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2 Aug 2023
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Dear travelers, welcome to our rural house 70 km away from Sofia! Here are nice untouched nature, a lot of herbs and birds and a river. There are also historical and archaeological places nearby. We are family of 5 /6 persons- mum, dad, three boys aged 3,6,8... + 16 years old French boy on exchange ( he is living with us this year). We chose to live here 7 years ago. We wanted to provide free , safety and close-to -nature living for our boys. We try to make simple gestures for our small community here, to show people that living in a small village can be cool and that there are a lot of opportunities for everyone everywhere. Of course we need help, because there is a lot of work in a big rural house. And before all ...it is very precious to have the opportunity to meet different people and cultures in your own home. It will be touching experience not only for us, but for all the people that live in our village. We are focused on children and want to show them the world diversity, so we will be very grateful if you take some simple traditional presents from your country for them.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Language practice
Art Projects
Teaching
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We will do our best to provide good time for our volunteers. You can experience the life of Bulgarians. We appreciate very much our traditions, so we will try to show you as much of them as the time allows. We are also very curious about traditions, food and everything in your country...so we will like very much if you show us something. We can organize for you small ( one or two days ) trips to nearby cities- Sofia, Vratsa,Pleven, Pravets, Botevgrad. We have French boy on exchange this year, so it is good option to meet two cultures at the same time.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We need help for two or three months this year. In the middle of April we make a small celebration in our small village. It is a Spring holiday and it is based on ancient Bulgarian traditions. We need help with activities like game facilitation, art workshops, plays and other entertaining activities for children, youth and adults. Help with cooking, general maintenance, building, art projects is also welcome.
In June we are planning to make small summer camp for 10 children aged 6-12 . So we need help mainly for child care, teaching, art projects, gardening, but also help in the house, building projects...We will appreciate every help and we are open for suggestions. In August there are also similar options- gardening, building, children activities.
Languages
Languages spoken
Bulgarian: Fluent
English: Fluent
German: Beginner
Greek: Beginner
Spanish: Beginner
French: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
You can contact them directly for more information.
Accommodation
We have good space with more than basic conditions. We have two spare rooms and also a big tent if you prefer to sleep in the garden. We will provide you food three times a day. We are non- smokers and don't feel good in smoked areas. So we strongly prefer non-smokers. Drinking on daily basis is also unacceptable.
What else ...
We prefer working in Saturday + Sunday and propose Monday + Tuesday as days off. There is a local bus three times a day. We can also drive you to the nearby city if we speak about this in advance. You can visit some local sights like monasteries, museums. There is a artificial lake and nice SPA hotel nearby. Sofia ( the capital of Bulgaria) , Vratsa, Pleven are close situated ( 1-2 hours drive). The ancient Bulgarian capital Veliko Tarnovo, which is also very interesting, is 2-2,5 hours away. We will be very happy to share your experiences if you prefer and if we are able to do this.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (8)
Something extremely important and uncommon nowadays (for boys at his age) is that he is really good with children and can easily communicate with them. One of our children asked us at the beginning of Georgi's… read more
Firstly I want to say a huge Thank You to the entire family... Rali, Daniel, Borris, Matei, Kaloyan and of course Sammy!
This was my first Family workaway stay and for sure one that I will never forget.
Although I stayed for one month, the time went by so fast that I cant believe its over.
Through out the exchange Rali… read more
Rali and Daniel are so kind and always smiling, even though I only stayed short period but I love them and their cute kids so much.
It's so funny they put all the food on the table and ask everyone to get whatever they want in anytime XD
They are a really friendly Bulgarian… read more
For sure we will continue our communication and friendship.
Thank… read more
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Something extremely important and uncommon nowadays (for boys at his age) is that he is really good with children and can easily communicate with them. One of our children asked us at the beginning of Georgi's… read more
Firstly I want to say a huge Thank You to the entire family... Rali, Daniel, Borris, Matei, Kaloyan and of course Sammy!
This was my first Family workaway stay and for sure one that I will never forget.
Although I stayed for one month, the time went by so fast that I cant believe its over.
Through out the exchange Rali… read more
Rali and Daniel are so kind and always smiling, even though I only stayed short period but I love them and their cute kids so much.
It's so funny they put all the food on the table and ask everyone to get whatever they want in anytime XD
They are a really friendly Bulgarian… read more
For sure we will continue our communication and friendship.
Thank… read more
I was able to spend a very productive time with Rali, her 4 children, and her husband.
I am glad that I did first workaway experience at your place!!
Rali was always trying to share Bulgarian beautiful culture with me. Also she gave me a wonderful opportunity to have Japanese… read more
We spent a super meaningful week with Roni and Shifra, filled with many emotions, new tastes and experiences. We learned a lot about their country, culture, religion and history and we hope they feel as enriched as we do. Special appreciation to Shifra for the daily Laughter Yoga classes,… read more
The time spent inside this lovely family has been so enriching, that it is hard to imagine a better experience in direct contact with the history and tradition of Bulgaria. Daniel and Ralitsa are always very eager to involve you in… read more
They are highly educated and very compatible couple with three smart and unspoiled boys. With their broad knowledge and skills, they chose to live a simple and practical lifestyle close to nature, filled with roosters, birds, rabbits, fruit trees and vegetable… read more
