Profile information
Travel information
We are currently
Travelling
Our next destination:
Indonesia - from Feb 2026 until Mar 2026 View all
Description
We are a couple from Poland embarking on our first long journey together. Although this is our first major trip as a duo, we both already have experience in travelling and volunteering abroad. Maria spent five months in Southeast Asia, including two months volunteering in Cambodia and two weeks helping in a hostel in Thailand. Afterwards, she volunteered for five months in a children’s home in Johannesburg, South Africa. Jakub spent three weeks volunteering in Spain, helping rebuild an abandoned village. Now, we want to share this kind of experience together.
We live in Warsaw, where we both work — Maria as a physiotherapist (working with children and helping people relax through massage), and Jakub as a Swedish philologist currently employed in the automotive industry, though he is looking for a new path in life. We are passionate about nature, hiking, and staying active. Our goal during this journey is to run a half marathon. We find fulfilment in educating others about health and physical activity, as well as sharing our language and Polish culture.
Through Workaway, we hope to experience local life, become part of the culture, and contribute to meaningful local initiatives.
Interests
Technology
Events & social
Culture
Self development
Charity work
Plant care
Music
DIY & crafts
Books
Art & design
Languages
Cooking & food
Drawing & painting
Nature
Sailing / Boating
Camping
Winter sports
Mountain
Beach
Water sports
Outdoor activities
Hiking
Cycling
Adventure sports
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Polish: Fluent
Swedish: FluentMore details about my language interests
We are both highly proficient in English and Polish and have some experience in teaching languages. Jakub is also fluent in Swedish and Spanish and would love to share our language skills. We are eager to learn about local languages as well.
Skills and knowledge we'd like to share or learn
We're interested in:
Gardening
Some knowledge of:
DIY and building projects
Eco Projects
Charity Work
Art Projects
Life at a Farmstay
General Maintenance
Able to teach about:
Languages
Teaching
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Helping around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
Helping with Computers/ Internet
More details about your skills
- cooking
- small renovations
- good manual skills
- teaching
- good languages skills (polish, English, Spanish, Swedish)
- taking care of kids
- swimming
- fast, eager and open-minded learners
Age
28 & 29
What else ...
We like meeting and socialising with people of all ages and engaging in different activities like: making art and pottery, playing and creating music, playing board games, reading books, trying new sports.
Some more information
Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
Special dietary requirements
Feedback
We want to say thank you from the bottom of our hearts for the time you spent with us in our small village. It means a lot to us that you came all the way from Poland and chose to be part of our daily life here.
Your presence brought a lot of positive energy to our community. You did not only come to visit, but you truly… read more
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Feedback
We want to say thank you from the bottom of our hearts for the time you spent with us in our small village. It means a lot to us that you came all the way from Poland and chose to be part of our daily life here.
Your presence brought a lot of positive energy to our community. You did not only come to visit, but you truly… read more
