Maria

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I am currently

Travelling

Activities i am interested in:

Hiking, cycling, concerts, museums, and in general - “Meetings with the remarkable Humans” 😄

My next destination:
Bosnia and Herzegovina - from Jun 2026 until Aug 2026
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Description

I am a person of peace, high standards, and creative energy. After several years of traveling the world and an intense chapter in the USA (managing a large household and cooking for 30+ people), I have returned to my roots in Europe. I am looking for a meaningful exchange where quality of life and mutual respect are the priorities.

Since 2020, Workaway has been my lifestyle. I don't believe in borders; I believe in finding spaces that are clean, fresh, and filled with dignity. I am a traveler by spirit, but a stabilizer by action.

What I bring to your project:

Professional Housekeeping & Logistics: Having experience in private villas and large households, I understand how to maintain a home to the highest standard. I don't just "clean" — I bring order, freshness, and structural stability to any space.

Kitchen Mastery: I cook with joy and precision. My background in managing kitchens at various retreats and private households has given me a deep understanding of healthy, soulful, and high-quality cuisine. I maintain absolute cleanliness and organization while cooking.

Arts & Wellness: I play the piano (BA in musicology) and deeply appreciate a home filled with music and culture. I am also a certified gym instructor with knowledge of lymphatic massage, reflexology, and Tibetan-style yoga stretching.

Nature & Animals: I love hiking, mountains, being near water, and the company of well-behaved animals.

I am a reliable, quick-learning, and balanced person. I am looking for hosts who are "Masters of their craft" and value intellectual exchange just as much as practical help. I choose clarity, transparency, and a respectful atmosphere.
Interests

Books

Astronomy

Architecture

Yoga / Wellness

Self development

Sailing / Boating

Plant care

Performing arts

Nature

Movies & TV

Music

Mountain

Languages

History

Hiking

Farming

Fitness

Fashion or beauty

Events & social

DIY & crafts

Dancing

Culture

Cycling

Cooking & food

Camping

Beach

Art & design

Animals

Adventure sports
Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Hebrew: Fluent
Russian: Fluent
Turkish: Beginner

More details about my language interests
I’m currently learning Turkish and German

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:

Being an elderly companion

Light maintenance

Helping around the house

Teaching

Charity Work

Some knowledge of:

Light gardening

Life at a Farmstay

Eco Projects

Animal Care

Languages

Art Projects

Babysitting and creative play

Able to teach about:

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Hospitality/Tourism

House & pet sitting
More details about your skills

Housekeeping and maintenance
Cooking
Elderly care/companionship
Horses care and riding
Fitness\dance\gym instructor
Driving
Age

50
What else ...

I am looking for a "base" that feels like a sanctuary. I value privacy, a clean environment, and hosts who are "masters of their craft", whether it's running a vineyard, a retreat center, or a quiet private house. I am self-sufficient and reliable, and I expect the same in return. I am not looking for a place to "hang out", but for a project where my energy adds real value.
Some more information
- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
  No
- Special dietary requirements
  No, in the meaning of: I’m yes omnivore. But I do not consume simple low-quality carbs as a base of nutrition (translation: feeding by white bread, white rice and white pasta is not acceptable).

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27 Oct 2025

Left by host (Explore historical sites and ...) for Workawayer ()

She was a great volunteer; easygoing, respectful, and always ready to help when needed. She quickly adapted to our conditions and understood how things work here without needing much guidance. Communication with her was smooth and she fit in well with everyone. We appreciated her effort and would gladly host her again anytime. Hope to see you … read more

(Excellent )

24 Oct 2025

Left by Workawayer () for host (Explore historical sites and ...)

I had very pleasant couple of weeks in this hostel. Berke and his father are very hospitable and responsive people. My private space in a female dorm was comfortable and cozy and I had a plenty of free time because the work was easy and minimal (very basic cleaning). The location is in front of a big bazaar, so you always have a cheap fresh local … read more

(Excellent )

25 Jul 2025

Left by Workawayer () for host (Help us create a community ...)

It was an incredible privilege and my extremely good fortune to spend almost a month in this amazing place. It is literally an Oasis - for the body, for the heart, for the soul and for the mind. A community of completely different people, united by one spirit and common purpose.
Living and working here has become for me one endless celebration, … read more

(Excellent )

24 Jul 2025

Left by host (Help us create a community ...) for Workawayer ()

Maria was a valuable support to us at the for about four weeks.

