Nicholas & Joice

Información de viaje

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Descripción

We are a married couple intentionally choosing to experience cultural exchange through everyday life, learning by doing, and contributing in a practical, reliable, and respectful way.


Nicholas is a software engineer currently taking a sabbatical, using this time to step away from a fully digital routine, improve his communication in English, and experience different cultures through daily life. Joice is an intercultural psychologist, working online with a reduced workload, and seeking more hands-on, people-centered experiences alongside her professional practice.
We are both genuinely interested in understanding how people live day by day — their habits, food, family relationships, values, and rhythm of life. For us, work exchange is about real cultural immersion, not tourism.


We complement each other very well. Joice brings strong listening skills, emotional awareness, and a calm, supportive presence. Nicholas is practical, steady, and focused on keeping routines working smoothly. Together, we create a balanced, collaborative, and easygoing dynamic that fits naturally into shared environments.
We are responsible, committed, and honest. We take agreements seriously, respect schedules, and value clear communication. Hosts and teammates often describe us as reliable, kind, and easy to live and work with.


We enjoy practical, hands-on activities such as:

- caring for shared spaces and supporting daily routines
- basic maintenance and renovation (painting walls, windows, furniture)
- gardening, caring for plants, small crops, and outdoor tasks
- cooking, cleaning, organizing, and general support work
- working as a team and helping projects stay structured and functional


We are open to learning new skills and appreciate hosts who enjoy teaching and sharing knowledge. We’re especially interested in projects with real cultural exchange and close contact with local life, such as family projects, community or cultural initiatives, and small-scale agriculture with basic structure.
Because Joice continues to see a few clients online, stable and reliable internet is important for some weekly video calls. Aside from that, we are fully present, flexible, and engaged in the daily activities of the project.


We value welcoming, respectful, and organized environments with clear expectations and mutual commitment. We’re not looking for party-focused or chaotic settings. A basic level of comfort and structure (such as proper bathrooms, hot water, and an organized living space) helps us stay grounded and fully involved.


More than anything, we hope to be part of a place where trust, collaboration, learning, and genuine exchange happen naturally — and where our presence truly supports the project and the people involved.

Intereses

Trabajo de caridad

Eventos y sociedad

Autodesarrollo

Tecnología

Sostenibilidad

Mascotas

Cultura

Cuidado de plantas

Escritura

Música

Dibujo y pintura

Historia

Bricolaje y manualidades

Cocina y alimentación

Blogging

Libros

Arte y diseño

Arquitectura

Animales

Deportes de equipo

Navegar / barcos

Actividades al aire libre

Ciclismo

Baile

Fitness

Playa

Idiomas

Idiomas hablados
Portugués: Fluido
Inglés: Intermedio

Más información sobre tus intereses idiomáticos
I'm traveling with my wife to speak English a lot and get the fluency and we can also help people with Portuguese

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Habilidades y conocimientos que queremos compartir o aprender

Nos interesa:  

Proyectos ecológicos

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Ciertos conocimientos de:  

Jardinería

Proyectos de construcción y bricolaje

Cuidado de animales

Ayuda doméstica

Hostelería/turismo

Cuidado de casas y mascotas

Cocinar para toda la familia

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Podemos enseñar:  

Ayuda con ordenadores/Internet

Que habilidades tienes?

I'm a software engineer working in the financial market and developing websites and mobile applications since 2014. I can create your website with SEO or use AI to build something for you.

I can also help with cleaning or reception services at your hostel, and I'm 1.98m tall, which can make a difference, my wife use it a lot

I love to learn something and I'm opening to new experiences

Edad

34 & 38

Algo más...

I like to play football, ping pong, meet people, spiritualy, I'm a respectable person and with patiant

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