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Travel information
I am currently
Travelling
My next destination:
Turkey - from May 2025 until Jun 2025 View all
Description
During my travels, I like to stop somewhere for a little while longer to be able to peek under the touristic facade. I encounter the most interesting thing in narrow side roads, far away from the masses and everything that I have learned about other cultures and countries stems from the people I have met.
On my journeys I try to not only take (experiences, information, knowledge) but also leave something of mine behind, in an effort to give something back. Sharing life experiences with the people I meet is by far more memorable for me than the views and tastiest dishes.
Participating in Workaway projects seems to me like an interesting opportunity which allows one to experience daily life and work together, bringing the exchange of experiences and points of view to a whole new depth.
What I really like is:
Individual travel (over weeks or months)
Cycling and mountain hiking
Exploring other cultures
Psychology, therapeutic methods of working with the body (lately, especially the Lowen method)
I am learning to play the Darbuka
Literature, cinema
Venturing off the beaten tracks
Past life ;) experiences:
- Many years of psycho-educational workshop work with adults, children, and adolescents
-Certified coach
-Volunteer work on archaeological excavations
-Many years of contact with people from different cultures
-Many years of experience travelling independently
-I have done painting and minor maintenance work in my own flats
- I have raised two dogs and have a basic knowledge of dog needs and psychology
Experiences from the present trip life:
- twice (2024 and 2025) - 4 months working in a campsite: tidying up after winter and preparing campsite for new season, gardening; during season preparing cabins for tourists, cleaning up etc.
- 3 times housesitting + feeding the cats and gardening
- working in 4 off grid quintas in Portugal: clearing the area, levadas and water reservoir, gardening.
Interests
Gardening
Yoga / Wellness
Winter sports
Movies & TV
Pets
Mountain
Camping
Outdoor activities
Cycling
Books
Nature
Culture
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Polish: Fluent
German: Beginner
Turkish: Beginner
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Animal Care
DIY and building projects
Some knowledge of:
Gardening
Eco Projects
Life at a Farmstay
Helping around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
House sitting
More details about your skills
- Few months I was working in some properties in the gardens and green areas - weeding, planting, cleaning, brunches trimming, clearing the levadas (I still need guidance but have a general idea of what to do)
- Many years of psycho-educational workshop work with adults, children, and adolescents
- I'm certified life coach
- Volunteer work on archaeological excavations
- Organisational and logistical experience in various areas
- Many years of contact with people from different cultures
- Many years of experience travelling independently
- I have done painting and minor maintenance work in my own flats
- I have raised two dogs and have a basic knowledge of dog needs and psychology
Age
57
Some more information
Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
I cannot be in areas where there is a smell of varnishes, solvents, petrol, oil paints and scented incense sticksSpecial dietary requirements
Feedback
It was amazing experience of working with Mieke and other volunteers, interesting chattings, laughing, watching movies on huge screen, listen music, sharing life. And preparing liters of orange juice every morning:)
I came up for three weeks of workaway and stayed two months with new friends:) Mieke and… read more
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It was amazing experience of working with Mieke and other volunteers, interesting chattings, laughing, watching movies on huge screen, listen music, sharing life. And preparing liters of orange juice every morning:)
I came up for three weeks of workaway and stayed two months with new friends:) Mieke and… read more
