Wonder & Angelu

United States & Malta
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Hi future friends!

We are Wonder and Angelu.

I (Wonder) am from the USA and Angelu is half Maltese and half Welsh.

I was born and raised in New York and moved to California when I was 19. I started traveling the world when I was 34 and have since been to over 30 countries.

I have a Bachelor's degree in restaurant management. Food and hospitality are two of my passions. I’m very comfortable greeting guests and taking care of their needs. I love being in the kitchen cooking up some good vegetarian food. (Angelu is a meat eater). I’ve worked on many organic farms and am passionate about growing food.

I lived for many years in an RV and also on a 35' converted school bus. I try to recycle, compost, live off the grid whenever possible, and generally try to respect nature, animals, other humans, etc.

Angelu was born in the UK and raised in Malta. He has traveled extensively in Europe. He speaks Maltese, Italian, Arabic and English. I speak Spanish.

Angelu excels at construction projects and any odd jobs you might have. Give him tools and instructions and watch him go! He is great at building things and repairing things. He likes to work on cars and is passionate about motorcycles as well. He also drives excavators and heavy equipment and is a concrete finisher.

We are both good at painting, interior and exterior. Some of our workaway projects have included building tables, sanding and painting, building a greenhouse, cleaning, planting, weeding, cooking. We are open to anything really!

We are both very physically fit having worked out most of our lives.

I like to meditate, do yoga, and read. I can teach you yoga and meditation.

Both of us are hoping to find workaway opportunities that provide a community aspect. We hope to connect to people on a deep level, share thoughts, feelings, life stories and ultimately walk away friends forever!

We are both artists. I paint mandalas and Angelu makes copper wire sculptures and works with olive wood. We are both a bit of perfectionists and hold ourselves and any work we do to pretty high standards. We take this approach in our workaway projects as well.

We are both 56 years old, healthy and strong. We bring a mature attitude to life, are honest and reliable and very clean and tidy. We are non-smokers and only drink occasionally. We like to have fun but our hard partying days are behind us! Lol. We like to play cards and board games.

Thank you for reading our profile and we hope we can meet and become life long friends!
Interests
Mountain
Beach
Nature
Adventure sports
Fitness
Yoga / Wellness
Dancing
Outdoor activities
Hiking
Charity work
Farming
Gardening
Sustainability
Art & design
Drawing & painting
DIY & crafts
Books
Music
Cooking & food
Vegetarian or vegan

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Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Maltese: Fluent
Arabic: Intermediate
Spanish: Intermediate
Italian: Intermediate
More details about my language interests
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Skills and knowledge we'd like to share or learn
We're interested in:
Eco Projects
Teaching
Some knowledge of:
DIY and building projects
Life at a Farmstay
Animal Care
Languages
Able to teach about:
Gardening
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Helping around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
Art Projects
More details about your skills
Vegetarian/Vegan/raw food cooking
Washing dishes!!!!
Gardening
Painting
Dog/Cat/pet sitting
Yoga/Meditation teacher
General cleaning
Landscaping, yard work
Age
57 & 57
What else ...
I love the type of socializing which doesn't necessarily revolve around drinking such as board games, cards, sacred gatherings, deep conversations, hikes, dancing, live music, etc.
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- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
- Special dietary requirements
  Wonder prefers vegetarian, Angelu eats everything!

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24 Nov 2023

Left by host (Help with DIY projects and ...) for Workawayer (Wonder & Angelu)

Many thanks to Wonder and Angelu, an extraordinary couple, full of energy, passion, dedication and above all a lot of love to give.

Wonder not only supported us in multiple tasks and projects, but he also spoiled us with his excellent vegetarian food. Simply delicious.

Angelu is a master in everything, his ideas and recommendations were… read more

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24 Nov 2023

Left by Workawayer (Wonder & Angelu) for host (Help with DIY projects and ...)

