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We are currently
At home
Our next destination:
Mexico - from Mar 2025 until May 2025 View all
Description
We are a French couple traveling fo r a year in Centran and South America. We want to discover new places and meet new people.
I am a very handyman and Lisiane loves to cook and take care of animals. We love hiking and meeting people. We speak French, English and Spanish a little but enough to travel.
We will be very happy to discover your way of life, help you with all you need and this will allow us to discover your region and enjoy a new experience.
Our last workaways :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RV3HYVk7oSg&list=PL4lJVM2AbjEJmTYq6DgNVQhUnIFXJz25r
Our youtube channel :
https://www.youtube.com/@gregorymartos965/videos
Interests
Sustainability
Sailing / Boating
Plant care
Pets
Outdoor activities
Nature
Music
Mountain
Languages
Hiking
Gardening
Farming
Dancing
DIY & crafts
Cycling
Culture
Cooking & food
Charity work
Carpentry
Camping
Books
Beach
Animals
Adventure sports
Languages
Languages spoken
French: Fluent
English: Intermediate
Spanish: BeginnerMore details about my language interests
This workawayer has indicated that they would be interested in sharing their language(s) or learning a new language. You can contact them directly to discuss this.
Skills and knowledge we'd like to share or learn
We're interested in:
Being an elderly companion
Hospitality/Tourism
Eco Projects
Charity Work
Art Projects
Some knowledge of:
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Life at a Farmstay
Helping around the house
General Maintenance
Able to teach about:
Languages
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Helping with Computers/ Internet
More details about your skills
Greg
Plumbing, wood work, all constructions, i already renovate 2 houses. I know how to use a lot of tools and I can work alone if needed.
Lisiane
Caring about animals (feeding, cleaning, brushing), Cooking, housekeeping, gardening.
Age
53 & 54
What else ...
Our last workaway :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RV3HYVk7oSg&t=7s
For our skills and activities check these videos
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=67CP-_nicoI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XIOTYRr1VuM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ve1_X08-3NA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dh0VGVbZzW4
Some more information
Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
noSpecial dietary requirements
no
Feedback
29 Apr 2025
Left by host (Help care for the animals at ...) for Workawayer ()
Having Gregory and Lisiane at our refugio was a delight. Their positivity and efficiency was incredible, in their short stay they were able to understand the workings of the space, and also enjoy Campeche! They took initiative, were polite and great additions to the team.
(Excellent
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29 Apr 2025
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Help care for the animals at ...)
Very rich experience with Yvette at the refugee with all the dogs, horses, pigs, sheeps and chickens. Yvette is doing a fantastic job by rescuing, healing and finding new houses for all the dogs. We could feel the love she have for all of them. We mainly feed the dogs and animals, made some small repairs and socialize with them. A new experience… read more
(Excellent
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9 Apr 2025
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Learn about bio-construction ...)
Qué buena expériencia con Thais y Uli en Dzoyaché. Son 2 personas muy amable y con un gran corazon. Nos recibieron como parte de sus familia y Thais, a pesar de su problema de espalda, nos cocino ricos platos. Trabajamos con Uli en el jardin y hacimos un poco de ceramica y plumeria. Hay muchos proyectos y mucho que hacer. Ademas nos llevaron en un… read more
(Excellent
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8 Apr 2025
Left by host (Learn about bio-construction ...) for Workawayer ()
Lisiane y Gregory una pareja dinámica ,armoniosa ,trabajadora y muy servicial. No tuvimos que enseñarles más que español ,porque saben casi todo nos ayudaron en la casa con la limpieza la cocina ,Estoy mal de la espalda y me sentí tan agradecida de tenerlos ya que con mi dolor no podía hacer casi nada .no son conflictivos y todo lo hacen ver tan… read more
(Excellent
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2 Apr 2025
Left by host (Help with permaculture and ...) for Workawayer ()
Fresh and helpful couple!! Enjoyable company and positive input. Did great job in out toolroom and gardening too, helped making candels aswell. Muchas muchas gracias!
(Excellent
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29 Mar 2025
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Help with permaculture and ...)
Very nice experience with Alex and Perla In the Selva close to Cancun. Comfortable tent with a good mattress, little kitchen in a camper and amazing bathroom in the jungle. We did some planting, made a cupboard in wood for the solar system and organized the tool room. Perla brought us to the beach doing some kayak and making candles in her… read more
(Excellent
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29 Apr 2025
Left by host (Help care for the animals at ...) for Workawayer ()
Having Gregory and Lisiane at our refugio was a delight. Their positivity and efficiency was incredible, in their short stay they were able to understand the workings of the space, and also enjoy Campeche! They took initiative, were polite and great additions to the team.
