Enjoy nature while helping with our building project in Dolnoslav, Bulgaria

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  Description

  Hi,
  we are Kristina and Daniel. We are a couple of artists and travelers in our hearths. In less than a year we've got a house at the edge of Rhodope mountains ( about 33km) from Plovdiv with the intention to closer to the nature, eat better food, breath deeply clean air, play music at late night hours, have more peace and hundreds of other benefits.)
  The village is called Dolnoslav and the area is very beautiful with many places to go around. In 5 walking minutes from the house you are starting to climb the mountain. Close by are meadows, forests, river, horse house.
  
  We are new in the area and there are construction projects around the house that need to be finishes before autumn comes. So we would really appreciate help mostly in repairing the house.
  
  Our other projects:
  
  / We are musicians in the duo. Playing World Balkan music mostly at the instruments Tambura and daf. But we also play guitar, ukulele, other drums and more. So musicians are more than welcome to come and jam together!
  
  / Music academy + the closest town to us is called Asenovgrad (12km away on a nice road) where we started to develop a music academy. At the moment Daniel is teaching there acoustic guitar, ukulele and tambura. We can share with some music lessons if you wish :)
  
  / Natural cosmetics + Kristina is creating natural remedies and cosmetics from the herbs of the garden and the mountain. She can share some knowledge and know how
  
  We have a lovely dog and some cute cats.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Art Projects

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  / Area + there are many places that you can go around and explore the nature, historical places and more. We can have a trip together too
  
  / Sharing and playing music
  
  / Live in a small village, try local and delicious foods
  
  / Learn about herbalism
  
  / Make art

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  Projects involving children

  This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

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  Help

  Currently, we mostly need help in construction, building, and repairing. So experience and strong hands are a big plus :)
  
  Other: some organic and flower gardening, helping around the house
  
  PS: If you like to cook we would love to try some original recipes from your country :) And of course - we share some Bulgarian dishes too

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  Bulgarian: Fluent
  English: Fluent

  This 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.
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  Accommodation

  Sleep: Update: As the second floor of the house is under construction, the porch is currently not available. We can offer you a tent to sleep in the yard. If too much raining - you can always get shelter inside. In the yard there is a bathroom area, sink, and nice covered place with share - summer gets really hot. (You can sleep at our lovely porch that has a great view or in a tent at the yard. The weather is great now and it is super for sleeping outside, as the night are pretty cool. The porch is about 20 sq.m. with roof. )
  
  You can use: an indoor kitchen, outdoor kitchen, indoor shower, and toilet, and outdoor toilet
  
  We cook food together here. We eat mostly vegetarian, but including meat is OK with us. We have wonderful local access to homemade cheese, milk, and eggs. There is also the possibility to get fresh fish and meat too. The region is of wines and rakia - so if you are keen to there - I am sure you will enjoy it ;)
  And yeah, if you come here - food is from us.

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  What else ...

  Transport: The village of Dolnoslav is about 33km from the center of Plovdiv. There are regular buses and trains from Plovdiv to Asenovgrad. We can come and get you from the station in Asenovgrad. Still there are buses Asenovgrad / Dolnoslav everyday, so you can also use these if you need in your free time.

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Can host digital nomads

  This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.

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  Space for parking camper vans

  This host can provide space for campervans.

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  Can possibly accept pets

  We accept people with pets that are friendly. Just keep in mind that we have a female dog and several cats.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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  Hours expected

  Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week