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I'm in South Korea ~2 hours from of Seoul. I like watching and playing sports. Soccer and futsal, basketball, and baseball. I also like hiking and street food markets! Beers and trying local spirits!!
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Grew up in Northwest suburbs of Chicago, IL (Arlington Heights), studied Marketing at Marquette University in Milwaukee, WI. Moved to Yuma, AZ in July 2015 to become an AmeriCorps VISTA (Volunteers In Service To America). Basically, VISTA is the U.S. domestic version of the Peace Corps designed to send people across the United States to alleviate poverty by building capacity for their sponsoring organizations.
I'm an avid adventurer and enjoy connecting with locals, sharing their story. I'm a CouchSurfing host and guest, rock climber (mostly bouldering), Rugby back, professional volunteer, served on the Board of a Nonprofit organization, been a Leader for many volunteer events, promoter, graphic designer, content creator, marathon runner, tough mudder finisher, dog walker and cat cuddler for Humane Society, and I am deeply interested in traveling the world to meet people, learn, and continue the journey.
CouchSurfing Profile: https://www.couchsurfing.com/people/michael-frisella
Facebook Profile: https://www.facebook.com/michael.frisella.10
Travel Blog: https://www.vividjoysofuncertainty.com
My Past and Future Workaways
1. Harvesting Olives for Olive Oil Production in Sciacca, Sicily, Italy ๐ฎ๐น (5 - 28, October 2017)ย
2. Harvesting Olives and Odd Jobs in Furci Siculo, Sicily, Italy ๐ฎ๐น (5 October - 15 November 2017)ย
3. Dog and Cat Boarding Shelter in Orte, Italy ๐ฎ๐น (16 November - 1 December 2017)ย
4. Guest Reception and Tour Guide In Hostel Miran in Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina ๐ง๐ฆ (20 December 2017 - 9 January 2018)
5. Cheesemaking and Milking Goats ๐ ๐ ๐ in Begoviฤi, Montenegro! ๐ฒ๐ช (10 January - 25 March)ย
6. Painting ๐จ๐ปโ๐จ, Carpentry ๐ช , and Wedding Photography ๐ท at Yoga ๐งโโ๏ธ๐งโโ๏ธ Retreat in Palairos Lefkada, Greece ๐ฌ๐ท (3 - 30 April, 2018)
7. Small farm holding ๐จ๐ปโ๐พ in Karnobat, Bulgaria ๐ง๐ฌ(7 May - 1 June)
8. Teaching English ๐จ๐ปโ๐ซ and Childcare in Saint Petersburg, Russia ๐ท๐บ(4 - 21 June, 2018)
9. Teaching English ๐จ๐ปโ๐ซ in Saint Petersburg, Russia ๐ท๐บ (22 June - 15 July, 2018)
10. Guest reception and Bartender ๐น๐ป Hostel ๐จ in Bangkok, Thailand ๐น๐ญ(16 July - 9 August, 2018)
11. Dairy Cow Farm ๐ฅ ๐ฎ ๐จ๐ปโ๐พ in Ogimi, Okinawa ๐๏ธ, Japan ๐ฏ๐ต(3-27 June, 2023)
12. Glamping; maintenance and construction โบ๏ธ๐ฉ๐โบ๏ธ in Yongin-si, South Korea๐ฐ๐ท (June 29 - July 26)
13. UPCOMINGโฆ..Hostel, constructing an Ice ๐ง Plunge ๐ ๐ฅถ and Bartending ๐นin Koh Phangan Island, Thailand ๐น๐ญ (August 6 - September 6)
14. THIS COULD BE YOU!!!Interests
Winter sportsTeam sportsYoga / WellnessPhotographyOutdoor activitiesNatureSelf developmentSustainabilityLanguagesHitchhikingMovies & TVHistoryHikingGardeningFitnessFarmingEvents & socialDIY & craftsCultureCooking & food
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English: FluentMore details about my language interests
I have a TESOL CERTIFICATE IV from Australia Pacific College. I have taught classes in Melbourne, Australia.Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
Some knowledge of:
Being an elderly companionEco ProjectsCharity WorkLanguagesArt ProjectsHelping with Computers/ InternetAble to teach about:
GardeningDIY and building projectsBabysitting and creative playCreating/ Cooking family mealsGeneral MaintenanceLife at a FarmstayHelping around the houseAnimal CareHospitality/TourismTeachingMore details about your skills
Manual labor, heavy lifting, quick-learner, avid-reader, graphic design and content creation, social media marketing, video editing, website & logo design, basic landscaping and gardening, self-taught cook, amateur theater actor and drama experience including improvisation, and previously a nanny for a 12 year old girl and 14 year old boy.
