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Travel information
I am currently
Travelling
My next destination:
France - from Jan 2023 until Dec 2025 View all
Description
Hello! My name is Miguel and I am from Spain.
Due to family reasons, I had to come back home when I had started to travel the world and I had to remain there for many years. Now, that I can make decisions thinking only about myself, I have decided to live my dream life and experience what I couldn't before.
I have lived in South America and Mexico for three years. From January 2018 to April 2021 I was living in Italy, focused in learning well the language and exploring the country. Now I'd like to enjoy the French culture as much as I have enjoyed the Italian. I have been living here for four years, trying to get a good level of french and to get to know its people, history and wildlife.
As a voluntary, I like to give you a hand with your everyday life and your projects. I think I work better in an autonomous way, with trust in my sens of responsibility. I like to face new challenges and to learn from your experiences and capacities.
The tasks I have most enjoyed were in relation to carpentry. Unfortunately I have not had many possibilities to do this genre of voluntary. So, if your project is related to this, I'd love to be part of it.
To me, it's also very important to connect on a personal level: have fun and interesting conversations, to get to know different points of view and ways to approach life... Both private time and time to stay together. If you want to show me your region, that would be great. I like to share good moments together and, when leaving your home, to take with me something good and to leave to you something good.
I like writing and I did a course in screen writing in Rome in 2021-2022. I love to stay with artists, no matter what artistic expression they develop. The same with people who had traveled the world, but none of this conditions is mandatory.
I hope to meet you soon. Cheers,
Miguel
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
French: Fluent
Italian: FluentMore details about my language interests
I'd like to exchange french and spanish conversation
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Eco Projects
Some knowledge of:
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Being an elderly companion
General Maintenance
Life at a Farmstay
Helping around the house
Animal Care
Charity Work
Art Projects
Able to teach about:
Hospitality/Tourism
Languages
More details about your skills
It's been more than 7 years that I do workaway in Europe. During this time I have faced many different host's profiles and voluntary works. I think that this variety has help me to develop flexibility and adaptability to diverse characters and environments (high mountain, religious communities, yoga centers, people living on their own, aged people, young couples...)
I had coped with many different tasks, from gardening to horses care, from grape harvest to cider making, from arranging theatrical decorations to house-sitting, repairs, wood chopping, orchards, cutting hedges, dog-sitting, greenhouse assembly ... I like to perform my tasks with care and commitment.
As a trade, I have been for many years receptionist in a four stars hotel. I speak English (one year living in Ireland in 2001-2002) In Italian, I have the C2 diploma, native level. In French, I have now the C1 diploma. If you are interested in a workaway related to hotels, guest houses or apartments, we can talk about that.
I think that if you like doing things well and you are not afraid of hard working, you can handle everything in life. I would like to learn new things from your experiences, capacities and abilities
Age
48
What else ...
I hope to have a great time together, help you with your plans and projects and share good memories when leaving.
Some more information
Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
Special dietary requirements
Feedback
31 Oct 2024
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Participate in family life in ...)
I'd like to write this comment to thank Thierry for letting me to stay chez lui during the Paralympic Games and due to it to be able to be a voluntary in the Paralympic Village for one month.
He was very flexible with time. The days I was voluntary I could focus on the Games and we did the tasks in my free days. I stayed after the Games for one… read more
He was very flexible with time. The days I was voluntary I could focus on the Games and we did the tasks in my free days. I stayed after the Games for one… read more
(Excellent
)
30 Oct 2024
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Help us around the house, ...)
I'd like to write this comment to give thanks to Yasmine and Arthur because it has been due to them that I could do my voluntary in the Olympic Games in the Marina of Marseille. When I was about to renounce because I couldn't find a place where to remain for a whole month in the city, they offered me a place to stay. It was very generous of them.… read more
(Excellent
)
11 Jul 2024
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Help me with DIY projects to ...)
I was chez Anne for two months, although at first my intention was to stay for one. It was a very interesting experience.
The main job, bringing running water from the house to a caravan, it was a challenging task. I had to dig a ditch 50 meters long and 60 centimeters deep through a clay soil full of stones and roots. It became a kind of… read more
The main job, bringing running water from the house to a caravan, it was a challenging task. I had to dig a ditch 50 meters long and 60 centimeters deep through a clay soil full of stones and roots. It became a kind of… read more
(Excellent
)
17 May 2024
Left by host (Help me with DIY projects to ...) for Workawayer ()
Bonjour,
Miguel est resté 2 mois à la maison ! C'est dire si la cohabitation se passait bien ! Il était le premier workaway que je recevais chez moi et je dois dire que l'expérience m'a donné envie de continuer non seulement à recevoir des voyageurs-es-bricoleurs-es mais aussi de, pourquoi pas, devenir à mon tour une workawayeuse !
