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My name is Ryuichi and I'm from North Carolina in the U.S.. I am a Navy Veteran and was fortunate enough to travel abroad for all of 2020 in SE Asia, Taiwan, Turkey, and Ukraine.
I have volunteered in the past as an ESL instructor for Burmese immigrants in my hometown and am also seeking opportunities to work with my hands while abroad.
Language exchange is important to me as I believe learning the native language enhances the traveling experience.
I prefer slow travel as opposed to rapid fire sightseeing so I am interested in volunteer opportunities that allow me to get to know the locals and the location.
I enjoy hiking, taking photos, making/editing videos, and going to concerts. I got my OWD certification in Indonesia and AOWD in Koh Tao, Thailand and am always excited to go diving. I also used to play ultimate frisbee so if you want to throw a disc with me, we can do that or I can teach you!Interests
PetsVideographyNatureOutdoor activitiesMusicMovies & TVLanguagesHikingFitnessEvents & socialDrawing & paintingDancingCultureCooking & foodCharity workCampingBeachArt & designAnimalsAdventure sportsLanguages
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English: Fluent
Japanese: BeginnerMore details about my language interests
Hello, my name is Ryuichi and I am of Japanese-Taiwanese descent, born and raised in the USA. Anyone interested in learning English please reach out to me, I love helping others learn English. As a native speaker I admit it isn't the easiest to learn but I would be happy to work with you to improve!Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
GardeningDIY and building projectsGeneral MaintenanceCreating/ Cooking family mealsHelping around the houseHelping with Computers/ InternetSome knowledge of:
Animal CareLanguagesTeachingMore details about your skills
I am a native English speaker and also know very elementary Japanese.
Worked as an electrician onboard a naval ship for 4 years doing electrical maintenance.Age
34
What else ...
I love to swim and play ultimate frisbee.
In the past I've made some movies which i enjoy editing and hope to continue to make videos of my travels.Some more information
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Driver's licence
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Unfortunately allergic to cats.Special dietary requirements
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It was a rewarding experience to be able to talk with locals as well as help them improve their English. Anaïs is helpful, welcoming, and will answer any questions you may have.… read more
First off, Serkan & Aysegul are an incredibly open and easy-going couple. They will help you with whatever you need be it water, food, laundry, etc. Don't be afraid to ask! Aysegul loves movies and makes tasty meals and if you are as lucky as I was, you… read more
I could only commit 2 weeks so my workload was light- in charge of setting up and cleaning up breakfast… read more