Profile information
Travel information
We are currently
Travelling
Our next destination:
Guatemala - from Sep 2025 until Feb 2026 View all
Description
Hi! We’re Antonia and Ben, a couple from the UK who first met while working for a medical charity in Colombia, designing, making, and providing prosthetic limbs across the country. That experience sparked our shared love for travel, cultural exchange, and meaningful connection and we’ve been exploring together ever since.
From late 2025 to mid-2026, we’ll be travelling through Central America and are looking for Workaway opportunities where we can contribute our skills, meet incredible people, and learn from the communities we visit.
Who We Are
🔹 Antonia is a primary school teacher in London with over three years of experience. She has a strong background in content writing and currently manages the social media for a yoga influencer, blending her professional and creative talents. She grew up speaking Portuguese, studied Spanish at university, and is passionate about languages, communication, and education. In her spare time, she enjoys Pilates, reading, and exploring new cuisines and cultures.
🔹 Ben works in mental healthcare, providing CBT therapy for the NHS and leading nature walks for people struggling with their mental health through a local charity. He previously worked in medical engineering, so he’s hands-on, technically-minded, and a natural problem solver. He also holds a Level 5 TEFL qualification, which he put to use teaching English during his last Workaway in Colombia. Ben is a keen hiker and long-distance runner, with a love for both everyday and extreme sports.
What We Offer
- Together, we bring a wide range of skills:
- Education & Teaching (children and adults)
- Mental health awareness & support
- Content creation & social media management
- English/Spanish language exchange
- Technical & practical problem-solving
- Hospitality & guest interaction
- Pet care & house sitting (we’ve just finished a few months of pet-sitting and love being around animals!)
- Open minds and positive energy
We’re reliable, hard-working, and quick to adapt. Whether it’s teaching, gardening, helping with animals, or lending a hand on an or eco-project.
Why Workaway?
For us, travelling is about more than just seeing new places - it's about being part of something. We value meaningful exchange, learning new skills, and getting to know people from different cultures and walks of life. We love hearing stories, sharing laughs, and giving back wherever we can.
We’d love to hear from you if you're looking for a motivated and thoughtful couple who are ready to jump in and help. Let's connect!
Interests
Sustainability
Events & social
Music
DIY & crafts
Gardening
Charity work
Culture
Animals
Cooking & food
Languages
Astronomy
Water sports
Outdoor activities
Mountain
Nature
Team sports
Fitness
Dancing
Beach
Adventure sports
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Intermediate
Portuguese: IntermediateMore details about my language interests
This workawayer has indicated that they would be interested in sharing their language(s) or learning a new language. You can contact them directly to discuss this.
Skills and knowledge we'd like to share or learn
We're interested in:
Life at a Farmstay
Some knowledge of:
Gardening
General Maintenance
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Eco Projects
Helping around the house
Animal Care
Charity Work
Art Projects
Able to teach about:
Hospitality/Tourism
Languages
Helping with Computers/ Internet
Teaching
Babysitting and creative play
House sitting
More details about your skills
Ben’s Skills
- CBT therapy delivery (NHS professional)
- Mental health support and awareness
- TEFL Level 5 certified (taught English during previous Workaway in Colombia)
- Fluent English speaker, conversational Spanish
- Practical, technical and problem-solving skills (engineering background)
- Outdoor leadership (leads mental health support walks with a UK charity and hold hill leader qualification)
- Outdoor first aid qualification
- Experience in pet care and house sitting
- Comfortable with DIY, repairs, and hands-on projects
- Strong communication and empathy skills
- Long-distance running, hiking, and sports experience (+coaching football)
- Adaptable, thoughtful, and highly motivated
Antonia’s Skills
- Primary school teaching (3+ years experience in London)
- Spanish (Advanced) and Portuguese (Advanced)
- TEFL experience (informal through volunteering and travel)
- Content writing and editing
- Social media management (currently managing a yoga influencer’s account)
- Childcare and youth engagement
- Creative planning and classroom/resource development
- Experience with pet care and house sitting
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Passionate about language, culture, and education
- Pilates, yoga, and general wellbeing knowledge
- Organised, friendly, and dependable
Age
29 & 28
Some more information
Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
NoSpecial dietary requirements
No
