Armel

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I'm interesting in traveling Europe and then Latin America to discover archeology, old civilisations, people, nature, ecology, ancient wisdom and meet people to have funny times...
My next destination:
England, United Kingdom - from May 2025 until Jun 2025
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-- ENGLISH VERSION --

INTRODUCTION :

Good Morning dear hosts and possible traveling companions, welcome to my profile :)

My name is Armel Bonsergent
I'm a 39yo French guy, single without children.
My first workaway experience as worker was 10 years ago and I now decided to make the rest of my life a journey all around the world.
I wanna discover the beauty of Nature, the spiritualities, ways of life and philosophies of peoples, techniques, knowledge, technologies and ideas to live more in harmony with the nature & the wisdom of ancient civilisations.
After seeing more of Europe (11/2024 - 03/2025) : Spain, Portugal, Ireland - maybe Eastern Europe - I want to fly to South America for a few years, working and beeing a volunteer when I can't find a paid work.
Peru is my main and probably first goal, but I would like to see all Latin America.

DIPLOMAS & EXPERIENCES :

I'm a qualified Stone Mason with 7 years experience in different kinds of buildings & renovations.
I'm a qualified French Cook with 3 years experience 5 years in all other gathering kind of works.
I'm also a qualified French Teacher ad a foreign language with 6 month experience and I also have a diploma in Thaï Massage ;)
I have 5 years of experience in working the land, gardening & market gardening, viticulture, orchards, and willing to learn more about permaculture and all ecological ways.

WORKAWAY

I've been workaway host for over 5 years with two buildings projects : one with my family and one with friends. We received around 50 people from more than 20 countries and I liked it so much !

>>>Everytime looking to meet travel buddies to meet & chill everywhere
>>> Would like to find a travel mate for Latin America

SKILLS

Writing :
3 years ago, I created my own business as a Writer & Copywriter.
I wrote 5 projects and co-wrote 2. My projects were all related to sustainability, most of them with real ecological impact. Four of them were also related to the Blockchain which I consider can be a powerful solution for tons of problems.

Masonry, Paintings, Tiling, Plastering...
As a stone mason for old building, I mainly worked at renovation projects in France. I think I got enought skills, knowledge and experience to build a complete house using almost only ecological materials one day.
I love learning, using and teaching old methods with local material and homemade techniques.
I want to learn all differents techniques for anyone to build his own home just with what can be found on place.
We can build a house with anything we got, from dust, sand, earth or mud to plastic, glas, wood, stone or metal !

Cooking :
French Cook, I know most of techniques and a lot of recipes, so I think I'm able to prepare nice meals with whatever ingredients I can have. Indeed, not looking to volunteer as a cook in restaurants, looking only for paid places and prefer cooking a few dishes of high quality or learning recipies, than just making people eat.

French or English Teacher :
I worked really few as French Teacher as a Foreign Language after I was graduated, because I only found works with no willing students forced to learn french in order to receive social-money :/
I hope it will become a pleasure to teach foreigners in their own country :)
I was already asked to teach English while being on travels and even if I'm not qualified my skills can help.

Labour & Common Works
I worked a lot as seasonal and temporary employee in many different sectors.

WAY OF LIFE

Wanna be a real backpacker now, no home, no... no more stuff that I can bring with me, the stars as my toit

I'm an easy-going and open minded person, I believe in respect, exchange, adventure, good times, learning, gratitude..

I am interested in nature, culture, ecology, history, monuments, arts, trips, sports, outings, parties...
I'm also interested in learning more eco lifestyle, languages, building skills, sustainable development and all working skills.

