Anna

From: Germany

Account Type
Individual account
Travelling to
Australia
Travel dates
21/08/2019 - 21/08/2020
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My status
Travelling
Description
Hi there! :-)

I am an open-minded traveler who is always seeking for new experiences, adventures and moments to share. I am a positive person making the most out of my life and every situation I am confronted with. Loving outdoors and sports but also enjoying time for myself reading, drawing, writing or doing yoga. I love being in nature, especially close to the ocean. A conscious and sustainable lifestyle is very important to me - I want to live in balance with myself and nature.

Born in Russia and living in Germany, I was raised with two different cultures and languages. Since I was a child I wanted to see more of the world we are living in. I started traveling in September 2017 because I was tired of my life in a big city. Working in a bank didn't seem to be the right thing for me. My first destination was New Zealand, where I spent one and a half years! It was a magic time for me in this country. Now I continue to discover the rest of the world.

I am traveling to get to know myself, to leave my comfort zone, do things I could have never imagined doing before and to make friendships all over the world. Open my mind, be part of different cultures and being able to adopt to new places! Traveling for me is not about seeing as many places as possible, it’s more about living and feeling one place.

My goal is to live a different lifestyle. I don't want to be part of a society where every next step is dictated and where people's only goal is to be successful in terms of money. For me success is to be free and live a life you love and enjoy! I want to encounter people with a positive and compassionate attitude, because I think that the atmosphere you send out is the one that comes back to you :-)
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
Some knowledge of:
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Babysitting and creative play
General Maintenance
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Life at a Farmstay
Eco Projects
Helping around the house
Animal Care
Hospitality/Tourism
Charity Work
Language practice
Art Projects
Helping with Computers/ Internet
Teaching
More details about your skills
I consider myself as a calm, positive and adventurous person with the desire to learn and grow. I want to help where help is needed and give 100% in my tasks. I like to be outside in contact with nature - do sports and physical activity. But also creative tasks, organizing, managing and teaching. I can work independently but I also enjoy to create together.

I did an apprenticeship in banking, worked in hospitality, management, sales and education. As a volunteer I helped with gardening, farm work, maintenance, building, cleaning, creative tasks and child care. I am hard working, fast learning and reliable. I like jobs that are challenging, creative and in contact with nature, animals and people :-)
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Russian: Fluent
Age
25
Nationality
German & Russian
What else ...
Countries I have visited so far: France, Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg, England, Italy, Spain, Croatia, Greece, Austria, Russia, New Zealand, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, Australia

I am very interested in learning more about alternative lifestyles!! How to live self-sufficient, using the principles of permaculture..
Some more information
- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
- Special dietary requirements
  Preferably vegan but vegetarian is fine too :-)

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29/01/2020

Left by Workawayer (Anna ) for host for (Help on our organic farm, ...)

Taryn and Brett are lovely people - they are super easy going, positive, happy and fun to be around! They both have been travelling for ages and have got lots of interesting stories to tell. I know Taryn from her project Fat Cat Travellers Community and Fruit Vans in New Zealand, where I already enjoyed working with her. She is amazing and knows… read more

(Excellent )

16/10/2019

Left by Workawayer (Anna ) for host for (Learn about growing organic ...)

Loved my time here! This place is truly magic. So peaceful, inspiring and beautiful! It was a great experience for me since I learned a lot about organic farming and the people I met made the experience unforgettable! Thank you for everything - Uri, Mitch, Adrielle and Sara. You've been so open, kind and patient with me. I really appreciate my… read more

(Excellent )

13/10/2019

Left by host (Learn about growing organic ...) for Workawayer (Anna )

We highly recommend Anna as a workaway volunteer .
Anna was super reliable, smart and proved to be wonderful team player.
It was a real pleasure to have Anna on board for the month.

10/10

(Excellent )

01/09/2019

Left by host (Community Living on the Sunny ...) for Workawayer (Anna )

Anna is a conscientious and pro-active soul. She has a pro-active and peaceful manner and she took on any activities with gusto. An amazing work ethic and great communication skills.

She is a gem and she is welcome back any time.

(Excellent )

19/07/2019

Left by Workawayer (Anna ) for host for (Tioman island paradise camp, ...)

All in all I really loved my stay on Tioman Island but to be honest it was more because of the other volunteers than the place itself.

I stayed three days at the camp in Genting and around a week and a half at the camp. Both places are very basic, it is a rough lifestyle! But an adventure!!

The place in Genting is nice because it is connected… read more

(Very good )

23/06/2019

Left by Workawayer (Anna ) for host for (Enjoy adventure sports, ...)

My Workaway experience was all in all good, even though the camp was a bit different than I expected. I stayed in total around two weeks, one week less than originally planned.

