Edward

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Experienced solo traveler interested in agriculture, DIY, sustainable living, photography, local culture, and meaningful projects. Open to like-minded travelers for shared adventures and longer stays.

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Having traveled solo for quite a while, I am independent and secure, with a well-supported lifestyle.

**Skills Offered**
With decades of professional I.T. Industry experience, DIY experience and now in early retirement, I travel to support meaningful, community-based initiatives. “Turning it off” has never been easy, so I’ve chosen to put my experience and abilities to good use. With few outside obligations, I have the flexibility to make a genuine commitment—often several weeks or longer—and, when possible, stay long enough to see a project through from start to finish.

**Agriculture & Sustainability**
➤ Organic gardening, permaculture, soil regeneration
➤ Solar/off-grid systems
➤ Farm equipment operation
➤ Animal rescue (cats, dogs, honeybees)

**Construction & Technical**
➤ Renovation, plumbing, electrical, welding
➤ Structural & vehicle maintenance
➤ Computer networks & systems

**Media & Leadership**
➤ Photography, videography, drone operation
➤ Event coordination & volunteer management
➤ First Aid & CPR certified

**Places visited:**
➤ Guatemala, Mexico, Panama, Nicaragua, Honduras, Peru, Brazil, Costa Rica, Greece, Spain, Portugal, Japan, South Korea, Mauritius, France, Uruguay, Belize, Jamaica, Virgin Islands, Canada (Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan), and United States (38 states, including Alaska and Hawaii)

Originating from a rural farming community, I value sustainability, stewardship, transparency, and positive environmental and community impact. I enjoy preparing healthy, minimally processed meals using animal proteins and plant-based foods, while immersing myself in local culture and cuisine.

If your project supports long-term resilience and positive community development, I would be happy to connect.

As an aside, nearly a decade advocating for vulnerable individuals has given me a deep commitment to dignity, respect, and safe, supportive environments for everyone—values I believe must be upheld without exception.
Interests

Beach

Videography

Technology

Events & social

Cooking & food

Sustainability

Nature

Outdoor activities

Photography

Plant care

Mountain

Hiking

Gardening

Farming

DIY & crafts

Carpentry

Camping
Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Beginner

More details about my language interests
Would like to exchange some English with community members where travels take me.

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:

Languages

Some knowledge of:

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Eco Projects

Hospitality/Tourism

Charity Work

Teaching

Art Projects

Animal Care

House & pet sitting

Able to teach about:

Light gardening

Creative DIY projects

Light maintenance

Life at a Farmstay

Helping with Computers/ Internet
More details about your skills

➤ Computers, internet & networks
➤ Gardening, permaculture & soil regeneration
➤ General maintenance & repair
➤ Construction & renovation
➤ Electrical & plumbing
➤ Welding
➤ Mentoring, teaching & leadership
➤ Photography, videography & drone operation
➤ Project & volunteer management
➤ Hospitality & event support
➤ Sustainable & environmentally responsible practices
➤ SCUBA diving
➤ Cooking & meal preparation
➤ Housekeeping
What else ...

➤ Comfortable in rural and urban settings, working independently or as part of a small group
➤ Experienced with camp setups, festivals, kitchens, stages, facilities, and group logistics
➤ Independent, adaptable, and practical by nature; happy to work with my hands and pitch in wherever needed
➤ Enjoy hiking, exploring, beach walks, good food, and being outdoors
➤ Appreciate straightforward communication, mutual respect, and leaving places better than I found them
Some more information
- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
  No alergies.
- Special dietary requirements
  I prefer healthy, minimally processed foods made with natural ingredients and generally avoid artificial ingredients.

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10 May 2026

Left by host (Help around house and garden ...) for Workawayer ()

Edward is a well traveled, friendly guy with a wide range of skills.
It was a pleasure hosting him.
I wish him the best in his future travels..!

(Excellent )

8 May 2026

Left by Workawayer () for host (Help around house and garden ...)

This volunteer experience takes place in a highly structured, hands-on environment where expectations and instructions are often communicated in real time rather than clearly outlined in advance. Volunteers generally work around four hours per day, although tasks and priorities may shift frequently depending on the host’s immediate plans and … read more

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3 Apr 2026

Left by host (Get to know locals and the ...) for Workawayer ()

Getting to know edward was a great experience, he is a kind, interesting and very smart man, he helped me fix some things in my house, now the back bathroom works perfect, i have new lights that werent working, and he helped to fix an issue that was flooding my outside hall. He was very polite and clean and we had some interesting conversations. … read more

(Excellent )

3 Apr 2026

Left by Workawayer () for host (Get to know locals and the ...)