I love going outside walking, picking-up mushrooms (or any other things I can eat 😂) running or cycling, discovering landscapes and animals.

taking pictures, reading and writing, listening to music, watching movies and series, drawing and pyrography..
I also love sports, more like nature, whitewater, moutain or extreme sports - the most extreme the better - I have got climbing complete material for 2 persons.
I'm looking to share my taste to that world : experiences, ways of living,building, food, cultures, languages, sports, philosophies... with people from different backgrounds all around the world !
Workaway is a wonderful way to meet complete strangers and share a part of life together, I think it is an exciting and fulfilling experience ; so If you are interested, just leave a message, I'm open to any offer that "meets up" my profile

-- SPANISH VERSION 0.1 --

Holà,
Empieza a apprender castillano cinquo anos antes y quiero apprender mas porque quiro viajar en America del Sur.
Asi voy a viajar en España por 3 meses para practicar.
Mi nombre es Armel Bonsergent, soy un chico francese de 39anos ; voy a viajar del mundo
Interests
Water sports
Hiking
Camping
Movies & TV
Culture
Plant care
Outdoor activities
Self development
Writing
Nature
Languages
Architecture
History
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Spanish: Intermediate
German: Beginner
Japanese: Beginner
More details about my language interests
I am a French teacher as a Foreign Language and so can teach French at all levels. I can teach some of English at the beginner and intermediate level. I am looking to learn Spanish to reach a fluent level and go to Latin America
Find a language buddy
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Babysitting and creative play
Life at a Farmstay
Animal Care
Charity Work
Some knowledge of:
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
General Maintenance
Eco Projects
Helping around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
Languages
Art Projects
Helping with Computers/ Internet
Teaching
House sitting
More details about your skills
I'm a qualified stone mason for old buildind with 5 years of exp in renovations and constructions.
I'm a qualified French Cook with 3 years of experience in gourmet restaurants and other places.
I'm a qualified French Teacher as a foreign language with 6 months of teaching experience

5y exp in Hostels as Receptionist, Housekeeper, Concierge, Watchman, Maintenance & Cleaner.
4y exp in gardening, planting, harvesting or picking different kind of vegetables and fruits.

I love animals, already worked a bit in farms, I have had a dog, everytime having cats and I want to learn how to take care of different other kind of animals.
Age
39
What else ...
I love to spend time with people, to discuss on evenings, play any kind of card or board games.

However, if I am to be alone for evenings, I easily spend time with myself, reading, watching documentaries or mangas, making researches and preparing my travels.
Some more information
- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
- Special dietary requirements
  I do eat absolutely everything but can adapt to any diet

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18 Apr 2025

Left by host (Traditional way of life in my ...) for Workawayer ()

Hosting someone like Armel is what I love about the whole workaway.info experience. He was easy going, co-operative, friendly and came with his own transport.
We clicked straight away...often talking into the early hours about every subject imaginable. Like myself he is well travelled and interested in the human condition. We talked phylosophy,… read more

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15 Apr 2025

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I really loved staying with Paul, an amazing really friendly host, plus his nice two dogs Sky and Toby. I highly recomand to come to help him.
I was hosted in a big private caravan with all the comfort you can need and given delicious vegeterian food he prepares with love.
Paul is fun, easy to join and such a lovely person. I spent hours… read more

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1 Apr 2025

Left by Workawayer () for host (A retreat for nature lovers ...)

I have had such a good time with this family near Avoca, two weeks was not enough. You should have a try helping them, it's a pleasure ;)
Clothilde, the host, and her husband John are so nice open-minded people, caring, interesting, smiling. Their adult children, Misha, Anna and Nele are friendly, interesting and fun people. They all helped me a… read more

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25 Mar 2025

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Armel’s profile is impressive but doesn’t even do him justice, he is a very hard working and talented man, he has helped us with invasive ivy, mulching wood, repairing old stone walls, and painstaking tasks like cleaning a hot tub! He has done everything with the same engagement which was great. His interests are wide and he is eager to share and… read more

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23 Mar 2025

Left by host (Join my permaculture project ...) for Workawayer ()

Armel stayed one week on my little farm to help me on different skills (take care of animals, fix fences, prepare garden for the season, and so on); he was very helpfull and easy going!
We had some very interesting discussion about life and humanity in general.
I really recommend Armel!
Good luck in your life!
Jonathan

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21 Mar 2025

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I stayed at Jonathan's for a week and it was quite nice. His house is very large, beautiful, and comfortable. I stayed in a large private room.
He prepares delicious food with a lot of things coming from the farm.
His farm is very interesting, it's a little haven of peace. There's a magnificent garden, a mandala-shaped permaculture vegetable… read more

