Profile information
Travel information
I am currently
At home
My next destination:
Ecuador - from Feb 2026 until Mar 2026 View all
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
Animals
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:
Gardening
Being an elderly companion
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Life at a Farmstay
Babysitting and creative play
Helping around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
General Maintenance
Teaching
Able to teach about:
Helping with Computers/ Internet
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
Some more information
Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
Special dietary requirements
Feedback
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.
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Feedback
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
