Gustavo

Brazil
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I am currently
At home
My next destination:
Italy
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Description
I am Gustavo, from Brazil. I studied Social Sciences, lived in China and Italy. Currently I am rebuilding my life in Italy. I enjoy arts, poetry, wine, politics, cooking and I spent the last years working in International Schools Administration. I can sing a little.
Interests
Writing
Performing arts
Politics / Social justice
Technology
Sustainability
Plant care
Pets
Outdoor activities
Nature
LGBTQ
Languages
Mountain
Movies & TV
Music
History
Hiking
Gardening
Farming
DIY & crafts
Cycling
Culture
Books
Camping
Charity work
Cooking & food
Beach
Astronomy
Art & design
Architecture
Animals
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Portuguese: Fluent
Italian: Intermediate
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
DIY and building projects
Hospitality/Tourism
Some knowledge of:
General Maintenance
Eco Projects
Charity Work
Art Projects
Helping with Computers/ Internet
Being an elderly companion
House & pet sitting
Able to teach about:
Gardening
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Life at a Farmstay
Helping around the house
Animal Care
Languages
Teaching
More details about your skills
Cooking
Gardening
Taking care of children, ederly and Pets
Cleaning
Computers and Internet
Selling
Working in store
Teaching languages
Farming
Singing
Age
29
Some more information
- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
  no
- Special dietary requirements
  no

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2 Mar 2026

Left by host (Become part of our family and ...) for Workawayer ()

Gustavo is a wonderful person — kind, empathetic, respectful, and eager to help. He is very attentive and curious, genuinely interested in things and in learning from everything around him: customs, food, language…

He stayed with us for almost five months and built a good relationship with the whole family, including our children (who, as… read more

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2 Mar 2026

Left by Workawayer () for host (Become part of our family and ...)

Barbara and Aldo are a very Italian couple, and they live in a very Italian house near Brianza, an area full of beautiful places, important figures and landscapes that sometimes feel like something out of a fairytale. It’s a setting that really gives you a sense of everyday Italian life. Communication is easy because everyone speaks English well,… read more and at the same time they’re happy to practise Italian with you if that’s something you’re looking for.

Viola, their dog, is very calm and gently enjoying her retirement years. The village itself is small and quiet, but you won’t feel isolated. Everything you need is within walking distance, from supermarkets to small local businesses and even the practical bureaucracy things. At first, it might seem like there aren’t many young people around, but they are there. Once you get to know the area a bit better, you can build a surprisingly lively social life. I ended up making more than 50 new friends nearby and was invited out most weekends.

Life in the house is not exhausting, though you are expected to be available during the day in case help is needed, especially with driving. They usually leave their Panda for you to use, which makes things easier. Cooking is part of the routine as well, not every day and not in a rigid way, but as often as you reasonably can.
Barbara is the main person you’ll coordinate with. She’s very present and approachable, so most decisions and day-to-day matters go through her. Aldo travels quite a lot, but when he is home he brings a lot of energy. He often suggests small chores or food ideas and is always curious, well informed and up to date with the news. The kids are currently transitioning into adult life, so they are generally busy studying or out of the house.

Food is an important part of the experience. They eat very well, healthy, organic and balanced meals, and I genuinely felt thinner and healthier while living there. During the day, you’ll probably spend a good amount of time with Viola.

The room they offer comes with a private bathroom and is honestly the size of a big city flat, so you have a high level of privacy. Overall, I had a really good time there. I became friends with neighbours and shop owners, met their family friends, all very kind people, and spent a wonderful Christmas with them, which reminds me of the grandmother who I enjoyed the presence very much.

Important information in my opinion: there is a bus every hour from monday to saturday passing by the house that takes you to Como and Bergamo directly, if you can choose, I would suggest arriving at Bergamo airport, so you get one bus from the airport of bergamo to bergamo autostazione and then the bus 146 leaves you 200m from their house. It is easy to go spend the day in Como or Bergamo and come back at night. Train station kinda requires you to find a ride back and forth. If you are Brazilian too, the bus passes by La Coxineria, in Ponte San Pietro, with brazilian meals everyday, Feijoada on wednesdays.

I would recommend this opportunity to anyone, especially if you’re not looking for a more traditional Workaway experience with large groups on farms or big shared projects, and you’d prefer some free time to study or work in a quiet and private space while experiencing real Italian life. I will probably be around visiting Imbersago for the rest of my life.

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1 Jun 2018

Left by Workawayer () for host (Childcare and language ...)

I am not able to describe how lucky I was to find this amazing family, they were my second workaway experience, and made me understand how amazing this plataform can be.
If you're looking for a real reallife experience, cultural exchange and a place to make lifetime friends and learn some italian, Elena's family is perfect for you. They're… read more

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