Thayna

& Giovanna

Travel information

We are currently

Activities we are interested in:

We're visiting friends in southern Europe during summer 2026 and would love to spend time aboard as well. Interested in sailing, meeting locals, and speaking French and Spanish :)

Description

Hi there! We’re Thayná and Giovanna, 2 friends looking to spend some time abroad through meaningful exchanges :)

What we offer:

Thayná runs a small guesthouse back home, so she knows exactly how to make people feel welcome. After spending a year volunteering abroad (everything from deep cleaning to marketing and childcare), she’s learned that adaptability is the ultimate superpower. She speaks Portuguese, English, and Spanish, and is currently brushing up on her French (ce serait un vrai plus de pouvoir pratiquer mon français). She also holds a Brazilian Skipper License and loves the sea. She’s dreaming of life aboard a sailboat, but is just as happy tending to a garden or managing a community space on land.

Giovanna works remotely and brings a background in customer service and enablement, which means she’s organized, clear in communication, and comfortable navigating different social dynamics. She speaks Portuguese and English. Gi is an avid reader and a keen eye for content creation, so if your project needs a fresh perspective on social media or storytelling, she’s your person. She values independence but thrives in good company, always mindful of the balance between socializing and quiet time.

Together, we're:
- Adaptable, responsible, and solution-oriented
- Experienced with guests, volunteers, and community dynamics
- Open to boats, land projects, housesitting, or community spaces
- Seeking off-the-beaten-path locations and authentic local experiences

We're excited to roll up our sleeves and discover new places

Interests

Music

DIY & crafts

Animals

Pets

Culture

Events & social

Farming

Charity work

Sustainability

Politics / Social justice

LGBTQ

Photography

Languages

Cooking & food

Books

Water sports

Sailing / Boating

Beach

Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Portuguese: Fluent
French: Intermediate

More details about my language interests
I've been studying French for over a year now and would love to practice and learn more!

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Skills and knowledge we'd like to share or learn

We're interested in:  

Art Projects

Light gardening

Animal Care

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Some knowledge of:  

Babysitting and creative play

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Able to teach about:  

Creating/ Cooking family meals

House & pet sitting

Helping around the house

Hospitality/Tourism

More details about your skills

- Brazilian Skipper License (Capitão Amador)
- Guesthouse management (cleaning, organisation, guest relations)
- PADI Open Water Diver
- Certified yoga teacher (+2 years of experience)
- Driver’s license
- Basic cooking skills
- Social media, marketing, translation
- Instructional design & training
- Experienced in shared living environments (hostels, coliving spaces, community projects)

Age

30 & 27

What else ...

We travel around Brazil as much as possible, and we've also been to Argentina, Spain, Portugal, France, Italy (all roads lead to Rome and whatnot), Germany, Turkey, the UK, and more. We enjoy making friends, and trying good food. Every new place feel like a second home!

We have travel insurance.

Some more information

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  Smoker

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  Driver's licence

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  Allergies
  diclofenac sodium (cataflan), dipyrone sodium (metamizole), penicillin, sulfamethoxazole, ibuprofen, bleach (sodium hypochlorite)

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  Special dietary requirements
  no