Marek

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I am currently

Activities i am interested in:

I love cooking asian dishes (Chinese, Thai, Vietnamese), nature, sports (climbing, yoga, hiking, running), learning new cultures, languages and self-improvement

Description

Hi! My name is Marek and I’m a hardworking and easygoing person from Slovakia who loves Asian cooking, culture and hospitality.

I have experience living and working in Thailand, where I helped in a family business, smoothie shop, street food preparation, and with cleaning, organization, and reopening of a hotel during a Workaway stay. I also worked as a student trainee in a professional Thai kitchen in Bangkok.

My passion is Asian cuisine (Thai, Vietnamese, Chinese, Malay). I enjoy wok cooking, traditional recipes, and learning authentic local techniques. Right now, I’m focused on learning more about Vietnamese cuisine and culture while traveling in Vietnam and I slowly turning my attention to Malay and Chinese cuisine with arrival to Malaysia at the end 7/2026.

I also have experience as a waiter in a hotel restaurant, so I’m comfortable working with guests and international teams. I’m reliable, adaptable, and always willing to help and learn something new.

Interests

Farming

Photography

Culture

Sustainability

Self development

Events & social

Cooking & food

Books

Blogging

Yoga / Wellness

Team sports

Outdoor activities

Nature

Mountain

Hiking

Beach

Adventure sports

Languages

Languages spoken
Czech: Fluent
English: Fluent
Slovak: Fluent
Thai: Beginner

More details about my language interests
Learning: Chinese and other southernasian languages (Thai, Vietnamese, Malay) English, Slovak, Czech - I am able to speak fluent and teach you, if you like

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

Babysitting and creative play

Animal Care

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Some knowledge of:  

Life at a Farmstay

Light gardening

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Able to teach about:  

Languages

Teaching

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Helping around the house

Hospitality/Tourism

Helping with Computers/ Internet

More details about your skills

Cooking: I have skills in home-style and professional cooking, especially Asian cuisine (Thai, Chinese). I’m passionate about wok cooking. I love learning traditional recipes and cooking for others.

Working with People: I am all my life working with people, starting with teaching during my studies, later in the bank and finely in gastronomy as a waiter. I’m naturally friendly and open, and I enjoy working with people of all ages. I have worked even with the people in multilanguage environment. I can even manage and organize others people's work if needed

Language Skills: I speak good English and native Slovak/Czech, and I’m used to communicating with people from different cultures. I enjoy improving my skills while traveling.

Teamwork & Independence: I’m reliable, easy to work with, and comfortable both as part of a team and working on my own, as I experienced during my studies and in a restaurant. I follow instructions well, and I’m not afraid to take initiative when needed.

Sport & Outdoor Activities: I love being active—hiking, climbing, jogging, playing sports or just exploring nature. I’m happy to join in or help with outdoor projects.

Age

37

What else ...

I love driving a car and motobike too!

Some more information

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  Smoker

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  Driver's licence

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  Allergies
  No

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  Special dietary requirements
  No, I love any local food :)