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Description
A little about me
I’m a host, traveller, organic farmer and storyteller from Karnataka, India. Over the years, hosting travellers and volunteers from different parts of the world has taught me that cultural exchange is much more than simply travelling — it is about the people we meet and the stories we share.
I’ve travelled, volunteered and hosted people from many different backgrounds, and I enjoy sharing everyday life, Indian culture, farming, travel stories and simple living with the people who stay here.
I’m also the author of The Gift of Strangers: Stories of Travel, Volunteering, and the Unexpected Teachers Who Changed My Life, a collection of true experiences inspired by the many people I have met along the way.
If you are interested in travel, cultural exchange, volunteering, spirituality, farming or simply learning from one another, we will probably have plenty to talk about.
I look forward to sharing a little of our life in India with you — and learning something from you too.
If you like to stay in noise less, natural surrounding place, then you'll sure like my place. My place is like mini-hill station. After 8pm zero noise, completely quiet here. Rat snake, Peacock, Kingfisher, Myna, Little egret, Hummingbird, Parrots are common here. If you are lucky, you may endup seeing Monitor Lizard, Water Crow, Hornbill, Indian cobra, Python & even Owl ! -
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Teaching
Light gardening
Creative DIY projects
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
Light maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
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Interests
Technology
Movies & TV
Self development
Pets
Sustainability
Vegetarian or vegan
Videography
Culture
Farming
Books
Plant care
Yoga / Wellness
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Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You can Learn (Free) :
My wife and my dad are foodies. Learn cooking with them. My son also can teach you on to climb coconut tree and pluck coconuts.
Sightseeing (free): me or my family may take you to the nearby major attraction with non touristy places which are going to be unique for you. Or, there is a bicycles which you can use for free.
Pets: Our pets having healing power. Whenever you interact with them, they will refresh you.
Other than sightseeing, we may also take you to the cultural programs, Hindu traditional ceremony like marriage etc, free traditional dance or free Indian classical music concert which are going to be unique and unforgettable experience for you.
Yoga: You have opportunity to learn basic asana, pranayam and have a deep discussion on yoga with me and my son. -
Projects involving children
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Help
A Little About the Help We Need
Working hours: We expect volunteers to help for 5 hours a day, 5 days a week, with 2 days off. There is no fixed schedule. You can choose the hours that suit you, but we expect 5 hours of help each working day. The type of work will depend on our current needs and projects.
1. Mural Artist
I'm looking for a professional mural artist who can paint beautiful murals on the interior walls of our house. If you have experience with wall murals, please share some pictures or links to your previous work.
2. Guitar Teacher
My son already plays some guitar, and I'd like to find someone who is really good at playing and can help him improve. If you have experience playing or teaching guitar, please let me know.
3. Spirituality, Yoga & Meditation
I enjoy meeting people who are interested in spirituality, yoga, meditation, healing or other spiritual practices. I love having conversations about life, personal experiences and different spiritual paths. If you have been practising something interesting, I'd love to hear about it.
4. German & Spanish Language Exchange
My son is learning German, and I'm learning Spanish. It would be nice to have someone who speaks either language and can help us practise through everyday conversations. Teaching experience is welcome but not essential.
5. Other Skills
Have another skill or talent? Feel free to tell me about it. We might have something interesting to work on together.
A Small Note: We don't need help with our Airbnb or online rental guests. We manage all of that ourselves. -
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Hindi: Fluent
Kannada: Fluent
Marathi: Fluent
Tamil: Intermediate
Spanish: Beginner
Telugu: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
We also speak local dialect Tulu and love to teach or learn new languages. -
Accommodation
You will be sleeping in a tent pitched on rooftop terrace.
Western toilet / English Commode and old style bathroom are there separately. -
What else ...
List of things which you get in return:-
Food :
We share whatever we cook for us. Which is organic but you may feel it's very basic. If so, you can cook for yourself. You can use Kitchen, Utensils, groceries, and dishes for cooking food. Please do not bring the egg, non veg for cooking. Since we have many crockeries, you should ask me which should be the right one to Cook. Please clean everything including kitchen after using - such as wiping food off the counter, rinsing dishes & put in sink, or dishwasher if there's room, clean up spills etc
Other things which we can share:
boiled or cold water for drinking & for a shower, shampoo, toothpaste, wash & dry cloths on our cloth hanging ropes, powder or soap to washcloths, bath towel. You can also use our kitchen to cook (vegetarian food only). There is a cold water rain shower head which you can use to have a shower. You will also get hot water for a bath in the morning & in the evening. Indian and English toilet(water closet) is there for you with toilet papers. Also wifi for digital nomads,
My Home Condition:
We normally sleep around 9 pm and wake up around 3 am to do yoga, meditation & morning prayers.
