Gaia

Italy
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Hi! I'm Gaia, an Italian traveller aspiring nomad.

Handygirl, absolutely interested in eco projects and no problem getting my hands dirty!

Graphic designer, working in editorial design and visual communication but open to learn and exchange skills!

Mandala painter but i’m looking for walls and surfaces to create something new!

I like to paint, decorate, renovate spaces, biking, hiking, create layout, make handcrafted soaps, draw, read, discover new places, eat fruit and explore local markets everywhere.
I'm born in Naples, and I studied in Milan. I lived one year in Australia (thanks workaway!!!) and after the stop for Covid I hope to travel and share experiences more and more.

I love travelling and looking around for new people and experiences.
I'm openmind, very curious and ready for new challenges!

I'm graduated in geography and with a 2 years master's degree in graphic design.
Graphic design is not just my work, but also my passion to translate any experience and project in figurative languages. Editorial design, ebooks, illustrations,map design are some of my skills.
I hope to use my professional skills to travel: do you have an experience to offer?

My great passion is to renovate spaces. I love to design, decorate, and build with my hands a friendly place.
The best for me is to do all this recycling, rediscovering techniques and knowledge and having fun together!

I lived a lot of my life with different people, friends, students, travelers. I'm used to adapting myself easily and respectfully in new situations and with new people.

Different experiences and interests grow me up with different social skills and studies.

I worked many years as a volunteer for social promotion associations.
I coordinated and managed several social projects. The main speeches were ecology and interaction in multicultural contexts. These activities need a lot of organization and ability in team-building and social working, these helped my personal development a lot, I have often dealt in the organization of different projects: Neighborhood workshops, festivals, social dinners and street food, book presentations: a lot of good vibes, beautiful people, schedules, groups to manage and funny moments!

I like cooking (Italian food mainly) chatting and listening to music together: I conquer my roommates with Neapolitan fried pizza!

In Naples I also worked in the tourism world, receptioning and accompanying people to know my city and I am even more curious to discover any place in the world.

I want to test myself around the world, to grow and meet new people and friends, and to experience new opportunities to share and learn!

Which experience will be the next?
Interests
Nature
Cycling
Outdoor activities
Hiking
Charity work
Carpentry
Sustainability
Architecture
Art & design
Performing arts
Drawing & painting
DIY & crafts
Books
Movies & TV
Politics / Social justice
Culture
History
Self development
Events & social
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Animal Care
Life at a Farmstay
Some knowledge of:
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Eco Projects
Helping around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
Charity Work
Language practice
Art Projects
Helping with Computers/ Internet
More details about your skills
- Graphic design: Layout design, print design, ebook design, vector drawing, photo editing, organization of graphic projects. Tools: Indesign, photoshop, illustrator.
- Upcycler: handmade, reuse and recycling. I'm an ecologist and I love to experiment with techniques and materials.
- Handygirl: I love painting, working with wood, sewing and drawing. I like decorate and interior design.
- Hospitality (reception, food & beverage, housekeeping, maintenance, management)
- Activism and volunteering. Cooperation, Team building, continuous training.
- homeworking, cooking. I like animals and gardening. (i love cats)
I easily adapt to new situations and I'm used to living with every kind of people.
I'm a cheerful worker, always ready to learn, and ready to solve problems creatively when needed.
I`m motivated and enjoy collaborating with others. Whatever the task, i`m here to help and it would be great to learn new skills.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Italian: Fluent
Age
35
Nationality
Italian
What else ...
I would like to improve my english, know new cultures and make new friends!
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- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
  no
- Special dietary requirements
  no

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31/05/2019

Left by Workawayer (Gaia) for host for (Help us with our farm/artist ...)

Great experience, kind host, lovely house, beautiful horses, friendly pets. Tee is a welcoming and kind person, interesting and very busy, but always willing to help. Ten days of relaxing and creative retreat in the countryside: walks, drawings, books, riding lessons, inspiring walking in the nature. I helped with works like cutting grass, caring… read more

(Excellent )

31/05/2019

Left by Workawayer (Gaia) for host for (Help out on our sheep farm in ...)

Julian and Helen were lovely host: kind, flexible and helpful. The house is cozy and the farm is very quiet, with pleasant lawns and animals. Without a car it is an isolated place, without access to public transport. But Julian and Helen were very willing to drive me. We have organized together a flexible list of works, based on the needs, my… read more

(Excellent )

26/05/2019

Left by host (Help out on our sheep farm in ...) for Workawayer (Gaia)

Lovely to have Gaia stay and help us with a variety of tasks for a week. Enjoyed sharing good food and conversation and finding out more about Italy. Great to get the vege garden ready for winter plantings and given the weather was often wet, indoor jobs - like her help with graphic design and Gaia's creative flair was much appreciated

(Excellent )

27/05/2019

Left by host (Wellbeing and environmental ...) for Workawayer (Gaia)

Gaia is a lovely, vibrant and energetic person. She was a great addition to our home and brought not only her great Italian cooking and sharing of loving and fun meals together, but also in her efficient and diligent skills in doing the complex layout graphic design we needed for our 550 page illustrated book. She has been staying with us between… read more

(Excellent )

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31/05/2019

Left by Workawayer (Gaia) for host for (Help us with our farm/artist ...)

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31/05/2019

Left by Workawayer (Gaia) for host for (Help out on our sheep farm in ...)

(Excellent )

26/05/2019

Left by host (Help out on our sheep farm in ...) for Workawayer (Gaia)

(Excellent )

27/05/2019

Left by host (Wellbeing and environmental ...) for Workawayer (Gaia)

(Excellent )

05/04/2019

Left by host (Idyllic, tropical, small farm ...) for Workawayer (Gaia)

Gaia was great! Very easy going, hard working and generally got stuck in and fitted in. Most importantly, Honey, our very discerning dog adored her! Would recommend her to anyone and would welcome her back anytime. Thanks!

(Excellent )

05/04/2019

Left by Workawayer (Gaia) for host for (Idyllic, tropical, small farm ...)

Theo and Douglas were very kind and helpful guests! The place is very quiet, close to the Bay of Islands and to many waterfalls. The work mostly was cleaning the garden, a few hours in the morning. Thank you for this experience!

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31/03/2019

Left by host (Maori culture and simple ...) for Workawayer (Gaia)

Gaia was a great worker who fitted in well on the farm. She helped with a variety of projects including gardening, cleaning, library organisation and translation. She showed initiative too. Would rexommend to other hosts.

(Excellent )

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