Profile information
Travel information
I am currently
Travelling
My next destination:
Poland - from Jan 2025 until Dec 2026 View all
Description
I was born in Brazil.
My father is from Portugal, which grants me European citizenship.
I also hold a European Health Insurance Card.
I am organized, relaxed and respectful, with strong family and traditional values.
I lived in the UK for 10 years, working at Pizza Express as a pizza maker and at the Charles Dickens Museum in the shop and cafe bar.
My most recent work experience was with Google/YouTube in Krakow, Poland.
I have previous Workaway experience in Portugal, Germany, Poland, Montenegro, Slovenia, Denmark, Sweden, Czech Republic and Spain.
Interests
Outdoor activities
Music
Architecture
Van life
Pets
Photography
Nature
Mountain
Gardening
Farming
Cycling
DIY & crafts
Culture
Carpentry
Beach
Art & design
Animals
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Portuguese: Fluent
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
Some knowledge of:
Gardening
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Eco Projects
Helping around the house
Animal Care
Art Projects
Helping with Computers/ Internet
More details about your skills
I’m versatile and can handle a variety of tasks, from painting walls to repair and build things.
Age
47
What else ...
I have my own car, so I can reach your location and explore during my free time.
It’s important for me to have a secure place to park the car.
I’ll also need access to Wi-Fi for internet.
I prefer an arrangement without meals provided, but with a daily allowance to buy my own food.
I follow a meat-based diet.
Some more information
Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
Special dietary requirements
Feedback
2 Dec 2024
Left by host (Help around the home, ...) for Workawayer ()
Fernando es respetuoso y formal. Dispuesto a ayudar. Agradecido. Dejó el apartamento como lo encontró al llegar. Ojala mis hijos hicieran lo mismo! Jajaja. Es recomendable alojar a Fernando a cambio de su ayuda.
(Excellent
)
23 Nov 2024
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Help around the home, ...)
A private and comfortable place is provided for the guest/Workaway, with a lovely view and short walk to the beach.
Monica is friendly and calm, making the stay very pleasant. The tasks were manageable and the food was good and healthy.
If you have the chance to stay here, I highly recommend it.
Monica, thank you for the time I spent at your… read more
Monica is friendly and calm, making the stay very pleasant. The tasks were manageable and the food was good and healthy.
If you have the chance to stay here, I highly recommend it.
Monica, thank you for the time I spent at your… read more
(Excellent
)
20 Nov 2024
Left by host for Workawayer ()
Fernando was a welcome member to our household. Respectful and hard working. He was great at independent work whilst also asking for help or input when required. We cracked through a lot on our todo list in the time he was here!
(Excellent
)
15 Nov 2024
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Join our family in restoring ...)
This was my first Workaway experience in Spain, set in a beautiful area. The stone house was comfortable, with a lovely garden view, and just a short walk from the beach.
Adam and Amy were very welcoming and made me feel right at home. Their daughters are friendly and well-mannered. We visited Pontevedra and had the chance to meet some of their… read more
Adam and Amy were very welcoming and made me feel right at home. Their daughters are friendly and well-mannered. We visited Pontevedra and had the chance to meet some of their… read more
(Excellent
)
23 Oct 2024
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Experience life with animals ...)
I spent a week at Manon’s house and farm, and it was a wonderful experience. Manon is friendly and kind, and her dogs are easygoing and very friendly. The tasks were not difficult, and my accommodation was comfortable. If I find myself in the Algarve again, I’d be happy to return for another stay. Thank you, Manon, for the opportunity and maybe… read more
(Excellent
)
22 Oct 2024
Left by host (Experience life with animals ...) for Workawayer ()
Fernando was really a good help at my farm.
He did petsit my doggies and all 3 of them were really fund of him.
Fernando is really reliable in doing the schedule for them on time and he learns everything very quickly.
Further Fernando was a big help in making my house rental ready. He works hard and very precisely.
Thank you Fernando and… read more
He did petsit my doggies and all 3 of them were really fund of him.
Fernando is really reliable in doing the schedule for them on time and he learns everything very quickly.
Further Fernando was a big help in making my house rental ready. He works hard and very precisely.
Thank you Fernando and… read more
(Excellent
)
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2 Dec 2024
Left by host (Help around the home, ...) for Workawayer ()
Fernando es respetuoso y formal. Dispuesto a ayudar. Agradecido. Dejó el apartamento como lo encontró al llegar. Ojala mis hijos hicieran lo mismo! Jajaja. Es recomendable alojar a Fernando a cambio de su ayuda.
(Excellent)
23 Nov 2024
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Help around the home, ...)
A private and comfortable place is provided for the guest/Workaway, with a lovely view and short walk to the beach.
Monica is friendly and calm, making the stay very pleasant. The tasks were manageable and the food was good and healthy.
