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Travel information
We are currently
Travelling
Description
We are a couple from Brazil, but now we are currently travelling the world. Marina is a Biologist, and Gabriel work with videos.
We are interested in have new experiences. We just wanna be happy, doing the right thing for others, and in this process we hope to learn lots of new things, and maybe teach somethings.
We have recently started our own blog where we write about our journey and share our life experience in order to make a difference in someone's life, either by being a source of inspiration, encouraging people to follow your inner voice, your dreams, your heart. We hope to do that showing our simple way of life, our records of the beautiful landscapes we came across and the amazing people we met along the way.
Our Blog: www.essencianomade.com
Interests
Architecture
Camping
Sailing / Boating
Charity work
Languages
Plant care
Photography
Pets
Cooking & food
Movies & TV
Hiking
Drawing & painting
Art & design
Gardening
Mountain
Sustainability
Videography
Self development
DIY & crafts
Animals
Books
Cycling
LGBTQ
Outdoor activities
Vegetarian or vegan
Yoga / Wellness
Van life
Nature
Farming
Culture
Languages spoken
Portuguese: Fluent
English: Intermediate
Spanish: Beginner
Skills and knowledge we'd like to share or learn
We're interested in:
Gardening
Babysitting and creative play
Life at a Farmstay
Eco Projects
Helping around the house
Animal Care
Hospitality/Tourism
Charity Work
Languages
Art Projects
Helping with Computers/ Internet
Teaching
Able to teach about:
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
More details about your skills
Work with videos, we cook very well, take photos, biologist experience, hostel experience, teach, babysister, love animals...and we are hardworking
Age
43 & 45
Some more information
Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
NoSpecial dietary requirements
Vegetarian
Feedback
7 Nov 2024
Left by host (Join us at our home and enjoy ...) for Workawayer ()
Hi Marina, sorry to be a bit late with my feedback, but I didn’t forget all the help you gave. Thanks a lot.
What a pitty Gabriel couldn’t come. Hopefully another time. When you might be in Turkey, Cappadocia, again,you will be very welcome.
Anybody who needs help I recommend Marina. She is very friendly, independed and clean 😄.
Greetings from… read more
What a pitty Gabriel couldn’t come. Hopefully another time. When you might be in Turkey, Cappadocia, again,you will be very welcome.
Anybody who needs help I recommend Marina. She is very friendly, independed and clean 😄.
Greetings from… read more
(Excellent
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4 Oct 2024
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Join us at our home and enjoy ...)
I had a wonderful time at Lilian and Galip's house. They are both lovely and made me feel very welcome from the moment I arrived.
The dogs and cats were adorable, and I enjoyed spending time with them, feeding and walking with them.
The job mainly involved cleaning the house and walking the dogs, which was easy for me, and I had lots of free… read more
The dogs and cats were adorable, and I enjoyed spending time with them, feeding and walking with them.
The job mainly involved cleaning the house and walking the dogs, which was easy for me, and I had lots of free… read more
(Excellent
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19 Sep 2024
Left by host (Your home away from home at ...) for Workawayer ()
Gabriel was an amazing help when we really needed one. He was always there for us and always supportive and friendly. You can see that Gabriel has loads of experience and can literally do anything. Thank you very much, Gabriel for your help, we really appreciate your time that you spent with us. We learnt so much from you and we really hope you… read more
(Excellent
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10 Aug 2024
Left by host (Help at our farm stay in ...) for Workawayer ()
Gabriel and Marina were a pleasure to have as volunteers. They were always relaxed, hard working, social and friendly. They tolerated the occasional chaos with grace and were eager to work and help us with anything we asked. We really enjoyed having them stay with us and volunteer. We wish them luck in their travels and workaway experiences. They… read more
(Excellent
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3 Aug 2024
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Help at our farm stay in ...)
It was absolutely perfect! Every second of our time there was amazing.
Lika, Mamuka, Nino, Kurt, and the kids are truly amazing, and it was an absolute pleasure to spend those days with them, working, having fun, playing games, and exchanging stories and great moments.
Regarding the work, we actively contributed to building mud walls in the… read more
Lika, Mamuka, Nino, Kurt, and the kids are truly amazing, and it was an absolute pleasure to spend those days with them, working, having fun, playing games, and exchanging stories and great moments.
