Lucia

Travel information

I am currently

Activities i am interested in:

In Revelstoke, BC, taking some time to settle back in before starting work in Nov. Let me know if you're in town and want to share a walk, a trip or a meal. :) I'm gonna be getting back into yoga too!

Description

Hi! I’m Lucia, originally from Slovakia, exploring Canada on a Working Holiday Visa to see if I could make this country my new home…I spent the summer hugged by the mountains of Revelstoke and now ready to reconnect with the coast. 🌊

UPDATE: After an amazing month exploring, I am now back in Revelstoke, where I'll be working for the winter season. I'm open to discussing exchanges from spring onwards so please do reach out if you think we'd be a good match. :)

I thrive in vibrant seaside & riverside locations rich in culture and natural beauty. I love discovering new places through local people and everyday life, soaking up the language and culture. I’ve travelled extensively and enjoy learning from others about how to live a wholesome life, create meaningful communities and beautiful relationships, and live with purpose.

I’m looking for a cultural exchange where I can be helpful, meet interesting people and experience British Columbia and the surrounding areas in their most authentic form.

🌿 What I can help with 🌿

* Housesitting, pet sitting, babysitting/childminding;
* Gardening, yard work, and general help around the home;
* Organising & keeping things tidy;
* Computers, online tools and systems;
* Managing websites, e-shops and property/travel management platforms;
* Caring for pets - dogs, cats, bunnies, birds, turtles, fish…
* Cooking & baking (they say I make a mean banana bread!)
* Looking after guests and creating a warm, friendly welcome and memorable experience
* General help with running a guesthouse, B&B, Airbnb or similar accommodation
* Language exchange

✨ My experience & skills ✨

* Currently helping a couple on Bowen Island with housework, gardening, admin, garage clean up and organising the house;
* Spent the summer working at a motel in Revelstoke, BC, welcoming guests, handling bookings, solving problems and making people feel at home, as well as helping with laundry and improving communication flows and internal procedures;
* I’m a proud bunny mum to my sweet lop Charlie 🐰 (currently being spoilt back home by my parents). I’ve also lived with dogs and cats and pet-sat cats and turtles;
* I’ve always been hands-on around the house and garden, not afraid to get my hands dirty or help with a DIY project. I also very much enjoy arts and crafts!
* I grew up with two younger siblings and have been told I am naturally good with children, also worked as a live-in au-pair;
* 11+ years of international e-commerce experience;
* Proficient with websites, online platforms and a variety of systems and tools;
* Qualified yoga teacher & trained in craniosacral therapy;
* Speak English, Slovak, Czech & some French + un poquito de español;
* Lived, studied and worked in several countries across Europe and Asia.

❤️ Things I enjoy ❤️

* Animals, the sea and lush forests;
* Yoga (vinyasa, acro, yin), aerial hammock, wellness & holistic healing;
* Dancing (salsa, bachata, heels, ecstatic), swimming, cycling & hiking;
* Food, cooking & baking for my friends and family and inventing new little twists on recipes;
* Being creative, crafting, taking pictures;
* Spending time with children and being in awe with their amazing minds and personalities;
* Music, galleries, theatre, photography;
* Learning about cultures and languages;
* Psychology and the body-mind connection;
* Meeting people from different backgrounds, learning from them & discovering new places and experiences!

I’m reliable, tidy, conscientious and independent, while also sociable and curious. Happy to share a meal, a conversation, a walk or an experience. I’d love to find an exchange where I can genuinely contribute, learn and make a difference, while also having some time to explore the surroundings and get to know the local community.

Interests

Fashion or beauty

Self development

Sustainability

Pets

Charity work

Events & social

Culture

Performing arts

Plant care

Music

Art & design

Cooking & food

Languages

Photography

Astronomy

Animals

Yoga / Wellness

Nature

Winter sports

Mountain

Dancing

Beach

Hiking

Cycling

Adventure sports

Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Slovak: Fluent
French: Intermediate
Spanish: Beginner

More details about my language interests
I would love to practise and improve my French, I attained a B2 level back at school and would love to get it back! I can also offer help with English.

Find a language partner

Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

Charity Work

Art Projects

Eco Projects

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Some knowledge of:  

Light gardening

Creative DIY projects

Animal Care

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Helping around the house

Light maintenance

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Able to teach about:  

Languages

Hospitality/Tourism

Helping with Computers/ Internet

House & pet sitting

More details about your skills

- Pets: I’m a proud bunny mum to my sweet lop Charlie 🐰 (currently being spoilt back home by my parents). I’ve also lived with dogs and cats and pet-sat cats and turtles
- House & Garden: I’ve always been hands-on around the house and garden/alotment - I've learnt a lot from my parents.
- Computers, online systems and marketing: 11+ years of international e-commerce & digital marketing experience. Proficient with websites, online platforms and a variety of systems and tools
- Hospitality: Currently working at a motel in Revelstoke, BC, welcoming guests, handling bookings, solving problems and making people feel at home, as well as helping with laundry. I've also worked in bars, restaurants and cafes helping me learn about customer service and making delicious drinks.
- Wellness: Qualified yoga teacher & trained in craniosacral therapy
- Languages and cross-cultural awareness: Speak English, Slovak, Czech & some French + un poquito de español. Lived, studied and worked in several countries across Europe and Asia

Age

35

What else ...

ah yes, board games! I like Dixit, Charades/Act it out, card games, and if you want to be certain to win, then Monopoly is a safe bet!

Some more information

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  Smoker

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  Driver's licence

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  Allergies
  pollen, but it's all under control! :)

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  Special dietary requirements