Magdalena & Dominika

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Hey everyone!
We are Magda & Dominika - a couple from Poland :)!

Current plan:
In the future, we want to build our own campsite connected with a meditation/retreat center.
Currently, we are traveling around to gain some experience. We don't treat workaway as a place to look for a 'free' stay. We both have successful careers.
For us workaway is about experience and learning from each other. It's also about making bonds while giving your best :)

Magda:
I am beginner yin yoga teacher and reiki (level2) practitioner. I also finished 10day Vipassana silent meditation. I'm quite shy but able to communicate with everyone. I'm also very fit and not scared of physical work outside in the mud or rain or whatever. Just show me how to do something and I will try my best!
I was helping with retreats in Bulgaria, working in hostels in Malta and cleaning cows sh*t in Japan. I'm not afraid of challenges and I'm flexible - changes from clean & high-standard office work to carrying stones in a dirty field are done easily ;)
I'm self-employed and most of the time I spend teaching Japanese online. That is also why I'm craving work outside in nature.

Dominika:
I grew up in a small village near the Tatra Mountains in southern Poland. This means that I have a free soul and a consistent highlander character, but I am also strongly associated with tradition, music, and singing, which leads me to a fascination with other cultures. I am an open and smiling person, very calm (it is very difficult to upset me), in love with climbing, always ready for new experiences and adventures. I am always ready to learn something new, to know more, to see the world from different sides.

I have been working in tourism since the age of 16 (hotels, restaurants, kitchens, shops), gaining 6 years of experience in various fields of work. I finished my bachelor's degree at a pedagogical university (biology, chemistry). I also have worked for a beautiful Polish foundation that helps several thousand families in the poverty crisis every year. Magda is a hard worker, but I'm even more (full-time job workaholic).

We are energetic and have passion for everything we do. We are looking for opportunities to work on some eco projects or something connected with yoga and meditation! Anywhere, where we can develop and explore the inner part of ourselves.

Cheers
Interests
Plant care
Music
History
Events & social
Cooking & food
Astronomy
Charity work
Hiking
Photography
Team sports
Sustainability
Pets
Mountain
Gardening
Camping
Fitness
Languages
Self development
Vegetarian or vegan
Yoga / Wellness
Outdoor activities
Nature
LGBTQ
Hitchhiking
Farming
Cycling
Culture
Books
Animals
Adventure sports
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Japanese: Fluent
Spanish: Beginner
Russian: Beginner
Slovenian: Beginner
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Skills and knowledge we'd like to share or learn
We're interested in:
DIY and building projects
Life at a Farmstay
Eco Projects
Animal Care
Hospitality/Tourism
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Some knowledge of:
Gardening
General Maintenance
Helping around the house
Charity Work
Babysitting and creative play
Able to teach about:
Languages
Teaching
More details about your skills
We were doing a lot of things in our yet short lifes. For example:

Magda
Tourism: working for travel company organising local tours (Poland), helping in hot springs (Japan), workaway in hostel (Japan, Malta, Thailand), workaway in air bnb (Switzerland).

Food etc.: waitress in eco restaurant (Japan), cashier in fast food restaurant (Japan),
Maybe I cannot be the chef, but I'm happy to help in the kitchen if needed.

Teaching: I'm giving private lessons from Japanese (online), workaway as an english teacher assistant (Japan).

Farm: Whole my life I was taking care of animals. I was doing workaway with cows, pigs and goats. I'm physically able to carry heavy things around, I'm not afraid to get dirty, do some weeding, etc.

I'm willing to learn new things
I'm good with social skills and dealing with customers
I'm fluent in English and japanese (learning Spanish and knows basic of Russian)

Dominika
Tourism: 6 years of work in a sports shop and bike/ski rental (customer service, manager), but also part-time work in a hotel and in a tourist information desk.

Food .: working in a restaurant (waitress, kitchen assistant).
I will be happy to help in the kitchen preparing vegan/vegetarian food

Teaching: same as Magda I'm giving private lessons but from chemistry and mathematics (online), internships at school.