Miguel m'a aidé… read more
Miguel est resté 2 mois à la maison ! C'est dire si la cohabitation se passait bien ! Il était le premier workaway que je recevais chez moi et je dois dire que l'expérience m'a donné envie de continuer non seulement à recevoir des voyageurs-es-bricoleurs-es mais aussi de, pourquoi pas, devenir à mon tour une workawayeuse !
Miguel m'a aidé… read more
(Excellent
)
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31 Oct 2024
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Participate in family life in ...)
I'd like to write this comment to thank Thierry for letting me to stay chez lui during the Paralympic Games and due to it to be able to be a voluntary in the Paralympic Village for one month.
He was very flexible with time. The days I was voluntary I could focus on the Games and we did the tasks in my free days. I stayed after the Games for one… read more
He was very flexible with time. The days I was voluntary I could focus on the Games and we did the tasks in my free days. I stayed after the Games for one… read more
(Excellent)
30 Oct 2024
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Help us around the house, ...)
I'd like to write this comment to give thanks to Yasmine and Arthur because it has been due to them that I could do my voluntary in the Olympic Games in the Marina of Marseille. When I was about to renounce because I couldn't find a place where to remain for a whole month in the city, they offered me a place to stay. It was very generous of them.… read more
(Excellent)
11 Jul 2024
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Help me with DIY projects to ...)
I was chez Anne for two months, although at first my intention was to stay for one. It was a very interesting experience.
The main job, bringing running water from the house to a caravan, it was a challenging task. I had to dig a ditch 50 meters long and 60 centimeters deep through a clay soil full of stones and roots. It became a kind of… read more
The main job, bringing running water from the house to a caravan, it was a challenging task. I had to dig a ditch 50 meters long and 60 centimeters deep through a clay soil full of stones and roots. It became a kind of… read more
(Excellent)
17 May 2024
Left by host (Help me with DIY projects to ...) for Workawayer ()
Bonjour,
Miguel est resté 2 mois à la maison ! C'est dire si la cohabitation se passait bien ! Il était le premier workaway que je recevais chez moi et je dois dire que l'expérience m'a donné envie de continuer non seulement à recevoir des voyageurs-es-bricoleurs-es mais aussi de, pourquoi pas, devenir à mon tour une workawayeuse !
Miguel m'a aidé… read more
Miguel est resté 2 mois à la maison ! C'est dire si la cohabitation se passait bien ! Il était le premier workaway que je recevais chez moi et je dois dire que l'expérience m'a donné envie de continuer non seulement à recevoir des voyageurs-es-bricoleurs-es mais aussi de, pourquoi pas, devenir à mon tour une workawayeuse !
Miguel m'a aidé… read more
(Excellent)
5 Dec 2023
Left by host (Help with daily activities in ...) for Workawayer ()
Miquel was one of my best workaway’s to have stayed with me for the past 6 years. He was very capable and took care to be well organised before taking on every project of work, and taking a great pride in his workmanship. He was always good humoured and in fact had a mischievous sense of humour bringing me many smiles and laughter during the day.… read more
(Excellent)
20 Jul 2023
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Help with daily activities in ...)
I stayed with Jona in Riberac for three weeks and this has been one of my best experiences as a workawayer in my 6 years as a voluntary.
We got on very well. She has a very lively and strong personality,or as she prefers to call herself, she's a viking woman. For me, that price so much family and life stories, it was great to listen to so many… read more
We got on very well. She has a very lively and strong personality,or as she prefers to call herself, she's a viking woman. For me, that price so much family and life stories, it was great to listen to so many… read more
(Excellent)
4 Sep 2023
Left by host (Transform my garden and ...) for Workawayer ()
Miguel est resté à la maison du 5 au 21 juin 2023. Un séjour dont je garde un excellent souvenir. Très bonne entente et très bons échanges. L'un des objectifs de Miguel était, outre ses tâches pour m'aider, d'apprendre le français et de préparer les examens du Delf. Il s'en est très bien sorti et a pris confiance dans ses compétences à s'exprimer… read more
(Excellent)
19 Jun 2023
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Transform my garden and ...)
