Tom

United States
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Travel information
I am currently
Travelling
Activities i am interested in:
I am a tour guide and world traveler. I look for opportunities to work with people (in tourism) and animals.
My next destination:
Thailand - from Mar 2024 until May 2024
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Description
I'm an extremely happy person with lots of energy, and I love learning new things. I have the maturity and patience that comes with age. Don't let the age fool you; I can out-work people half my age.
I have been a tour guide in the United States for over 10 years. It is seasonal work, which means I am usually working for six months and spend the other six months of the year traveling. Having seen much of the world, I want to have more meaningful experiences by giving, learning, and experiencing other lifestyles beyond just being a tourist.
Interests
Photography
Nature
History
Hiking
Events & social
Cycling
Cooking & food
Animals
Outdoor activities
Writing
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Intermediate
More details about my language interests
This workawayer has indicated that they would be interested in sharing their language(s) or learning a new language. You can contact them directly to discuss this.
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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
Some knowledge of:
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Life at a Farmstay
Eco Projects
Able to teach about:
General Maintenance
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Helping around the house
Animal Care
Hospitality/Tourism
Helping with Computers/ Internet
More details about your skills
I have done all aspects of home construction, animal care (pet and livestock); I am excellent at working with people; and I spent many years as a web page designer.
Age
54
What else ...
My life is spent working with others and exploring. I have lots to share and love learning.
Some more information
- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
  No
- Special dietary requirements
  No

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5 Feb 2021

Left by host (Dog lovers wanted to help at ...) for Workawayer (Tom)

We really enjoyed hosting Tom. He was always on time and ready to help with whatever was needed besides dog care; including maintenance, construction and repairs. He was not only great in caring after the dogs, but also an excellent dog handler and trainer. He supported us during the peak season helping to care for around 50 dogs at the hotel and… read more

(Excellent )

15 Jan 2021

Left by Workawayer (Tom) for host (Dog lovers wanted to help at ...)

This was such an incredible experience. Of course, working with all the lovely dogs was amazing. Orlando and Nestor are so flexible, and pretty much work out a schedule and responsibilities that are best suited to you. There is plenty to learn like mixing concrete, building kennels, training dogs, and any other task you're interested in. Orlando… read more

(Excellent )

28 Apr 2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Tom)

Tom Dues stayed with us at the farm for a month during the Covid 19 "Shelter in Place" order. He is a tour guide, traveler and collector of stories and experiences. While here some of his goals were to experience cheese making and animal processing. We were able to meet his goals and provided him with an awesome stay here at the farm. We… read more

(Excellent )

23 Apr 2020

Left by Workawayer (Tom) for host (Help raise food for our ...)

Janet and John provided an experience that exceeded all of my expectations! While I was there, we made three different cheeses, kefir, and sourdough bread. I even learned to make a Manhattan cocktail. I loved that Janet wasted no time in getting experiences checked off my wish list so that by the time the month was through, we had done it all.

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(Excellent )

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