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25 Mar 2025

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23 Mar 2025

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21 Mar 2025

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3 Mar 2025

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Wonderful ! Where is the sixth star for them ? :p Lydia's family is absolutely adorable. This is honestly my best Workaway experience in over 10 years.
They are easy to connect with, providing clear detailed explanations to plan the stay, and completely honest in all they write and say. Plus, their place is splendid.
I was welcomed like family,… read more given the choice of having a room in the house—despite already hosting a couple of Workawayers—or a caravan for more privacy.

Lydia always has a contagious smile that brightens the days, and Alfonso’s smile and laugh warm the heart. They took really good care of me, helped me a lot with learning Spanish, and we had fascinating discussions about Spain, history, travels, and much more. They both cook such delicious food that I had to work a bit harder to exercise! ;) Alfonso prepares tasty and varied meals, while Lydia also cooks and makes divine desserts and pastries.
Their children, Luna, Gael, and Sergio, are charming, energetic, fun, smart, and really well-mannered.
I miss them all already and regret not being able to stay longer.

The house is spacious, has everything you could need. The garden is so nice : full of turkeys, chickens, roosters, geese, and peacocks of different rustic breeds.
There’s a meadow with two horses, a pony, goats, and Peppa Pig. They also have two lovely dogs and sometimes take in more they look after.
The ones I liked the most were the adorable little monster kittens : Scarf, the panther and Wendy, the cuddly one.

The work is varied, adaptable, and really interesting, and they let you organize your schedule. I worked on repairing the bottom of the pond to fill it with water for incoming baby fishes and cleared the area to create a pleasant spot for chilling and enjoying barbecues. I also tackled some weeds in the field with the brush cutter. When there was less sun, I painted wooden structures in the stable. There are many other different tasks to do.

I highly recommend this host to anyone, especially independent and proactive people with skills in tools, farming, vegetable gardening, or specific trades like plumbing. I really want them to keep transforming their place into a piece of paradise and to have even more time to raise their kids to be even more resourceful. You’ll be warmly welcomed and have nice times to enjoy the magnificent and interesting surroundings.

Dear family, I wasn’t joking : if I ever return to Spain, your home is the first place I’ll visit !

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3 Mar 2025

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Armel has really been such a wonderful person! In just one week he has left a mark and a huge learning experience for our family. He is a respectful, hard-working and responsible person. He has given us much more than we expected or asked for. We have learned from his capacity for gratitude. In addition, he knows how to do many things (gardening,… read more

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1 Mar 2025

Left by Workawayer () for host (Help grow our permaculture ...)

I stayed at Martin and Edith's farm for 10 nights and 9 days. There is a nice tiny house with a huge garden, completely lost in the middle of the countryside. I was well received and housed in a single room.
I helped to plant vegetables in the beautiful and interesting garden, collect wood for the fire, make a hedge of dry bushes to protect the… read more

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26 Feb 2025

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Armel joined us on our farm for a 10-day volunteer stint, and while it was a slow start, he ultimately left a positive impression, particularly with his contributions in the kitchen.
During a busy period of processing hundreds of kilos of meat, Armel demonstrated diligence and skill, which we greatly appreciated.
His ability to handle such… read more

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24 Feb 2025

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I stayed at the house of Ana Maria and Manuel for one week in the middle of February and it was a really great experience. I was receive kindly in a nice private room and fed with the delicious meals they prepared. They are very nice, caring and attractive people. As much as I could understand, we had interesting conversations about Spain,… read more

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14 Feb 2025

Left by host (Share your culture and your ...) for Workawayer ()

We spend a lot of time together working in the construction of a geodesic Dome and was a first time working the wood in that way for me and for him. He was always helping me and giving me plenty of good advices and analyzing the problems that we found and finding solutions.
Armel from the first moment help us a lot, He is someone very respectful… read more

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8 Feb 2025

Left by Workawayer () for host (Share your culture and your ...)