I have stayed chez Florence for 20 days and the experience has been excellent.
Her house is next to the marina, in Marais. There is a very big garden and I stayed in the caravan, a very comfortable home with its own space outside, in the garden, where I could spend my free time. We ate in the house, always very well. We enjoyed many regional… read more
Her house is next to the marina, in Marais. There is a very big garden and I stayed in the caravan, a very comfortable home with its own space outside, in the garden, where I could spend my free time. We ate in the house, always very well. We enjoyed many regional… read more
(Excellent)
25 Jun 2023
Left by host (Home and garden projects on ...) for Workawayer ()
Miguel est venu m'aider à entretenir mon jardin et bricoler à droite et à gauche.
Très efficace tant dans le jardin que pour les différentes interventions sur la maison et l'atelier.
Une très belle rencontre conviviale et cordiale. et de beaux échanges sur nos vies respectives.
Je recommande vivement d'accueillir Miguel à l'occasion d'un de ses… read more
Très efficace tant dans le jardin que pour les différentes interventions sur la maison et l'atelier.
Une très belle rencontre conviviale et cordiale. et de beaux échanges sur nos vies respectives.
Je recommande vivement d'accueillir Miguel à l'occasion d'un de ses… read more
(Excellent)
11 Jun 2023
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Home and garden projects on ...)
I stayed chez Dominique during 11 days and I enjoyed every minute of it.
She is a very nice person, always concern about the workaway well-being. She shared with me a lot of family stories, she showed me her artistic work and told me about her artistic evolution and life experiences. We ate very well, watch series every night (Utopia fully… read more
She is a very nice person, always concern about the workaway well-being. She shared with me a lot of family stories, she showed me her artistic work and told me about her artistic evolution and life experiences. We ate very well, watch series every night (Utopia fully… read more
(Excellent)
7 Jun 2023
Left by host (Learn the basics of organic ...) for Workawayer ()
Miguel spent three weeks in May with us.
He is a calm and very gentle man. He did all kind of jobs here, constructed stairs in the garden, painted furnitures, did some weeding and a lot of other works. He works very well, with this same calm, and he sees by himself what work is to be done.
He was very friendly with our grandson and we had nice… read more
He is a calm and very gentle man. He did all kind of jobs here, constructed stairs in the garden, painted furnitures, did some weeding and a lot of other works. He works very well, with this same calm, and he sees by himself what work is to be done.
He was very friendly with our grandson and we had nice… read more
(Excellent)
28 May 2023
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Learn the basics of organic ...)
I was in Anna and Patrick’s home for three weeks, and the experience couldn’t have been better.
The place is really beautiful. The house consists of different stone buildings that they united and restored over the years. I had my own space, very comfortable and well-equipped. In the back of the house there is a slopping ground. It starts with a… read more
The place is really beautiful. The house consists of different stone buildings that they united and restored over the years. I had my own space, very comfortable and well-equipped. In the back of the house there is a slopping ground. It starts with a… read more
(Excellent)
13 Mar 2022
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Come to the Côte d'Azur, help ...)
I arrived in Roquebrune at the beginning of february and I stayed there for 3 weeks. Brigitte is a charming woman, full of savoir-vivre and joie de vivre, energetic, strong-willed, with a very interesting life and lots of experiences to share. I really enjoyed her company and conversation.
We usually worked with her and we also enjoyed some free… read more
We usually worked with her and we also enjoyed some free… read more
(Excellent)
12 Dec 2021
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Great opportunity to help ...)
When I moved from Italy to France, I had the intention to be familiar with another culture and learn a new language. I was looking for a calm place where to focus on a writing project too. The choise couldn’t have been better. I came for the summer and I felt so well here that I decided to come back again, after my workaway experience of one month… read more
(Excellent)
27 Jan 2021
Left by host (Help with some creative ...) for Workawayer ()
Migues has been with my family for one year and a half and is part of our family now, he is a very good guy, very polite, calm and reliable person, always available to support us in any possible ways. We really loved to have him around, and we highly recommend him. For his support, his kindness, and his availability. Miguel was capable to manage… read more
(Excellent)
18 Jan 2021
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Help with some creative ...)
I arrived in Rome in October of 2019, with the intention to do a nine-month course in scriptwriting for the cinema. At the end of next march, when I will leave Luciano and Marisa’s house, I will have stayed with them for one year and a half.