Regarding the work, we actively contributed to building mud walls in the… read more
(Excellent
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Feedback
7 Nov 2024
Left by host (Join us at our home and enjoy ...) for Workawayer ()
Hi Marina, sorry to be a bit late with my feedback, but I didn’t forget all the help you gave. Thanks a lot.
What a pitty Gabriel couldn’t come. Hopefully another time. When you might be in Turkey, Cappadocia, again,you will be very welcome.
Anybody who needs help I recommend Marina. She is very friendly, independed and clean 😄.
Greetings from… read more
What a pitty Gabriel couldn’t come. Hopefully another time. When you might be in Turkey, Cappadocia, again,you will be very welcome.
Anybody who needs help I recommend Marina. She is very friendly, independed and clean 😄.
Greetings from… read more
(Excellent)
4 Oct 2024
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Join us at our home and enjoy ...)
I had a wonderful time at Lilian and Galip's house. They are both lovely and made me feel very welcome from the moment I arrived.
The dogs and cats were adorable, and I enjoyed spending time with them, feeding and walking with them.
The job mainly involved cleaning the house and walking the dogs, which was easy for me, and I had lots of free… read more
The dogs and cats were adorable, and I enjoyed spending time with them, feeding and walking with them.
The job mainly involved cleaning the house and walking the dogs, which was easy for me, and I had lots of free… read more
(Excellent)
19 Sep 2024
Left by host (Your home away from home at ...) for Workawayer ()
Gabriel was an amazing help when we really needed one. He was always there for us and always supportive and friendly. You can see that Gabriel has loads of experience and can literally do anything. Thank you very much, Gabriel for your help, we really appreciate your time that you spent with us. We learnt so much from you and we really hope you… read more
(Excellent)
10 Aug 2024
Left by host (Help at our farm stay in ...) for Workawayer ()
Gabriel and Marina were a pleasure to have as volunteers. They were always relaxed, hard working, social and friendly. They tolerated the occasional chaos with grace and were eager to work and help us with anything we asked. We really enjoyed having them stay with us and volunteer. We wish them luck in their travels and workaway experiences. They… read more
(Excellent)
3 Aug 2024
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Help at our farm stay in ...)
It was absolutely perfect! Every second of our time there was amazing.
Lika, Mamuka, Nino, Kurt, and the kids are truly amazing, and it was an absolute pleasure to spend those days with them, working, having fun, playing games, and exchanging stories and great moments.
Regarding the work, we actively contributed to building mud walls in the… read more
Lika, Mamuka, Nino, Kurt, and the kids are truly amazing, and it was an absolute pleasure to spend those days with them, working, having fun, playing games, and exchanging stories and great moments.
Regarding the work, we actively contributed to building mud walls in the… read more
(Excellent)
3 Aug 2024
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Cool guest-house and yoga ...)
What can I say about this place? I struggled to write because it's hard to describe, but I'll try.
It was a delight from the first day. I'm very shy and have trouble with my English, but I felt very comfortable there from the first second. All the volunteers were very nice, and what can I say about Peter, Nikita, Anna, John Lee... simply amazing… read more
It was a delight from the first day. I'm very shy and have trouble with my English, but I felt very comfortable there from the first second. All the volunteers were very nice, and what can I say about Peter, Nikita, Anna, John Lee... simply amazing… read more
(Excellent)
17 Mar 2023
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Help with the gardening and ...)
I do not even know where to begin with this.
Fulmati is a wonderful Woman, and it's very hard to explain the days we have together. It was very very special for me.
She is sweet, smart, and beautiful, and knows a lot about everything, and it is very pleasant to share any moment with her. She lives with her mother, another gorgeous woman, but… read more
Fulmati is a wonderful Woman, and it's very hard to explain the days we have together. It was very very special for me.
She is sweet, smart, and beautiful, and knows a lot about everything, and it is very pleasant to share any moment with her. She lives with her mother, another gorgeous woman, but… read more
(Excellent)
16 Jul 2022
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Open community learning and ...)
What can I say abou this place…Our experience was amazing! We spent one week on Tushar’s farm and it was impossible to describe our feelings. I wish I could stay more. The place is very simple, but we have every that we need. Tushar and his family are so sweet, kind, and funny and we enjoy every second together. He also has a lot of knowledge and… read more
(Excellent)
20 Jan 2022
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Be inspired to create beauty ...)
We spent two weeks of pure delight on Kerry's beautiful farm. And we felt at home from the first minute.