With her friendly and calm nature, she integrated wonderfully into our daily life and took on many tasks—both indoors and outdoors—reliably and with great dedication. We especially enjoyed her delicious meals, prepared with love and care.

A real highlight was her organ playing—she … read more

(Excellent )

19 Jun 2025

Left by Workawayer () for host (Little French family happy to ...)

Sonia accepted me with her charming smile and immediately gave me a feeling of being part of family. To share private living space with mother and little child could be challenging, and with her it was easy and flowing, and also very organized.
Ariella is a super sweet and smart baby, and it was really touching to observe her growing and … read more

(Excellent )

19 Jun 2025

Left by host (Little French family happy to ...) for Workawayer ()

Having Maria staying with my daughter and I was a blessing! I can only stress what others have written about her cooking, very good! And overall she is kind, very attentionate to what is needed and to the mood in the room, and adjusted to us and our schedule, which with a baby is not too flexible. She has been great with my daughter, helped with … read more

(Excellent )

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27 Oct 2025

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24 Oct 2025

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(Excellent)

25 Jul 2025

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(Excellent)

24 Jul 2025

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(Excellent)

19 Jun 2025

Left by Workawayer for host (Little French family happy to ...)

(Excellent)

19 Jun 2025

Left by host (Little French family happy to ...) for Workawayer

(Excellent)

6 Dec 2023

Left by host for Workawayer

Maria spent a few weeks in the house with me and other workers. she was of a great help in the various tasks needed in house maintenance. more over she was a very companion and very helpful in keeping a good balance and ambiance with other workers in the house. And a very good good cook helping out to organize diners with many guests. A strong and … read more

(Excellent)

18 Nov 2023

Left by Workawayer for host (Discover Paris and its ...)

I was incredibly lucky to get an opportunity to stay three weeks in Michel’s house and I can say with certainty that it was an experience I will never forget.

From the first day he welcomed me with warmth and friendship, making me feel at home on abroad. His hospitality was exceptional and I had the pleasure to build a genuine friendship with … read more

(Excellent)

9 Jun 2023

Left by host (Help me in my garden and on ...) for Workawayer

Maria was my first Workaway guest. She is very friendly and understanding. She has expert knowledge on many subjects. It's really fun to spend time with her. She cooked me dishes specific to her own culture and helped me with chores at home and in the village. She really likes nature, hiking, working in the garden, etc. The best part was that she … read more

(Excellent)

7 Jun 2023

Left by Workawayer for host (Help me in my garden and on ...)

I had a privilege and a pleasure to be Ali’s first workawayer and it was total success. Those three weeks passed amazingly light and were full of only positive experiences. I enjoyed so much from my tasks: cooking, shopping, housekeeping and light works in the village. But the top was to be Ali’s trainer (I’m professional gym instructor) and for … read more

(Excellent)

1 Jun 2023

Left by Workawayer for host (Help with part time childcare ...)

Top place for the workawaying, top person for an example of host and friend in one. Bilgehan is well educated, generous and has a very healthy sense of humor. We had great various conversations, shared music opinions, watched interesting videos and just managed friendly positive respectful co-living. Rare case of absence of any “work” demands, … read more

(Excellent)

31 May 2023

Left by host (Help with part time childcare ...) for Workawayer

Great visitor, great friend. I enjoyed having her as a guest. I feel lucky to have met her. Very knowledgable and has a lot to share..

Thank you Maria for the wonderful meals too..

(Excellent)

20 Sep 2022

Left by Workawayer for host (Come and help in our gardens ...)

This place is MAGIC and Rifat the host is so polite intelligent and caring person. I was very lucky to spend almost 3 weeks on the top of Yaka village and the pleasure of being there is just indescribable. This big territory, the buildings and the gardens, was built with great love and refined taste and reminds fairytale. The air is so fresh, the … read more

(Excellent)

17 May 2022

Left by Workawayer for host (Help for the house, garden ...)

I was lucky to be the person who was chosen by this cool nice and super intelligent family. Hayat and her husband are very welcoming easygoing couple of academics. Their teenage daughter Ela is smart polite and interesting girl. Accommodation and food issues are exactly as described and definitely you will feel very comfortable in this house. My … read more

(Excellent)

16 May 2022

Left by host (Help for the house, garden ...) for Workawayer

Such a nice lady with good qualities. Maria stayed with us 1 month , when we were away she looked after my daughter and furry babies. Also helped with the kitchen and cooked different foods from her local food which we never tried before. Nice experience.

