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Hi!
I am Tiago Portugues and my wife is Selva from Colombia, we live in an incredible place in the middle of nature, right next to the river, surrounded by mountains and eucalyptus forest. We feel that we are protectors of this land, so it's important to us to receive sisters and brothers who respect and love nature as deeply as we do.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We are fluent in Spanish, Portuguese, and English. I am an architect with extensive experience in design and construction. As part of my daily routine, I practice meditation. My wife works with herbalism and ancestral feminine healing, engaging in daily practices such as yoga, animal flow, meditation, and dance. Additionally, she is keen on improving her English skills. We would be delighted to share our travel stories with you and equally eager to listen to your experiences.
Help
We are looking for people with experience in construction,bioconstruction, carpentry, wood cutting, , agroculture, rehabilitation of spaces in the house, cleaning the land , preserves, gardening and painting. As well as those who can help with various household chores. In addition, we are interested in people with knowledge of herbalism and a passion for contributing to the development and care of our garden. Also to look after our kitten when we are not at home
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Portuguese: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
My wife is keen on perfecting her English skills. She is already fluent in Spanish and Portuguese.
Accommodation
For accommodation
We offer a caravan that has a fridge, stove for cooking and a quiet place to rest. It is suitable for one person or a couple. The toilet is outside and will be shared with us.
Our place has solar panels, the caravan has electricity but it must be used consciously.
About Food
Inside the caravan, you will find all the essential cooking utensils. As part of our volunteer exchange, we do not provide an prepared meals,the volunteers pay for their own food and cook for themselves. but we do supply some basic food items in the caravan especially for your breakfast (such as granola, oatmeal,vegetable milk, toast, oil, coffee, te, and seasonal fruits. )
We visit the nearest town every 10 to 12 days, and you are welcome to join us to purchase whatever you need for your own healthy meals. but sure, we will also have precious moments to cook and share the food together.
Others
We kindly request that you bring organic hygiene products, such as shampoo, toothpaste soap, and sun cream if you plan to use them. Our commitment is to protect the natural reserve and avoid polluting the river with chemical products.
What else ...
You'll have plenty of time to be near the river, go for walks and hikes nearby. The nearest town is Agueda which is 15 minutes by car or Aveiro which is 30 minutes.
We have a bicycle to go to the city which will take about 1 hour. Transport is only by local buses which run 1 or 2 times a day to Agueda.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
Can possibly accept pets
Yes, sure we accept our animals brothers, but they must have a good relationship with cats
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