I have to say that the choice couldn’t have been better. They have been really friendly and supportive… read more
I have to say that the choice couldn’t have been better. They have been really friendly and supportive… read more
(Excellent)
31 Oct 2019
Left by host for Workawayer ()
Delighted to have Miguel in our home: reliable, thorough and often worked beyond the time frame required.
He was pleasant, calm and communicative. Miguel, you are welcome back at any time!
He was pleasant, calm and communicative. Miguel, you are welcome back at any time!
(Excellent)
31 Oct 2019
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Experience the Umbrian ...)
I am really happy to have stayed at Pino and Anne's home during my time in Assisi. Both are very nice people, very active, with plenty of experience and very interesting lives.
The job consist in a variey of tasks that the voluntary has to do inside and outside the house. They are flexible about the time: I usually worked in the morning but some… read more
The job consist in a variey of tasks that the voluntary has to do inside and outside the house. They are flexible about the time: I usually worked in the morning but some… read more
(Excellent)
6 Oct 2019
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Gardening and animal help in ...)
After staying this year so many times with previous hots, it is great to discover amazing new places. Few times in all my experiences as workawayer I have coincided with such an extraordinary group of people. Funny, interesting, generous, relaxed, full of life, good people. We shared a lot of time together, from day trips to cooking, from yoga… read more
(Excellent)
26 Jun 2019
Left by host for Workawayer ()
Da tempo volevo scrivere una nota su Miquel.
Abbiamo trascorso insieme circa un mese nella mia proprietà e, per le sue caratteristiche personali e qualità, non avrei dovuto tardare così tanto. Mi scuso.
Miquel è una persona affidabile e matura. Egli ha grande cura e interesse per il territorio, la cultura locale e le opere d'arte. Le attività… read more
Abbiamo trascorso insieme circa un mese nella mia proprietà e, per le sue caratteristiche personali e qualità, non avrei dovuto tardare così tanto. Mi scuso.
Miquel è una persona affidabile e matura. Egli ha grande cura e interesse per il territorio, la cultura locale e le opere d'arte. Le attività… read more
(Excellent)
2 Apr 2019
Left by host (Join our non-profit ...) for Workawayer ()
Thank you so much Miguel for having been with us and having helped us in many ways! I remember well your onest, clear, polite and reliable being. We always knew we could count on you, we knew you would take your tasks seriously and would do everything you did well, with care, attention and a feeling of responsibility. We wish you all the best.… read more
(Excellent)
25 Mar 2019
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Join our non-profit ...)
Ciao Roshan. I know I am writting this review so, so late but this 6 months up in the mountains have been full of things to do.
This is an extraordinary spot in the middle of the nature. The sorroundings are amazing and the coast is wild and worth exploring. The rocky mountains and the forest make it an ideal place to find peace. But, at the same… read more
This is an extraordinary spot in the middle of the nature. The sorroundings are amazing and the coast is wild and worth exploring. The rocky mountains and the forest make it an ideal place to find peace. But, at the same… read more
(Excellent)
10 Feb 2019
Left by host (Help around a non-profit ...) for Workawayer ()
Miguel's stay and his work and commitment to the community were simply impressive. His ease to be as well with others as with himself during work or in the leisure time were greatly appreciated. We are happy to know that he will return again 2019 for several weeks.
Have a good continuation of your lifelong pilgrimage :-)
Have a good continuation of your lifelong pilgrimage :-)
(Excellent)
8 Oct 2018
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Help around a non-profit ...)
I usually descrive in detail the places where I do workaway, but I prefer not to do this here. I think it is better for you not to come with any previous idea or expectation and discover by yourselves the generous spirit, the strong energy and the magic of this place.
I fully recommend you to come, mainly if you are in a personal search. If you… read more
I fully recommend you to come, mainly if you are in a personal search. If you… read more
(Excellent)
2 Jul 2018
Left by host for Workawayer ()
Miguel spent 10 days with us and we're very thankful for his help! The work at the opening of the season was pretty tough for us and Miguel teamed up with us with a very positive attitude! He's a very open person and has lots to share with the world. We wish him very happy travelling and hope our paths will cross again!
(Excellent)
2 Jul 2018
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Help out in an alpine ...)
I had a very good experience at Jervis. The rifugio is in the Gran Paradiso National Park. The landscape is amazing. You will be sorrounded by big mountains and lakes with plenty of paths for hiking all arround.
