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At the moment I'm in Vis Island in Croatia. I've been working on a project for the last 22 months and I'm ready to start moving again.

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Hello dear world!
I am Mauro from Colombia, based in Croatia since 2019.
I studied architecture and arts. I love design, building and practicality.
Since I was a child I inherited a passion for woodworking from my grandfather. In my youth I explored many fields, different techniques and building styles, my hands were trained to work fast and precise.
In between and after my studies I worked as a designer for a few architecture studios and later I decided to move into the "action field" again and went full time into building small furniture and decoration for private projects.
Before coming to Europe my last job was to design and build furniture and spaces for a hostel company. Most of my work was related to reusing, recycling, upcycling (furniture, spaces, materials).
I'm a quiet person, nature lover, I love all animals (specially dogs and cats), hiking and climbing. I have been sharing with beautiful people and volunteering in The Netherlands, Italy, Croatia, Germany, Turkey, Greece, Iceland and Norway.
Interests

Self development

Farming

Gardening

Cooking & food

Sailing / Boating

Camping

Yoga / Wellness

Writing

Team sports

Photography

Pets

Performing arts

Outdoor activities

Nature

Music

Mountain

Languages

History

Hiking

Drawing & painting

Dancing

DIY & crafts

Cycling

Culture

Charity work

Carpentry

Art & design

Architecture

Animals

Adventure sports
Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

Some knowledge of:

Light gardening

Life at a Farmstay

Animal Care

Hospitality/Tourism

Charity Work

Teaching

Able to teach about:

Creative DIY projects

Eco Projects

Languages

Art Projects
More details about your skills

I'm a handy person.
I also love working with plants and animals.
Age

43
What else ...

I have practiced many sports, cycling and rock climbing are a passion for me.
I love hiking and going for adventures.
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- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
- Special dietary requirements

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23 Aug 2024

Left by host (Join us in the outdoors on ...) for Workawayer ()

Mauro is a person you want to work with. He is skillful in many areas, professional wood master, handy man, strong and able to jump over the rocks carrying loads. He handles tools well and on top of that takes good care of them. He is a gentle being, kind, tidy, fun, good listener and has no problem with authority or following someones … read more

(Excellent )

13 Jul 2024

Left by Workawayer () for host (Join us in the outdoors on ...)

I had the opportunity to share some time with Sara and help with her project and it was and amazing time.
My experience there couldn't be better, every single detail was taken care meticulously and everything matches the description of the project.
Both places are perfectly organized, tidy clean and you'll find a lot of dedication to … read more

(Excellent )

17 Jan 2024

Left by Workawayer () for host (Welcoming resourceful ...)

I'll always be grateful for this experience.
Sonja was a great host, always listening and taking good care of everyone around.
Thank you very much and I hope we can meet again in the future, big hugs for all of you!
💚💚💚

(Excellent )

6 Jan 2024

Left by host for Workawayer ()

Mauros help and assistance to my project was invaluable. He is able to work completely independently and skillfully complete any carpentry project given to him.
Apart from his skill set he is kind, patient and understanding…
Mauro… thank you🙏🫶🏽🌺
Salka, Skuggi and Hugo send their love💕

(Excellent )

4 Mar 2022

Left by host (Experience the traditional ...) for Workawayer ()

Mauro is the gentlest person you can imagine, has golden hands and is always willing to help. He's an excellent woodworker and made us a beautiful tv cabinet with ancient doors and a gorgeous bed with burned wood. He also restored a corrugated roof, painted walls and learned how to plaster with clay. He stayed with us for several months and it was … read more

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23 Aug 2024

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13 Jul 2024

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17 Jan 2024

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6 Jan 2024

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4 Mar 2022

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3 Mar 2022

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Wir hatten 8 wunderbare Wochen mit Mauricio und er hat uns mit seiner fachmännischen Unterstützung sehr geholfen unser Projekt voranzubringen. Als Mensch ist Mauricio sehr angenehm mit einer sehr positiven Ausstrahlung.
Dear Mauro, have a good time, we will miss you and like to see you soon again. Frank & Heidrun, Rosele & Igorle

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12 Feb 2021

Left by host for Workawayer

Mauro stayed with us for more than a month, initially to help us build the structure of our 50 m² wooden house. He quickly became part of the crew, and in the end helped us on very different duties such as working in the kitchen of our pop up restaurant, decorating our venue, and driving around fixing any kind of problem. Mauro is a genuinely good … read more

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8 Feb 2021

Left by Workawayer for host (Community builds a ...)

I stayed at this place last summer and it was an amazing experience. We shared work and had fun everyday. Make sure to visit them and you will have no regrets, they will treat you like family.
I can't wait to visit them again and enjoy the best spot in the island.
Thanks for everything hermanos!

(Excellent)

8 Feb 2021

Left by Workawayer for host (Join a community project by ...)

I stayed for ovee two months with this beautiful ñeople who became like a family for me, they took care of me and helped in any way I could imagine.
We started building an amazing peoject of a green house and I can't wait to be back to finish it.
Thank you so much for everything, it was a lovely time. Big hugs and see you soon again!

(Excellent)

21 Sep 2020

Left by host (Help us build a holistic ...) for Workawayer

Sat Nam dearest brother
We love you! And your kitty Negrita too!
Our experience with hosting Mauro for 6 months was beyond words. He is very skilled carpenter & project designer, respectful person, good driver, animal lover.. we Fully trusted him and can highly recommend His gifts.
Our portals are always open for you if you wish to come back … read more

(Excellent)

14 Aug 2020

Left by Workawayer for host (Help us build a holistic ...)

After 6 months I am forced to leave, but my heart will remain forever in this project with Filippo and Dajana.
They are beautiful people who took me as a part of their family and gave me everyrhing I needed.
I came for one month but stayed for 6 and I will always be grateful with them for this life changing experience.
I will carry all of your … read more

(Excellent)

15 Feb 2020

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Excellent with calculations and wood works. Exceptional taste in design and always taking care of details. Take care of him and he will return you five times more.

(Excellent)

24 Jan 2020

Left by Workawayer for host (Come and help us at our ...)

A beautiful place full of Nature and amazing people.
Sharing with animals and watching the sunrise and sunset are priorities.
I hope to go back some day!

(Excellent)

17 Jan 2020

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Mauro is nice guy, exelent worker-especially with wood and very kind with animals. Hi is polite, open minded, funny and discrete. We are very happy to meet him and host him at our little ranch.

(Excellent)