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We are Robert and Dona, and we run a small and basic eco campsite close to Permet, the region where we also both grew up. It's a small family business and we run it on our own. Our daughter is studying in Tirana but every now and then she's also here to help us.
In our opinion, a tent, motorhome, caravan, van or even a hammock is not less than a ‘real house’, a home for the people who use it. Therefore we find it very important that people can pick their own spot on our campsite and can feel at home for how many days or weeks they choose to stay.
Besides the campsite we also offer activities such as rafting, climbing, canyoning and hiking tours. Robert is a certified and experienced guide.
We live close to nature at the campsite. Our facilities are basic: we have four shared toilets and showers; hot water we get from solar panels (so on a cloudy day there is less hot water…). Electricity and internet is only available at the bar.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Interests
Events & social
Politics / Social justice
Sustainability
Pets
Culture
Van life
Self development
Farming
Charity work
Plant care
DIY & crafts
Cooking & food
Gardening
Languages
Carpentry
Animals
Yoga / Wellness
Camping
Nature
Team sports
Mountain
Water sports
Outdoor activities
Hiking
Cycling
Adventure sports
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Most visitors of the campsite are travelers from all over the world, so you will be able to have an intercultural exchange for the time you are staying here. Since me and my husband grew up here, we can provide a lot of information about the the area and the life here in this region.
We are also happy to share information about the Albanian culture in general and we are more than happy to help you with learning a bit of the Albanian language if you wish to do so.
We both live on the campsite fulltime so we can get to know each other and exchange experiences.
Help
Depending on the season, we need help with various things. Throughout the year we need help with cleaning the toilet/shower building, help us take care of guests, keeping the campground tidy, cooking, getting groceries, and bringing back the car from the point where Robert starts the rafting tour.
Extra tasks:
- in springtime: starting vegetable garden, do reparations (like chairs, tables, showers... winter can break things over here), cutting grass, prepare campsite for the season, work the ground around our trees to prepare them for the summerheat.
- in summertime: watering plants and trees.
- in autumn: also watering plants and trees, and collect wood for the winter.
Languages spoken
Albanian: Fluent
English: Intermediate
Italian: Intermediate
Accommodation
At the moment we can only host people who have their own home like a van/tent/caravan etc. You can pick a spot on the campsite. If you are interested in staying with us, please also write in the message if you intend to bring your own home. Makes the replying a bit more easy :).
The food is also something to consider before you decide to come to us. Though we really like to share our food with you, we cannot promise about this. As we are so busy in the season, we usually eat very late in the evening or sometimes not at all. So if we can (or maybe you could cook for all of us!), we will share, and if not, we ask you to cook for yourself and in return work less hours.
Also it is possible to join one of our rafting tours!
What else ...
About 10 km from the campsite are the thermal springs and old Ottoman bridge you can visit. 5 minutes walking and you are at the river Vjosa, one of Europes last untouched rivers. The water is cold, but in summer this is great to cool down! Also the area offers nice hiking options, as we are surrounded by mountains. The city Permet is 3 km away; here you can go to bars, restaurants, supermarkets and other shops.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We only have internet at our bar, and it does not always work good. Sometimes electricity goes out and then internet is gone for a few minutes. So it is not ideal in case for your work you need good internet all the time.
Space for parking camper vans
You can just pick a spot on the campsite.
Can possibly accept pets
Our animals are friendly towards animals from people who stay at the campsite.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
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During our time volunteering we helped clean the bathrooms, cut grass and helped with caring for all the lovely guests that stayed at the campsite. The work was… read more
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During our time volunteering we helped clean the bathrooms, cut grass and helped with caring for all the lovely guests that stayed at the campsite. The work was… read more
Dona and her husband "Beni" are very lovely people. We even got a free rafting tour with Beni on the river which was fun. Dona is always open for a conversation and she has a lot of knowledge about Albania and the culture. She is always trying to give you… read more
This trip and working away from home here changed my life for the better. I have never cried so much saying goodbye to… read more
