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25 Jan 2024
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Hi, I'm Matt, I live with my 15 year old daughter and our dog in the south east of Bulgaria and could often use an extra pair of hands about the place. I'm English and have lived here for 14 years. We're pretty laid back and enjoy meeting similar people of all nationalities. Please contact me with any questions or for further information on our project. No masks or unsocial distancing to be found here :)
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Elderly Companionship
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
In season you'll get to meet our guests from many nationalities ... all with their stories to tell. You'll see how people can adapt to living in a foreign country. You're likely to learn new skills. You'll be in the heart of an area steeped in history. You'll experience the tranquillity of the countryside and hopefully have a fun experience here :)
Help
Thanks for looking. I'm an English guy with a small campsite in southern Bulgaria. I live with my musical 15 year old daughter (violin, uke, guitar). Between the two of us (but mainly my daughter) we speak English, Bulgarian, German and Japanese.
This is a very peaceful, beautiful place that would suit someone that enjoys chilling with nature. If nightlife is your thing then this would probably not be the place for you. The work I can use help with is all the usual gardening jobs , pruning hedges, cutting back weeds, digging around fruit trees collecting nuts and so on. Also being here for guests if I'm out.
Unvaccinated people are more than welcome :)
After a recent experience I mention in passing that I'm not looking for sofa surfers.
Get in touch if you're interested, I'll be happy to answer any questions you may have.
Languages spoken
Bulgarian: Fluent
English: Fluent
Japanese: Intermediate
German: Beginner
Accommodation
A volunteer would have their own barn conversion room with bed, sofa, desk, kettle, toaster and wifi. The bathroom is a walk across the lawns.
I enjoy cooking and my meals are pretty good but nearly always involve meat so I can't really provide for vegetarians but we'll be happy to eat any vegetarian meals that you care to prepare.
We have some great spots for yoga and meditation. Smoking's cool outside.
What else ...
We're in a quiet, peaceful area, perfect for walking, bird watching, relaxing. Haskovo is a very nice town/city, easily accessible and with a pleasant café culture. Many archaeological sites are in the region. If you have a bike license we can go for a ride. You can try your hand at or improve on your archery skills.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
No probs
Space for parking camper vans
No problem.
Can possibly accept pets
If you're in a campervan then a dog that doesn't kill chickens or can be kept on a lead is fine.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (8)
Unfortunately I can't honestly recommend them to a host that wants any work doing that's in the least physically demanding, at least not as a pair.
Wish you all the best and I hope I can pass by sometime. I took your advice to heart, Matt, and I have practised my chess. Be prepared. ;-)
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Unfortunately I can't honestly recommend them to a host that wants any work doing that's in the least physically demanding, at least not as a pair.
Wish you all the best and I hope I can pass by sometime. I took your advice to heart, Matt, and I have practised my chess. Be prepared. ;-)
We help them with gardening… read more
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Matt is a great worker. Kiko is a very good woman and always worried that I wouldn't miss anything. The daughter is very intelligent and I wish him a happy future.
I have been very good with them. Matt also lent me his bike.
Thank you!
Thank you for 11 days really. Matt had wonderful knowledge and action power and worked with me, despite being hurting her back. Thank you. Keiko has a wonderful care, great food, and a very enjoyable conversation. Skye has a wonderful smile. It was a lot of fun playing with me. Thank you. Anyway, the experience here leads… read more
We were surprised when we arrived our workaway place because it's really beautiful house. After we heard it was renovated by Matt, we were surprised again.
If you stay here, you would feel like in hotel. Private room with bathroom. You can stay independent and… read more
I stayed his place for almost 3 weeks. It was very very wonderful time!
This stay let me know some kind of lifestyles. How do people who have different cultures live together, and how can we make our place by ourselves as much as possible.
I think they are on the way to make nearly self-sufficient lifestyle which… read more
Their location is 20km away from Haskovo. You can find exact location through Google maps there is a park with free… read more