We had the pleasure of spending just over a week with Rolando at his beautiful villa by the sea. We helped with several projects such as the construction of a partition made from the wood of a neighbors old palapa, the construction of a beautiful outdoor table made from a humongous tree that Rolando found in the ocean, putting sealer on the… read more

(Excellent )

14 Nov 2023

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I feel honored Wonder and Angelu wanted to stay with me for a bit. Wonder is just lovely and I really enjoyed getting to know her and her life experiences and same for Angelu. They are a really great team. They both helped out where help was needed. I really appreciated Wonders help in the kitchen, she’s speedy at cutting up food. They are both… read more

(Excellent )

13 Nov 2023

Left by Workawayer (Wonder & Angelu) for host (Seeking people with good ...)

We stayed for about ten days with Tara. We helped with many projects. Tara is doing renovations/ improvements on the main house so we sanded and painted the front porch. We also helped with art projects. Tara is very concerned about plastic trash so we collected plastic bottle caps from the road and from the dump and cleaned them for future use in… read more

(Excellent )

1 Nov 2023

Left by host (Help on our small solar ...) for Workawayer (Wonder & Angelu)

This couple are super! They are friendly, thoughtful, hard-working, skilled, clean, polite, fun, and give 110%, going above and beyond what is asked. I would have them back anytime! Don't even hesitate to have them as your workaways :)

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24 Nov 2023

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24 Nov 2023

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14 Nov 2023

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13 Nov 2023

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1 Nov 2023

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17 Oct 2023

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Wonder and Angelu were superb workawayers. They were a bright light in the 2 weeks they were with us. Much was accomplished during this time. Lots of skills and willingness to do many tasks we were not able to do. I would most highly recommend them as super, intelligent, gifted people.

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17 Oct 2023

Left by Workawayer (Wonder & Angelu) for host (Help us with various projects ...)

We stayed two weeks with Karin and Mac and had a very lovely time. We were able to help out with a variety of projects such as remodeling their outdoor shower, building a table, digging out an area so they can build a patio, weed whacking, car repair, and helping in the kitchen. We shared lovely meals with them and they both made sure that we were… read more

(Excellent )

17 Aug 2023

Left by Workawayer (Wonder & Angelu) for host (Teach kids languages and ...)

Our two weeks at the school, helping out with the children, was just amazing! The kids were so polite, respectful, and fun and also so genuinely happy to have us there. Along with the students, the staff was also extremely welcoming. We felt like a part of the community immediately. Our main job was simply to interact with the children, which was… read more

(Excellent )

7 Jun 2023

Left by host (Teach kids languages and ...) for Workawayer (Wonder & Angelu)

Angelu and Wonder are just amazing. They are really very cooperative with wonderful sense of humour. They have a golden soul along with humanity. We and our students really miss them a lot. Previously we had many volunteers but these two were best one till now. I wish for their happiness and also hope to meet them again. Take care mate and wonder.… read more

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21 Apr 2023

Left by host (Get a real experience of ...) for Workawayer (Wonder & Angelu)

Namaste brother and sister
It's my pleasure to host them in my small organic garden where they gave me their helping hand in every types of work where I need. They are always eager to help others.
I am so appreciate with their good manners. I really recommend other hosts to welcome them.
Thanks with best regards
See you ASAP

(Excellent )

21 Apr 2023

Left by Workawayer (Wonder & Angelu) for host (Get a real experience of ...)

Our stay with Ashok and his family was so nice. The accommodations were wonderful and the food was delicious and plentiful. A typical day starts at 7 with tea and biscuits and then work until about 10:30 and then delicious dal bhat. The rest of the day is free and then dinner is at 7. There is a lot to do around lovely hill where Ashok lives. You… read more

(Excellent )

8 Apr 2023

Left by host (Experience a simple farm ...) for Workawayer (Wonder & Angelu)

Wonder And Angelu stayed with us for a week and they both were very helpful. And I always loved the conversation with Angelu specifically. As they both were doing all the job I provided very carefully and helped around garden and house .
I definitely recommend them both. Thank you for all :)

(Very good )

4 Apr 2023

Left by Workawayer (Wonder & Angelu) for host (Experience a simple farm ...)

