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Hi, bonjour, i've been living in Banjaluka since 2003 and i really love Bosnia and Herzegovina. This year, because of Covid 19, and because i started a one year training, i m staying mostly in France. That's why i'm looking for serious and trustable people (i would say 2 people would be better) to take care of my house and my garden.
As i'm not home i can't provide anything else than what is already there.
You have to take care of your own food, which is quite cheap in Bosnia and Herzegovina. I'd also ask you to pay electricy you spend, which is also ridiculously cheap (about 5 euros a month)
You'll have plenty of free time, the only thing i'll ask you is to keep the house and the gardy tidy. Yu'll you have plenty of time to enjoy the surrounding area and activities.
It would be better if the volunteers can stay on a longer basis, from 1 to 3 months.
I chose that house because I love being in the nature, i do like rock climbing, cycling, slacklining, hiking.... i'm a real outdoor personn. i 've been hosting people through other websites for yeeeeears.
From this summer there is eventually water in the house, which is very enjoyable.
You have to be really careful about the toilet and absolutly not put anything else than toilet paper, if not it will flood.
About heating, there is a wood furnace, and wood is available all around the house.
Cooking is with a gas bottle.
There is no wifi at the house but a local sim card with data is really cheap and there is wifi at nearby cafes in the village, Karanovac.
Down the house there is a rafting club and its restaurant, which is a wonderful place to sit and to enjoy the river Vrbas. Food is excellent. 10min walking is the closest grocery shop, with all the basics (fruits, vegetables, fresh products) and there is also a cafe (with wifi) and a "cevapi" place (local burgers)
Banjaluka, the main city is 10km away, and the road to there is flat (it's easy to bike there but my bike was. Stolen)
There are city buses going by.
the nearest ATM is in Banjaluka and bigger supermarkets or specialised shops also.
If you are interested, send me a message and we can figure something out.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
as i'm not in bosnia and herzegovina now i, ll ask some friends to show you around and to give you some tips if needed about your stay .
There s a lot of climbing around here, rafting, great place for nature lovers .
Help
If you like working in a garden or building wood structures (like a terrace, balcony or who knows, sauna or swedish bath) you're very welcome!!!
There is also a huge pine tree to cut down as it is dead now because of a disease)
Also i'd love to turn the steep garden into terraces. But if you can't do that, that's also ok :^)
Languages spoken
Bosnian: Fluent
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
German: Intermediate
Turkish: Intermediate
Accommodation
it s possible to camp outside or to sleep indoors.
What else ...
Bosnia is a pretty new climbing paradise thats growing every month, with more and more climbing routes everywhere.
The house is 3 kms away from Tijesno Kanjon, and 1,5 hrs away from Pecka Climbing Cliff.
Hitchhiking works well to move around also and people are very friendly. There is a rafting center in front of the house.
Also if you do practise highline or slackline, bring your gear, there are a few spots where u can put your highline around the house :)
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
no wifi at home, but a local sim card with a lot of data is very cheap and available at every store.
Space for parking camper vans
there is a parking lot 3 min away from the house itself, but it's not the parking from the house, it is the parking from the rafting club down the river. Still, it's possible to park there.
Can possibly accept pets
if you have a pet, i 'd like it doesnt enter the house, but it can enjoy the big garden and the surrounding nature.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 10 hours / week
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Up on a hill, the neighbors are mainly trees, the river and the sky :)
Bérengère is a very positive and helpful host, I am very grateful.
i had the pleasure to meet them at the end of their stay : Bambi is really responsible and reliable , she's also a rather a discreet person while Gladdis has more an outbursting temperament and might take some time to put his… read more
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Up on a hill, the neighbors are mainly trees, the river and the sky :)
Bérengère is a very positive and helpful host, I am very grateful.
i had the pleasure to meet them at the end of their stay : Bambi is really responsible and reliable , she's also a rather a discreet person while Gladdis has more an outbursting temperament and might take some time to put his… read more
Unfortunately, there were a few things about this arrangement that made the set up quite difficult but once we sorted out these arrangements ourselves with some help from our Berengere's friend… read more
However, workwise, I felt a little unchallenged, because decisions for new projects weren't fell easily. The weather wasn't helping… read more
She's an open-minded and laid back host. I would strongly recommend to stay with her if you pass by Banja luka!