If you have the chance to stay here, I highly recommend it.
Monica, thank you for the time I spent at your… read more
Monica is friendly and calm, making the stay very pleasant. The tasks were manageable and the food was good and healthy.
If you have the chance to stay here, I highly recommend it.
Monica, thank you for the time I spent at your… read more
(Excellent)
20 Nov 2024
Left by host for Workawayer ()
Fernando was a welcome member to our household. Respectful and hard working. He was great at independent work whilst also asking for help or input when required. We cracked through a lot on our todo list in the time he was here!
(Excellent)
15 Nov 2024
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Join our family in restoring ...)
This was my first Workaway experience in Spain, set in a beautiful area. The stone house was comfortable, with a lovely garden view, and just a short walk from the beach.
Adam and Amy were very welcoming and made me feel right at home. Their daughters are friendly and well-mannered. We visited Pontevedra and had the chance to meet some of their… read more
Adam and Amy were very welcoming and made me feel right at home. Their daughters are friendly and well-mannered. We visited Pontevedra and had the chance to meet some of their… read more
(Excellent)
23 Oct 2024
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Experience life with animals ...)
I spent a week at Manon’s house and farm, and it was a wonderful experience. Manon is friendly and kind, and her dogs are easygoing and very friendly. The tasks were not difficult, and my accommodation was comfortable. If I find myself in the Algarve again, I’d be happy to return for another stay. Thank you, Manon, for the opportunity and maybe… read more
(Excellent)
22 Oct 2024
Left by host (Experience life with animals ...) for Workawayer ()
Fernando was really a good help at my farm.
He did petsit my doggies and all 3 of them were really fund of him.
Fernando is really reliable in doing the schedule for them on time and he learns everything very quickly.
Further Fernando was a big help in making my house rental ready. He works hard and very precisely.
Thank you Fernando and… read more
He did petsit my doggies and all 3 of them were really fund of him.
Fernando is really reliable in doing the schedule for them on time and he learns everything very quickly.
Further Fernando was a big help in making my house rental ready. He works hard and very precisely.
Thank you Fernando and… read more
(Excellent)
20 Sep 2024
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Help with renovation of a ...)
My stay at Prokop's Old House was both pleasant and comfortable.
I had my own room, enjoyed delicious food, and was truly impressed by the church project. Prokop is polite and attentive, ensuring all guests are well looked after and have everything they need.
Thank you, Prokop, for the opportunity to be part of this project. I hope to visit again… read more
I had my own room, enjoyed delicious food, and was truly impressed by the church project. Prokop is polite and attentive, ensuring all guests are well looked after and have everything they need.
Thank you, Prokop, for the opportunity to be part of this project. I hope to visit again… read more
(Excellent)
14 Sep 2024
Left by host (Farming and gardening help ...) for Workawayer ()
Fernando ....is the best values voluntiers in my life . adult, understanding, and helpfuller....
I recommend him to everyone
I recommend him to everyone
(Excellent)
29 Jul 2024
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Farming and gardening help ...)
The touristic farm is quiet and around nature, many nice places to rest on free time.
Work was not difficult and I had a comfortable room for my stay.
Robert and family are calm and make you feel welcome.
Robert, thank you for the opportunity to stay at your relaxing place.
Work was not difficult and I had a comfortable room for my stay.
Robert and family are calm and make you feel welcome.
Robert, thank you for the opportunity to stay at your relaxing place.
(Excellent)
12 Sep 2024
Left by host (Explore the beautiful ...) for Workawayer ()
Fernando was an excellent volunteer - worked hard and was nice to have around our home. He did some clearing up in the gardens, trimming the lawns, cutting down bushes/trees, general maintenance and cleaning - which he was very thorough with! He is a polite, friendly guy who is interesting to chat with and we are happy to recommend him to future… read more
(Excellent)
8 Sep 2024
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Explore the beautiful ...)
My stay with Fergus and family was very good.
Comfortable accomodation, beautiful stone house and big garden.
No difficult tasks and plenty of time to explore around.
Nature and lakes nearby.
Fergus has many interesting stories to talk about and we had nice chats at the evening with a glass of beer.
Fergus, thank you for the opportunity and keep… read more
Comfortable accomodation, beautiful stone house and big garden.
No difficult tasks and plenty of time to explore around.
Nature and lakes nearby.
Fergus has many interesting stories to talk about and we had nice chats at the evening with a glass of beer.
Fergus, thank you for the opportunity and keep… read more
(Excellent)
22 Jul 2024
Left by host (Join us in Håltebyen, ...) for Workawayer ()
Fernando was a perfect Workaway and man:) He is so precise on the tasks he did and help us so much with everything, like gardening, painting and handcraft:) He is a very nice man and so nice to everyone he meet here, the neighbor's, family and animals:) We really recommend Fernando for your stay:)
(Excellent)
22 Jul 2024
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Join us in Håltebyen, ...)
