Simona

Lithuania
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I am currently
Travelling
My next destination:
New Zealand - from Aug 2023 until May 2024
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Description
Hey :)

I am Simona, a lithuanian girl travelling the world. I live in the outskirts of Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania and work as a medical data analyst (it is one of the cases when it sounds fancier than it actually is).

However few years ago I decided that even living in the best country in the world is not enough and after graduating university I decided that is time to finally see some world (as Aladdin suggested). I travelled East and West ....of Europe and after putting big girl's pants and I finally booked tickets to another side of the globe - to the Hobit land of New Zealand.

I am a responsible worker (who is a bit slow, but very consistent and trustworthy) and friendly fellow to be around (even funny sometimes). I would love to learn new skills and help my hosts as much as I can.

I enjoy long walks with my dog, swimming, kayaking, team sports (if I find any teamates), meeting new people and exploring new places. I wish to say that I love jogging and hiking but I will just say that I am passionate enough to make myself do it and then be super happy that I did it.

I will be happy to share my knowledge about Lithuania's culture, people, history and make the most famous Lithuanian pink soup (or Barbie's soup nowadays) :)
Interests
Gardening
Adventure sports
Pets
Movies & TV
Music
Nature
Mountain
History
Hiking
Culture
Cooking & food
Books
Beach
Art & design
Architecture
Animals
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Lithuanian: Fluent
German: Beginner
Korean: Beginner
Russian: Beginner
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Babysitting and creative play
Art Projects
Languages
Some knowledge of:
Gardening
Being an elderly companion
General Maintenance
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Helping around the house
Animal Care
Hospitality/Tourism
Teaching
Life at a Farmstay
DIY and building projects
More details about your skills
I could do anything if you teach me how :)

So far I have some skills in these fields:
- Cooking (I have worked in a restourant in Ameland)
- Housekeeping (I have worked in a few B&B)
- Child care (last summer I have worked in a summer camp taking care of children aged between 6 and 14)
- Retail (I have been a seller in Christmas fairs)
- Gardening (I own a little garden and have worked in much bigger gardens in Tenerife and Sicily)
- Animal care (my family has very high maintanance (in terms of extensive walks and social interactions) dog and a cat, I have worked in Lithuanian biggest equestrian center long time ago)
Age
27
Some more information
- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
  no
- Special dietary requirements
  no

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20 Dec 2023

Left by host (Help at our Manakau Hideaway ...) for Workawayer (Simona)

It was a shame the weather was so awful while Simona was at our orchard, but as we say "them's the breaks". She was the most interesting Lithuanian I have ever met. Actually she's the first, but she was very interesting to talk to anyway! When the weather improved, she was able to help me in the orchard. And she got up late one night to make me a… read more

(Excellent )

3 Dec 2023

Left by Workawayer (Simona) for host (Handy people are welcome to ...)

Even more great.

Rhys and Jo accepted me and my friend quite last minute and for short period of time. The family is lovely, pets are characters (in a good way). The place is unique and stylish. We stayed separate from the family in a nice room.
It was a pleasure to chat with all of them. I feel very much grateful for this experience. The only… read more

(Excellent )

1 Dec 2023

Left by host (Handy people are welcome to ...) for Workawayer (Simona)

Great, would happily have back again

(Excellent )

23 Oct 2023

Left by Workawayer (Simona) for host (Help us with various tasks ...)

Even though I found this lovely couple not through this platftom but through mutual friends, I stayed there as a workawayer for almost a week. It was one of the best choices I made. Lorna and Jonathan are super active, welcoming hosts that make sure that you have a great time during your stay in Taranaki (definately ask them for tips). They share… read more

(Excellent )

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20 Dec 2023

Left by host (Help at our Manakau Hideaway ...) for Workawayer (Simona)

(Excellent )

3 Dec 2023

Left by Workawayer (Simona) for host (Handy people are welcome to ...)

(Excellent )

1 Dec 2023

Left by host (Handy people are welcome to ...) for Workawayer (Simona)

Great, would happily have back again

(Excellent )

23 Oct 2023

Left by Workawayer (Simona) for host (Help us with various tasks ...)

(Excellent )

23 Oct 2023

Left by Workawayer (Simona) for host (Experience family life in ...)

I stayed with this lovely family for almost a week and it was a blast. Sarah and Ethan are amazing hosts who made sure I would feel like at home simce coming there. I could do the work at my own pace and with plenty of breaks. Kids are extremely cute and playful. Tip - definately ask Ethan to join him for farm work to experience milk farm to the… read more

(Excellent )

14 Oct 2023

Left by Workawayer (Simona) for host (Help us develop our place for ...)

Alistair accepted my very late request even though he was already hosting my friends. Not even that, but he also made sure that I would have a birthday cake upon arrival to his place. As my friends stayed in a famous cool bus I had a chance to spend my week living in a petite libabry (a little cabin nearby) sleeping next to (or in the) window… read more

(Excellent )

4 Oct 2023

Left by Workawayer (Simona) for host (Come help us and get lifetime ...)

I have stayed in beautiful island of Ameland for six weeks. Choosing to work in this restourant was one of the best life decisions :) Even though I had no experience I learned so much in a short period of time. Chefs were very patient and helped me a lot. The business is organised very well and everything is clear from the beginning. The staff are… read more

(Excellent )

27 Jun 2022

Left by host (Come help us and get lifetime ...) for Workawayer (Simona)

Hi everyone!

Simona helped us out for 6 weeks earlier this year! We were so glad with her! She is an enthusiastic and hard working girl! I hope we will see her again soon! We've told her that she has to find a husband here so she can work with us for always (haha)!

(Excellent )

4 Oct 2023

Left by Workawayer (Simona) for host (Lifestyle block stay just out ...)

"You're simply the best
Better than all the rest" - Tina Turner
I had one of the best weeks staying with Colin and Steve. I had my own very comfortable room, lovely dog to pet and amazing food every single meal :) What else you could want? Oh wait, Steve and Colin can offer you more - their company - they have so many interesting stories to tell… read more

(Excellent )

4 Oct 2023

Left by Workawayer (Simona) for host (Great Barrier Island is a ...)

Getting on a ferry to go to Sharpie and Angela was one of the best life decisions. They are incredible people living on the most amazing island. Work was not to hard, Angela made sure that I would not overwork myself. Sharpie is such a nice fellow to be around. The Great Barrier Island has loads to offer and ask Angela and Sharpie for the best… read more

(Excellent )

10 Mar 2022

Left by host (A true cultural experience in ...) for Workawayer (Simona)

Hello everybody!

Simona helped us in our B&B last season ( 2021) and what a wonderful girl she is! From the outset, she was kind, caring, enthusiastic and ever so helpful. Nothing was of any trouble to her. She was dedicated to her work and always willing to do more than her best:) An excellent timekeeper too. I loved having her and would welcome… read more

(Excellent )

12 Oct 2021

Left by Workawayer (Simona) for host (A true cultural experience in ...)

Hi everyone reading the feedback section and considering to choose this place - please hurry and contact Denise, because it is a lifetime chance to experience a truly irish ways of living in the most beautiful place in Ireland. I worked in this lovely B&B for a month and it felt like home from day 1. Time there flew so fast and it was very hard to… read more

(Excellent )

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