Profile information
Travel information
I am currently
Travelling
My next destination:
Turkey - from Aug 2025 until Aug 2025 View all
Description
my name is Jonathan and I left the United States back in August 2013 and have been traveling ever since. I have been to 108 countries and counting and don't plan on stopping anytime soon. I love to share stories and recipes as well as soak up as much culture as I can get.
I was raised on a farm and home schooled until university in which I graduated with 3 degrees including, culinary arts, film/theater, and Communication. I'm a hard worker and can build but my real skills deal with social interaction and photography. I am triple vaxxed and have all my paperwork!
Looking forward to meeting any and everyone who needs some help :)
yall stay safe !
Interests
Writing
Technology
Cooking & food
Team sports
Photography
Movies & TV
Charity work
Art & design
Pets
Videography
Fitness
Culture
Yoga / Wellness
Outdoor activities
Books
Animals
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Japanese: Intermediate
Spanish: BeginnerMore 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.
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
DIY and building projects
Eco Projects
Some knowledge of:
Gardening
General Maintenance
Life at a Farmstay
Helping around the house
Animal Care
Charity Work
Able to teach about:
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Hospitality/Tourism
Languages
Art Projects
Helping with Computers/ Internet
Teaching
More details about your skills
Lots of skills related to my degrees:
Culinary arts/hospitality management
photography
social media expert
film
theater
communications on all levels
marketing
business
computers
acting
sports (volleyball, basketball, American football)
teaching English
Internet and computers
some farming/gardening
stocks and investments
Age
35
What else ...
hmmm what else I would like hosts to know...I love animals, I have great communication skills and love working with tourists, I have 3 degrees, (Communication, Digital Film, CulinaryArts) oh, and I can cook some mean tacos :)
Some more information
Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
nopeSpecial dietary requirements
nope
Feedback
24 Jan 2025
Left by host (Give a hand around our social ...) for Workawayer ()
Johnny is one of the best if not thee best volunteer we have had here in Medellin. With his boundless energy and happy smile he made everyone here feel at home and comfortable. He was willing tohelp out with anything we asked and had a myriad of skills we could rely on from construction to hospitality. gonna miss you bunches bro! thanks so much… read more
(Excellent
)
23 Jan 2025
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Give a hand around our social ...)
what a fantastic experience here in Medellin. you would be fantastically lucky to come and volunteer here in laurales the safest neighborhood in Medellin.
from the family dinners and the multiple events like magic night and trivia and trips through medellin there's a non stop flow of good vibes and great people. Leo the manager is a kind hearted… read more
from the family dinners and the multiple events like magic night and trivia and trips through medellin there's a non stop flow of good vibes and great people. Leo the manager is a kind hearted… read more
(Excellent
)
25 Oct 2023
Left by host (Join our cycling tours, ...) for Workawayer ()
Jonathan spent few weeks with us helping with organizing events for our cyclist community. He is really an easy going person who tried to be helpful for everyone around. Thanks for helping us developing our project.
(Excellent
)
15 Aug 2023
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Participate in an exceptional ...)
What a fabulous experience this place was! between all the cat cuddles, mountains of food, excellent company, and unique work experience is a place many volunteers can and will
call home. it's a place where you're welcomed with open arms and ideas and a few beers and stones to boot.
very unique work experience where you'll learn about arches and… read more
call home. it's a place where you're welcomed with open arms and ideas and a few beers and stones to boot.
very unique work experience where you'll learn about arches and… read more
(Excellent
)
15 Aug 2023
Left by host (Participate in an exceptional ...) for Workawayer ()
What can I say, a very special person, hard working, entertaining, always ready to help others. He was an asset to the team, missed already, waiting for his return as I guess many other hosts are. No need to say much else he is just the perfect volunteer.
