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Travel information
We are currently
Travelling
Our next destination:
United States - from May 2024 until Dec 2025 View all
Description
Hi hosts!
We love the outdoors and exploring new places. Hiking, camping, cycling, horseback riding, caving and the peaceful life.
We are always looking forward to new adventures!
We are most interested in construction, building, gardening, diy, maintenance projects in rural areas.
Interests
Van life
Photography
Fitness
Drawing & painting
DIY & crafts
Cooking & food
Adventure sports
Plant care
Nature
Outdoor activities
Hiking
Gardening
Cycling
Carpentry
Camping
Art & design
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Beginner
Skills and knowledge we'd like to share or learn
We're interested in:
Gardening
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Life at a Farmstay
Animal Care
Art Projects
More details about your skills
We have spent the past few years working on carpentry projects for multiple workaway hosts in Mexico, Central America and South America. We have designed and built from raw materials;
- sunloungers
- kitchen cabinets and countertops
- kitchen storage crates
- side tables
- window frames
- window casing
- window screens
- closet/wardrobe
- lighting fixtures
- shelving units
- towel racks
- toilet paper dispensers
- benches
- saw horses
(Some photos below)
Andrew is a trained carpenter. He has 15 years construction experience in multiple applications of the trade. He speaks fluently in English and Spanish.
Michelle is a trained mechanical engineer and technical draftsperson in the building services industry.
She speaks fluently in English and has basic Spanish.
Our other experiences include animal care and farming.
We are hardworking, resourceful and reliable. We can design, build, and decorate. We can care for animals.
We are open to hearing about any opportunity you have to offer 🙂
Age
35 & 40
Some more information
Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
Special dietary requirements
Feedback
22 Dec 2019
Left by host (Join us in our eco-resort on ...) for Workawayer ()
Michelle y Andrew Realmente nos han ayudado mucho muchísimo, son muy profesionales. Han echo trabajos excelentes, precisos, con un nivel alto de compromiso en la carpintería de nuestro hotel. Ventanas, colgadores para toallas, ventanas. Recomendamos con total confianza a Michelle y Andrew como personas y como personas comprometidas con lo que… read more
(Excellent
)
3 Sep 2019
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Join us in our eco-resort on ...)
We stayed at the ecolodge for three months and it was an absolute pleasure.
The location is great, on the shores of the lake and only a short drive from Bacalar town. There is a lot of wildlife to see. The lake is very beautiful and peaceful, we swam there every day.
The people working here are fantastic and made us feel so welcome. Arthuro is… read more
The location is great, on the shores of the lake and only a short drive from Bacalar town. There is a lot of wildlife to see. The lake is very beautiful and peaceful, we swam there every day.
The people working here are fantastic and made us feel so welcome. Arthuro is… read more
(Excellent
)
29 Nov 2019
Left by host (Nature reserve and cloud ...) for Workawayer ()
Michelle y Andrew fueron una gran adición al proyecto. Hicieron un muy buen trabajo y compartieron con nosotros su buen humor y buena energía. Muy motivados, responsables y trabajadores, los recomiendo muchísimo. Gracias, les envío muchos abrazos!
(Excellent
)
2 Sep 2019
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Nature reserve and cloud ...)
We stayed with Erwin and his family for a month and had a great time.
The location is close to Machu Picchu and Aguas Calientes. It is very peaceful and surrounded by nature. We saw so many different butterflies!
Erwin was a pleasure to work for. He is open to ideas and made sure we had all the tools we needed for the carpentry projects. We… read more
The location is close to Machu Picchu and Aguas Calientes. It is very peaceful and surrounded by nature. We saw so many different butterflies!
Erwin was a pleasure to work for. He is open to ideas and made sure we had all the tools we needed for the carpentry projects. We… read more
(Excellent
)
26 Nov 2019
Left by host for Workawayer ()
Son unas personas maravillosas! Los recomiendo ampliamente, siempre con una sonrisa son muy trabajadores, amables, buena comunicación, espero que regresen algún día!
(Excellent
)
12 Feb 2018
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Developing eco tourism ...)
Stayed for four weeks in lovely el Nogalito and loved every minute. Hector is very welcoming and accomodating and has fantastic local knowledge.
The food was really delicious you will be impressed (muchas gracias Julio!)
The area is quiet, peaceful and friendly, with great options for local hikes. A nearby bus will take you to the lovely bustling… read more
The food was really delicious you will be impressed (muchas gracias Julio!)
The area is quiet, peaceful and friendly, with great options for local hikes. A nearby bus will take you to the lovely bustling… read more
(Excellent
)
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Feedback
22 Dec 2019
Left by host (Join us in our eco-resort on ...) for Workawayer ()
Michelle y Andrew Realmente nos han ayudado mucho muchísimo, son muy profesionales. Han echo trabajos excelentes, precisos, con un nivel alto de compromiso en la carpintería de nuestro hotel. Ventanas, colgadores para toallas, ventanas. Recomendamos con total confianza a Michelle y Andrew como personas y como personas comprometidas con lo que… read more
(Excellent)
3 Sep 2019
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Join us in our eco-resort on ...)
We stayed at the ecolodge for three months and it was an absolute pleasure.
The location is great, on the shores of the lake and only a short drive from Bacalar town. There is a lot of wildlife to see. The lake is very beautiful and peaceful, we swam there every day.
The people working here are fantastic and made us feel so welcome. Arthuro is… read more
The location is great, on the shores of the lake and only a short drive from Bacalar town. There is a lot of wildlife to see. The lake is very beautiful and peaceful, we swam there every day.
