Berilay

Travel information

I am currently

Activities i am interested in:

Portugal

Description

***AT THE MOMENT*** Currently Workaway-ing in a beautiful village near Ponte da Barca, in the north of Portugal. I am mainly catsitting for some periods in April.

***NEXT*** I will be dogsitting and working as a massage therapist during May 2024 in Moncarapacho, in the south of Portugal.

***QUESTION*** I am open for housitting opportunities in the north of Portugal from June/July 2024. (Specifically around Paredes de Coura)

Helping people reach their goals is what motivates me. I'm happy when I wake up in quiet & beautiful places.

Interests

Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Turkish: Fluent
Portuguese: Intermediate

More details about my language interests
I have been in Portugal for almost 4 years so I am okay with the basics but for more focused conversations, I zone out if you don't have patience.

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

Eco Projects

DIY and building projects

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Some knowledge of:  

Hospitality/Tourism

Art Projects

Animal Care

Babysitting and creative play

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Able to teach about:  

Helping with Computers/ Internet

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Helping around the house

More details about your skills

I'm a designer that works with digital products for the last 6 years. I know about website design, graphic design, animation, video editing, brand & packaging design. My expertise is in website/app usability and user experience. What I can do is I can give you advice about improving your website (if you have one), and advice on any other brand element that you have (poster, business card, social media images...), I can tell what you are doing right or wrong. I build websites in a platform called Squarespace in less than 2 weeks. I can also teach design fundamentals or how to use design tools.
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I'm also a massage therapist, specialised in a few types of deep relaxation massages. Open for exchanges with fellow massage therapists or as a workaway exchange.
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I worked as a photographer for a brief amount of time. I photographed music bands, as well as products in studio settings. I have a good eye for putting the object in the right spot in the frame.
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I have experience in hosting people. Helped my family with their guests all the time. I find joy in making people feel welcome and safe. Since I have the travel bug in me, I like to get to know the city I'm in and tell people the best gems I discovered in the area.
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I love cooking everyday and my favorite meal is breakfast! My repertoire consists of fresh & healthy vegetarian dishes (with a Turkish flair). I also cook fish occasionally. I have cooked to groups up to 10 people max before.

Age

32

What else ...

I like waking up early and doing yoga and stretching, good sleep is important for me.
I'm super interested in outdoor activities like biking, hiking, swimming & climbing.
I'm not a heavy drinker but wouldn't say no to some wine 1-2 days a week.
My friends would describe me as calm, positive & thoughtful.
I have a car and I'm independent.
I'm a massage therapist and open for exchange.

Some more information

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  Smoker

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  Driver's licence

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  Allergies
  Crabs, dust

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  Special dietary requirements
  I don't eat meat or chicken and I'm okay with people cooking/eating meat around me as long as I don't wake up to a smelly kitchen with leftovers and dishes.