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I'm interested in wellness, permaculture, gardening, language exchange,off-grid, motorcycle touring, cultures exchange, painting, general help, travel, cooking, hospitality, beaches, music, biking

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I’m a dedicated explorer, lifelong learner, and seasoned helper who loves getting deeply immersed in local culture, language, and community life. Over the past decade I’ve led groups, taught skills, and supported people in meaningful, real-world settings - from building a two-story earthbag home in Wyoming, to living and homeschooling in Canada, off-road motorcycle training and guiding in the U.S. and Mexico, to helping build a house on the beach in Baja California.
More recently, I have been living in Chiapas, Mexico for the past 4 years.

What I bring is trustworthiness, adaptability, and heart - qualities that make cultural exchange rich for both sides. I’m comfortable with practical tasks around a home, community space, or shared project, and I genuinely enjoy connecting with people of all ages and backgrounds. I’m calm under pressure, observant, and willing to help where it matters most: organizing, interacting politely, learning from those around me, and contributing with respect and enthusiasm.

I’m also actively growing my Spanish and excited to continue improving my Italian. With a curious mind and open heart, I value shared meals, meaningful conversation, and daily interchange that goes beyond surface travel - the kind that leaves both hosts and travelers enriched.

I’m looking for experiences where I can:
• support everyday community life - light maintenance, organization, communication, helping with events
• engage meaningfully with language and culture
• bring emotional maturity, curiosity, and reliability to my work-exchange
• be part of a warm, welcoming environment where learning flows both ways

I’m a thoughtful, dependable helper who respects schedules, shared spaces, cultural norms, and the value of real connection. I don’t just “show up” ... I participate with intention and gratitude.

Intereses

Historia

Idiomas

Arquitectura

Animales

Ciclismo

Deportes acuáticos

Deportes de invierno

Navegar / barcos

Música

Películas y televisión

Montaña

Actividades al aire libre

Acampada

Playa

Cocina y alimentación

Eventos y sociedad

Tecnología

Jardinería

Sostenibilidad

Autodesarrollo

Vegetariano o vegano

Yoga / bienestar

Vida en autocaravana

Naturaleza

Agricultura

Cultura

Deportes de aventura

Idiomas

Idiomas hablados
Inglés: Fluido
Español: Principiante

Más información sobre tus intereses idiomáticos
Happy to teach English, a have enough Spanish to guide moto trips in Mexico, but want to improve my skills to become conversational in Spanish, and Italian.

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Habilidades y conocimientos que quiero compartir o aprender

Me interesa:  

Jardinería

Proyectos de construcción y bricolaje

Proyectos ecológicos

Hostelería/turismo

Idiomas

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Ciertos conocimientos de:  

Mantenimiento general

Cocinar para toda la familia

Vida en una granja

Ayuda doméstica

Ayuda con ordenadores/Internet

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Puedo enseñar:  

Cuidado de animales

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Que habilidades tienes?

Skills & Strengths
*Physical labor & outdoor work
*Basic construction & alternative building concepts
*Gardening & permaculture assistance
*Teaching, mentoring, and guiding
*Marketing, organization, and systems thinking
*Calm, dependable, safety-conscious
*Comfortable working solo or with a team

*Restaurant owner/manager
*built an earthbag home
*managed a team of 250 high level salespeople all over the US
* homeschooled my 2 daughters
*taught off-road riding adventure riding skills
*adventure guide
*bartender
*foreman on a home build in Baja
*created websites and branding
*telecommunications consultant in NYC and Miami
* logistics and purchasing

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I enjoy motorcycling, swimming, skiing, body surfing, poker, scrabble, chess, camping, movies, travel

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