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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.

Interesses

História

Idiomas

Arquitetura

Animais

Ciclismo

Esportes aquáticos

Esportes de inverno

Velejar/navegar

Música

Filmes e TV

Montanhas

Atividades ao ar livre

Camping

Praia

Culinária e comida

Eventos e social

Tecnologia

Jardinagem

Sustentabilidade

Autodesenvolvimento

Vegetariano/vegano

Yoga/bem-estar

Vida na estrada

Naturaleza

Fazenda

Cultura

Esportes de aventura

Idiomas

Idiomas
Inglês: Fluente
Espanhol: Iniciante

Mais detalhes sobre meu interesse em idiomas
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 e conhecimento para compartilhar ou aprender

Tenho interesse em:  

Jardinagem

Projetos de construção/faça você mesmo

Projetos ambientais

Hotelaria/turismo

Idiomas

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Conhecimento de:  

Manutenção geral

Criar/cozinhar refeições caseiras

Vida na fazenda

Ajuda a cuidar da casa

Ajuda com computadores/internet

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Poso ensinar:  

Cuidar de animais

Ensino

Quais são suas habilidades?

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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