Profile information
Travel information
I am currently
Travelling
My next destination:
India - from Jan 2026 until Apr 2026 View all
Description
Hello there and welcome to my profile, where I share a little bit of who I am 🌼
I'm Mariana, a 29-year-old adventurer from Portugal with a background in finance and accounting. A few years ago, I found myself in a job that left me feeling unfulfilled and yearning for something more meaningful.
I've explored various communities in Portugal, Costa Rica, Colombia, and Nepal, delving into permaculture, sustainable building, and natural construction through Workaway experiences. I spent a year living in a permaculture school, where I completed a permaculture design course and became a certified permaculture teacher. I also had the pleasure of teaching and creating several gardens and composting systems, further deepening my connection to the land. Additionally, I took part in the Erasmus EU Sustainability Program Exchange, where I lived and applied permaculture philosophy across multiple projects.
The art of distilling plants captured my curiosity and eventually led me to found my own company specializing in essential oils and hydrosols, sharing my knowledge through workshops and classes.
Alongside this, I meditate regularly and have completed several Vipassana meditation retreats, which I continue to practice. I also hold a postgraduate degree in Mental Health and have taken various courses in personal development and emotional awareness. These experiences strongly shape the way I relate to people, shared spaces, and community life.
Now, I'm on a quest for personal growth, eager to immerse myself in different cultures and lifestyles. I'm known for being hardworking, kind, open-minded, and loving. I'm particularly interested in learning about religion, healthier lifestyles, yoga, and meditation.
My relationship with food and how it affects my body is a big focus for me and something I’m learning about every day. I would love to share more about this and, therefore, more about myself along the way.
With the hope that we’ll meet one day,
Beijinhos 😘
Mariana
Interests
DIY & crafts
Plant care
Charity work
Mountain
Dancing
Gardening
Cooking & food
Hitchhiking
Hiking
Carpentry
Pets
Farming
Nature
Yoga / Wellness
Music
Self development
Sustainability
Books
Outdoor activities
Languages
Events & social
Culture
Camping
Beach
Animals
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Portuguese: Fluent
Spanish: 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 I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Charity Work
Languages
DIY and building projects
Some knowledge of:
Eco Projects
Being an elderly companion
Gardening
Animal Care
Life at a Farmstay
Babysitting and creative play
Helping around the house
Helping with Computers/ Internet
More details about your skills
Mental Health
Master in Economy
Permaculture
Natural building
Distillation of plants
Teaching
Developed organizacional skills
Good work etic
Taking each job as a challenge and as an opportunity do learn
Cleaning dry compost toilets with a big smile 😁
Age
29
Some more information
Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
spinach
Special dietary requirements
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Everything was AMAZING: the organisation within work, the communication, the food, the bedroom, the bathroom, the cultural exchange, the yoga lessons, the safaris, the care and the smiles.
I really felt part of the family and learned so much about the… read more
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Everything was AMAZING: the organisation within work, the communication, the food, the bedroom, the bathroom, the cultural exchange, the yoga lessons, the safaris, the care and the smiles.
I really felt part of the family and learned so much about the… read more
