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My home is situated between Passikudah and Arugam Bay.
About Me:
I am from the east coast of Sri Lanka. I am a software engineer, web developer, technical support engineer, senior tech lead, and I manage a private limited company incorporated in the UK, Italy, and Romania.
Despite my deep involvement in IT and software, I am always dreaming of and thinking about traveling to new places and meeting new people. I have already visited several Asian countries. After these experiences, I decided to start a hostel and homestay for travelers in my beautiful village.
About Us:
I am married to a wonderful woman from my village who is an excellent cook and very welcoming. We have two adorable, clever, and energetic boys, aged 9 and 2, who always brighten up the places they explore. :)
My Home (Where You Will Be Staying):
My home is just 300 meters away from the beach. I am planning to start a hostel and homestay for travelers exploring the Sri Lankan east coast. My home is a 1680-square-foot, two-story building, and I plan to set up the hostel and homestay on the rooftop, making it a third story. I already have ideas for the rooms and facilities.
My village has a beautiful, clean beach, but swimming there is not recommended due to the rough and strong waves. On the other side of the village, there are paddy fields, although many homes were built on agricultural land after the tsunami.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Language practice
Teaching
Gardening
Animal Care
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Maruthamunai is situated between Passikudah and Arugam Bay. Passikudah is just a one-and-a-half-hour drive away, and Arugam Bay is also a one-and-a-half-hour drive in the opposite direction.
My village is famous for its traditional handloom products, which are even featured in the Sri Lankan government school syllabus.
You will love the homemade spicy food made from cassava/tapioca. Maruthamunai is also known for its biriyani and beef meals. It's a small village where all the food is homemade with love.
You Will Get:
Sri Lankan milk or plain tea – Free/unlimited
Three meals a day – Free/unlimited
Accommodation – Free/unlimited
Wi-Fi – Free/unlimited
Fresh guava, papaya, and coconut if you see them in the trees on our land
We do not charge volunteers for anything in exchange.
Free Henna / Mehndi (temporary tatoo) art from my wife if you want (check the photos)
Projects involving children
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Help
Help Needed:
You are not expected to do all of these tasks. Just let me know which ones you can help with.
1) Cultural Exchange and Ideas:
The main expectation is cultural exchange and sharing ideas for improving the place.
2) Painting the Walls:
We are in the process of renewing some rooms and could use help with painting.
3) Video Promotions:
I already have a YouTube channel and am planning to start another one. Creating and editing videos using Adobe After Effects takes a lot of time. I’d love to learn how travelers make their videos so quickly and make them look awesome.
4) Finding Sponsors/Brand Deals:
If you know how to research online and find sponsors or brand deals for the channel, your help would be invaluable.
5 Setting Up a Consistent Studio:
I’m looking for ideas on how to set up a consistent studio for video production.
6) Photography:
If you have a good eye for capturing the beauty of the surroundings, your skills are most welcome.
7) IT-Related Remote Job Ideas:
If you have knowledge of IT-related remote job opportunities, I would love to hear about them.
8) WordPress/Blog to App Conversion:
I need help converting a blog into a native app. The app should automatically display new posts and send push notifications when a new post is published.
9) Language Practice:
If you are fluent in English, please consider practicing with my three-year-old son and maybe even visiting one of my English classes. Native speakers are preferred.
10) Writing Articles:
I occasionally need articles in English and other foreign languages for various projects. If you have free time, I'd appreciate your help with writing them.
11) Drawing/Art on the Wall:
If you’re creative, we’d love for you to add some art to our front wall.
12) Cultural Exchange:
If you have a place in your village or country where I can rest/sleep when passing through, that would be greatly appreciated.
13) General House Help:
Since it’s a big home, cleaning every day is challenging. Please help tidy up the upstairs and bathroom when you have free time (mopping & cleaning).
Languages
Languages spoken
English: FluentThis 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
I can host single/couple travelers.
A basic room with a fan and fridge.
Western Toilet.
You can do your own laundry using the washing machine.
Free meals three times a day at the home.
You can use the my Honda Vezel if you pay the gas fees.
What else ...
1. relaxing on the beach
2. enjoying the sunrise
3. enjoying the sunset
4. be a local
5. Milk Tea, Plain tea & Coffee
6. Hand-weaving
7. Beach Explorations
8. Beautiful sunrise by the sea
9. Fishing
10. Home cooking class
11. Hand-made snacks factories
12. Snorkelling
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
As I am also a digital nomad working from Sri Lanka for European companies, this will be both enjoyable and beneficial for both of us.
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Feedback (4)
She is a restless hard worker.
I would recommend her to anyone who is looking for some house hold helps.
It was a really lovely experience to get to know their everyday life and dive into a different culture this way. The daily work was very doable (some cleaning, tidying, gardening) and the communication with Riffaz what was needed to be done was very easy. Also being part of a… read more
Our kids… read more
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She is a restless hard worker.
I would recommend her to anyone who is looking for some house hold helps.
It was a really lovely experience to get to know their everyday life and dive into a different culture this way. The daily work was very doable (some cleaning, tidying, gardening) and the communication with Riffaz what was needed to be done was very easy. Also being part of a… read more
Our kids… read more
It was a pleasure to host him. He’s welcome to visit again anytime.
They help from general house help to translating our website projects.
Elsa and Roma were always ready to get their hands dirty when we needed.
Highly recommended!
The lovely couple is really active, multi tasking and love to help in any task.
Both helped us from kitchen to office.
they loved to help us in cooking, tidying up house, cleaning rabbit cages, playing with neighbor kids, writing contents for websites, shooting photos… read more
