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Travel information
I am currently
Travelling
Description
My name is Riccardo (Ricci), I currently am backpacking North America. I grew up in New Zealand, lived in Australia and have lived in Banff, Canada. I currently have a working holiday visa for Canada and am planning on travelling North America between December 2025 until May of 2026. I have had the luxury of travelling to all sorts of different places around the world and enjoy meeting new people and exploring new areas. I love travelling, hiking, nature, reading, snow boarding, food but will give anything a try.
I am a high school/secondary teacher of science (Biology and Humanities), have worked as a lift attendant, parking attendant and snow shoveler in Canada and have been a lifeguard in Australia. I am comfortable working both independently and as part of a team and working inside or outside and with kids.
I speak fluent English, with basic knowledge of Italian (still learning).
Interests
Cooking & food
Plant care
History
Books
Astronomy
Animals
Hiking
Outdoor activities
Camping
Fitness
Nature
Team sports
Winter sports
Mountain
Adventure sports
Languages
Languages spoken
English: FluentMore details about my language interests
Currently learning Italian
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
Some knowledge of:
Gardening
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Life at a Farmstay
Animal Care
Helping with Computers/ Internet
Able to teach about:
Babysitting and creative play
Being an elderly companion
Helping around the house
Teaching
House & pet sitting
More details about your skills
Have been a high school teacher for over 5 years, specialising in science (biology and physics) and Humanities. Providing me with skills and experience with children, working in an ever changing environment and under pressure.
I have also worked as a lifeguard in Australia (beach and pool lifeguard), developing skills and qualities in maintaining high safety standards, communicating with guests, and working as a team outdoors in a tough, hot conditions and deescalating any tense situations.
Finally, I have also worked at the Banff Gondola, where I was a lift attendant, parking attendant and snow shoveler. Here, I had to push gondolas, clear snow and stand in the heat for up to 8 hours. So I am not shy when it comes to hard labour jobs and roles.
Age
29
What else ...
I love rugby union, playing for nearly 20 years. I enjoy skating and snowboarding. I really love being in the outdoors and hiking. I also enjoy reading and watching movies.
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Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
Special dietary requirements
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Ricci did a really good job getting along with everyone here, as part of a group of five for a little while; even when you could see he was visibly frustrated sometimes. He looked after the younger ones who you could tell haven’t lived on their own before.
He completed tasks as we… read more
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Ricci did a really good job getting along with everyone here, as part of a group of five for a little while; even when you could see he was visibly frustrated sometimes. He looked after the younger ones who you could tell haven’t lived on their own before.
He completed tasks as we… read more
