Barbara

Hungary
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Hello! My name is Barbara. I divide my time between Budapest, Hungary and Calgary, Canada, and I’ve also had the joy of living in France for a few years.
By profession, I’m a geophysicist, though most of my career has been in IT. Beyond that, I’m a passionate cycling tour guide in Budapest.
In my free time, you’ll usually find me outdoors. My favorite activities are speleology and scrambling.
As a Workawayer, I’ve volunteered on animal farms in Portugal, Italy, and England; I have taught at a summer camp in Belgium, and I have helped restoring historic buildings in France and Estonia.
In 2024, I walked the Camino del Norte in Spain, and after reaching the end, I stayed on to volunteer at a pilgrim hostel—a truly meaningful experience.
For Summer 2025, I’m planning to volunteer in Quebec. I’d love to contribute, learn, and connect with people in this beautiful part of the world.
Interests
Culture
Winter sports
Mountain
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Hungarian: Fluent
Italian: Intermediate
Spanish: Beginner
Russian: Beginner
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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Eco Projects
House sitting
Some knowledge of:
DIY and building projects
Babysitting and creative play
Life at a Farmstay
Animal Care
Charity Work
Teaching
General Maintenance
Helping around the house
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Able to teach about:
Hospitality/Tourism
Languages
Art Projects
Helping with Computers/ Internet
More details about your skills
Building, doing renovations
Taking care of farm animals
Cave guiding, Mountaineering, Rock climbing
SAP software configuration, Basics of financials and accounting, SQL programming, Geophysics
Age
48
Some more information
- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
  some pollens, some cats
- Special dietary requirements

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4 Sep 2025

Left by Workawayer () for host (Help us at our horse farm and ...)

I volunteered with this warm-hearted Portuguese family a few years ago, and it was a truly special experience! At the time, their kids were still quite young, and I sometimes helped look after them. But most of my work was with the animals – and there were lots! Chickens, ducks, tons of sheep, three goats (including a male goat named Terminator!),… read more

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15 Aug 2025

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Barbara’s short stay was incredible. What a nice person who really cares about everything and everyone around her. Our daughter loved her and we were all sad to see her go. We really hope she’ll come back to visit us as a workawayer or as a friend. Thank you so much Barbara for your precious help.

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13 Aug 2025

Left by Workawayer () for host (Community concept project by ...)

I spent two weeks with Mark, Rebecca, and Dina, and it was a truly enjoyable experience. The work was varied and interesting—every day was different. We ran the antique shop, refurbished furniture, built a rooftop terrace for the community center, mowed the lawn, and more. We moved between three locations: the antique shop in Entrelacs (the future… read more

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13 Aug 2025

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Magog is a charming lakeside town with plenty to do—beaches, cycling paths, parks, ice cream shops, and weekly summer events like triathlons and fireworks. My highlight was hiking Mont Orford via the La Ruisseau des Chênes trail. For remote work, the local library—just a 20-minute walk from the hostel and set in a stunning old church—is… read more

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4 Sep 2025

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15 Aug 2025

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13 Aug 2025

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14 Jan 2017

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This was my second Workaway experience. Both at my first and second Workaway I spent the Christmas week on a farm which operates an agritourism business. On this farm in Umbria I met only nice people: a warm family of 4 members, about 10 volunteers, and 2 staff members. People came from all parts of the world, and we spoke 4 languages between us.… read more

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