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24 Oct 2026
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Description
Hello! I'm Florent from Belgium, and I've been living mostly in Brazil for the past 7 years. I share my life with my partner, Irini, who is Greek and joined me in Brazil two years ago. After earning a master's degree in biology and a PhD in sustainable aquaculture, I am now building the infrastructure to produce spirulina, an edible microalga considered a superfood due to its numerous health benefits. Irini is a psychologist and currently works online.
We also recently welcomed our son, Ilias, who is now 4 months old and brings a lot of joy (and activity!) to our daily life.
We live close to the small city of São Luiz do Paraitinga, about a 40-minute walk or less than a 10-minute drive away. Our home is perched on top of a hill, offering breathtaking views of grasslands and forests that stretch as far as the eye can see! We built our house (with the help of many wonderful Workaway travelers!) using bioconstruction techniques, particularly the hyperadobe method, which involves filling bags with clay soil and using them as walls.
In addition to the spirulina farm and bioconstruction projects, we are working on growing our own vegetable garden and planting native trees to reforest parts of the land that have been degraded by decades of pasture.
São Luiz do Paraitinga is a small, historic, and touristic city with well-preserved colonial-style architecture, frequent cultural events, and essential amenities such as supermarkets, retail stores, a hospital, bars, and restaurants. It is located 2 hours from São Paulo and 1 hour from the coast of Ubatuba, where you can find beautiful tropical beaches.
We are looking forward to welcoming you to work on our projects and share good times together! :)
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Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Light gardening
Help with Computers/ Internet
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Interests
Movies & TV
Self development
Sustainability
Vegetarian or vegan
Pets
Farming
Events & social
Cooking & food
Gardening
DIY & crafts
Art & design
Outdoor activities
Animals
Camping
Nature
Dancing
Beach
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UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
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Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
While it's important for us to have some personal and family time, we see the Workaway experience as an opportunity to share meaningful moments with the people we host. We recently became parents, so we currently have a little less free time than before, but whenever possible, we enjoy showing volunteers around the town and the region, sharing meals, and giving them a glimpse of our daily life in rural Brazil.
Moreover, São Luiz do Paraitinga is a historic town with frequent cultural events, home to many musicians and welcoming people, making it a great place for cultural exchanges and an authentic experience of Brazilian countryside life. -
Help
We’re looking for people who’d like to help with our spirulina project or give us a hand at home.
If you have good experience in marketing, communication, photography or video, we’d love some help sharing what we do and improving our online presence.
We’re also looking for help taking care of our little boy, Ilias, doing things around the house, and looking after the garden and the rest of the land, including planting trees.
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Languages
Languages spoken
French: Fluent
Portuguese: Fluent
English: IntermediateThis host offers a language exchange
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Accommodation
Accommodation is provided in a fully independent house located about 100 meters from our home. The house is fully equipped and includes a kitchen, bathroom, two bedrooms, and everything needed for a comfortable stay.
It also offers access to a swimming pool and beautiful views of the surrounding hills, forest, and nature. It's a peaceful place where you can enjoy privacy while being close to the project. -
What else ...
10minutes by car: São Luiz do Paraitinga, there are some sport activity as biking, horse riding or rafting.
1h by car: Ubatuba, there are plenty of beaches with good spot to surf, waterfalls, a lot of bars to dance forró.
2h20 by car: São Paulo, rich in cultural activities, nightlife.
They are plenty of buses or carpooling like "Blablacar" to get around (~3 euros for Ubatuba and ~6 euros for São Paulo). Moreover, as we go sometimes to Ubatuba or São Paulo, you may enjoy a ride with us ! -
A little more information
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Internet access
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Limited internet access
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We have pets
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We are smokers
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Can host families
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Can host digital nomads
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Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
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Can possibly accept pets
This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.
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How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
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My animals / pets
Milo
Very loving and playful!
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They both made sure that we workawayers not just worked but also had a bit of a cultural and fun things to do. I only stayed a week, but we did go to Ubatuba beach and surfed, went to Forro … read more
I really hope to meet you again in Brazil, india or the … read more
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They both made sure that we workawayers not just worked but also had a bit of a cultural and fun things to do. I only stayed a week, but we did go to Ubatuba beach and surfed, went to Forro … read more
I really hope to meet you again in Brazil, india or the … read more
Muito obrigado Diego!
Let's be clear, if you're looking for comfort, a sofa and hot water, it's not the place to go yet, the project is still under construction 😉. But that's also the charm of this experience, it brings everyone … read more
Muito … read more
I spent two unforgettable weeks with Florent and Yuka (his dog) in their little paradise: located on top of the mountains, the landscape is magical from sunrise to sunset. I couldn't have been more welcome: I slept in a spacious tent, in a double mattress with several blankets. We prepared the meals together, always very generous, simple … read more
vous allez nous manquer Dom Diego Yuka et ragnaaar bonne chance pour la suite
Estivemos trabalhando na estrutura da casa principal em clima de acampamento, durante o final de semana aproveitamos juntos o Festival de Musical que acontecia pela cidade. Conhecemos pessoas locais e … read more
I was glad to have Laurent in the bioconstruction project because of his dedicated work but also for his good company in the team, enjoying rivers after work, and beaches and waterfalls in Ubatubatuba.
E durante as fin de semanas Flo foi um guia legal que levou nos até Ubatuba, … read more
It was a real pleasure having her in the project and having good conversation around the campfire.
The week days are four hours working, the rest of the day i could enjoy swimming in the river just down the hill or just read sitted on a hand made rustic sofa with an amazing landscape view.
On Week-ends, we went visiting around, waterfalls for exemple.
Florent and Pedro are very easy going guys, always making sure … read more