(Excellent)
29 Apr 2025
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Help care for the animals at ...)
Very rich experience with Yvette at the refugee with all the dogs, horses, pigs, sheeps and chickens. Yvette is doing a fantastic job by rescuing, healing and finding new houses for all the dogs. We could feel the love she have for all of them. We mainly feed the dogs and animals, made some small repairs and socialize with them. A new experience… read more
(Excellent)
9 Apr 2025
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Learn about bio-construction ...)
Qué buena expériencia con Thais y Uli en Dzoyaché. Son 2 personas muy amable y con un gran corazon. Nos recibieron como parte de sus familia y Thais, a pesar de su problema de espalda, nos cocino ricos platos. Trabajamos con Uli en el jardin y hacimos un poco de ceramica y plumeria. Hay muchos proyectos y mucho que hacer. Ademas nos llevaron en un… read more
(Excellent)
8 Apr 2025
Left by host (Learn about bio-construction ...) for Workawayer ()
Lisiane y Gregory una pareja dinámica ,armoniosa ,trabajadora y muy servicial. No tuvimos que enseñarles más que español ,porque saben casi todo nos ayudaron en la casa con la limpieza la cocina ,Estoy mal de la espalda y me sentí tan agradecida de tenerlos ya que con mi dolor no podía hacer casi nada .no son conflictivos y todo lo hacen ver tan… read more
(Excellent)
2 Apr 2025
Left by host (Help with permaculture and ...) for Workawayer ()
Fresh and helpful couple!! Enjoyable company and positive input. Did great job in out toolroom and gardening too, helped making candels aswell. Muchas muchas gracias!
(Excellent)
29 Mar 2025
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Help with permaculture and ...)
Very nice experience with Alex and Perla In the Selva close to Cancun. Comfortable tent with a good mattress, little kitchen in a camper and amazing bathroom in the jungle. We did some planting, made a cupboard in wood for the solar system and organized the tool room. Perla brought us to the beach doing some kayak and making candles in her… read more
(Excellent)
23 Feb 2025
Left by host (Help us establish our super ...) for Workawayer ()
SUPER SOLUTION AND ACTION ORIENTED COUPLE WITH FRESH ATTITUDE, DEDICATION, CREATIVITY AND SMILE
What a kind hearted, joyful and easy to be around couple are Greg and Lisiane.
They love to know with precision the options of what can be done, choose one at a time, focuss, and completely autonomously and magically get it done. They are a great… read more
What a kind hearted, joyful and easy to be around couple are Greg and Lisiane.
They love to know with precision the options of what can be done, choose one at a time, focuss, and completely autonomously and magically get it done. They are a great… read more
(Excellent)
19 May 2024
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Help us establish our super ...)
Very nice stay in Maria and Chris place in the mountains. The place is wonderful, so quiet and peaceful. Accomodation is very good in the little house separate from their house. You will mostly cook your food for breakfast and dinner or adaptate to spanish schedule. The work is varied as there is so much to do around and Maria will ask what fits… read more
(Excellent)
26 Dec 2024
Left by host (Join us in a beautifully ...) for Workawayer ()
Cher Gregory et Lisiane,
Je tenais à prendre un moment pour vous exprimer toute ma gratitude pour votre précieuse aide en octobre. Votre présence a véritablement été une bouffée d'air frais pendant ces deux semaines.
Gregory, vous êtes tout simplement incroyable ! Votre talent pour les réparations et votre rapidité à résoudre les problèmes ont… read more
Je tenais à prendre un moment pour vous exprimer toute ma gratitude pour votre précieuse aide en octobre. Votre présence a véritablement été une bouffée d'air frais pendant ces deux semaines.
Gregory, vous êtes tout simplement incroyable ! Votre talent pour les réparations et votre rapidité à résoudre les problèmes ont… read more
(Excellent)
22 Oct 2024
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(Join us in a beautifully ...)
Un séjour plein de bonheur chez Alexandra à Sévas. Que de bonnes vibrations, de très agréables échanges avec Alexandra, Nathalina et Raphael. Nous avons passé 2 excellentes semaines près du lac de Neuchatel. Coté boulot, du bricolage, du jardinage et pas mal de cuisine pour Lisiane. Le tout dans une ambiance détendue et toujours reconnaissante.… read more
(Excellent)
24 Sep 2024
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Curious adventurers welcome ...)