Gina and Miza are awesome creatures. They are both so very talented in music and have many laughs. The first couple days I helped load their gear for some music shows at local venues. They are both very chill people and know a lot of others in the community. I really enjoyed going to the venues and listening to the performances. They always made … read more

(Excellent )

1 Apr 2026

Left by host for Workawayer ()

Edward is an awesome guy and it was great having him at the men’s retreat we hosted this year.

Unfortunately, the boat project we had planned for him ended up being beyond the scope of what we could realistically take on through Workaway and required professional repair. Once we realized that, Edward continued on to another island.

He’s a … read more

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2 Mar 2026

Left by Workawayer () for host (Help a non-profit project in ...)

The visit to St. Thomas USVI and working on a sailboat rescue project with Tyler was an interesting, yet enjoyable, challenge. Tyler rescued a sailboat from being carted off to a landfill, which is where far too many items eventually find their way, sadly. The sailboat was in salvageable condition, but it would take much more expertise than what … read more

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10 May 2026

Left by host (Help around house and garden ...) for Workawayer

Edward is a well traveled, friendly guy with a wide range of skills.
It was a pleasure hosting him.
I wish him the best in his future travels..!

(Excellent)

8 May 2026

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(Very good)

3 Apr 2026

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3 Apr 2026

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1 Apr 2026

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2 Mar 2026

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31 Mar 2026

Left by Workawayer for host (Living a sustainable off grid ...)

Frank has an amazing hidden gem near the northern coast of Belize. He is well organized and has several projects. There is always something enjoyable to do. The two plus weeks I was there we built trusses for the roof of his upcoming workshop, collected samples from beehives, bottled honey from the farm, and did general tasks.

Frank drove to the … read more

(Excellent)

29 Mar 2026

Left by host (Transform the education in my ...) for Workawayer

i'm Very thankful to Edward for his help towards my project. he accomplish the establish tasks and was very respectful and caring towards everyone.
despite the weather he managed his time according the tasks, availability with independently, showing compete skills and finding helpful solutions for what we propose.

we are very grateful for his … read more

(Excellent)

27 Jan 2026

Left by Workawayer for host (Transform the education in my ...)

Portugal, an amazing place, and the people are just as amazing if not more. Supporting Margarida and her vision was the single most fulfilling experience throughout the visit. Margarida is a kind, gentle and caring person, and she puts all her energy into caring for the children and assuring the learning center facility provides everything … read more

(Excellent)

6 Feb 2026

Left by host (Support our local farm's ...) for Workawayer

Edward was awesome. From time he landed, he was open to new experiences, started great conversations with everyone, was friendly and very helpful throughout his whole stay. I really enjoyed hearing about his travels to other like-minded farms in other parts of the world. Was cool to see the connections. He was very familiar and comfortable with … read more

(Excellent)

6 Feb 2026

Left by Workawayer for host (Support our local farm's ...)

Shelli was an exceptional host. She met me at the airport with a great big smile and warm hug. Shelli is super friendly and engages in meaningful conversation. She embraces the importance of environmental awareness in her actions, thoughts and words. Shelli's punctuality and ability to coordinate on many levels is impressive. Her ability to … read more

(Excellent)

17 Jun 2025

Left by Workawayer for host (Lifestyle in Monteverde, ...)

Larry and his son, Oscar, have an incredible place near Monteverde. Larry is a talented and well connected musician and made sure to introduce a variety of his friends and community members. He has a very positive perspective. He made sure we had the tools and supplies for doing the work and suggested where to get the best food at the local … read more

(Excellent)

16 Jun 2025

Left by host (Lifestyle in Monteverde, ...) for Workawayer

We were very happy to have Edward stay with us at our casa, he has tons of skills and is very handy with tools. When he stayed with us his visual talent with the camera and drome came in handy, he helped us update our pics for the vacation rentals that we offer. Forsure we can recommend him to join other workaway programs that are in need of his … read more

(Excellent)

19 May 2025

Left by Workawayer for host (Help us with our project and ...)

Luis is a real chill person. We worked on several projects during morning hours, although it was quite hot during the visit. Nothing Luis requested was high stress. At times there wasn't a full schedule of tasks, and other times we worked on small projects. Coronado is a small town that offers the necessities for daily living. There are activities … read more

(Excellent)

18 Jan 2025

Left by host (Learn about bioconstruction ...) for Workawayer

When Edward arrived at our campo, he could easily integrate and was much fun to be with. We had always interesting discussions over our meals.

