafter carried out the work to a high standard. His first attempt at wood stacking was a blinder. He … read more

(Excellent)

4 May 2019

Left by host for Workawayer

Paul transformed from a diver to a goatherd in no time ! He's laidback, sociable and a hardworker. He's very curious about learning new things about farming and people around him.

(Excellent)

18 Apr 2019

Left by Workawayer for host (Herding goats on farm in ...)

I just finished four weeks at the goat farm and Fromagerie and it was the best experience EVER!!!! Perfect beautiful accommodation, excellent food and even more excellent people! The work was very well explained and easy-going, constructive work environment with great feeling. I go back for sure and recommend for anyone. I learn so much about so … read more

(Excellent)

16 Mar 2019

Left by host (My country garden would ...) for Workawayer

Paul is charming, very willing and very easy-going - in short, a delight to have around!
Thank you so much Paul for all your help which has made such a difference here!!
Wishing you all the best in your travels, Nicky

(Excellent)

15 Mar 2019

Left by Workawayer for host (My country garden would ...)

My stay at Nicky’s was MANIFIQUE!!!! As was the food, the surroundings, work environment, bedroom, bathroom... I just caaaant day enough. Nicky took me to town, market, friends houses, had people over, you name it... she’s also lived quite an extraordinary life and has tons of life experience... chat for hours... total thumbs up... rock and roll...

(Excellent)

13 Oct 2018

Left by host for Workawayer

Paul was great. Easy to get along with, physically able and went with the flow. He's an experienced traveler who is self sufficient and doesn't require or ask for much. If you have a crock pot, he's good to go (but not required lol). Lot's of good conversation! Hope he makes his way back!
Mark

(Excellent)

28 Sep 2018

Left by Workawayer for host (Help with building projects ...)

Best workaway ex[erience to date...i've done workaway all over central and south america and have always had great experiences, but mark's place warrants comment. gorgeous place, serene, tranquil, and mark is very likely one of the most all around cool dudes i've ever met in my travels...hard worker, laid back, considerate, you name it. i'm … read more

(Excellent)