Thankyou Axel and Nicole, this was a so nice experience to share your life for these two weeks. We really enjoyed the work and the activities with Axel but mostly we enjoyed being with you and share good time and good food. You are one of the few places we could stay longer, just to see a new kitchen and king bathroom. Our appartement was a… read more
(Excellent)
23 Sep 2024
Left by host (Curious adventurers welcome ...) for Workawayer ()
Greg & Lisiane where first of all the most charming couple! Hard working, helpful to the max and supportive at all means. They stayed for two weeks and we wish that they stayed longer. There was something to do - both were right there to help. As we both have really no time to cook, we asked if they would cook for us - and they did - its was… read more
(Excellent)
7 Sep 2024
Left by host (Help with our hobby farm in ...) for Workawayer ()
What a joy it was to host Lisiana and Greg !
They spent a couple of weeks with us at my hobbyfarm to help perk up the workaway apartment. They are hard-working, very handy and do everything smiling. The communication between us was always easy and they were very respectful.
They also cleaned one of my houses, they decluttered and cleaned some very… read more
They spent a couple of weeks with us at my hobbyfarm to help perk up the workaway apartment. They are hard-working, very handy and do everything smiling. The communication between us was always easy and they were very respectful.
They also cleaned one of my houses, they decluttered and cleaned some very… read more
(Excellent)
5 Sep 2024
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Help with our hobby farm in ...)
We spent two nice weeks in Eline's house. We enjoyed the surroundings as there is so much to do, walking, cycling, kayaking... A lot of channels, bike routes and pretty countryside, perfect for us as we are nature lovers. Eline was always keen to give us advices and made always good dinners for everybody. About work, we were independant and she… read more
(Excellent)
6 Aug 2024
Left by host (Experience outdoors on our ...) for Workawayer ()
Lisiane et Greg,
Que dire sinon que vous êtes un couple remarquable, de très belles personnes à tout point de vue; vous êtes polis, gentils, attentionnés, clair voyants, d'une efficacité hors du commun dans toutes les tâches que vous avez accomplies avec un grand professionnalisme.
Vous êtes aussi des personnes avec qui on aime partager de bons… read more
Que dire sinon que vous êtes un couple remarquable, de très belles personnes à tout point de vue; vous êtes polis, gentils, attentionnés, clair voyants, d'une efficacité hors du commun dans toutes les tâches que vous avez accomplies avec un grand professionnalisme.
Vous êtes aussi des personnes avec qui on aime partager de bons… read more
(Excellent)
6 Aug 2024
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Experience outdoors on our ...)
Quelle belle expérience chez Cécile et Michel dans les Ardennes. Ce sont vraiment des personnes avec un grand coeur et beaucoup de générosité. Ils ont su grâce à leur simplicité et à leur ouverture nous mettre à l'aise dès notre arrivée. Leur belle maison traditionnelle en bois est chaleureuse et au calme dans la campagne. Nous avons travaillé… read more
(Excellent)
5 Jul 2024
Left by host (Help with land clearance in a ...) for Workawayer ()
Wow what a wonderful couple .Nothing is too much for them. Easy going ,fun and very experienced .Well travelled and are willing to learn any new task asked of them.
We left them looking after our home and our pets while we went away, when we came back the house was spotless and Greg mended the garden bench and other jobs he found to do without… read more
We left them looking after our home and our pets while we went away, when we came back the house was spotless and Greg mended the garden bench and other jobs he found to do without… read more
(Excellent)
4 Jul 2024
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Help with land clearance in a ...)
we spent an amazing three weeks in Jane and Hugh's quinta. We 'll never forget this perfect stay, bread and cheese, porridge, crayfishs and the perfect fresh picked orange juice. Would be sad to forget Hugh's wine,port and the famous portonic, About work, we 100% enjoyed the experience of pruning and strapping the grapes. Accomodation is… read more
(Excellent)
2 Jun 2024
Left by host (Be welcome at our piece of ...) for Workawayer ()
Gregory and Lisiane are a powerhouse team! They worked extremely well, both as a team and individually. Every task asked of them was completed to a high standard of excellence with lots of integrity, unlimited energy, and skill; not to mention lots of smiles and songs! A high level of respect was shown to the Land and all the tools and equipment… read more
(Excellent)
1 Jun 2024
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Be welcome at our piece of ...)
Very good and interesting stay with Nadine and James in their beautiful place in the middle of the mountains. Accomodation is perfect in a quiet and calm cabin with all you need. A good week spent working outside in or around the garden. Work is physical but very interesting and varied. You will do your fitness without spending any euros. Nadine… read more
(Excellent)
28 May 2024
Left by host (Join a natural permaculture ...) for Workawayer ()
Lisiane and Greg are just more than perfect workawayers. They adapt themselves easily to all tasks. Outside with planting, irrigation, stone walls renovation, inside with cooking and housekeeping … they like to participate to everything. Always happy, smiling, asking advices, they are really perfect 😉
Thank you to Lisiane to introduce us to Kefir,… read more
Thank you to Lisiane to introduce us to Kefir,… read more
(Excellent)
27 May 2024
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Join a natural permaculture ...)
