Profile information
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Travel information
I am currently
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Description
Hey, I’m Jan. I’m naturally curious and interested in almost everything—history, technology, business, people, and how the world works. I’m energetic, hardworking, and happiest when I can keep moving or dive into something engaging. (And yes, I love chess.)
I’m from Prague, Czech Republic. I enjoy being around animals, travelling, discovering new cultures, and meeting people with interesting perspectives. I studied mechanical engineering, but over time I focused mainly on project management, which shaped how I approach work and problem-solving.
Travel has played a big role in my life. I’ve spent time in Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Indonesia, and many European countries. One of my favourite experiences was New Zealand, where I enjoyed the freedom of vanlife and the nomadic mix of working in different places while exploring the country. That experience made me fall in love with slow travel. Since then, I’ve known that my future journeys should always include volunteering and contributing to the local place I’m calling “home” for a while. -
Interests
Music
Mountain
Events & social
Van life
Self development
Sustainability
Culture
DIY & crafts
Photography
Languages
Hitchhiking
Cooking & food
Camping
Dancing
Hiking
Yoga / Wellness
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Languages
Languages spoken
Czech: Fluent
English: Fluent
German: Beginner
Spanish: Beginner
Japanese: BeginnerMore details about my language interests
This workawayer has indicated that they would be interested in sharing their language(s) or learning a new language. You can contact them directly to discuss this. -
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Eco Projects
Charity Work
Art Projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Some knowledge of:
Light gardening
Being an elderly companion
Creative DIY projects
Animal Care
Life at a Farmstay
Babysitting and creative play
Helping around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
Light maintenance
Teaching
Able to teach about:
Helping with Computers/ Internet
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More details about your skills
Jan: I studied mechanical engineering, and after school I worked almost 6 years in aviation engine's development getting various experience in engineering and project management.
Throughout my life, before my 'career' and after in New Zealand, I worked at many various positions like in construction as worker and carpenter, or in hospitality as bartender and waiter, and in agriculture as gardener or fruit picker.
Barb: I studied law. Throughout my studies I worked in several attorney offices and also in various hospitality positions. In New Zealand I got experience as gardener, dog and cat sitter, housekeeper, fruit picker, kitchen hand and waitress.
Generally, we love to learn and we are open to any new experience :) -
Age
34
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Some more information
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Smoker
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Driver's licence
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Allergies
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Special dietary requirements
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Feedback
The work was fair and enjoyable, and we really appreciated the relaxed atmosphere. We loved spending time together over delicious shared dinners and experiencing everyday life in … read more
They stopped by our place while traveling around Japan in their van.
Despite the hot weather, they took on the challenge of building a large swing for our community and worked on it with great dedication. Through plenty of … read more
This was our first workaway, and it was really awesome. Masu and the rest of the family are very welcoming. You will feel like at home, and beside Masu is an amazing cook.
Besides … read more
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The work was fair and enjoyable, and we really appreciated the relaxed atmosphere. We loved spending time together over delicious shared dinners and experiencing everyday life in … read more
They stopped by our place while traveling around Japan in their van.
Despite the hot weather, they took on the challenge of building a large swing for our community and worked on it with great dedication. Through plenty of … read more
This was our first workaway, and it was really awesome. Masu and the rest of the family are very welcoming. You will feel like at home, and beside Masu is an amazing cook.
Besides … read more