Kerry is an extremely generous man with a huge heart who loves to welcome people, exchange ideas about life, and share his immense knowledge about everything.
Without a doubt, he lives in a paradise of rare scenic beauty, surrounded by green… read more
Kerry is an extremely generous man with a huge heart who loves to welcome people, exchange ideas about life, and share his immense knowledge about everything.
Without a doubt, he lives in a paradise of rare scenic beauty, surrounded by green… read more
(Excellent)
20 Jan 2022
Left by host (Be inspired to create beauty ...) for Workawayer ()
Gabriel and Marina spent two and a half wonderful weeks here and the glow of our great time together will sustain me until they are able to come back. They were an integrated part of our temporary intentional community and stepped up to the tasks of the day whatever they were, tough, tedious or fun. They have many talents they share with a… read more
(Excellent)
11 May 2021
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Help our local team welcome ...)
Essa foi sem sombra de dúvidas a nossa melhor experiência de voluntariado no Brasil! O Cristiano é uma pessoa sensacional, generosa de coração gigante, que adora estar rodeado de pessoas fazendo trilhas, tomando banho de cachoeira. Enfim, tivemos uma estadia perfeita! Ficamos cerca de 4 meses por lá. A beleza da Serra da Mantiqueira é algo… read more
(Excellent)
17 Mar 2020
Left by host (Learn about the local ...) for Workawayer ()
They such a great person we ever meet, we really enjoy cooperate with them so much,very helpful, friendly ,i really recommend other hostel accept their volunteer request!!
(Excellent)
3 Mar 2020
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Learn about the local ...)
We spent 10 days in Bed Atitud and we loved it!
The atmosphere is pleasant, the people are incredible, the hostel is very comfortable and the location is the best!
Besides that, the job is very easy and simple and we had a lot of free time to explore the island and also chill in the hostel.
The owners, Aaron and Harry, are two of the most… read more
The atmosphere is pleasant, the people are incredible, the hostel is very comfortable and the location is the best!
Besides that, the job is very easy and simple and we had a lot of free time to explore the island and also chill in the hostel.
The owners, Aaron and Harry, are two of the most… read more
(Excellent)
21 Dec 2019
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Guesthouse on an organic farm ...)
The best Workaway ever!!! We love all in this place: the people, the place, Puppy, the food, the bed, our tiny house, the view, the atmosphere, the temperature, the landscape...everything was just perfect, joyful and lovely.
We spend a month there, and it was amazing! Jocean and Ayu are the best hosts! They are sweet, kind, generous and we have a… read more
We spend a month there, and it was amazing! Jocean and Ayu are the best hosts! They are sweet, kind, generous and we have a… read more
(Excellent)
3 Jul 2019
Left by host (Help out at our eco-project ...) for Workawayer ()
Gabriel and Marina are both independence couple, they also a best teammate and split work among themselves. After first day meeting them and checking their works, I could say they could manage very well the hostel. They did very nice bed after guest check out, as well as the cleanliness of the guesthouse. Hence, we empower them to manage the… read more
(Excellent)
2 Jul 2019
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Help out at our eco-project ...)
We had an amazing time in this lovely place! We cannot say enough thank you to Michelle and Ryan!!
The house is beautiful and comfortable, the location is perfect: in a quiet and nice neighborhood but near the center of Melaka.
The help is very simple: just do some cleaning, receive the guests, and keep the house nice and tide.
Michelle is… read more
The house is beautiful and comfortable, the location is perfect: in a quiet and nice neighborhood but near the center of Melaka.
The help is very simple: just do some cleaning, receive the guests, and keep the house nice and tide.
Michelle is… read more
(Excellent)
9 Jun 2019
Left by host for Workawayer ()
Gabriel and Marina stayed 1month with me and they were friendly and helping couple that I could ask for.
Despite the fact they stayed here during the low season when there are not many guests, we had the chance to solve some administrative problems.
Since they were both good at multitasking and always eager to learn more, they were able to… read more
Despite the fact they stayed here during the low season when there are not many guests, we had the chance to solve some administrative problems.
Since they were both good at multitasking and always eager to learn more, they were able to… read more
(Excellent)
19 May 2019
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Volunteers needed in ...)
We had a wonderful time at Elaine's place. The guest house is beautiful and cozy, and very well located, in the heart of the city, the perfect location!
It was a real pleasure to work here. The job was nice and easy. We also had a lot of free time to explore the city and surroundings.