Wonderful stay in Dominique and Jean Pierre Quinta near Olaho. Accomodation was fantastic, the most beautiful room we had as helpers. Food was perfect with succulent meals made by Dominique and Jean Pierre's ice cream was yummy. We will never forget the huge morning fresh orange juices from the property. Work was interesting, we mostly did… read more
(Excellent)
4 May 2024
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Help with maintenance and ...)
Very nice two weeks stay in Marriane and Timothy's place in Andalousia. Nice caravan and outdoor kitchen with all we needed. Marriane is very very kind, always asking if we need anything, always smiling even in difficulties and we enjoyed a lot our talks around a bottle of wine. Tasks were varied, many things to do in their wonderful terrasses… read more
(Excellent)
5 Apr 2024
Left by host (Independent building, ...) for Workawayer ()
One of our best volunteers! Lisiane & Greg are hardworking, experienced volunteers always with a smile & singing even with bad weather;). If they want to come to your place, you are really lucky. We really hope they come back one day. Always welcome & goodluck with everything! Thank you so much for all the help!
(Excellent)
5 Apr 2024
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(Independent building, ...)
Very nice stay in Gretl house in Alcublas. The place is peaceful in the middle of almond trees. Worked with Daniel on some new water system, did some plastering and cleaning. Hours are flexible and we enjoyed the morning tea break on the terrace. Many thanks to Gretl and Daniel to have maid us discover nice natural places around their place, and… read more
(Excellent)
5 Dec 2023
Left by host (Join our family and ...) for Workawayer ()
The most wonderful visitors and helper ever!
Thanks for your company and incredible work ethic and skill.
Maybe we will 'Reunite' again.
All the best
Julia and Marcus
Thanks for your company and incredible work ethic and skill.
Maybe we will 'Reunite' again.
All the best
Julia and Marcus
(Excellent)
11 Sep 2023
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Join our family and ...)
We had a very good time with Julia and Marcus in the camel farm. Accomodation is basic but this is an outback experience and we loved it. We did some renovations, and helped around the house and that was great. The place is very quiet and it's so nice to be able to visit the camels every day and look at them. We spent also nice dinners chatting… read more
(Excellent)
14 Jun 2023
Left by host (Help with daily life and ...) for Workawayer ()
We absolutely loved having Gregory & Lisiane in our home. They are just the perfect guests. They are 100% capable at absolutely everything .. in fact they just looked around and worked out for themselves what would make a difference in our lives both in the house and outside .. and they were always correct.. we loved these guys.. such a pleasure… read more
(Excellent)
14 May 2023
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Help with daily life and ...)
We really enjoyed our 10 days we spent in Tahmoor with Deb and Ian. They live in a wonderful quiet place close to the river and nice trails. They are very nice people always happy to talk and have meals together with us. We were able to choose our work and organize our time so we enjoyed helping them in their property. We had good time enjoying a… read more
(Excellent)
14 May 2023
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(Stay with a family in ...)
We spent nice ten days with Michael in Woy woy. The place is wonderful close to many trails and beaches. The work was nice as we had things to do and free organisation of time. We enjoyed meeting Olivia and her mother on week end, talking about projects and life. We had good time enjoying a dinner at the restaurant and cycling around. Would… read more
(Excellent)
14 May 2023
Left by host (Stay with a family in ...) for Workawayer ()
Greg is very skilled and in a short amount of time he and Lisane fixed a step, fixed a water leak, fixed some broken chairs, clean and sealed a rusty chair base, and he also built from scratch a handrail to help my parents walk up some stairs. They also helped cleared out the underneath of the house and did a huge amount of gardening.
They get a… read more
They get a… read more
(Excellent)
7 Apr 2023
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Help a family with gardening ...)
We spent 12 great days in Kerrie and Hugh's property in Kangaroo Valley. They are really kind and made us feel at home from the beginning. Kerry cooks delicious food and we had a very nice room with bathroon in the studio close to the house. Lisiane did mostly gardening and weeding and I had an interesting job renovating a deck and roof. We… read more
(Excellent)
4 Apr 2023
Left by host (Help a family with gardening ...) for Workawayer ()
We had a great time with Greg and Lisiane, they are wonderful very positive people and it was an absolute pleasure to have them stay with us. Their energy, work ethic and generosity was so inspiring.. Greg is very skilled and knowledgeable with building work and Lisiane was fabulous working in the garden. We very much appreciate the work they did… read more
(Excellent)
