Exchange cultural and travelling experiences near Maribor, Slovenia

Availability

  2025 

 Min stay requested: 1 week or less

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  • Description

    Description

    I am a quiet person, not for crowded places. I enjoy woodworking and gardening in my small botanical garden. I like to listen to audio books while weeding, so I "read" quite a lot as there is lots of weeding to do ;) I also like hiking and traveling, but to less crowded places and not the most turistical spots.

    I live in a small village Spodnja Kungota, near the second largest city of Slovenia, Maribor. The location is quite close to Austria - just around 12 kms. I planted first trees around 25 year ago and I bought some more land (10.000m2) just after covid to plant some more ;) During covid I made pathways through the garden and in the last years I started plating ferns and other perenials along those pathways to make it more interesting. I am always happy to have some help for the work in the garden and of course ideas to improove it ;)

    I like cycling, but I do it with a recumbent and not a normal bicycle. I prefer the comfort of the recumbent seat, but the best advantage is the view you have while cycling the hills. If I have a choice of a flat road or a hilly one, I will certainy choose the hill. I have done traveling in the past, but can not do it at the moment as I can not be gone more than max 3 weeks due to my company... I have to work on a solution ;)

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Language practice
    Teaching
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Help around the house
  • Interests

    Interests

    Carpentry
    Gardening
    Photography
    Plant care
    Music
    DIY & crafts
    Books
    Animals
    Yoga / Wellness
    Nature
    Beach
    Mountain
    Outdoor activities
    Hiking
    Cycling
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    We can visit interesting local sights in the area. Do hiking in the local hills, exchange cultural, travel and work experiences. I will be glad to show you woodworking, explain about my gardening experience and would enjoy learning about your experience and perhaps even some new skills from you.

    I have my own company selling woodworking tools, so if you would like to learn anything about that, I will be glad to explain my ways and experiences.

  • Help

    Help

    Help in the botanical garden and around the house is always welcome. The positive side of having a big graden is, you can always choose what you want to do that day ;) We can also do some woodworking if you would be interested. Or if you like sanding, I can arrange for a lot of sanding as I am not really keen on that :D

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    Slovenian: Fluent
    German: Beginner

    This host offers a language exchange
    If you want to learn Slovene, you are more than welcome. We can also practice English of course. ;)

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    You will get a private room with a single bed and your own bathroom. Smokers please do not apply as I do not allow smoking either inside or out of the house.

    We would either shop and prepare our meals together or you could also use the kitchen as if at home.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    One

Host ref number: 652782123797

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