boragine

Latvia
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I am currently

Travelling

Activities i am interested in:

House and pet sitting

My next destination:
Portugal
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Description

I am a freelance linguist and AI trainer. Originally from Latvia and have been living mostly in Portugal since 2019. Over 70 five-star reviews at Airbnb from hosts I stayed with.

Check my reviews at Trustedhousesitters and Airbnb:
https://www.airbnb.com/p/boragine
https://www.trustedhousesitters.com/house-and-pet-sitters/portugal/coimbra/coimbra/l/5380473
Interests

Self development

Technology

History

Languages

Yoga / Wellness
Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Latvian (Lettish): Fluent
Russian: Fluent
Hebrew: Beginner
Portuguese: Beginner

More details about my language interests
Not my primary interest but I can help you with Russian, Latvian, or English.

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

Some knowledge of:

Light maintenance

Helping around the house

Animal Care

Teaching

House & pet sitting

Able to teach about:

Hospitality/Tourism

Languages

Helping with Computers/ Internet
More details about your skills

I grew up with cats and raised a few kittens and puppies. I can take care of your home and pets and do simple jobs around the house like cleaning, fixing things, chopping wood, and resolving issues with your computers.
Age

50
Some more information
- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
  No
- Special dietary requirements
  Kosher-style, I cook for myself

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23 Sep 2026

Left by host (Enjoy time with our pups in ...) for Workawayer ()

Ivan was wonderful to help us with our dogs and our place! We so appreciated having him stay and getting the opportunity to talk with him, too! While we were gone, he sent fun updates about our dogs and really helped us feel comfortable that all was going well. We would recommend Ivan highly and look forward to working with him again.

(Excellent )

22 Sep 2026

Left by Workawayer () for host (Enjoy time with our pups in ...)

It was an absolute pleasure to take care of Hank and Madi. The dogs were very friendly, knew their names and basic commands, and made boredom impossible.

Christina and Hank are fantastic hosts who provided a printout with all the instructions and a colour map, and allowed reasonable flexibility with the daily routine. It was a privilege to enjoy … read more

(Excellent )

22 Aug 2026

Left by host (Garden and property ...) for Workawayer ()

Ivan was fine. Friendly , communicative, and completely competent at the tasks assigned once after a couple of days I realised his limitations. As he describes himself , he hasn't much experience in outside work, and he was here in the hottest part of this summer,, but still managed to clear and tidy the garden and was a willing worker. Inside the … read more

(Excellent )

22 Aug 2026

Left by Workawayer () for host (Garden and property ...)

I spent 2.5 weeks with Jonathan doing basic gardening and cleaning. He has been an amazing host — very friendly and caring, sharing his endless, interesting, and diverse stories. As a host, Jonathan allows a great deal of independence with the work and schedule during the day.

My stay coincided with a party that the neighbours across the street … read more

(Excellent )

17 Jul 2026

Left by host (Join my quinta with pets in ...) for Workawayer ()

It was a pleasure hosting Ivan. He arrived on time as planned and from the beginning integrated seamlessly into our daily life and routines. He immediately bonded with the dogs and they loved their daily walks with him. He was helpful, hardworking and proactive. He approached every task with a positive attitude. He was great company and we had … read more

(Excellent )

14 Jul 2026

Left by Workawayer () for host (Join my quinta with pets in ...)

Sally is has been an amazing host and such a lovely person. First, we chatted on the platform and then had a video call on WhatsApp to get to know each other — I shared my experience with house and pet sitting, and she showed me around the property and communicated her expectations clearly. My accommodations were on the second floor, with a … read more

(Excellent )

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Communication:
(5.0)

Skills:
(4.5)

Observed house rules:
(5.0)

23 Sep 2026

Left by host (Enjoy time with our pups in ...) for Workawayer

(Excellent)

22 Sep 2026

Left by Workawayer for host (Enjoy time with our pups in ...)

(Excellent)

22 Aug 2026

Left by host (Garden and property ...) for Workawayer

(Excellent)

22 Aug 2026

Left by Workawayer for host (Garden and property ...)

(Excellent)

17 Jul 2026

Left by host (Join my quinta with pets in ...) for Workawayer

(Excellent)

14 Jul 2026

Left by Workawayer for host (Join my quinta with pets in ...)

(Excellent)

13 Jul 2026

Left by host (Help with collaborative ...) for Workawayer

During his short stay with me we agreed upon a different format: self catered, free stay in return for walking my dogs. Anyway , it would have been to hot for any other jobs. We had an excellent time together/apart with plenty of space for eithers comfort zone, and irregular encounters with inspiring conversations. As Ivan loves to make long walks … read more

(Excellent)

6 Jul 2026

Left by Workawayer for host (Help with collaborative ...)

Staying with Helena was my first experience on this platform, and she was a perfect host. Expectations were communicated clearly, and all communication was smooth and effective. Helena was very respectful and caring — beyond what I hoped for. We talked and shared some meals together. I will be happy to visit again.

(Excellent)