(Excellent
)
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24 Jan 2025
Left by host (Give a hand around our social ...) for Workawayer ()
Johnny is one of the best if not thee best volunteer we have had here in Medellin. With his boundless energy and happy smile he made everyone here feel at home and comfortable. He was willing tohelp out with anything we asked and had a myriad of skills we could rely on from construction to hospitality. gonna miss you bunches bro! thanks so much… read more
(Excellent)
23 Jan 2025
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Give a hand around our social ...)
what a fantastic experience here in Medellin. you would be fantastically lucky to come and volunteer here in laurales the safest neighborhood in Medellin.
from the family dinners and the multiple events like magic night and trivia and trips through medellin there's a non stop flow of good vibes and great people. Leo the manager is a kind hearted… read more
from the family dinners and the multiple events like magic night and trivia and trips through medellin there's a non stop flow of good vibes and great people. Leo the manager is a kind hearted… read more
(Excellent)
25 Oct 2023
Left by host (Join our cycling tours, ...) for Workawayer ()
Jonathan spent few weeks with us helping with organizing events for our cyclist community. He is really an easy going person who tried to be helpful for everyone around. Thanks for helping us developing our project.
(Excellent)
15 Aug 2023
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Participate in an exceptional ...)
What a fabulous experience this place was! between all the cat cuddles, mountains of food, excellent company, and unique work experience is a place many volunteers can and will
call home. it's a place where you're welcomed with open arms and ideas and a few beers and stones to boot.
very unique work experience where you'll learn about arches and… read more
call home. it's a place where you're welcomed with open arms and ideas and a few beers and stones to boot.
very unique work experience where you'll learn about arches and… read more
(Excellent)
15 Aug 2023
Left by host (Participate in an exceptional ...) for Workawayer ()
What can I say, a very special person, hard working, entertaining, always ready to help others. He was an asset to the team, missed already, waiting for his return as I guess many other hosts are. No need to say much else he is just the perfect volunteer.
(Excellent)
2 Oct 2022
Left by host (Help with our horse/laminitis ...) for Workawayer ()
If Jonathan asks to visit, say yes, you won't regret it. He turned up exactly as arranged with a small bag and a big heart, and fitted into our lives as if we'd always known him. All the animals loved him, especially wounded Fizz cat who shared Jon's room and soon got better with his 5* treatment and attention. Every suggested job was met with… read more
(Excellent)
2 Oct 2022
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Help with our horse/laminitis ...)
all you can ever ask from a workaway experience is that when you arrive you are welcomed and it immediately feels like home. without question this place and its owners can give that to you. everything from funny dogs names Pie, to walks along lakes and through the woods, to yummy veggie dishes , and a few chateaus to boot.
there is always a myriad… read more
there is always a myriad… read more
(Excellent)
17 Sep 2022
Left by host (Help us out on our farm and ...) for Workawayer ()
What more to say about Jonathan than everything positive other hosts have already written about him!
Guess what, everything they say is true!
We've have hosted many people over the years and Jonathan is defenitely one of those people that we will keep in touch with, mostly through some chess apps ;) , and we will be seeing him again!
Because… read more
Guess what, everything they say is true!
We've have hosted many people over the years and Jonathan is defenitely one of those people that we will keep in touch with, mostly through some chess apps ;) , and we will be seeing him again!
Because… read more
(Excellent)
13 Sep 2022
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Help us out on our farm and ...)
I lived this place and the people here so much. what an experience! it's a beautiful property close to all the things you might want to see like Mont Saint Michel, DDay beaches, Bayeux, etc.
there are tons of wonderful animals around including cats and chickens and of course horses.
the food is to die for and the conversations and things you… read more
there are tons of wonderful animals around including cats and chickens and of course horses.
the food is to die for and the conversations and things you… read more
(Excellent)
14 Aug 2022
Left by host (Come and help people with ...) for Workawayer ()
Johnny was one of our best volunteers in our August program. He is such a nice lad, well organised and he helped us during the program perfectly. He is cheerful and a magician. We will be lucky to welcome him back anytime.
(Excellent)
12 Aug 2022
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Come and help people with ...)
I've done a few immersive English courses in the past and this one by far was the best!
tons of fun people, tons of really good food, beer, coffee, games, and the czech students were very attenative and are genuinely interested so you can provide plenty of teaching.
the owners Tom and Luci were incredibly well organized and always take care of… read more
tons of fun people, tons of really good food, beer, coffee, games, and the czech students were very attenative and are genuinely interested so you can provide plenty of teaching.
the owners Tom and Luci were incredibly well organized and always take care of… read more
(Excellent)
25 Aug 2021
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Help us with renovations in a ...)