My stay was very good, it is a beautiful house, amazing interior decoration, garden, swimming pool and everything you need.
The second house, the white one, is even more interesting.
Mette, her daughters and the neighbours are all very welcoming and make you feel like home.
The work was not difficult, garden and house maintenance.
Lakes and nature… read more
The second house, the white one, is even more interesting.
Mette, her daughters and the neighbours are all very welcoming and make you feel like home.
The work was not difficult, garden and house maintenance.
Lakes and nature… read more
(Excellent)
23 Jun 2024
Left by host (Gardening and other projects ...) for Workawayer ()
It was a pleasure to host Fernando, we had interesting conversations and enjoyed our time together. And when we needed space, Fernando was very respectful and considerate. He left a positive mark in our life (even though he was with us for only one week, he managed a lot), he worked well and independently, he was hardworking, punctual and… read more
(Excellent)
15 Jun 2024
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Gardening and other projects ...)
I stayed 1 week with Jana and Nikolaj, they have a comfortable guest room and kitchen for workawayers, with wifi and everything you need.
They are friendly and make you feel welcome with good food and interesting conversation.
The garden is beautiful, full of plants, flowers and birds singing around, it is the perfect place to disconnect and… read more
They are friendly and make you feel welcome with good food and interesting conversation.
The garden is beautiful, full of plants, flowers and birds singing around, it is the perfect place to disconnect and… read more
(Excellent)
26 May 2024
Left by host (A place for you if you like ...) for Workawayer ()
Fernando was a fantastic person to host as he was fun and enthusiastic. He is a great house painter which was the task he was doing for me. I would highly recommend him to other hosts. Once again, thanks for coming and helping me. Marie
(Excellent)
10 May 2024
Left by Workawayer () for host
(A place for you if you like ...)
I had a nice time in Kobarid and Livek house, it is a beautiful area, easy to explore around by car.
Marie is friendly and make everyone feel welcome, she provided all meals, took us for a trip nearby and we had drinks.
I totally recommend and hope to visit another time.
Thank you for everything.
Marie is friendly and make everyone feel welcome, she provided all meals, took us for a trip nearby and we had drinks.
I totally recommend and hope to visit another time.
Thank you for everything.
(Excellent)
14 Apr 2024
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Help at my dog shelter and ...)
It was a very good experience, I learned a lot about construction work.
The place is close to Podgorica and Lake Skadar so it is easy to explore around in your free time.
Comfortable accommodation with private bathroom and everything you need.
Branka is friendly and has good sense of humour, she care about guests and prepare good meals.
I totally… read more
The place is close to Podgorica and Lake Skadar so it is easy to explore around in your free time.
Comfortable accommodation with private bathroom and everything you need.
Branka is friendly and has good sense of humour, she care about guests and prepare good meals.
I totally… read more
(Excellent)
14 Apr 2024
Left by host (Help at my dog shelter and ...) for Workawayer ()
Fernando spent two weeks with us and brought the spirit of South America, in the best sense of the word. He is optimistic, always ready for a joke, methodical in his work, has nice manners. He was happy to share his previous experiences, we exchanged stories about our jobs, friends, family, about everything that means everyday life.
His previous… read more
His previous… read more
(Excellent)
24 Mar 2024
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Join our ngo and help with ...)
Good place to stay near nature, peaceful, can walk to nearest beach.
Can enjoy the campfire, silent nights and appreciate the stars at night.
I stayed 3 weeks but the weather was quite rainy, I did some help here and there, nothing difficult.
Alex is friendly and caring about the guests.
Thank you for everything and maybe see you again in the… read more
Can enjoy the campfire, silent nights and appreciate the stars at night.
I stayed 3 weeks but the weather was quite rainy, I did some help here and there, nothing difficult.
Alex is friendly and caring about the guests.
Thank you for everything and maybe see you again in the… read more
(Excellent)
24 Mar 2024
Left by host (Join our ngo and help with ...) for Workawayer ()
Fernando stayed for 3 weeks but we were really unlucky with the weather. There were far too many rainy days. On the days we worked, Fernando was helpful and thorough. Fernando is also a very orderly person who thinks about the environment and the surroundings. Hope to see you again Fernando... Thank you and good luck!
(Excellent)
15 Feb 2024
Left by host (Experience our lifestyle ...) for Workawayer ()
Fernando is friendly, polite and easy going, always ready to help and interested in learn about farm life, the animals and my paintings.
Can do a bit of everything but was more like an assistant here, that was what I needed.
He stayed 2 weeks, we built new roof, insulation and some of the floor at the wooden house.
I surely recommend him to the… read more
Can do a bit of everything but was more like an assistant here, that was what I needed.
