Santiago

From: Uruguay

Account Type
Individual account
Travelling to
France, Italy, Switzerland
Travel dates
06/03/2020 - 31/07/2025
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My status
Travelling
Description
Hello! I´m Santiago from Colonia Del Sacramento, Uruguay.
I´ve been travelling through South America for the last 6 years and Also volunteering with WWOOF platform,
discovering places that work with permaculture, organic gardening, phytomedicine, bio-construccion, clean energy, along with activities that cultivates soul and body, looking for alternative and susteinable ways of living.
I grew up in the countryside, so i am a nature lover and i respect all life in earth.
I am really into music and arts in general, (i travell with my guitar) years ago i started learning about luthery, (i made my first guitar and help in a workshop when i am in Uruguay) also worked as a chef sometimes, doing carpentery and in construccion, also in Hostels or wherever help was required.
I have experience in various fields.
This year I am travelling to other continents for the first time. Starting with Europe.
I have swiss nationality apart from Uruguayan becouse of a grand grand parent that was born there, so i took the decision to cross the ocean.
I take travelling as a personal proyect, learning about the world and myself. Looking for knowledge, sharing experiences, helping in everything, while good energy is shared.
I really appreciate when someone open their doors to me while im travelling. I am respectfull with everyone and enjoy sharing what i have.
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
Some knowledge of:
Gardening
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Life at a Farmstay
Eco Projects
Helping around the house
Animal Care
Hospitality/Tourism
Language practice
Art Projects
Helping with Computers/ Internet
More details about your skills
I am a proactive person, so i think i can develop well in a lot of areas. I am ready to learn what i need to, and share my knowladge also.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
French: Beginner
Italian: Beginner
Portuguese: Beginner
Age
29
Nationality
Uruguayan and Swiss
What else ...
I am a sport lover, i have practiced footbol many years, a bit of basketball, rowing, i am really into martial arts, specially Taekwondo, i took part in several competition, also practice boxing, and a bit of Kunfu.

I attach my Facebook and Couchsurfing Profiles

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100009375542242

https://www.couchsurfing.com/people/santiago-bernardi
Some more information
- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
- Special dietary requirements

Photos

Typical Guarany Construccion

Making tipi platform

Outoor stairs i made in a host farm in France

Canigou Mountain

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14/10/2020

Left by host (Horses and cows in the ...) for Workawayer (Santiago)

We really enjoyed having Santiago stay with us and help us on the farm. He is very reliable and works on projects with a high level of independence and competence. He helped us with building projects , farm work and general maintenance. Santiago is very good with people and has a real feeling for the animals, especially the horses! In addition to… read more

(Excellent )

17/09/2020

Left by Workawayer (Santiago) for host for (Horses and cows in the ...)

My stay in this place was wonderfull, I spend more than 2 month there helping with the horses, some sheeps and a couple of pigs, also doing some building task and helping in the garden. This is a really kind family, we share lots of delicious meals and talks. It was a pleasure to be there with them all this time. I learn a lot and improve my… read more

(Excellent )

18/08/2020

Left by host (Help establish an intentional ...) for Workawayer (Santiago)

Describing having Santi as a volunteer sounds almost too good to be true: always friendly, warm-hearted, super modest, very clean & tidy, proactive with work (actually doing lots of good things we didn't ask him for on top of his work assignments), skillful & creative in building things, always available to give a helping hand.... We appreciated… read more

(Excellent )

28/06/2020

Left by Workawayer (Santiago) for host for (Help establish an intentional ...)

Being at this project was a beautifull experiencie. I spend 3 months there shearing and enjoying nature arround. There are several activities to focus in, you will never get bored there. Everything is in constant movement, always new challenges. A comunity growin, making stronger its roots, with an infinite potencial. Thanks all! You will be im my… read more

(Excellent )

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