I liked very much to live in an isolated environment but at the same time meeting new people everyday. I have discovered that those who… read more
I liked very much to live in an isolated environment but at the same time meeting new people everyday. I have discovered that those who… read more
(Excellent)
9 May 2018
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Help to fix the rooms, ...)
For me, this time with Paola has been amazing.
I have really enjoyed working with her. She used to tell me what to do and she let me to do things as I wanted. She relied on my criterion and my capacity. This is the way I prefer and I did my best. At the end of the job, she used to have a look to see that everything was ok and we looked for the… read more
I have really enjoyed working with her. She used to tell me what to do and she let me to do things as I wanted. She relied on my criterion and my capacity. This is the way I prefer and I did my best. At the end of the job, she used to have a look to see that everything was ok and we looked for the… read more
(Excellent)
8 May 2018
Left by host for Workawayer ()
Ciao Miguel,
sei una persona eccezionale, sai adattarti a tutti i lavori e, soprattutto a tutte le situazioni, non ho mai conosciuto una persona come te.
Mi ritengo fortunata ed onorata ad averti ospitato a casa mia.
Non solo sei stato di grande aiuto nella mia casa con grande impegno e precisione, ma sei riuscito ad inserirti e a farti amare in… read more
sei una persona eccezionale, sai adattarti a tutti i lavori e, soprattutto a tutte le situazioni, non ho mai conosciuto una persona come te.
Mi ritengo fortunata ed onorata ad averti ospitato a casa mia.
Non solo sei stato di grande aiuto nella mia casa con grande impegno e precisione, ma sei riuscito ad inserirti e a farti amare in… read more
(Excellent)
19 Apr 2018
Left by host (Help out in the garden and ...) for Workawayer ()
We had a great time with Miguel, only too short!
Being with him was a pleasure, and when he had to help alone, he did his tasks with a maximum of precision and determination. And with joy, and that makes all much more beautiful.
We had nice conversations and shared with him some troubles we had in this period with our refugees welcomed in our… read more
Being with him was a pleasure, and when he had to help alone, he did his tasks with a maximum of precision and determination. And with joy, and that makes all much more beautiful.
We had nice conversations and shared with him some troubles we had in this period with our refugees welcomed in our… read more
(Excellent)
24 Mar 2018
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Help out in the garden and ...)
First of all, both Michaela and Krystyna are really great, great people. So fun, energetic, full of live... Molto carine, con un bel cuore.
They make you feel in your own home, always generous, trying to help you in everything you need. I had the opportunity to know and share their interest, their family, their friends... They always involve you… read more
They make you feel in your own home, always generous, trying to help you in everything you need. I had the opportunity to know and share their interest, their family, their friends... They always involve you… read more
(Excellent)
18 Apr 2018
Left by host (Gardening, General ...) for Workawayer ()
Miguel is very a interesting and enjoyable person. He helped us a lot with our project, helping relaxed.
(Very good)
16 Apr 2018
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Gardening, General ...)
Both Sergey and Claudia are trying to create a really interesting project: to offer to artists a place where to develop and/or show their work and to the local community first and to everybody in general, the possibility to live and enjoy an artistic experience. To build this meeting point, they are putting all their passion, knowledge and… read more
(Very good)
28 Feb 2018
Left by host (Garden and meditiation in ...) for Workawayer ()
Ciao Miguel, sei stato per noi un aiuto provvidenziale, in un momento difficile, hai saputo esserci vicino con il tuo occhio attento, la tua grande disponibilità a fare qualsiasi tipo di attività e la tua unica capacità di adattamento a tutte le situazioni! Il tuo fantastico modo di essere sempre positivo e di saper apprezzare ciò che c'è di… read more
(Excellent)
28 Feb 2018
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Garden and meditiation in ...)
Tanti saluti, Sandro and Vilma.
I do not know how to start giving you thanks for the amazing experience I have enjoyed with you.
Thank you, Sandro, for accepting me into your home. That house in the middle of the nature, that you built with so much love and care. The possibility to walk in the forest, in that winter landscape. All the delicious… read more
I do not know how to start giving you thanks for the amazing experience I have enjoyed with you.
Thank you, Sandro, for accepting me into your home. That house in the middle of the nature, that you built with so much love and care. The possibility to walk in the forest, in that winter landscape. All the delicious… read more
(Excellent)