Positives:
- The activities - if you get the chance to participate in one of the activities - its a lot of fun. During my stay I had the chance to help one day with an… read more adventure race for children, help with interactive games and go caving with them. I really enjoyed that type of work because it is what this place is about and I could see what type of work the fixed staff is doing. As well I had the chance to join whitewater rafting which was amazing!
- The food is great as well. You have to provide the breakfast for yourself (but you get the money back - 5RM per day) and once a week you get taken to the supermarket to buy it. The lunch is at the restaurant close by and really delicious! Tasty Malaysian food and even enough choice for a veggie diet. Dinner gets provided by the restaurant as well. Once a week the restaurant is closed (usually Sunday) and you have to cook for yourself or eat out.
- The work is very easy and it is a fair amount - 5hrs a day with one day off. Usually from 9am until 12am and from 2pm until 4pm. For me it was mainly cleaning or gardening (weeding, sweeping leaves, clearing trees).
- On my last evening we got invited to an open house, which was very nice to interact with the Malaysian staff.

Negatives:
- I was expecting the camp to be a bit more connected, more like a "community". This is definitely not the case. The area for the volunteers is separated from the area for the fixed staff and it seemed to me like they are not really interested in interacting with volunteers (apart from a few staff members).. Maybe that would change if you stay in the camp long-term. There are no common events like going out for dinner together, or a games night or something similar, which could be an improvement for the future.
- The camp is really in the middle of nowhere and it is hard to get out. You can only call a grab, or wait for the bus, or you are very dependent on staff members with cars if you want to go shopping for example.
- The communication in the camp was not always the best - sometimes we did work that didn't make any sense (like cleaning the dorms one day and the second day again without anyone using them). As well we always had to ask for work and often there was not enough work to do.

All in all it is a good place to relax, to read, to be away from everything. Expect the evenings to be quiet, bring something to do - some books, games.. there is no proper reception (buy the right sim card!!), there is no wifi. Don't expect anything luxurious - the dorms are very basic and bring some good mosquito repellent! The work can get quite boring since it is not really challenging but if you stay longer term (or have experience in activities with children) try to get involved in that and I am sure you will have a nice experience. I enjoyed my stay, thanks for everything :-)

(Very good )

29/05/2019

Left by host (Help at our project and ...) for Workawayer (Anna )

Anna was brilliant at what we asked her to do! She is lovely to have around, very laid-back like us and we are sure she will be a great help to any project. Thanks again Anna x

(Excellent )

29/05/2019

Left by Workawayer (Anna ) for host for (Help at our project and ...)

I just stayed one week in Ko Phanghan, but I really enjoyed my time there. Charlie, Emma and their friends are welcoming and they will make you feel at home, give you lots of advises for the island and help with any problem. The resort has the perfect location to explore the Island. In the middle of everything but still quiet. You can rent a… read more

(Very good )

14/05/2019

Left by host (Enjoy the opportunity to ...) for Workawayer (Anna )

Anna was a great Volunteer to have. When she is on duty she really gives it her all. Very friendly to the guests and the staff. Great to have around. She ended up staying longer then planned. Thank you for all the help!

(Excellent )

13/05/2019

Left by Workawayer (Anna ) for host for (Enjoy the opportunity to ...)

Great Workaway! I really enjoyed my stay in Hoi An and ended up staying three weeks. The work is easy, either morning or evening shifts and two days off a week. You've got plenty of time to explore the area (you even get discounts on tours, motorbikes and buses!) or just use your free time to relax on the beach. It's a lot of fun sitting together… read more

(Excellent )

03/04/2019

Left by Workawayer (Anna ) for host for (Teach English and help with ...)

Teaching at the School is definitely a great experience. I stayed in the school for two weeks and really enjoyed my time. Teaching itself is not always easy, you have to prepare yourself and the kids are not always calm. But it is very rewarding and you learn a lot. You have lots of free time for yourself to explore the area. I would recommend :-)… read more

(Excellent )

31/03/2019

Left by host (Teach English and help with ...) for Workawayer (Anna )

Anna worked very hard, preparing her classes carefully and thoughtfully. She was a great team member in the schools, and the volunteer house. We would welcome her back any time.

(Excellent )

09/02/2019

Left by host (Join our beautiful farm style ...) for Workawayer (Anna )

It was great to have Anna here. She spent 9 months in total with us helping in organizing and managing our hostel in Auckland and selling fruits in Waihi. Always with a welcoming smile she was working independently and bringing in her ideas in our hostel. You are welcome to come back anytime. Thank you for the time.

(Excellent )

09/02/2019

Left by Workawayer (Anna ) for host for (Join our beautiful farm style ...)

They are beautiful experiences. I stayed in Auckland and in Waihi way longer than expected having an amazing time. You will meet many interesting people, make good friends and really enjoy your time here. In your free time you can travel and explore the area, which is really nice. Until the next time :)

(Excellent )

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