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House Rules (Must Follow!):
Drinking Alcohol, having or bringing home Non-Veg food including Egg & smoking inside or outside the house is not allowed!
You have to wash your used plates and clothes.
Don't be loud and noisy in the night time.
Clean up the kitchen every time after cooking.
Keep your footwear outside the house.
Remove eatable items like sweets, opened chocolate packs etc from your bag and keep it on a water filled pot. Or Ants may enter inside your bag!
Switch off the lights if not using.
Switch off the charging points if not using.
Close the door (if you are not near by that) or snake may come inside the room.
We don't have fridge. Drinking normal water will be in a tank inside the kitchen, you can take it anytime.
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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
We have a one-day power backup through an inverter. To access the internet, we offer a cable broadband connection. The speed sometimes exceeds 100mbps.
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Space for parking camper vans
You can park your vehicle for free. Plenty of space available. Very safe.
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Can possibly accept pets
We love pets. But not allowed inside the main house where we live. There is a separate house for pets.
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How many Workawayers can stay?
One
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My animals / pets
Pinki
indian female cat, daughter of pengu
Pengu
Indian female cat
Jimmy
Indian mix breed male
Tommy
Indian male dog
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I stayed with Ganesh and his family for almost 12 days, and it truly felt like home. Ganesh is a warm, easygoing host who made me feel comfortable from day one. I started out sleeping in a tent, and when I mentioned it was getting uncomfortable, he immediately offered me a space inside. That kind of care says a lot about … read more
He helped us a lot with the renovation work in our old house. We were repainting the house after almost 10 years, and he helped with preparing the walls, sanding, applying primer and painting. He also helped us with some polishing work on the old walls. Apart from … read more
wishing you all the best, and I hope to stay in touch!
During her stay, Marie created two beautiful mural artworks of a peacock, … read more
ever did, in the way Ganesh’s welcomes people at his place without expecting much in return. I had so much freedom to do, and from this I could see a virtuous circle of giving and receiving with openness yet pure detachment. I did two … read more
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I stayed with Ganesh and his family for almost 12 days, and it truly felt like home. Ganesh is a warm, easygoing host who made me feel comfortable from day one. I started out sleeping in a tent, and when I mentioned it was getting uncomfortable, he immediately offered me a space inside. That kind of care says a lot about … read more
He helped us a lot with the renovation work in our old house. We were repainting the house after almost 10 years, and he helped with preparing the walls, sanding, applying primer and painting. He also helped us with some polishing work on the old walls. Apart from … read more
wishing you all the best, and I hope to stay in touch!
During her stay, Marie created two beautiful mural artworks of a peacock, … read more
ever did, in the way Ganesh’s welcomes people at his place without expecting much in return. I had so much freedom to do, and from this I could see a virtuous circle of giving and receiving with openness yet pure detachment. I did two … read more
was disappointing. He initially agreed to stay for a week and help with painting.
On the first day, he assisted for a few hours in preparing the wall, but later mentioned feeling unwell.
[redacted] When I suggested a place, he instead decided to leave.
His sudden change of plans and lack of commitment made hosting … read more
Besides that, she's a talented cook and made delicious Besan Chilla and sambar. While she was here, Manya played with my son Shrida, and … read more
I spend some time with Ganesh Bhaia's wife (Bhabhi), she was warm and very good cook. She always offered her cooking skills whenever I asked. … read more
Haya & Ruta shared lots of stories and … read more
ganesh and his family welcomed me to their home and made me feel very comfertable from the first second , it was a pleasure for me to experiance their simple but fulfilled way of life . ganesh is a great host , very adjucated and well traveled around india and outside of it , he took me to ceremonies and … read more
Yali was respectful towards family members and he was … read more
Samvedh is a podcaster, into hospitality, trek organizers and much … read more
I was given flexibility to work on the art … read more
Good food and ingredients for preparing own meals in the kitchen.
Flow of people and guests to keep the days lively and happening.
Work opportunities were ample, and freedom was given to choose the tasks that suited my tastes. There was some pressure to do other work, but nothing forceful nor persuasive. … read more
➟ My family used to call him "Yogi"...Not just because he had a beard or long hair... Because he used to wake up around 3:30 am, Meditate 1 hour long for 3 times a day, without moving his body posture, very … read more
He helped us in our farm related work like cutting the unwanted plants from under the betel nut tree, lots of digging in farm to plant new plants, some more digging the ground infront and backside of our house to … read more
The place is really really good. Its very peacfull, quiet, beautiful, green and very very clean :-) He is really flexible with the working hours - if you want to work hard - you can, if you want to work more relaxed you can to that too. He showed me around his place, whenever there was a ritual he took me there - he … read more
Even after travelling overnight in train and bumpy bus ride, just on arrival he was ready to work in farm immediately! Fabian helped us in farm related work … read more
Robert … read more
