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Description
Hi, I'm Luka. I'm 40 years old and a pretty ordinary guy, calm and relaxed, but when something really interests me, I get really passionate about it. I'm not one to talk too much—I prefer taking action instead.
One day, I realized that I wanted more out of life, so I quit my job and decided to travel the world with just a backpack. It was an amazing three-year journey where I got to explore different countries and experience new cultures.
Now that I'm back home, I'm working on various projects and one of them was building a tiny house using a shipping container. I could use some help with tasks like painting, cleaning, basic construction work, gardening... I'm particularly interested in hosting couples who have experience with manual labor, DIY projects, using power tools, or knowledge of house restoration and maintenance.
If you have skills in any of these areas and you're interested in joining me I would be really happy to have you on board.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
I have traveled a lot and have experience hosting people and volunteering, so I know what it takes to be a welcoming host for volunteers. I really enjoy spending time with my guests, getting to know them, and showing them around the town and the surrounding area whenever I have the time.
Having hosted many people before, I know how to create a comfortable and enjoyable environment for my guests. Whether it's going on local adventures together, sharing stories, or just spending time together, I believe in creating connections and making memorable experiences for those who stay with me.
Help
I really value the help of volunteers who have experience in general maintenance, painting, gardening, and cleaning. If you're skilled in working with power tools and enjoy do-it-yourself (DIY) projects, you are especially welcome.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Croatian: Fluent
Italian: Fluent
Accommodation
Volunteers will get to stay in their own private tiny home, which you can see in the provided pictures. I personally lived in this home for almost a year, and now it's used to accommodate guests. It has everything you need and is located in a beautiful shared garden next to my parents' house. If you're interested in tiny homes and have any questions, feel free to ask.
I won't be able to provide all your meals, but I'll happily give you a generous breakfast and essential items like oil and spices. You're welcome to use the kitchen. I apologize if this arrangement doesn't meet all your expectations, as I currently can't allocate more time or money to this project. However, considering the opportunity to have a private place to stay in a town like Pula, especially during the summer I hope you find this reasonable.
What else ...
Pula, as well as the entire Istria region, is well-known for its stunning beaches and fascinating history. The good news is that both the beach and the city center are just a short 15-minute bike ride away, and I'm happy to provide bicycles for your use. Pula is a small town, so bicycles are more than enough to explore and enjoy all the wonderful things this charming place has to offer.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Feel free to share any suggestions you might have...
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
20 hours/week - food for breakfast included
Feedback (16)
This was our first workaway and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience! We had a tiny house in his parents garden which had everything we needed, Luka also supplied food for breakfast too. Also able to us the washing machine in… read more
They have consistently displayed a level of dedication, skill, and enthusiasm that sets them apart. Bronwyn and Kieran have been very helpful with various tasks, including painting, gardening, cleaning, taking… read more
Davis and Marie Aline… read more
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This was our first workaway and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience! We had a tiny house in his parents garden which had everything we needed, Luka also supplied food for breakfast too. Also able to us the washing machine in… read more
They have consistently displayed a level of dedication, skill, and enthusiasm that sets them apart. Bronwyn and Kieran have been very helpful with various tasks, including painting, gardening, cleaning, taking… read more
Davis and Marie Aline… read more
I understand that some of the tasks assigned may have been monotonous or challenging for them, but I always assign tasks based on individuals' skills and… read more
Pros:
- Accommodation, the tiny house is very well thought out and has all the utilities we needed whilst staying there for two weeks. It is… read more
During their stay here, they were very hard-working and cooperative, always eager to help, open to any task you might give them and always with a very positive attitude.
We also spent a lovely afternoon together, enjoying some delicious traditional meals… read more
Luka is a kind-hearted, caring and considerate person, he knows what he expects from the volunteers and is very prepared for the tasks he gives. He is very organized and efficient. It was a pleasure to get a jobs from him and manage to keep it, because he knows how to show… read more
They helped me with gardening and were very capable at handling every task I would throw at them on their own with diligence and precision. During olives harvest, Jakob really stood out by… read more
And it was no surprise that Matt and Josephine fulfilled all my expectations! They stayed with me for a short time and helped me refurbish old furniture and with some gardening tasks. Always… read more
Luka was thoughtful with our work and very helpful in getting my bike fixed at a shop in a nearby town, and was always friendly and interested… read more
We came across Luka’s Workaway and loved the sound of his profile.
Starting with the accommodation; Luka has a shipping container (that he… read more
Emily and Alex stayed with me for just two weeks but they have done an incredible job. Their biggest task was the grouting of stone walls. It was their first time doing it, and you can definitely see the results of someone who puts… read more
I am very happy how they handled it, they are always eager to help, open to any task you might give them and always with a very positive attitude.
I highly recommend them to other workaway… read more
We stayed in his tiny home which has everything you need - the container is clean, has a very comfy bed, fully functioning bathroom (…and AC!)
We helped around the apartment - doing metalwork, cleaning windows, getting the family holiday home ready for guests, cleaning &… read more
He is an intelligent man and very good with communications, always clear with what he needed,
also his parents are very attentive and friendly.
I highly recommend other workawayers to experience this orange container house.
send greetings to your parents and your… read more
Federico, thank you so much for… read more
They were always eager to help, open to any task you might give them and always with a very positive attitude. We even had a trip together to the inland of Istria where we did some gardening and worked in an… read more
Luka is a good-humored guy and easy to communicate with, he showed us around the city and also gave us a lot of tips, we learned a lot from him. Luka is also very organized and… read more
We slept in the tiny house located at the garden of his parents who are very welcoming and kind. We immediately felt at home.
We had a lot of privacy in the tiny house and we biked around the city of Pula, we had enough time to do nice things like… read more
I've met her by chance while she was travelling with her van through Croatia. She is a very keen woman, so without hesitation she threw herself into a workaway experience. She joined the team and brought lots of enthusiasm and I can… read more
They helped me out for for 7 weeks and did a fantastic job! Both are very responsible, organised, neat, detailed, skilled, serious and keen in managing their tasks and always with a smile on their face.
Comunication was fantastic,… read more