There's magic in this place I tell ya! I could go on and on about how cool Joe and Lauri are. How they make you feel at home and make all the best yummies to eat.
I could talk about all the cuddly animals Neptune, Higgins, Leo, and the Panther (you'll understand when u get there)
I could pontificate about how much you'll learn about cooking,… read more
I could talk about all the cuddly animals Neptune, Higgins, Leo, and the Panther (you'll understand when u get there)
I could pontificate about how much you'll learn about cooking,… read more
(Excellent)
6 Mar 2020
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Help at our place and ...)
Ohhhh my dear Nicaraguan family ❤️
I wasn’t sure how I would be at a party hostel. How I would fit in and what I would do but they really accept you into the family here and I immediately found my footing and support from everyone. Let yourself go and they will look after you. The work is easy. The showers and WiFi are great. And the friendships… read more
I wasn’t sure how I would be at a party hostel. How I would fit in and what I would do but they really accept you into the family here and I immediately found my footing and support from everyone. Let yourself go and they will look after you. The work is easy. The showers and WiFi are great. And the friendships… read more
(Excellent)
5 Mar 2020
Left by host for Workawayer ()
Jon is the volunteer everyone needs! He was extremely helpful with all of our Hostel's activities, always looking for something to do. He immediately bonded with all of our Staff and Guests, he has many abilities and everyone loved his company. Super social and always made our guests feel like part of the Family. THANK YOU SO MUCH for everything… read more
(Excellent)
12 Feb 2020
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Learn how to ride a ...)
My dude!!!
I’m still hyped from my motorcycle experience here in Antigua!!!
Victor is hands down the best instructor for a multitude of tasks dealing with life and of course adventure bikes.
He taught me everything a new rider should know and was patient and kind the entire way. We played chess, ate yummy food, shared stories with everyone and… read more
I’m still hyped from my motorcycle experience here in Antigua!!!
Victor is hands down the best instructor for a multitude of tasks dealing with life and of course adventure bikes.
He taught me everything a new rider should know and was patient and kind the entire way. We played chess, ate yummy food, shared stories with everyone and… read more
(Excellent)
11 Feb 2020
Left by host for Workawayer ()
How to travel and make friends around the entire world, Joh has it down to a science. His magical and contagious presence is only surpassed by the diversity of his skills and that is saying a lot. He will have been to 100 countries by the time we are writing this and that experience alone is priceless but working with Jon was an absolute joy. If… read more
(Excellent)
1 Nov 2019
Left by host for Workawayer ()
Jonathan was an absolute pleasure to host! He went above and beyond our expectations on every occasion and his infectious energy and enthusiasm will be missed by all of us here.
He helped out in so many different ways; from computer programming, to school visits, staff training and observations and even helped with our Disney Karaoke evening… read more
He helped out in so many different ways; from computer programming, to school visits, staff training and observations and even helped with our Disney Karaoke evening… read more
(Excellent)
31 Oct 2019
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Help us to develop ...)
What an absolutely amazing experience. The place is a little slice of heaven in busy Jinja. The owner Nicki and her staff treat you like family right from the beginning. We cooked together,played games,thought of ways to conditions,helped out locally,and seven had a field trip too a local farm teaching the locals brew and innovative ways of… read more
(Excellent)
2 Nov 2018
Left by host for Workawayer ()
After Jonathan's visit I feel we were really priviledged to have him!
Jon is a person with immensely rich background, knowledgeable in various spheres, which makes him invaluable for teaching any group of kids.
Jon is a great communicator, interested in many speheres of life, he feels the audience and is dearly remembered by all our… read more
Jon is a person with immensely rich background, knowledgeable in various spheres, which makes him invaluable for teaching any group of kids.
Jon is a great communicator, interested in many speheres of life, he feels the audience and is dearly remembered by all our… read more
(Excellent)
28 Oct 2018
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Native English speakers to be ...)
Maryna and the Wonderful Ukrainian families I got to stay with here in Ukraine were more than helpful and gracious, they were like true family and opened up their arms and hearts and gave me the best time I could’ve ever asked for and Ukraine.