Although Edward is capable and skilled in a lot of different tasks, he mainly welded. He did this with a lot of commitment, sense of duty and joy.

In addition to other work, Edward has mainly carried … read more

(Excellent)

11 Jan 2025

Left by Workawayer for host (Learn about bioconstruction ...)

This was quite the experience! Both Lea & Ferdi are multi-lingual and learning two additional languages. The eco-construction is remarkable and the soil creation and biological awareness are impressive. Lea is a fantastic cook and there were many vegetarian options with home-made bread everyday. The garden is very productive, the fruit trees … read more

(Excellent)

19 Apr 2023

Left by Workawayer for host (Join our eco-sustainable camp ...)

Arrival in San Jose from the airport in Alajuela was quite simple. Thare are buses, Did I and taxis available. I arrived at the farm which is located in a beautiful remote location south of San Isidro near a town named San Pedro on road 327 toward San Rafael.

The farm is surrounded by fruit trees on and off the property. Bananas, coconuts, limes, … read more

(Excellent)

1 Mar 2023

Left by host (Experience life in a Pacific ...) for Workawayer

Edward has been one of our most stalwart supporters and integral to the vision of our wilderness retreat center! He has a tremendous amount of knowledge, skills, work ethic, and generosity of spirit. He's also great in the kitchen! Let him go and you'll have a five course meal of fantastic proportions and a smorgasbord of tastes.
Edward has … read more

(Excellent)

27 Feb 2023

Left by Workawayer for host (Experience life in a Pacific ...)

It is difficult to know where to start. I did two work exchanges with Ian and Chelsea at Wilderness Lodge near Molalla, Oregon. First of all, this place is absolutely incredible! Situated close to Portland, Oregon, in a very thick forest filled with fresh water springs and wild raised food, I cannot emphasize enough the connection to nature that … read more

(Excellent)

3 Feb 2023

Left by host (Help with eco projects close ...) for Workawayer

It was very nice to have Edward with us, he soaked up a bit of what life is like here in southern Mexico. Mexico is so big that it is different to live in the center or in the north.
Undoubtedly a job in the jungle is hard, this can range from planting to moving stones and building.
Edward unfortunately or gracefully had to live the moment of … read more

(Neutral)

31 Jan 2023

Left by Workawayer for host (Help with eco projects close ...)

First of all, this is NOT negative feedback, it is neutral and informative. As a previous host and now volunteer, I must say this experience was extremely beneficial as a reminder of how dependent we have become on technology, me included. Without reliable water sources, self supplied food sources, electricity, reliable cell service, no Internet … read more and no standard household appliances such as a washing machine, stove or refrigerator life can be from challenging to extremely difficult. Adding to that comes defeat and frustration when living in a tent and sleeping on an air mattress. This was undisclosed prior to my accepting this work exchange, and had it been known, I still would have supported Luis even without the basic staple foods that are part of the requirement of being a WorkAway host (I was one for a long time). That is unnegotiable if I read the host agreement correctly. Additionally, the lack of medically trained personnel and reliable transportation to the nearest town made the experience more challenging. Although my medical emergency training is expired, in the event of an emergency it could have been valuable during my stay considering this is a remote location without safety protocols in place.

The message here is that this work exchange will definitely challenge 80% or more of the likely candidates. I was raised in the rocky mountains (USA) learning survival skills. This experience is for those who want to push their limits. This is ONLY for those who want to know what they are made of, those who want to know the true limits of their tolerances and abilities. Those who know how to conduct rain water harvesting in a jungle setting. Those who know how to identify and process native plants for food. This is for the HARD CORE ONLY!

That said, I thoroughly enjoyed the challenges of hand washing clothes in a stone basin and remaining conscious and aware of every detail of the environment (surroundings) and other people's stability. This experience rates right up there with the days I was in the USMC (Marine Corps) and went through Jungle Warfare Training.

The night it rained and my tent leaked was the night I had my limit. The next day I awoke to my entire wardrobe being saturated. I hung everything out to dry, but it was the jungle where it is very humid and more rain was coming. I had to have dry clothes for the rest of my travels to other countries and could not risk having all my personal effects for the next 6 months destroyed from mold and mildew. That is when I packed my stuff and went to Merida to the lavanderia (laundromat). The following day I had terrible congestion and was concerned about bronchitis or pneumonia. I stayed in a hostel for the remaining few days of my visit and did not return to the campground.

