Mashal

Travel information

I am currently

Activities i am interested in:

In Brazil currently exploring permaculture projects

Description

Hi! I’m on a journey to build my dream of a self-sustaining, beautiful sanctuary rooted in nature, simplicity, and deep intentional living. I’m currently exploring farms and permaculture projects around the world—not just to help, but to learn from those walking this path ahead of me.

My long-term vision is to create a regenerative retreat space: part food forest, part eco-lodge, part creative and spiritual sanctuary. I’m especially interested in how design, farming, architecture, and community can come together in harmony with the land.

What I can offer:
• Hard-working and hands-on: I’m not afraid to get dirty. I love physical work—gardening, land prep, building, organizing, cleaning, lifting, painting, anything needed.
• Design-oriented: I have an eye for aesthetics, flow, and functional beauty. I think about how spaces feel, not just how they function.
• Quick learner & adaptable: I may not know everything yet, but I absorb fast and love being immersed in new systems and environments.
• Positive and self-directed: I don’t need babysitting. I respect the space, follow your lead, and bring calm, focused energy to any setting.

What I’m looking for:

Projects that are:
• Aligned with permaculture, natural building, or regenerative principles
• Thoughtfully designed and infused with purpose
• Run by people who are connected to the land and love what they do

If you’re building something meaningful, I’d love to be part of it—even for a short while.

Let’s grow something beautiful together.

Interests

Carpentry

Gardening

Self development

Charity work

Technology

Sustainability

Van life

Farming

Animals

Architecture

DIY & crafts

Art & design

Languages

Music

Plant care

Yoga / Wellness

Outdoor activities

Hiking

Mountain

Nature

Fitness

Camping

Adventure sports

Languages

Languages spoken
Arabic: Fluent
English: Fluent
Spanish: Intermediate
Portuguese: Beginner

More details about my language interests
I’m passionate about languages and the way they open doors to real connection especially using humor! I speak English and Arabic fluently (born in the Middle East, lived in the U.S. for 10 years), and I’ve learned Spanish through years of solo travel across 15+ Latin American countries. Throughout traveling to 100 countries, I've picked up tiny bits of dozens of languages along the way — even a few words can spark a smile. I’d be happy to help with English or Arabic, and I’m always excited to practice Spanish or learn something new.

Find a language buddy

Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

Charity Work

Art Projects

Languages

Eco Projects

Teaching

Gardening

DIY and building projects

Animal Care

Life at a Farmstay

Hospitality/Tourism

General Maintenance

House sitting

Being an elderly companion

More details about your skills

I come from a background in entrepreneurship, finance, investments, product design. I’ve built and sold businesses, created solutions to reduce food waste, and helped others grow sustainable ventures.

Now I’m shifting toward a life grounded in land, simplicity, and regeneration. I’ll be taking a Permaculture Design Course (PDC) with Geoff Lawton this November and am using this time to learn hands-on by volunteering on farms.

While I’m still new to gardening, construction, and carpentry, I’m focused, reliable, and eager to learn everything it takes to build and run a self-sufficient sanctuary.
⸻

What I bring:
• Financial & Strategic Support: I can help with budgeting, financial planning, and finding creative ways to make your project financially sustainable.
• Creative Problem-Solving: I enjoy improving systems, organizing workflows, and finding elegant solutions that blend function and design.
• Design & Product Thinking: With a strong eye for usability and aesthetics, I can contribute to layout, flow, and intentional design.
• Hardworking & Motivated: I’m physically capable, self-directed, and happy to support with any hands-on tasks—digging, lifting, cleaning, building, or whatever’s needed.
• Here to Learn: I’m not here as a tourist—I’m here to support meaningful projects and grow alongside people living with purpose.

Age

38

What else ...

I’m a lifelong traveler with over 100 countries behind me, a heart full of stories, and a deep love for silence, the road, and the wild places in between. I’ve walked across countries, lived in deserts, and spent months in deep retreat in the mountains. I play the harmonium and find grounding in devotional chanting. The desert runs in my blood — I built my own 4x4 overland vehicle to live off-grid each winter, cooking and exploring remote places far from the noise of the world.

Some more information

• 

  Smoker

• 

  Driver's licence

• 

  Allergies

• 

  Special dietary requirements
  A low carb protein focused diet worked best for me.