Luis

Guatemala
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Activities i am interested in:

I'm into actively doing nothing lol sitting in a park reading, having a coffee and a chat, it's all about slooow travel for me. As for my passions, I love to talk endlessly about film and literature

My next destination:
Italy - from Oct 2026 until Jun 2027
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Hello! My name is Luis and I'm from Guatemala, a small country on the southern border of Mexico. I'm a biologist and I enjoy teaching what I know (I was a high school teacher for 4 years!). I've been traveling for some time now (17 months as I'm writing this) and it's been such a rewarding experience, both the ups and downs. During these times I appreciate meeting people with whom I can be vulnerable, authentic, and just plain silly lol. As for my hobbies, I'm super into film and literature and lately I've been getting more and more into meditation (still struggling with consistency :/). I also consider myself an active person as I Iike jogging, cycling, swimming, and playing basketball. Hope I get to meet you soon!
Interests

Architecture

Culture

Movies & TV

History

Hiking

Gardening

Fitness

Farming

Languages

Nature

Outdoor activities

Plant care

Sustainability

Yoga / Wellness

Books
Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Italian: Beginner
Chinese (Mandarin): Beginner

More details about my language interests
I'm fluent in both Spanish and English and would love to teach my native language. Want to learn Italian now

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:

Light gardening

Creative DIY projects

Light maintenance

Helping around the house

Hospitality/Tourism

House & pet sitting

Art Projects

Charity Work

Being an elderly companion

Some knowledge of:

Life at a Farmstay

Eco Projects

Animal Care

Helping with Computers/ Internet

Able to teach about:

Teaching

Languages
More details about your skills

Due to my active lifestyle, I am able and want to do physical labor, I am fit and healthy. I can also work as a tutor for kids as I have experience being a teacher. Besides this, what I lack in skill I make up with being open to learn new things and I'm a fast learner (at least I think so...).
I'm also pretty good at building Ikea's stuff so I guess I got that going for me
Age

28
What else ...

I would like to get into yoga, chess, and drawing. My special talent is singing 50s songs lol (always open to have a duet)
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- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
  no
- Special dietary requirements

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12 Jul 2026

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My stay with Jack, Lorraine and family was one of the highlights of a long, long journey. A place where I could do meaningful work with my hands, where I could see the result and difference a day of labor makes. A place too where we could share our passion for literature and talk for hours about its transformative power.
I'm grateful also to … read more

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12 Jul 2026

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Luis is a thoughtful and perceptive traveler who has so many impressions to share from his journey around the world. Whether we were talking about his time in Taiwan or the beauty of a poem, it was always great to hang out. He was a steady and solid helper as well, working with us and training another volunteer as well. We’ll fondly remember him … read more

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23 Jun 2026

Left by host (Stay with a Buddhist and ...) for Workawayer ()

Luis was a big help for the many small projects I needed done; he also constantly kept the house clean and was around when I needed a second opinion on things. He speaks perfect English, is super smart, and very easy to talk to -- we had many interesting conversations. I was overwhelmed with work during most of his stay, but he always found ways … read more

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23 Jun 2026

Left by Workawayer () for host (Stay with a Buddhist and ...)

I spent two weeks with Chris in which, even though he was busy, we still managed to do plenty of stuff. We hit the gym pretty consistently, went to Fort Worth, checked out some houses, and had some interesting conversations. The work is very manageable and I ended up having plenty of time to explore downtown. Chris was always kind and helpful and … read more

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3 Aug 2025

Left by Workawayer () for host (Join me in creating my music ...)

My stay with Anand was nothing short of great! I stayed there for 10 days but by the end of it I felt I was almost a local lol he showed me all the ghats (which were underwater), took me for some delicious street food and welcomed me in his home as part of the family. I got to be part of a puja and the feast after it, got to learn a raga, and just … read more

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12 Jul 2026

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12 Jul 2026

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23 Jun 2026

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23 Jun 2026

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3 Aug 2025

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25 Jul 2025

Left by Workawayer for host (Volunteer at a backpacker ...)

Ashu and his family welcomed me since the first day, gave me recommendations on where to eat and transportation around the city. The work was not too hard and I had enough time to go around Jaipur in the afternoons and weekend. Thanks for having me!

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25 Jul 2025

Left by host (Volunteer at a backpacker ...) for Workawayer

It was really nice to have Luis from Guatemala .He is a very nice person, easy going and respectful.
He helped with painting, cleaning, checkin, checkouts. Dealing with guests. Can definetly recommend Luis 💯
Until next time
Ciao
✨😊

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21 May 2025

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# Volunteer Reference

**Volunteer:** Luis
**Period of Service:** [Dates] (5 weeks)
**Organization:** Buddhist Community at the park

Luis volunteered with our community for five weeks contributing significantly to our ongoing restoration and community-building efforts. Throughout this time, he demonstrated exceptional dedication, work ethic, … read more

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12 Apr 2025

Left by Workawayer for host (Help our Buddhist community ...)

I spent 5 weeks here and can say that the way I've grown since been there has been immeasurable. Among the many things I'm grateful for I can mention the teaching of Metta during a full moon study night, Jayaraja's dharma input every morning, Catherine and Vajrabandhu's help with my meditation posture, and of course all the hours of hard work with … read more

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9 Mar 2025

Left by Workawayer for host (House sitting for our family ...)

My stay with Kathryn and Mark (and Peter) was great! I'm really grateful to them for accepting me on such a short notice and since the very beginning they made me feel welcome into their home. The work was always something that I could handle and I had more than enough free time to relax. The caravan was nice and cozy, especially on those cold and … read more

(Excellent)