Profile information
Travel information
I am currently
Travelling
Activities i am interested in:
traveling! active lifestyle, bicycle, hiking, bouldering, yoga, photography, chess, books, journaling, movies, anime
My next destination:
Japan - from Apr 2025 until May 2025 View all
Description
Hi there! I'm Akmaral (or you can call me Aka as my friends do) Im from Kazakstan, originally from little town Aqtau next to the Caspian Sea, but right now I live in Almaty on the south of Kz. Although I’m quite timid, introverted person, still I have always been an adventurous, easy-going, open-minded person, eager to explore new places and cultures, meeting new people, listening stories of others about their travel journeys. So experiencing Workaway projects allowed me to break out of my comfort zone, to learn new skills, and create unforgettable memories.
My journey with Workaway began in 2019 when I first started traveling abroad. I didn't want to simply be a tourist, the idea of just seeing some famous spots and leaving didn’t really look appealing to me. I wanted to get to know local people's lifestyle more, and try to make at least little impact in the communities I visited. That's when I discovered Workaway and the concept of cultural exchange through volunteering. I have always been drawn to the idea of connecting with people from all over the world and learning from their unique experiences. I believe it's a powerful way to broaden our perspectives and break down stereotypes.
I had my first Workaway experience in Istanbul, Turkey where I stayed in a local hostel and helped them with administrative and reception positions. where got the chance to meet other volunteers and guests from around the world. And even on our free time from volunteering hours, we continued to keep up with each other, exploring the city together as a group. Another volunteering experience was in Kutaisi, Georgia where along with other volunteers we helped out in the hostel for new opening season. I loved exploring Georgian cuisine and hiking in the reomote beautiful countryside places. I also Workawayed in Budapest, Hungary where in hostel I helped with reception and organizing social events for guests. where I had the chance to explore other countries of East Europe on my days off.
P. S. 2025
my recent workaway project was in Sri Lanka, where I stayed 3 month volunteering as a yoga instructor and photoghrapher, which I enjoyed so much, as these are my main two favourite things to do, and combing them with travelling was very fulfilling experience for me!
Interests
Adventure sports
Fashion or beauty
Dancing
Sustainability
Writing
Yoga / Wellness
Videography
Van life
Self development
Nature
Photography
Outdoor activities
Music
Movies & TV
Mountain
Languages
Hiking
Drawing & painting
DIY & crafts
Cycling
Culture
Cooking & food
Camping
Books
Animals
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Kazakh: Fluent
Russian: FluentMore details about my language interests
Im interested in learning new languages! my native language is Kazakh, also I speak Russian and English. So, if anyone need help in learning Im always open for language exchange community
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
Some knowledge of:
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Eco Projects
Helping around the house
Animal Care
Hospitality/Tourism
Languages
Art Projects
Teaching
DIY and building projects
Helping with Computers/ Internet
General Maintenance
Babysitting and creative play
Life at a Farmstay
Gardening
Being an elderly companion
Charity Work
More details about your skills
I speak English, Russian, Kazakh languages, if anyone need help in learning those languages I always open for that.
I can help you out with photography or video materials to be done, as its my big passion, so Ill try my best to help you out with that.
Can't say that I'm a good cooker, but I'm in the process of improving my skills in that, and with a good guidance I can assist for others in cooking.
I love animals a lot, especially dogs, and always ready to look after and take care about them.
Age
31
What else ...
I have a lot of hobbies, but I don’t limit myself and open to find out new interests.
So far I like photography, yoga, bouldering, traveling, learning new languages, journaling, reading, chess, bicycling, hiking, practicing mindfulness and meditation, attending concerts and music festivals, watching documentary films, and spending quality time with friends and family.
Aside from yoga and bouldering, I enjoy a variety of outdoor activities. Being in nature grounds me and brings me a sense of peace. Whether it's hiking, camping, or simply taking a walk in the park, I find solace in spending time in nature.
I also have a strong passion for photography. I love capturing the beauty and diversity of the places, and through my photos, I hope to inspire others to explore and appreciate different cultures.
Some more information
Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
NoSpecial dietary requirements
No
Feedback
It’s quite rare for us to have three volunteers at the same time, but since there were more people, there was less work to do. I think Akmaral probably worked only about one to two hours a day.
She was always willing to help with… read more
Thanks to her, we were able to provide very good services to our guests!
We are very grateful for her contributions especially on the following
✔️Yoga class, Photography and her language fluency(English, Russian, Kazakh)
✔️Cultural exchange. She cooked Kazakh foods for us and the… read more
As a volunteer, it’s always a delight when hosts genuinely take an interest in your skills and provide opportunities for you to grow. Yama-san certainly exemplifies this spirit. When I… read more
It was very interesting two weeks of of my first workaway experience! The host and team was very friendly. They even managed to through B'day party for me, which I had during my stay there. Thank you! I've got really good memories from this place.
The work itself included hostel… read more
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Feedback
It’s quite rare for us to have three volunteers at the same time, but since there were more people, there was less work to do. I think Akmaral probably worked only about one to two hours a day.
She was always willing to help with… read more
Thanks to her, we were able to provide very good services to our guests!
We are very grateful for her contributions especially on the following
✔️Yoga class, Photography and her language fluency(English, Russian, Kazakh)
✔️Cultural exchange. She cooked Kazakh foods for us and the… read more
As a volunteer, it’s always a delight when hosts genuinely take an interest in your skills and provide opportunities for you to grow. Yama-san certainly exemplifies this spirit. When I… read more
It was very interesting two weeks of of my first workaway experience! The host and team was very friendly. They even managed to through B'day party for me, which I had during my stay there. Thank you! I've got really good memories from this place.
The work itself included hostel… read more
Host was hospitable and attentive, taking part in work along with others.
In our free time we,… read more
She has really good skills in hostel management, pictures, excel, computer, cooking, translation Russian English, really social .
Aka she is always smiling and took to our place a lot of good energy .
We highly recommend Aka as Workaway.
Thank you… read more