Elaine is an amazing person, and so welcoming. She always… read more
It was a real pleasure to work here. The job was nice and easy. We also had a lot of free time to explore the city and surroundings.
Elaine is an amazing person, and so welcoming. She always… read more
(Excellent)
6 Jun 2019
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Learn about eco-building and ...)
We really loved the place and the experience of living in the jungle and especially in a beautiful tree house! The place is wonderful, full of nature, waterfall, beautiful trees, and very cute and intelligent monkeys!
Life is not always easy in the jungle. We have a mountain to climb every day, lots of steps and lots of mosquitoes too. Be… read more
Life is not always easy in the jungle. We have a mountain to climb every day, lots of steps and lots of mosquitoes too. Be… read more
(Excellent)
22 Apr 2019
Left by host (Welcoming volunteers to help ...) for Workawayer ()
It was a great time once we had Gabriel and Marina join ours family ! they were helpful.
Willing to help in anything and fast learners. I felt not worry when they helped me because they had experiences in hospitality before and Gabriel has very high responsibility, he also help us run some event , bringing ours guest to hike and movie night etc .… read more
Willing to help in anything and fast learners. I felt not worry when they helped me because they had experiences in hospitality before and Gabriel has very high responsibility, he also help us run some event , bringing ours guest to hike and movie night etc .… read more
(Excellent)
21 Apr 2019
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Welcoming volunteers to help ...)
Thank you for this perfect days! We spent 10 amazing days in Cameron Highlands. We loved the city, the nice temperature, the people and we did a lot of hiking, in such beautiful landscapes. Janice and the girls are the best!! Always smiling and ready to help us. It was a pleasure to spend time with them. We didn't meet Aaron, but we are sure that… read more
(Excellent)
31 Oct 2018
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Help with a dog rescue ...)
I was just amazing! We love to spend this time with the dogs. The project is amazing and Tamara is such a special person.
She is truly one of the most amazing souls I have ever met .
Tamaras entire life revolves around these dogs, and her dedication is something very admirable.
The dogs are so cute!!!
All we need is to thank you so much Tamara,… read more
She is truly one of the most amazing souls I have ever met .
Tamaras entire life revolves around these dogs, and her dedication is something very admirable.
The dogs are so cute!!!
All we need is to thank you so much Tamara,… read more
(Excellent)
31 Oct 2018
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Babysitting and help with ...)
We had a great stay here.
We love the place and the flexibility to work.
Vasyli is a great person and always made us feel at home.
The house is comfortable and the kitchen is great. Unfortunately we don't met the kids.
Thank you very much, we really enjoy.
We love the place and the flexibility to work.
Vasyli is a great person and always made us feel at home.
The house is comfortable and the kitchen is great. Unfortunately we don't met the kids.
Thank you very much, we really enjoy.
(Excellent)
31 Oct 2018
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Help to start Thai Massage ...)
It was a really nice experience! We love it!
We stay for three weeks, and the both hostel are very nice, comfortable, beautiful, modern and really well located.
Taka is an amazing person, so sweet and kind. He was very busy at the time, but even that he took us to have lunch in your beautiful and tasty restaurant. And he asked some special… read more
We stay for three weeks, and the both hostel are very nice, comfortable, beautiful, modern and really well located.
Taka is an amazing person, so sweet and kind. He was very busy at the time, but even that he took us to have lunch in your beautiful and tasty restaurant. And he asked some special… read more
(Excellent)
31 Oct 2018
Left by host for Workawayer ()
Marina and Gabriel helped us a lot with photography, events, social media and general manteinance. Got along well with staff and other workawayers and everything was fine during their stay.
Thanks again guys and enjoy your travels
Taka & Emi
Thanks again guys and enjoy your travels
Taka & Emi
(Excellent)
31 Oct 2018
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Join our eco-resort and ...)
It was an amazing experience. We love every second of work and leisure in this project.
The project is beautiful and inspiring. The eco farm is wonderful. We learn a lot of gardening and permaculture as well. All the people were really nice. We love to spend time with other volunteers, with the staff, and with the awesome Lao people! We made good… read more
The project is beautiful and inspiring. The eco farm is wonderful. We learn a lot of gardening and permaculture as well. All the people were really nice. We love to spend time with other volunteers, with the staff, and with the awesome Lao people! We made good… read more
(Excellent)
