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Profile information
Travel information
I am currently
At home
Activities i am interested in:
Culture, hiking, exploring
Description
Hello there!
I am a new member of the WorkAway community, although I feel its philosophy has always been intertwined in my life views and attitude. I love to travel - and when I do, I do not like seeing myself merely as a tourist (sometimes it cannot be avoided, of course), but rather as an explorer of new places, cultures, and people.
I did some solo backpacking trips, I used to be a part of the Couchsurfing community, I studied abroad... but the most memorable experience was my year-long volunteering in Iceland where I worked in a centre for people with mental illness (I have a degree in Psychology, but more on that in person :)).
As I am getting older, I feel even more that just seeing is not enough - and that connecting through contributing and work is the way to go. I might not be the most experienced manual worker - I work as a Data Analyst - but I come from a small town right by the mountains, so I am no stranger to work around the house. That is also what I am looking for here - an opportunity to re-connect with the nature and traditions, balance out the demands of life in a city, and most of all, broaden my horizons and meet people from other cultural backgrounds.
Interests
Winter sportsTechnologySustainabilityPolitics / Social justiceOutdoor activitiesNatureMusicMountainHitchhikingHistoryHikingFarmingEvents & socialCultureCooking & foodBeachArt & designArchitecture
Languages
Languages spoken
Czech: Fluent
English: Fluent
Slovak: Fluent
Portuguese: Intermediate
German: Beginner
French: Beginner
Icelandic: BeginnerMore details about my language interests
Since I have lived some time abroad (including studying at a University in the UK), I speak fairly well English which I would be capable of teaching. I am of course fluent in Slovak, my mother tongue, and Czech which is very similar (my partner is Czech). I have more or less profound basics of other languages and I am happy to broaden the scope with some more.
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Gardening
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Life at a Farmstay
Eco Projects
Hospitality/Tourism
Some knowledge of:
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Helping around the house
Charity Work
Art Projects
Teaching
Able to teach about:
Languages
Helping with Computers/ Internet
More details about your skills
I am afraid I am no expert to any specific skill, but I consider myself quite versatile when it comes to house work. I live with my partner Tereza and we share all responsibilities - we are an emancipated couple :). That means I can do practically anything inside the house, including some cooking, and also - my speciality - baking. As many others, I have started to bake sourdough bread at home during the pandemic. I also know quite a lot about coffee and how to prepare it.
I grew up in a family house, so I am no stranger to work around the house either and I believe I can learn many other things if I am shown how to do them. My grandfather was a carpenter and I would like to believe such skills are genetic, but we'll have to see about that :).
Besides that, I studied Psychology and Social Science, so I know a lot about that topic, including some biology, maths, and statistics, and I have worked for several emerging companies, so I do have some business background, but I am not sure if that's any help to you.
I did travel a bit, I speak English fairly well, perhaps some Portuguese, and then just some basics of German, French, and Icelandic. I am happy to share any of that.
Age
36
What else ...
I love everything nature. I grew up in a rather small towns right by the mountains, so I have been connected to the nature ever since I was a child. I had been settled in Prague, Czech Republic, but returned to my hometown in Slovakia for a major part of the pandemic. In these tough times, it was a good opportunity to spend time in nature - hiking, jogging, skiing or ski touring ...
In some way, I am also a city person - I love arts, music, architecture, and social life in general. This has all been held down throughout the past two years, but I am trying to get back on track.
Some more information
Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
Just regular hay fever. And cats if I am to live with them inside.Special dietary requirements
Feedback
The end of the summer is alway a challeging period for agriculture so his help had been really precious to let us taking a breath and to have some free time to share together!
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Thank you very much for visiting me in Laukvika.
You seem like a very reflective young man, and it was incredibly pleasant to sit and chat with you.
Hope the trip over the mountain to Svolvær was a nice trip!
If one day you come back to Lofoten again, i hope you stop by for a new cup of tea.
Best regards from Linda
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Feedback
The end of the summer is alway a challeging period for agriculture so his help had been really precious to let us taking a breath and to have some free time to share together!
He shared the tasks and the room with Lizzie, another… read more
I… read more
Thank you very much for visiting me in Laukvika.
You seem like a very reflective young man, and it was incredibly pleasant to sit and chat with you.
Hope the trip over the mountain to Svolvær was a nice trip!
If one day you come back to Lofoten again, i hope you stop by for a new cup of tea.
Best regards from Linda