The people working here are fantastic and made us feel so welcome. Arthuro is… read more
(Excellent)
29 Nov 2019
Left by host (Nature reserve and cloud ...) for Workawayer ()
Michelle y Andrew fueron una gran adición al proyecto. Hicieron un muy buen trabajo y compartieron con nosotros su buen humor y buena energía. Muy motivados, responsables y trabajadores, los recomiendo muchísimo. Gracias, les envío muchos abrazos!
(Excellent)
2 Sep 2019
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Nature reserve and cloud ...)
We stayed with Erwin and his family for a month and had a great time.
The location is close to Machu Picchu and Aguas Calientes. It is very peaceful and surrounded by nature. We saw so many different butterflies!
Erwin was a pleasure to work for. He is open to ideas and made sure we had all the tools we needed for the carpentry projects. We… read more
The location is close to Machu Picchu and Aguas Calientes. It is very peaceful and surrounded by nature. We saw so many different butterflies!
Erwin was a pleasure to work for. He is open to ideas and made sure we had all the tools we needed for the carpentry projects. We… read more
(Excellent)
26 Nov 2019
Left by host for Workawayer ()
Son unas personas maravillosas! Los recomiendo ampliamente, siempre con una sonrisa son muy trabajadores, amables, buena comunicación, espero que regresen algún día!
(Excellent)
12 Feb 2018
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Developing eco tourism ...)
Stayed for four weeks in lovely el Nogalito and loved every minute. Hector is very welcoming and accomodating and has fantastic local knowledge.
The food was really delicious you will be impressed (muchas gracias Julio!)
The area is quiet, peaceful and friendly, with great options for local hikes. A nearby bus will take you to the lovely bustling… read more
The food was really delicious you will be impressed (muchas gracias Julio!)
The area is quiet, peaceful and friendly, with great options for local hikes. A nearby bus will take you to the lovely bustling… read more
(Excellent)
2 Sep 2019
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Do you have artistic talents? ...)
The location was beautiful and peaceful with amazing views of the canyon. The thermal baths down at the river were a fantastic place to relax.
The location is quite remote, if you are not hiking in there is only one bus from Cabanaconde each day which leaves early in the morning.
We stayed for only 3 days, in that time we made a rustic bench… read more
The location is quite remote, if you are not hiking in there is only one bus from Cabanaconde each day which leaves early in the morning.
We stayed for only 3 days, in that time we made a rustic bench… read more
(Good)
14 Jul 2018
Left by host for Workawayer ()
Michelle and Andrew have a great sense of humor! And boy can she cook! We enjoyed her design skills, her creativity, her wonderful attitude and her totally fun traveling companion, Andrew, a very skilled carpenter, snake wrangler, and beautiful soul ready to smile or rumble with any rogue lizard.
They made a gorgeous kitchen island for the… read more
They made a gorgeous kitchen island for the… read more
(Excellent)
11 Jul 2018
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Help with gardening and house ...)
Had a fantastic time staying at the farm. It is a very welcoming atmosphere, Pauline could not have been more caring and generous. A lot of fun and very enjoyable few weeks with everyone there :)
The farm setting feels quite remote, but there is a village 2 miles away that you can reach on bike, foot or catch a ride, the locals are very friendly.… read more
The farm setting feels quite remote, but there is a village 2 miles away that you can reach on bike, foot or catch a ride, the locals are very friendly.… read more
(Excellent)
3 May 2018
Left by host (Join our sailing community in ...) for Workawayer ()
Andrew and Michelle are a lot of fun to be around. Easy going and relaxed, while serious and proactive when it comes to work. Thanks a lot for all the cabinets doors fixed (almost strange to not have them falling on us anymore).
Andrew knows so much about his job (carpenter) also about many other topics, that I was delighted to listen to.… read more
Andrew knows so much about his job (carpenter) also about many other topics, that I was delighted to listen to.… read more
(Excellent)
2 May 2018
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Join our sailing community in ...)
Spent 2 weeks sailing around Lake Izabal with Daeli, Vic and Deisel. A really unique and fun experience I would definately recommend.
The work hours were short and relaxed but we were definately kept busy with sailing, cooking together, resupplying at villages around the lake, kayaking and exciting land adventures to a really impressive cave,… read more
The work hours were short and relaxed but we were definately kept busy with sailing, cooking together, resupplying at villages around the lake, kayaking and exciting land adventures to a really impressive cave,… read more
(Excellent)
25 Apr 2018
Left by host for Workawayer ()
Michelle and Andrew were with us for 6 weeks. They worked in our carpentry, built some sun beds. helped in our bar where necessary. We wish you the best in your trip and we would gladly accept it in our facilities again. We'll miss you. PD: When you return you will be waiting for a bag of oranges to extract juice, hahaha.
(Very good)
25 Apr 2018
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Help out at our Ecological ...)
Spent 6 weeks here and had a really amazing time.
We were allowed to join the hikes and excursions with guests and to ride the lovely horses. The area has a huge number of hikes and caves to explore in your free time.
Our role was carpentry and we spent our volunteer hours in the workshop designing and building furniture. We made sunbeds,… read more
We were allowed to join the hikes and excursions with guests and to ride the lovely horses. The area has a huge number of hikes and caves to explore in your free time.
Our role was carpentry and we spent our volunteer hours in the workshop designing and building furniture. We made sunbeds,… read more
(Excellent)
