Sharing knowledge and bringing life to our village house in Nymfaio, North Greece

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  Description

  I’m 43, of Greek and Tunisian roots, born in Germany and living in Cologne for the past 24 years. As a world traveller, I love to experience planet Earth in its many forms – nature, the sky, different cultures and the rich variety of humankind.
  
  I enjoy hands-on work and creativity: gardening, DIY projects like soap making, natural remedies, and weaving as well as cycling, hiking and dancing. Stillness, meditation and mantra singing are important sources of connection and balance for me.
  
  I’m reliable, mindful, and open-hearted, eager to learn new skills, and comfortable working both independently and as part of a team.
  
  Project & Vision
  My current project is to care for, improve and gradually upgrade my grandparents’ house - a place that means a lot to me, as my grandfather built it with his own hands. I want to preserve its soul while carefully improving and maintaining it for the future.
  
  I’m looking for Workawayers who enjoy hands-on tasks and would like to contribute their skills, ideas and energy to this process. More than just getting things done, this project is about doing tasks together, sharing knowledge, creating something meaningful, and bringing new life into a place filled with stories.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects
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  Interests

  

  Charity work

  

  Events & social

  

  LGBTQ

  

  Vegetarian or vegan

  

  Sustainability

  

  Culture

  

  Van life

  

  Self development

  

  Plant care

  

  Music

  

  DIY & crafts

  

  Gardening

  

  Astronomy

  

  Yoga / Wellness

  

  Nature

  

  Mountain

  

  Dancing

  

  Hiking

  

  Cycling

  

  Adventure sports
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  The Village & Surroundings
  Travellers staying in Nymfaio, a historic mountain village in northern Greece, will experience authentic village life in one of Europe’s most picturesque settlements. Located at around 1,350 metres above sea level, Nymfaio is known for its well-preserved traditional stone houses and its Aromanian (Vlach) heritage. As of 2021, the village has a population of just 63 residents, which makes daily life here especially personal and community-oriented.
  
  Visitors can meet local residents — including my great-aunt — and gain insight into family traditions and everyday life in a small, closely connected village community. There are opportunities to explore the village, discover the local way of life, taste traditional Greek dishes and, depending on the season, take part in local festivals.
  
  Nature & Culture
  Nature lovers will feel especially at home here. Nymfaio is home to the well-known bear sanctuary run by ARCTUROS, and the surrounding area includes protected habitats for wolves, lynx and other wildlife. The Environmental Centre ARCTUROS operates a wildlife protection centre about one and a half kilometres from the village, dedicated to the protection of brown bears and wolves that could not survive in the wild. The information centre is open to the public for several months of the year.
  
  The village also hosts a Museum of Gold and Silver-smithery, Folklore and History, located in a traditional building in the centre of Nymfaio. It displays furniture, artisan jewellery, religious silverware, traditional costumes, and historical photographs and memorabilia related to the Macedonian Struggle. There is also an Orthodox church and an old cemetery dating back to the 18th and 19th centuries.
  
  Staying in Nymfaio offers a unique chance to experience the culture, history and natural surroundings of this special region in a slow, authentic and respectful way.

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  Help

  We are looking for reliable, hands-on helpers who enjoy contributing to everyday life around the house and garden. The help is practical, varied and part of a shared daily routine in a rural environment.
  
  This place is well suited for independent, mindful people who like to support ongoing projects and general upkeep at a calm, human pace.
  
  House & Everyday Support
  -Helping with general household tasks
  -Organising and light maintenance
  -Assisting with setting up everyday items
  
  Garden & Outdoor Help
  -Light gardening and garden care
  -Lawn maintenance
  -Tidying outdoor areas
  
  The focus is on shared everyday life, mutual support and cultural exchange. Motivation, reliability and a respectful attitude are most important 😊

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  German: Fluent
  English: Fluent
  Greek: Intermediate
  French: Intermediate

  This host offers a language exchange
  I’d love to learn Spanish and improve my Greek, and I’m happy to share German and English in exchange.
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  Accommodation

  You will stay in one of our two double rooms (see photos).
  All groceries are provided, so everyone can prepare their own meals independently, and we can also cook together from time to time. If we’re lucky, my mother is around occasionally and may cook some typical Greek dishes for us.

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  What else ...

  There are many things to do in the area, such as discovering the village itself, visiting a bear sanctuary right in Nymfaio and several nearby reserves for wolves, lynx, and other wildlife, tasting Greek cuisine, spending time in the local cafés, visiting the bear sanctuary, going hiking and exploring the surrounding villages at the foot of the mountain.

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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

  I have a mobile router with 200 GB of data, and there’s a table in the living room which can be used if a workspace is needed (see photo).

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  Space for parking camper vans

  There is free parking available at two locations in the village (one of them is shown in the photo).

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  Two

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  My animals / pets

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