Matteo

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Description

Happiness for me is simple things
being in nature, by the sea, swimming, snorkeling, sailing, camping, hiking, feeling the sun and wind. I love making pizza and cooking for others, making a fire, barbecuing something together, building something useful, creating something with people.

I’m happy when I can be creative
taking photos, filming, editing videos, making music, moving my body, meditating, feeling in harmony with my surroundings.

I love meeting people, learning their background stories, listening, sharing personal stories, philosophizing, talking about history, local traditions, and languages.

Traveling for me means connection
understanding a place through its people, food, and elements. I enjoy helping with creative or community projects, learning new crafts, and being part of something meaningful.

I want to learn more about living outdoors, sustainably, and in close contact with fruits and veggie plants, animals and nature. I’m happy to exchange my physical work and creative media skills for knowledge and experience connected to the natural world.

Interests

Events & social

Videography

Culture

Pets

Sustainability

Vegetarian or vegan

Van life

Self development

Farming

Movies & TV

Plant care

Art & design

DIY & crafts

History

Music

Languages

Cooking & food

Photography

Writing

Astronomy

Animals

Camping

Nature

Yoga / Wellness

Sailing / Boating

Adventure sports

Water sports

Outdoor activities

Hiking

Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
French: Fluent
Italian: Fluent
German: Beginner
Norwegian: Beginner

More details about my language interests
I’m interested in learning Norwegian and German. I can teach Italian, English, and French. My Spanish is very good — I understand everything, but I’m not ready to teach it yet.

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

Light gardening

Life at a Farmstay

Eco Projects

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Some knowledge of:  

Creative DIY projects

Babysitting and creative play

Light maintenance

Helping around the house

Animal Care

House & pet sitting

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Able to teach about:  

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Hospitality/Tourism

Languages

Art Projects

Teaching

Helping with Computers/ Internet

More details about your skills

I’m a hands-on person, not afraid of long working days and physical tasks. I enjoy teamwork and bringing good energy to group projects. I have experience working with animals, supporting farm or outdoor work, and helping with daily tasks.

I’m also skilled in media and creative communication — photography, video, and online storytelling. I love documenting projects, creating short videos or photos that share a place’s atmosphere and values. Here you can find my online portfolio: https://matteobaratella.com/

I’m organized, used to managing different tasks at once, and good at connecting people through teamwork. I speak several languages and enjoy cultural exchange, learning from others while sharing what I know.

Age

30

What else ...

I have a Peugeot 5008 from 2010 that I use for camping and road trips. I’ve traveled all over Europe with it — from Norway to Italy, back to Norway, then across Germany and the north coast of Spain to San Sebastián, down the entire Portuguese coast from north to south, through the Algarve, Andalucía, and Morocco. I drove back north through Extremadura, returned to San Sebastián, crossed southern France and the Alps near Turin, and finally reached my hometown, Padova. I love cooking outdoors, camping, and living the vanlife — exploring freely and connecting with nature.

I’ve worked on boats for both touristic and scientific expeditions as a photographer and videographer. I’m looking forward to sailing again soon. My biggest sailing journey was a three-month trip from Tromsø to Reykjavík, then to Nice and the Azores — an unforgettable adventure at sea.

I lived since 2014 in:
Ireland: Dublin, Rathdrum, Dun Laoghaire
Italy: Ferrara, Montegrotto, Padova
France: Nancy
USA: New York, Brooklyn
Norway: Volda
Germany: Kiel
Spain: San Sebastian, Arano
Ireland: Inishmore, Galway
Spain: Granada

I enjoy video, photography, and music — I play guitar and would love to learn piano, singing, and drums.

I teach photography, video, and design, so I have strong pedagogical and communication skills and feel comfortable speaking in front of groups in different languages.

I also enjoy driving and discovering new places on the road.

I would love to also learn mechanic skills related to engines and electronics.

Some more information

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  Special dietary requirements
  I like vegetarian, vegan, pescetarian diet. Sometimes I eat meat, but I don't prefer it. It is not a strict diet. It's flexitarian