He stayed 2 weeks, we built new roof, insulation and some of the floor at the wooden house.
I surely recommend him to the… read more
(Excellent)
12 Feb 2024
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Experience our lifestyle ...)
Very nice place for a stay, Adam and family are all friendly, polite and make you feel welcome.
Great food and comfortable guest room.
I helped with the renovation of the wooden house.
Everything was very good.
I totally recommend.
Thank you Adam.
Great food and comfortable guest room.
I helped with the renovation of the wooden house.
Everything was very good.
I totally recommend.
Thank you Adam.
(Excellent)
4 Oct 2022
Left by host (Join our family in the ...) for Workawayer ()
Fernando is easy going and sees where he could help.
It was a good time having him in our house.
It was a good time having him in our house.
(Excellent)
30 Sep 2022
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Join our family in the ...)
With nature all around, the forest is just behind the house, you can collect mushrooms and go for walks. Clear sky at night.
Beautiful landscape.
I definitely recommend the place.
It was my first Workaway in Poland and was better than expected.
Sara, thank you very much for the opportunity and for all help/care provided.
Beautiful landscape.
I definitely recommend the place.
It was my first Workaway in Poland and was better than expected.
Sara, thank you very much for the opportunity and for all help/care provided.
(Excellent)
26 Jan 2022
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Outdoor Gym, Art Projekt, ...)
I stayed at the placefor only one week because my plans changed, but I totally recommend the place, the colleagues are friendly and the owner is helpful and super nice, they make you feel welcome.
The Hotel is located in a beautiful mountain area.
Good comfortable room and all food is provided.
Thank you for the opportunity Gerrit. Cheers!
The Hotel is located in a beautiful mountain area.
Good comfortable room and all food is provided.
Thank you for the opportunity Gerrit. Cheers!
(Excellent)
22 Apr 2021
Left by host for Workawayer ()
Fernando is very friendly, warm hearted and willing to help at anytime. He has been a big help to us, assisting in lots of renovation in the house. With his help, our house is becoming more and more comfortable everytime. What i liked about him is that he is very exact in his work and would even do the smallest fixing perfectly. Am happy to have… read more
(Excellent)
5 Apr 2021
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Cultural exchange with a ...)
I did some works for Nikolaus and was always enjoyable to be there.
They live near the Alps and have a beautiful family.
Good house, good food, firebowl in the garden for cold nights.
I totally recommend the stay there.
Thank you for everything!
They live near the Alps and have a beautiful family.
Good house, good food, firebowl in the garden for cold nights.
I totally recommend the stay there.
Thank you for everything!
(Excellent)
1 Apr 2021
Left by host for Workawayer ()
Fernando is a nice clearminded person who stayed for some month at our house in Allgäu.
He shared family life with us and was a big helper with various projects indoor and outdoor like painting, wood constructions, housekeeping and many more. We can 120% recommend Fernando as a very nice company for any Workaway experiences.
He shared family life with us and was a big helper with various projects indoor and outdoor like painting, wood constructions, housekeeping and many more. We can 120% recommend Fernando as a very nice company for any Workaway experiences.
(Excellent)
31 Mar 2021
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Relax and enjoy life in ...)
I am here a few months already and everything is good and easy.
The location is perfect for walkings in nature, the house is big and have everything you need.
You can buy eggs and milk direct on the farms, also a butcher nearby, and a supermarket can be easily reached by walk too.
Valentin is friendly, helpful and a good cooker.
I am glad for the… read more
The location is perfect for walkings in nature, the house is big and have everything you need.
You can buy eggs and milk direct on the farms, also a butcher nearby, and a supermarket can be easily reached by walk too.
Valentin is friendly, helpful and a good cooker.
I am glad for the… read more
(Excellent)
13 Jul 2020
Left by host (Stay in a charming ...) for Workawayer ()
Fernando is uncomplicated and easy to live with. He spent one month at my place, can turn his hand to most things, gardening, painting, renovation window, cleaning etc....
I recommande him to the community
I recommande him to the community
(Excellent)
18 Jun 2020
Left by host for Workawayer ()
Super nice and easy going! Respectful and always ready to work and learn new things. Fernando was a super good presence at our house and he can always come back. Obrigada, saudades!
(Excellent)
1 Jun 2020
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Come help at our countryside ...)
The house and the green area are really beautiful and inspiring.
The swimming pool make it the perfect stay in the summer if you are looking for a quiet place, in contact with nature.
Everything was good and as expected.
This was my first Workaway experience and I am glad for the opportunity.
Thank you Maria.
The swimming pool make it the perfect stay in the summer if you are looking for a quiet place, in contact with nature.
Everything was good and as expected.
This was my first Workaway experience and I am glad for the opportunity.
Thank you Maria.
(Excellent)