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36
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CouchSurfing Profile: https://www.couchsurfing.com/people/michael-frisella
Facebook Profile: https://www.facebook.com/michael.frisella.10
Travel Blog: https://www.vividjoysofuncertainty.com
My Past and Future Workaways
1. Harvesting Olives for Olive Oil Production in Sciacca, Sicily, Italy ๐ฎ๐น (5 - 28, October 2017)ย
2. Harvesting Olives and Odd Jobs in Furci Siculo, Sicily, Italy ๐ฎ๐น (5 October - 15 November 2017)ย
3. Dog and Cat Boarding Shelter in Orte, Italy ๐ฎ๐น (16 November - 1 December 2017)ย
4. Guest Reception and Tour Guide In Hostel Miran in Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina ๐ง๐ฆ (20 December 2017 - 9 January 2018)
5. Cheesemaking and Milking Goats ๐ ๐ ๐ in Begoviฤi, Montenegro! ๐ฒ๐ช (10 January - 25 March)ย
6. Painting ๐จ๐ปโ๐จ, Carpentry ๐ช , and Wedding Photography ๐ท at Yoga ๐งโโ๏ธ๐งโโ๏ธ Retreat in Palairos Lefkada, Greece ๐ฌ๐ท (3 - 30 April, 2018)
7. Small farm holding ๐จ๐ปโ๐พ in Karnobat, Bulgaria ๐ง๐ฌ(7 May - 1 June)
8. Teaching English ๐จ๐ปโ๐ซ and Childcare in Saint Petersburg, Russia ๐ท๐บ(4 - 21 June, 2018)
9. Teaching English ๐จ๐ปโ๐ซ in Saint Petersburg, Russia ๐ท๐บ (22 June - 15 July, 2018)
10. Guest reception and Bartender ๐น๐ป Hostel ๐จ in Bangkok, Thailand ๐น๐ญ(16 July - 9 August, 2018)
11. Dairy Cow Farm ๐ฅ ๐ฎ ๐จ๐ปโ๐พ in Okinawa Island, Japan ๐ฏ๐ต(3-27 June, 2023)
12. Glamping; maintenance and construction โบ๏ธ๐ฉ๐โบ๏ธ in Yongin-si, South Korea๐ฐ๐ท (June 29 - July 26)
13. UPCOMINGโฆ..Hostel, constructing an Ice ๐ง Plunge ๐ ๐ฅถ and Bartending ๐นin Koh Phangan Island, Thailand ๐น๐ญ (August 6 - September 6)
14. THIS COULD BE YOU!!!Some more information
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The good; Gennady and Maxim are quite the Father-Son duo. I enjoyed getting to know them both while experiencing Russian life at the southwest edge of Saint Petersburg city. We explored Gatchina Palace together, played numerous UNO games, and had many laughs.โฆ read more
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The good; Gennady and Maxim are quite the Father-Son duo. I enjoyed getting to know them both while experiencing Russian life at the southwest edge of Saint Petersburg city. We explored Gatchina Palace together, played numerous UNO games, and had many laughs.โฆ read more
Robert, is a master of experimentationโฆ read more
This GUY provides what is written on his packet, 'Give Him a Job and he gets it done', and MORE. Not only is Michael a willing worker, but a very nice guy too and myself, Timo and my Wife (when sheโฆ read more
Do yourself a favor and go Workaway with this group. Adonis has so much enthusiasm you can't help but catchโฆ read more
I was really impressed that almost all our talks about cheesemaking he wrote down later.
Although dangerous for our glasses, he made a great job washing dishesโฆ read more