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Spend time in a Portuguese family help us around the house and with my dog in Montemor o Novo, Portugal

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    My name is Carlos and moved to Lavre in Alentejo, interior of Portugal (1h from Lisbon) 6 years ago. I bought and rebuild a house with a garden and fruit trees, and made 2 apartments. I live in the bigger one with my dog Ninja, and every week with my to 2 sons, Mateus and Simão, 11 and 8 years old.

    Im a tour guide in Moroco (walking tours in Sahara), Togo and Benim, and in Portugal doing caiaque and Donkey tours (several days and wild camping). I travelled all my life, wrote 2 travel books, and Im very happy to know travellers and be able to open my house doors, after being received in so many houses around the world.

    Usually my main need is someone to be here with my dog Ninja when im out travelling, in exchange for house, or if i'm around, help me with some light work - usually paintings.

    Its a cool place to be around the nature, for someone that want s to chill out some days, enjoy silence, do some walks and enjoy slow Alentejo, or work remotely (I have fast starlink internet). If you want to do many things or party and don´t have a car you ll probably be bored :)


    Cheers!

    Carlos

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Creative DIY projects
    Animal Care
    Babysitting and creative play
    Help around the house
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Spend time in a portuguese family, and gardening in the area, in the hot season you can join me in the caiaque tours / projects I do if thats of your interest.

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

    This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

  • Help

    Help

    Offer house in exchange of house / pet sitting (im a tour guide so I spend some time out of Portugal)

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent
    Spanish: Fluent
    French: Fluent
    Portuguese: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Private apartment with one kitchen / living room and one room and bathroom.

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    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

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    Ninja (4 years)

    Ninja is an independent smart dog that loves adventures and walking. Se stops being independent and smart when she sees a cat.

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