>> My stay with Ramon, his wife Claire and son Alexandre was abolutely perfect. They live close to everything, sea, campaign, "mountain" and city. The well situated house is big with a really nice garden and good energies. I was received as if I was part of the family, they provided me with a nice private room and abolutely delicious dishes. The… read more

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4 Jan 2025

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Armel introduced me to workaway and so we were able to finish the project. He was my first volunteer, became a mason site manager and took care of bringing other people to help. In the end, thanks to him, nearly thirty people came.
He himself stayed 5 months in 2017, 4 months in 2018 and 3 months in 2020 and comes from time to time to say hello… read more

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3 Feb 2018

Left by Workawayer () for host (Help us to finish to ...)

I came here five months to help my friend Nicolas. It was such a great experience. I learned a lot of things about architecture and news things about construction and renovation. I learned words about work and how to give orders in English. I taught my skills and learned some tips and tricks.
The house and works are really interesting and Nicolas… read more

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15 Dec 2024

Left by host (Connect with nature and ...) for Workawayer ()

Armel a été mon tout premier workawayer et m'a guidé sur les premières utilisations du site. Comme je viens d'emménager dans la maison et que pour le moment je travaille encore, il y a plein de petites choses sur lesquelles j'ai besoin d'aide dans la maison et le jardin et Armel a eu un vrai impact en l'espace de quelques jours pour améliorer le… read more

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11 Dec 2024

Left by Workawayer () for host (Connect with nature and ...)

My experience at Maud's was great. She lives in a fairly large house with a charming garden in a very quiet and friendly area of Montpellier.

I was very well received, Maud is a lovely person and we shared very interesting discussions. She cooks excellent varied vegetarian dishes with fresh local and organic products. She works during the week… read more

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15 Nov 2024

Left by Workawayer () for host (Join me in home improvement ...)

My stay at Violaine's was very pleasant and informative. It is a calm and peaceful place that I recommend for anyone looking for a little peace and quiet in the countryside without being too far from the attractions of the city. Violaine is a welcoming, friendly and very interesting person. She taught me a lot about edible wild plants and cooks… read more

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31 Aug 2019

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Armel was lovely and helpful, kind and considerate, a pleasure to host and would definitely invite him back, he was amazing at repairing our wall and helping Make a gate for the ducks, he was also a help in the kitchen. I loved our chats about the world, history and politics, he is a joy to be with. Thankyou!

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28 Aug 2019

Left by Workawayer () for host (Help with gardening, ...)

I stayed only one week at this place as I planned others travels and that's the only thing I regret.
Bliss and her daughter Freya are amazing people I will never forget, open-minded and full of love.
Bliss knows so much interesting things about archeology, history, ancient civilisations and mainly about life, human beings and souls, we got… read more

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28 Feb 2018

Left by Workawayer () for host (Come and help around the ...)

I stayed at Laia's house one month helping with the garden and to tile the little house. It was a nice experience Laia is cool and interesting and helped me to learn Spanish. The village is really charming and Laia's friends are so interesting, thanks everyone

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14 Feb 2018

Left by host (Come and help around the ...) for Workawayer ()

Genial, esta siendo una convivencia facil , bonita y muy tranquila. Sabe mucho de todo y es muy organizado. Hace las cosas con cariño y atención.

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21 Jul 2015

Left by Workawayer () for host (Cat sit a lovely furry family ...)

JP hosted me 2 weeks taking care of his 7 cats as he had to work a lot and travel to Cambodia. It was a wonderful eperience. JP is just an amazing person passionated about humans, animals and arts. Music player, Film maker and kind of philosoph, he's really open-minded, with such a big heart ! I really enjoy the time I spent there. The apartment… read more

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7 Apr 2015

Left by host (Cat sit a lovely furry family ...) for Workawayer ()

Armel came to take of my cats for 2 weeks while I was traveling in Cambodia to work on my film. He took very well care of my "furry companions" with whom he connected right away. He spent a lot of time brushing them and he made sure the house was very comfortable.
Armel is also an AMAZING gardener who managed to give life to green plants on my… read more

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