Larisa

Argentina
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Looking for a paid job in Italy or Spain. Available from Oct 2026. Experience in Hospitality, cooking and wellbeing.

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Hello, I’m Larisa!

I was born in Argentina, and since 2016 I’ve been living between Italy and the UK. Traveling has always enriched my life—not as a constant lifestyle, but as a meaningful way to connect with people, cultures, and different ways of living. Workaway has been an important part of that journey, giving me the opportunity to share my skills, learn from others, and grow through genuine cultural exchange.

I’m a qualified Interpreter and Translator, an English and Spanish language teacher, and an Ayurveda therapist and educator. For more than a decade, I’ve specialized in translating and interpreting for Ayurveda courses and seminars, while also teaching languages and Ayurveda to students from different backgrounds. I worked as a Community Interpreter in the UK, helping people communicate in healthcare, social services, and public institutions.

Over the years, I’ve also trained in cooking, photography, and reflexology. Cooking remains one of my greatest passions. I’ve also worked as part of a professional kitchen staff, where I learned the importance of teamwork, organization, efficiency, and maintaining high standards in a fast-paced environment. I enjoy sharing healthy recipes and adapting to different dietary preferences whenever needed.

At 53, I bring not only curiosity and adaptability, but also reliability, maturity, and a wealth of life experience. I’m practical, resourceful, and happy to roll up my sleeves whenever there’s work to be done. I’ve volunteered in Argentina and abroad, always finding satisfaction in contributing wherever I can and becoming part of the community around me.
Interests

Charity work

Art & design

Photography

Mountain

Pets

Plant care

DIY & crafts

Culture

Yoga / Wellness

Vegetarian or vegan

Self development

Nature

Animals

Languages

Drawing & painting

Cooking & food
Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Italian: Fluent

More details about my language interests
I'm CELTA certified and I can also teach Spanish as a mother tongue

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:

Animal Care

Charity Work

Some knowledge of:

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Hospitality/Tourism

Art Projects

Able to teach about:

Helping around the house

Languages
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💡 What I can offer
Cooking & Kitchen Help – passionate about healthy, colorful meals and open to local recipes
Animal Care – especially dogs, but I’m comfortable with most animals
Household Tasks – cleaning, organizing, and practical support
Creative Projects – arts, drawing
Wellness Knowledge – basics of yoga, Ayurveda, and relaxation practices
Gardening & Outdoor Work – happy to get my hands dirty
Language Support – I can help with Spanish, English and Italian
Age

54
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- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
  No
- Special dietary requirements
  Vegetarian

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17 Nov 2025

Left by Workawayer () for host (Help us in our beautiful ...)

My experience with Cristina and her family was absolutely amazing. She’s an open-minded, determined and strong woman who trusted me to take care of his children and puppies. Her children are two little old souls in a 10-year old body, nature loving and very smart. The place is also very special: a house in the middle (literally) of the forest. … read more

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8 Nov 2025

Left by host (Help us in our beautiful ...) for Workawayer ()

We want to thank from the button of our heart Larisa for all the help , support , love & magic she brought & shared with us ! She is simply amazing ! Think about something that you would like to have done in the house and she did it already before you have chance to ask ! She is an amazing cook, amazing with kids , liovely with animals & a huge … read more

(Excellent )

15 Aug 2025

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Larissa was a magical encounter; a person with a thousand resources and skills, highly sensitive and able to interact in any situation. Just as is necessary and useful in the mountains, she was able to devote herself to new activities as well as dedicating herself to activities like cooking, in which she is already a master. In short, these were … read more

(Excellent )

4 Aug 2025

Left by Workawayer () for host (Enjoing the mountains and the ...)

I spent five weeks with Giulia and Maxi, who manage a refuge in the mountains. The place and the sorroundings are not only breathtaking, but also full of history.
The refuge played an important role for the resistance during the WWII, and many like-minded activities take place there: book presentations, music festivals, etc.
There are also many … read more

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3 Apr 2019

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My experience with Larisa was exellent and she exceeded our expectations! We miss her a lot, not only for business but also as a good friend. Our best wishes for a great life. Giulia & Nicolò

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19 Nov 2018

Left by Workawayer () for host (Come to stay and help us in ...)

I had an excellent experience with Giulia and Nicolò in Verona. They are a young, friendly and enterprising couple working in tourism in the very heart of the city. They make a lovely family too with Rossana.
I originally went there for three months but I stayed much longer in the end. My job was to check-in guests, back office duties and light … read more

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17 Nov 2025

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8 Nov 2025

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15 Aug 2025

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4 Aug 2025

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3 Apr 2019

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My experience with Larisa was exellent and she exceeded our expectations! We miss her a lot, not only for business but also as a good friend. Our best wishes for a great life. Giulia & Nicolò

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19 Nov 2018

Left by Workawayer for host (Come to stay and help us in ...)

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18 Feb 2019

Left by Workawayer for host (Cultural exchange, exploring ...)

Staying at Clive’s been an enriching experience. My first days I assisted him with some construction (preparing cement, actually, a new skill for me), then helping in the house and assisting him in running his rented rooms as he had to travel abroad out of the blue and cleaning the backyard.
Clive is a very good person, who lives his life in … read more

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14 Apr 2017

Left by Workawayer for host (Looking for Russian- English ...)

I spent two months + one week in the Academy and I was in awe of the art studios and the artistic ambience as soon as I arrived.
I spent most of my time modelling and both students and teachers showed to have high professionalism and respect, always caring for us and our comfortability.
Facilities are excellent, spacious dorms, great staff.
In … read more

(Excellent)

19 Feb 2017

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Larisa has been fantastic, as if she had always been part of the place. She helped with her translations, with her drawings, with her cooking, with her spiritual energy... always generous and always present. What else could we desire from a workawayer?..
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29 Jan 2017

Left by Workawayer for host (Come and help us with work or ...)

For the word thanks to be enough it should contain every letter of the alphabet. Valdibruccia was my first workaday experience and the chance to do it appeared as key situations do: by chance. There, not only could I apply my previous abilities as a translator and as a therapist but also I could learn new points of view, discover or value other … read more

(Excellent)