We stayed with Nischal and his family for one week. They immediately accepted us in their home and treated us like family. We shared many things like great home cooked meals, a family birthday celebration, a festival, a bonfire, whiskey, and good laughs. Nischal takes very good care of his guests and it is well appreciated. The only thing that… read more

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23 Mar 2023

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Wonder and Angelu were amazing! I was so blessed and fortunate to have them on the property and to be their host. I cannot say enough good things about them and all the help they provided. From a quite large job of repairing a very big chicken coup, making it even better than it originally was…to clearing, mulching and preparing the gardens for… read more

(Excellent )

22 Mar 2023

Left by Workawayer (Wonder & Angelu) for host (Come and share a cultural ...)

We stayed with Jeanine and Brian for two weeks and had an amazing experience. We helped with a variety of things such as planting seeds, cleaning the garden and getting it ready for planting, repairing a chicken coop, cleaning the pool area, mulching trees, and organizing boxes in the garage. Jeanine is a great communicator and was always making… read more

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21 Oct 2022

Left by host (Little community and yoga ...) for Workawayer (Wonder & Angelu)

Wonder came to us as a Yoga teacher and helped in other fields. We immediately got along with each other very well. Her classes were great, our guests were very satisfied. She could adapt to their level very well.
we lived together with Wonder for a month and had a great time and collaboration. Wonder is a very joyful person which makes her… read more

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25 Jul 2022

Left by Workawayer (Wonder & Angelu) for host (Little community and yoga ...)

I had a beautiful one month stay here. Pasha and Zoe have created a very peaceful retreat space in nature. You can really relax, away from the hustle and bustle of the cities. I taught yoga classes in their lovely yoga space and loved every minute of it. We were fed amazing vegetarian food three times a day and I always felt nurtured and cared… read more

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30 Jun 2022

Left by host (Join our team at an ...) for Workawayer (Wonder & Angelu)

Wonder was an amazing volunteer she took care of the hostel her cleaning standard are really high , everything looked shiny after she arrived all tasks were done perfectly, she is also a good cook :).
Thank you so much Wonder and we wish you happy travels,
We really miss you we hope to see you again.

(Excellent )

29 Jun 2022

Left by Workawayer (Wonder & Angelu) for host (Join our team at an ...)

I had a super lovely time during my two week stay at the hostel. Kamal, the manager, was very good at communicating with me before my arrival and was very relaxed about my changing plans. The hostel has such a nice, relaxed vibe where all the guests hang out and do things together. Ozzie, the girl in charge of mostly everything, did such a great… read more

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29 Jun 2022

Left by Workawayer (Wonder & Angelu) for host (Small hotel and olive grove ...)

I stayed here for one week. Originally I contacted the owner Tuba as a workawayer but my plans kept changing and in the end, I stayed there as a guest instead! The place is beautiful, surrounded by nature and a sky full of stars in the evening. The garden is full of art and various seating areas for guests to enjoy. To get from the hotel to the… read more

(Very good )

17 Jun 2022

Left by host (Photographer and meditation ...) for Workawayer (Wonder & Angelu)

It was such a true blessing to meet Wonder and have her here with us for 3 weeks.
She is a super helpful person and we enjoyed her company and work so much. She helped us planting vegetable garden, pruning grapes, making compost and cooking and more. All done with care and presence. We felt that Wonder wants to work and give her best where she is… read more

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5 Jun 2022

Left by Workawayer (Wonder & Angelu) for host (Photographer and meditation ...)

I’m writing this review as I leave on the ferry from the beautiful island of Bozcaada. I stayed with Lalitah and Utsav for three weeks. My stay here was so amazing and better than I could have ever imagined. There was another volunteer here and the four of us formed an amazing bond and connection. The hosts are skilled in meditation and spiritual… read more farming. Your normal day will start with 30 minutes of body movement followed by 30 minutes of meditation. Then a delicious breakfast of fruit, tahini, bread, and tea. Then you will work on the land which is magical, transformative, and satisfying. While I was there I helped prune the vineyard which was very fun. I also planted two beds of vegetables, helped make new compost piles, used the shredder to chip branches, cleared the land, and weeded. There was plenty of work to do but it never felt like I was there as a “worker”. The bigger part of being there was to connect on a deeper level with the people, the land, and myself. Several mornings after breakfast, we ended up chatting for more than an hour or more about deep spiritual stuff and Ustav counted that as part of our working hours. So that tells you what the focus is really about.