The description of this opportunity has been modified since my experience and more closely reflects the details. However, reducing the hours to 16 per week when there is unreliable transportation to drive to the town and get basic staple foods does not in anyway offset the responsibility of the host to provide those requirements. And, yes, the host did provide two meals for the crew then made them pay for the food (reimburse him) because the organization didn't have any money. I do not recall reading that in the host agreement either. There are certain expectations set forth when a host joins WorkAway, and I don't recall receiving notice those are negotiable.

The point is, again, be prepared to be a jungle bad-a$$ and you will do alright at this place. If you are a city dweller with no remote survival skills, stay home and flick your remote and get some chips. :-)

(Neutral)

30 Jan 2023

Left by host (Opportunity to experience the ...) for Workawayer

Thank you Edward, you helped me a lot with the electrical installation of my house, I would have liked you to spend more time with us.
Edward is one of those volunteers you wish would stay for a long time :) He is a guy with an arsenal of knowledge, down to earth and a big heart.
When you want to return to Termascalapa
You know that this is your … read more

(Excellent)

21 Jan 2023

Left by Workawayer for host (Opportunity to experience the ...)

Temescalapa is situated north of Mexico City in a cactus forest surrounded by mountains. With several years of living in similar regions in New Mexico and Arizona, it was easy to adapt to the Temascalapa region. Prior to arrival the host, Rafael, had communicated very clearly via email and WhatsApp. He provides clear instructions on using the … read more public transportation system and other available options. I opted to use a Didi for my ride from the airport to Temascalapa. the 1 hour ride was $467 MXN Pesos, or approximately $25 USD, plus another $160 MXN Pesos for the roll road fees. I was very happy to pay the fees considering the express way eliminated about 30-45 minutes from the drive. Upon arrival Rafael met me at the drive way.

I am very happy to have made this one of my volunteer experiences. Rafael is a very humble man and is very respectful of others. He is patient and sees the value in everybody. Rafael and I spent many moments at the Ferretería (hardware) stores finding the proper supplies for each job. We worked primarily on electricity to various rooms in the house. This included light switches, outlets and assorted power necessities. The house is incredible! It has approximately 7 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms, some of which are nearly finished and some that require paint or lighting. The ceramic tile work in the house is amazing, and it is throughout the entire house. Rafael's dad began this project several years ago using a DONKEY and a CART to transport water and supplies for the cement. This is a 2-story house (mansion) and it displays the love and compassion put into every moment.

There is no best part because all of it was beyond completely satisfactory. However, Rafael's mom and dad would visit for a couple days from time-to-time. When they were at the hostel his mom prepared and provided 3 meals a day, fresh, authentic, and the most delicious meals I have had in the several months I have been traveling. She (Isabela) made sopa (soup), pollo (chicken), carne de res (beef), AND made vegetarian food for those requesting specialty diets. I cannot express enough the gratitude for Isabela and Amilillo (dad).

Then there was Luna (Maria Jesus Luna), and absolute amazing woman. She goes by "Luna" because during her University studies in Medicine there were many "Maria's", so her professors called her "Luna" and it has been her name for a long time. Luna is absolutely incredible. She is a very beautiful human with a heart as big as the universe. She is a neighbor of Rafael's and absolutely loves and supports the volunteers. She works very hard everyday in the town and ALWAYS found time to come across town to Rafael's to visit with the volunteers. Luna would walk to the market with us and interpret for those who had limited Spanish (me) and arranged a special 'Temazcal' (Sweat Lodge) where we met the local Shaman (local meaning more than 60 kilometers away). The 'temazcal' was hosted at Dayan's (the name for medicine woman in Latin America) who, with her husband, built a compressed earth block house FULLY SUSTAINABLE. This is MUST SEE experience. Luna didn't ask for anything in return, although we made sure she had money for her family and always included her in the meals - ALL of them. She was always so grateful. She is made of PURE LOVE and it is very evident.

The local inhabitants were always helpful and very patient with us (foreigners) and would engage in conversation. We were treated like royalty, something that is very rare these days, by Rafael's family and the local inhabitants. The authenticity and genuine perspective of this culture is a very refreshing and healing environment on many levels. Remember this is in a desert environment with cacti and desert dwellers such as rodents and snakes (although I never observed any).

If you are seeking a compassionate environment away from the city, LED's, thumping stereos and experience a chill work load (there is boat loads of work, so always something to do), I highly recommend this as an option.

Maria Luna has a personal web page -ask them for the link - to support her "Travel Guide" abilities. I strongly suggest reaching out to her if you are fortunate enough to be selected for this work away. As a previous Work Exchange host for 4+ years, this opportunity will be one to remember for a very long time. In the up coming weeks You can read more about our experience and view additional photographs -ask them for the link

(Excellent)