Manuela

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I’m passionate about traveling and art. I love creative projects that express the beauty of nature. I also enjoy eco tasks, gardening, and learning from people who care about the planet and people.

Description

Hola! This is Manu and I’m an artist and biologist passionate about the connection between nature and creativity. My art is inspired by the organic forms, textures, and colors found in the natural world — I see it as a way to express the harmony that exists between humans and the environment.
I’m a sensitive person who finds joy in sharing and connecting with others. My life motto is “in a pack, nothing feels scary.” I’m sociable and I care deeply about both personal and collective growth. Beyond my professions, I’m simply someone who enjoys a wide variety of activities and loves learning new skills and that's why I've really enjoyed the experiences I've had with Worldpackers and Workway.
I’ve been traveling since 2021. My first solo trip was a Worldpackers experience in Hawaii, where I helped maintain a self-sufficient house surrounded by fruit trees and animals like ducks, sheep, goats, and chickens. Later, my last Workaway experience was with a lovely English couple in France, where I worked for their restaurant as a cashier, waitress, bartender, and for their house as a gardener, builder, and carpenter.
I also lived in Australia for two and a half years, working in restaurants and cafés, tattooing, and traveling along the east coast. These experiences taught me to be adaptable, creative, and responsible.
There’s no doubt that I’m always willing to learn and help and I’m also known for my good energy, open attitude, and commitment to every task.
I truly enjoy the simple pleasures of life, like watching the sunset or having a deep conversation with someone. I feel that I came to this world to experience those small, meaningful moments that make life beautiful.
Right now, I’m travelling around Europe. I spent five days in Barcelona visiting my best friend from Australia. After that, I came to visit the English couple I worked with in France on 2022, my plan is to stay with them until the 31st of December and then I really wanna go to Portugal for the first time. I would love to share my creativity, to learn from others, and to connect with inspiring people and new places in Portugal.

Interests

Movies & TV

Music

DIY & crafts

Books

Winter sports

Dancing

Mountain

Art & design

Vegetarian or vegan

Yoga / Wellness

Sustainability

Nature

Videography

Hiking

Beach

Pets

Gardening

Events & social

Photography

Drawing & painting

Team sports

Adventure sports

Culture

Plant care

Cooking & food

Self development

Animals

Farming

Outdoor activities

Camping

Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Portuguese: Beginner

More 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.

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

Teaching

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Some knowledge of:  

Gardening

Life at a Farmstay

Babysitting and creative play

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Able to teach about:  

Art Projects

Languages

Eco Projects

DIY and building projects

Animal Care

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Helping around the house

Hospitality/Tourism

General Maintenance

Helping with Computers/ Internet

House sitting

More details about your skills

Because I’m a botanical biologist, I have solid knowledge about plants and I’m very good at the art of gardening. I’m also passionate about animals and have experience taking care of them.
As an artist, I have skills in painting, mural art, tattooing, photography, and digital illustration.
A few years ago, I created my own bakery, which helped me develop abilities in pastry, accounting, digital marketing, product photography, and content creation — everything that comes with running a small business.
I’ve also worked in hospitality as a waitress, bartender, and cashier, and I enjoy working in teams and helping with guests.
I’m used to physical work and love learning new things. I consider myself responsible, adaptable, and full of good energy, with a deep love for nature, creativity, and meaningful experiences.

Age

27

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