Also she is intelligent and well educated so you can find lots of subject to talk to , from … read more

(Excellent)

25 Mar 2022

Left by host for Workawayer

Maria is an incredible woman! Every host that will have chance to meet her will be blessed!
She doesn't need a lot of instructions but she knows what to do and how!
She managed to organize pure Chaos!
She cleaned deep in terms of purification!
she cooked like a boss!
And most important always positive, kind and helpful with a touch of Magic. … read more

(Excellent)

15 Mar 2022

Left by Workawayer for host (Century villa looking for ...)

This place indeed empowering Body Spirit and Mind. The description is exactly as it in the reality. I stayed more than a month here and it was great community life experience for me. Alex has such an absolutely welcoming personality, he is the mind and the heart of this huge life project, and the fruits of the investment to it are amazing. You … read more

(Excellent)

24 Jan 2022

Left by Workawayer for host (Help us with some landscaping ...)

I spent three incredible weeks in this atmospheric place. It’s not just “hostel”, it’s a home. Marina and Viktor are lovely welcoming couple who running successfully this business in small village, in the middle of amazing national park. I got a special winter experience and it’s something surrealistic. The snowed mountains and landscapes, the … read more

(Excellent)

6 Dec 2021

Left by host (Help to create a space for ...) for Workawayer

Maria is a real delight ! She makes a home feel like more home. Such amazing dishes you will never forget ! And i guess you will be always hoping that she will come back one day so you can taste again those incredible meals she makes :) she even made some selfmade toys for the kids and did just everything what was good to be done , even without … read more

(Excellent)

30 Nov 2021

Left by Workawayer for host (Help to create a space for ...)

Daniela is real Light creature with shining personality, and this could be seen also at the magical place she created. Located in the nature but closed to “civilisation” and having all the facilities of comfort, this house and surrounding are just charming by beauty, harmony and love invested there. Colourful, artistic and inviting, that’s … read more

(Excellent)

1 Oct 2021

Left by Workawayer for host (Have fun and help out at a ...)

I stayed in Jelena’s place almost three weeks. As people said here before, it’s not just exchange, it’s home with great personality. The atmosphere is super friendly, the accommodation conditions are very comfortable. The work itself is easy and based on trust and respect, so volunteers are welcome to be responsible and to fill their duties … read more

(Excellent)

7 Sep 2021

Left by Workawayer for host (Join us at the hostel and ...)

I loved my time at this Hostel. I stayed at this workaway three weeks, for the peak of high season of August. Milto&family are very welcoming hosts.

The hostel is lovely place, designed and decorated with very good taste. The work is never too hard (reception, cleaning and helping with maintenance as needed) and the shift system means you always … read more

(Excellent)

22 Jul 2021

Left by host for Workawayer

Maria is a delight. She is easygoing and I had many interesting conversations with her. Out of all the people who has helped here, she's the best cook (so far)! She made dishes I had to learn. In terms of work, what I especially like, is that she'll do things without having to be told what to do. If she she's something needs to be done, she'll do … read more

(Excellent)

21 Jul 2021

Left by Workawayer for host (Come and help around our ...)

I spent in this place three calm beautiful weeks. For me it was full energy recharge in very pleasant environment. Gene is very clever, kind, intelligent person, with large range of life experience, and as such he was just great interlocutor! His hostel is perfectly clean, accurate and well-equipped, and of course the location is charming with … read more

(Excellent)

11 Jun 2021

Left by Workawayer for host (Join a small community in Kaş ...)

Brendan and Sophie are very intelligent and welcoming couple, and their project and vision of promoting local children by summer activities is admirable. The accommodation is very comfortable, the volunteer has there everything he/she needs, including rich food supplies, mostly local. I enjoyed a lot being there, meeting new friends and managing … read more

(Excellent)

11 Jun 2021

Left by host for Workawayer

Marie joined us during the preparation stage of the project. She naturally took on the role of cook taking most responsibility for all kitchen duties. The other volunteers enjoyed her creations and the kitchen was kept clean. Maria was happy to help with organising the kitchen identifying anything it needed and helping with the grocery shopping. … read more

(Excellent)