Lalitah and Ustav have so much to share and I know that we barely scratched the surface. They care about other people and are there to help you in many forms. I hope to come back and do more Osho meditations (shaking), writing love letters to myself, and whatever else you guys have up your sleeves! Lol

I also prepared food for everyone on occasion as that is a shared task. Lunch and dinner are bountiful vegetarian dishes made with love.

The accommodations are top notch. I had my own very comfortable room and shared a bathroom with the other volunteer. You will definitely feel comfy and at home here. Lalitah is sensitive to strong odors and noises so it’s necessary to be observant of that.

Ustav allowed us to use the scooter to get around the island which was extremely generous. While we were there, Lalitah and Ustav both had to leave for awhile to attend workshops and they entrusted the house, vineyard, and cats to us. This level of trust was so nice and really confirmed that we shared something special. We also shared some fun times in town and were introduced to some people at the ceramics shop who we became friends with and ended up hanging out with quite often making music and playing card games! I felt very much a part of the island while I was there and I truly hope to come back another time and help with the harvests of the grapes.

I highly recommend you go see Lalitah and Ustav if you want to go deeper into your spirituality while also learning farm skills and spend time on a beautiful island!

Thank you so much….I love you guys! 😘

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17 May 2022

Left by Workawayer (Wonder & Angelu) for host (Would you like to help an old ...)

I have never felt so immediately welcomed and loved as I did when Ilkay picked me up on his motorcycle when my bus arrived at 12:30 at night! He and Gokce could not have been kinder or more generous. You immediately feel at home there and the number one rule is “relax”. Ilkay and Gokce are part of the workaway program pretty much solely to make… read more

(Excellent )

17 May 2022

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Wonder was like the little and sweet girl of our house. Always a positive and friendly, smiling wonderful woman. There is always a hugs for him in our house :)

(Excellent )

11 May 2022

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11 May 2022

Left by Workawayer (Wonder & Angelu) for host (Learn about our culture while ...)

Barbara accepted me as a workawayer for the month of January 2022. Just before I was set to arrive (ticket in hand) she notified me that both her husband and one child had covid and needed to quarantine. She was quite sure that her other child and herself would also get it and that the family would be in quarantine for some time. However, Barbara… read more

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2 Dec 2021

Left by host (Help me share my mandala ...) for Workawayer (Wonder & Angelu)

Wonder was like a true Wonderwoman coming to the rescue at a time where I suddenly, just at her arrival time and throughout her entire one month visit, was having waves of pain and sickness. This was a VERY different experience than she signed up for, but she rose to the occasion like an angel dropped from heaven to see me through this difficult… read more

(Excellent )

27 Nov 2021

Left by Workawayer (Wonder & Angelu) for host (Help me share my mandala ...)

I stayed with Jay for three weeks and had a great time. Although Jay got sick just before I arrived and was sick for most of the time I was there, he managed to be a wonderful host nonetheless! He knows so many great places in Oaxaca and we took many long walks in the city as well as the mountains.

There is a market just across the street from… read more

(Very good )

25 Sep 2021

Left by Workawayer (Wonder & Angelu) for host (Reconnect with nature in this ...)

I stayed here at this amazing place for a short time helping to develop a vegetarian menu. The hotel was not officially opened at the time but we had so much fun making food and having everyone taste it. The manager Katrin and I had so much in common and became good friends. Everyone here works so hard to make this a special place. The owner… read more

(Very good )

6 Sep 2021

Left by host for Workawayer (Wonder & Angelu)

Short and sweet!
Wonder came just for 4 days as she had plans to go to Medellin afterwards. She was lively and very helpful, and gave us some good tips about kitchen management.
She helped us putting our plant based menu together, from food shopping to preparation!
We where sorry to see her leave but it rained a lot while she was here, can’t… read more

(Excellent )

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