Colin & Alegra

Sweden & Brazil
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Description
Colin: 27 year old guy from Sweden
trying to travel as much as i can :)
in Sweden i worked as a electrician
(Please dont ask me to do electrical work! i want leave that behind me and grow in a different way.. just saying i got logical thinking and handy with tools)
After my travels in South America/ France/mexico and India while experiencing workaway im thinking about studying Hotel&Tourism in the future.
Alegra: 22 year old from Brazil doing my first backpacking and loving it! :) I've always loved travelling and been moving around the world since I'm a little kid. I've lived in Singapore, Swizerland, United Kingdom and Sweden. I love being around people and animals.
Interests
Beach
Nature
Camping
Hitchhiking
Adventure sports
Water sports
Fitness
Yoga / Wellness
Hiking
Van life
Farming
Gardening
Carpentry
Sustainability
Animals
Languages
Architecture
Art & design
Drawing & painting
DIY & crafts

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Skills and knowledge we'd like to share or learn
We're interested in:
Life at a Farmstay
Animal Care
Charity Work
Language practice
Teaching
Some knowledge of:
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Eco Projects
Helping around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
Art Projects
Helping with Computers/ Internet
Able to teach about:
Creating/ Cooking family meals
General Maintenance
More details about your skills
Colin: Good with handeling all kinds of different people.
Very social and always with a positive attitude against the things im doing and about to do :)
Im creative and calm and i have no problems taking care of other people from diffrent parts of the world, i can understand that we're all from different corners of the world and we do things differently and i accept and respect that.
I would like to work with something where i can be social and outgoing and use my languages.
Alegra: I enjoy working with people from around the world, with animals or plants. I thrive with creative and artsy work, or anything that I can use my hands to express myself. I'm very patient and calm, and I'm very open and interested in learning new skills.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Portuguese: Fluent
Swedish: Fluent
French: Intermediate
German: Beginner
More details about my language interests
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Age
27 & 23
Nationality
Swedish & Brazilian
What else ...
we are spiritual beings having our human experiance.
Some more information
- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
- Special dietary requirements
  vegetarian

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05/09/2019

Left by Workawayer (colin & Alegra) for host for (Join us creating our cultural ...)

I had a great time here and in Zipolite and i met a lot of interesting and fun originals!
the location is dreamy, at night you fall asleep to the sounds of the waves... then one step out of your bedroom door and you're already on the beach..
i did a bunch of different things during my stay, like re-painted a room, repaired furniture and put up… read more

(Excellent )

30/08/2019

Left by host (Stay in our creators living ...) for Workawayer (colin & Alegra)

Colin, we miss you our 4th. cat. You did a very good job and cared about the house that everything is right. The people in the dorm enjoy the electricity at their bed, thank's for the professional work. We would definitely take you back at any time. We wish you the best and take care of yourself.
Saludos Nate

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09/08/2019

Left by Workawayer (colin & Alegra) for host for (Stay in our creators living ...)

I stayed a interesting month and 1 week in this Creative house...
my tasks were mostly related to reception, but i also installed some electrical sockets in a doorm.
Overall it was a good experience but i would say you need some patience and be pretty easy going if you want to get with the program..
they have a lot of ideas and projects that they… read more

(Excellent )

22/09/2018

Left by host (Volunteer in an old farmhouse ...) for Workawayer (colin & Alegra)

Colin was with us for a shorter time than we would have liked but certainly gave full measure - from bringing up (with the help of our donkeys Julia and Venus) and stacking piles and piles of logs, to rewiring some gnawed cables under the floor of our meditation room very quickly and professionally. He was very easy to have around - with the… read more

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05/09/2019

Left by Workawayer (colin & Alegra) for host for (Join us creating our cultural ...)

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30/08/2019

Left by host (Stay in our creators living ...) for Workawayer (colin & Alegra)

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09/08/2019

Left by Workawayer (colin & Alegra) for host for (Stay in our creators living ...)

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22/09/2018

Left by host (Volunteer in an old farmhouse ...) for Workawayer (colin & Alegra)

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03/08/2018

Left by host (Cultural Centre in the Basque ...) for Workawayer (colin & Alegra)

Colin is an excellent workawayer !! He is enthusiastic ,capable and does a thorough job. He gets on well in a team and is fun to work with . For us he has done gardening, cleaning, cooking and socializing with guests. All well and with a smile, I fully recommend him.

(Excellent )

01/06/2018

Left by Workawayer (colin & Alegra) for host for (Cultural Centre in the Basque ...)

Excellent place with fun loving people!
What Jane and Tony got going on is just amazing.
I stayed with them for 1 & 1/2 month, doing lots of different work like cooking/cleaning/gardening and enjoying life in the Basque Country.
on your spare time there is lots to do!
me and some other workawayers took trips to different places around Helette,… read more

(Excellent )

31/01/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (colin & Alegra)

Colin is an amazing workawayer as he's understanding what the community needs - great humans, always with a smile on their face and full power helping out. Thank you so much for being part of the community and only the best for wherever you end up in the world :) boom

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22/10/2017

Left by Workawayer (colin & Alegra) for host for (Be part of our community in ...)

Great place for creativity and growth!
So happy i found this place and to be a part of it! Im recommening this place to anyone traveling to Goa! Can't wait to get back and see what crazy stuff we can come up with.

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08/09/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (colin & Alegra)

Colin was of great help to our Expedition Agency at all times. He has excellent problem solving skills and he is a very hardworking and commited person.
Thanks for your time and good work Colin!

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31/05/2015

Left by Workawayer (colin & Alegra) for host for (Volunteer in the beautiful ...)

i've been volunteering here for a little more than a month right now and it has been among the best experiance of my whole trip! amazing way to discover the rainforest and getting to know medicinal plants, the work is not easy but verry rewarding!
marcel and fabian are two friendly and funny guys! ill bee sad to leave and hope that they will have… read more

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