Cristina & Samuel

Travel information

We are currently

Activities we are interested in:

Cristina in a Solo Trip:
Looking for peaceful places and ppl, while studying to become a life coach. I would like to be a part of projects from which I can take inspiration, give back and connect!

Description

We are Cristina (Italy) and Samuel (Slovakia), a couple who met during an Erasmus traineeship in a cultural organization and vegan restaurant in Porto. Since then, we’ve shared many adventures together while also supporting each other in developing our individual projects. We are both vegan, passionate about sustainability, creativity, and community life, and we dream of one day building a rural, eco-creative center where people can connect through art, nature, and shared experiences.


🌿 Who we are

Cristina: I recently graduated in Exhibition & Interior Design in Florence. I’m a visual artist and designer, working with textiles, graphics, and installations. At the moment, I’m also studying to become a holistic life coach. I love the connection between art and nature with the spiritual grow path.

Samuel: I write poetry, music, and love to climb, I've experience in managing a climbing gym in Slovakia. I enjoy physical work, problem solving, and bringing people together through creativity and community activities.


✨ Our common values

We are both respectful, friendly, easygoing, responsible, and trustworthy. We are grateful for any generosity we receive and always happy to give back. We are non-smokers, eco-conscious, open-minded, and eager to explore new ideas and perspectives.


🎨 What we bring

Art & creativity: visual arts, poetry, music, design, decoration

Practical help: gardening, small repairs, maintenance, cooking (vegan cuisine)

Event support: organizing, communication, photography, content creation

Languages ​​we can both communicate with: English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian
(Samuel can teach English and Slovak)


🌍 What we seek

Samuel is currently working in Slovakia while Cristina is traveling. In 2026, we plan to travel together by car across Central Europe, supporting ourselves through art and social media. If you have a creative or meaningful project, we would love to hear from you and consider the opportunity to contribute.

Our prospected itinerary from May to September 2026:
Budapest -> North Italy -> East France –> Belgium -> Netherlands -> Germany -> Slovakia

We are especially interested in community projects, eco-living, permaculture, art residencies, and cultural exchange. We would like to learn how to manage artistic projects in rural areas, while contributing our own skills and energy to the host community.

Interests

Events & social

Charity work

Carpentry

Gardening

Astronomy

Writing

Books

Music

Hiking

Camping

Mountain

Yoga / Wellness

Photography

Hitchhiking

Cooking & food

Dancing

Drawing & painting

Van life

Sustainability

DIY & crafts

Culture

Art & design

Vegetarian or vegan

Self development

Plant care

Languages

Performing arts

Outdoor activities

Nature

LGBTQ

Languages spoken

English: Fluent
Italian: Fluent
Portuguese: Intermediate
Spanish: Beginner
Slovak: Beginner

Skills and knowledge we'd like to share or learn

We're interested in:  

Art Projects

Teaching

Eco Projects

Animal Care

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Some knowledge of:  

General Maintenance

Babysitting and creative play

DIY and building projects

Gardening

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Able to teach about:  

Helping with Computers/ Internet

Helping around the house

Hospitality/Tourism

Creating/ Cooking family meals

More details about your skills

🌀 Cristina’s Skills
- Creative & Artistic: Visual arts (textiles, graphics, design, installations), photography, content creation, event organization, artistic workshops
- People & Community: Holistic life coaching (in training), communication and storytelling, cultural exchange, customer service
- Food and garden: taking care of vegetable garden, preserving veg/fruit from the garden (jam, tomato sauce, pesto, etc.), fermentation, bakery

🔆 Samuel’s Skills
- Creative & Artistic: Poetry, music (play and compose), artistic expression
- Practical & Management: Experience in gym management, organization, teamwork, customer relations
- Outdoor & Physical: Climbing (experienced), sports, manual/practical work

🌐 Shared Skills (Cristina and Samuel)
- Vegan cooking and hospitality
- Passion for sustainability and low-impact lifestyles
- Teamwork and adaptability in multicultural environments
- Willingness to learn, exchange skills, and contribute to community projects

Age

29 & 28

What else ...

For us, Workaway is not only about traveling—it’s about sharing, learning, and growing together with the people we meet along the way.

Some more information

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  Smoker

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  Driver's licence

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  Allergies

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  Special dietary requirements
  Vegan