The kids and young adults that I were teaching were a tentative and always excited to hear about… read more
The kids and young adults that I were teaching were a tentative and always excited to hear about… read more
(Excellent)
6 Oct 2018
Left by host for Workawayer ()
Having John was a bliss. With all his fun, willingness to help, being able to find a smile to give no matter what was priceless. Sometimes he fed us, sometimes he did magic tricks on us, sometimes he served in the bar! He was very welcoming to everyone, very warm and definitely provided us much more help than he could/should have at times.
We are… read more
We are… read more
(Excellent)
14 Oct 2017
Left by host for Workawayer ()
Jon was a fantastic volunteer!!
He was so happy to help with any area, was enthusiastic, skilled and could think for himself. He also got on very well with everybody else in the team.
We are so grateful for all his help and would happily welcome him back any time :)
He was so happy to help with any area, was enthusiastic, skilled and could think for himself. He also got on very well with everybody else in the team.
We are so grateful for all his help and would happily welcome him back any time :)
(Excellent)
11 Aug 2017
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Help in our happy home and ...)
I love this family!
There are few places on the planet that when you arrive the people there make you feel like your part of there inner circle and Justine and Nicks is one of those places.
Always helpful and kind they were the best hosts!
We had our own place and all the food we could eat. There kids were amazingly talented and wonderful to… read more
There are few places on the planet that when you arrive the people there make you feel like your part of there inner circle and Justine and Nicks is one of those places.
Always helpful and kind they were the best hosts!
We had our own place and all the food we could eat. There kids were amazingly talented and wonderful to… read more
(Excellent)
22 May 2016
Left by host for Workawayer ()
5***** recommendation Jonathan and Elena.
I am Mayra the owner, I would like to say that having Jonathan and Elena in my house, with my family and job was wonderfull. Jonathan was very helpful with my online presence, reply my e-mailas and organize my school and apartments as well he was a good friend with my children.
Elena helped me a lot… read more
I am Mayra the owner, I would like to say that having Jonathan and Elena in my house, with my family and job was wonderfull. Jonathan was very helpful with my online presence, reply my e-mailas and organize my school and apartments as well he was a good friend with my children.
Elena helped me a lot… read more
(Excellent)
28 Feb 2016
Left by Workawayer () for host
(English speakers wanted to ...)
Ivo and Gabo are the best hosts anyone could ask for. One of the main ideas of workaway is not just a cultural an work exchange but to get to know the people you're staying with. To become family. And that's exactly what we felt like. Family. They go out of their way to help you and the students are the most receptive and interested students you… read more
(Excellent)
26 Feb 2016
Left by host for Workawayer ()
Jon is the coolest guy in the world! We already miss him. He's got the best jokes, best ideas, best handshakes (Jon is the lord of handshakes).
He stayed with us from Jan 17th to Feb 25th (The saddest day ever).
Our students love him so much and can't wait to see him again.
There will always be a place for him here, especially in our hearts.… read more
He stayed with us from Jan 17th to Feb 25th (The saddest day ever).
Our students love him so much and can't wait to see him again.
There will always be a place for him here, especially in our hearts.… read more
(Excellent)
30 Nov 2015
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Join a family of five sub ...)
Thank y'all so much for truly making me a part of your family. The kids are great and y'all are so chill and accommodating its awesome. The food was great and all the truly cultural things I got to experience blows any type of touristy thing out of the water. Your next workawayer will be lucky indeed and I hope to come back and visit soon, maybe… read more
(Excellent)
29 Nov 2015
Left by host for Workawayer ()
Thanks Jon for great weeks. It was not just that the house was clean, good food on the tables, but the boys glowed of joy and happiness. You brought us much fun!!!! It didn´t mater what we asked you to do you where always willing and ready to do it with smille. You are always welcome in our home again and we envy your next host........
(Excellent)
6 Apr 2015
Left by host for Workawayer ()
It was great to work with Jon. He was really handy to have around and a hard worker. Easy going and dependable, for when you just need a tough job to get done right. Have no qualms recommending him to other hosts.
(Excellent)