I also worked in a 6-person team preparing a two-day festival from scratch (attended by over 10,000 people).
I have worked for a Polish non-governmental organization that helps over a dozen thousand Polish families in the poverty crisis every year.
I grew up in the countryside so I had the opportunity to take care of various animals (not only dogs and cats;)). Cows are really beautiful and clever creatures :) I love them!

To quote a Polish series older than me: I am a working woman, I am not afraid of any work :)
Age
29 & 27
What else ...
We like to know what our host want us to do. We know that workaway is more about fair exchange not just doing 5h of work per day.
Some more information
- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
- Special dietary requirements
  not eating meat&fish and milk. Everything else is OK :)!

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21 Dec 2023

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Thank you very much Magda &Dominika.
We are so lucky to have them help us out in the end of 2023, as this year is tough for us. They are very kind coming to help us twice. They are very easy going , enthusiastic with kids and know how to lead kids to learn English. Of course , their English is no doubt supper good. They also brought a lot of joys… read more

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19 Nov 2023

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Some people write excellent reviews on workaway because they think it's polite to do this. We write this 5/5 star review because it REALLY was an excellent experience. We did a lot of workaways during last years and this one was really special.
(we even came back there again!)

Why you should not hesitate to stay here for the whole month or even… read more more?
- Carrie is super helpful, nice, and the most caring person ever. She will make you feel at home and part of her family, and at the same time, you won't be overwhelmed and have a lot of freedom. She will also not let you stay hungry during work.
- The kids are lovely which makes your work pretty easy. It is mostly about learning through playing with them and having fun. You can teach them whatever you are good at, f.e. yoga or dance or even some handcraft! (we were doing yoga and capoeira sometimes and it worked very well)
- The accommodation is very nice. We stayed at Carrie's mom's place but we were sleeping on the last floor (only us) and had our own bathroom there, so it felt like we had almost an apartment (with an amazing rooftop) for ourselves.
- Houlong may be a small town but there is so much to do in Miaoli County! The public transport is very good (you even have a HSR station nearby). You will have 3 days off in a row during the week so you can even make a longer trip somewhere and stay there overnight. It makes traveling around very convenient. Also on your working days, there will be plenty of time to explore the area before the class starts. There are bikes which you can take freely and make a trip.
- In the studio, there is a big classroom with mirrors that you can use when there is no class. For example, we did yoga every morning and evening there. I was even able to train capoeria with cartwheels and handstands without a problem :D
- If you want to learn Chinese you will have a lot of opportunities to talk with Carrie's or kids' parents (or just locals because everyone here is so nice!)
- It's a very good cultural exchange. You will learn a lot about Taiwan and Miaoli both from Carrie and teenagers from the school.

To sum up, we highly recommend this place for everyone. If you are hesitating if maybe 4 weeks is too long - stop, it is not. Just apply and spend an amazing month and make even more amazing memories.

Carrie, one more time, we want to say a big thank you for everything. If we will come back to Taiwan, we will definitely visit Houlong - our Taiwanese home. Remember you are also always welcome in Poland :)

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20 Oct 2023

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Magdalena & Dominika were really supportive!
They worked hard, quick to learn and very helpful.
they even gave me polish candy before they left.
they seems really good combination.

I am happy to host them.

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9 Oct 2023

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First, we would like to thank Riku for accepring us really last minute. The communication is super fast and easy.
About the place:
The rooms are spacious, the common area is nice. there are bikes you can use to explore the surroundings (for example you can go for a ride to Biwako). Neighbours are also very friendly ❣️

about the work:
We highly… read more

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16 Sep 2023

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we spent 2 weeks in Minami Alps and this was a really good experience of Japanese countryside. The surrounding is absolutely beautiful, wherever you like you have mountains.
Kazu seems to be strict in messages but in reality he is a very carrying, kind and funny person.
Work is not easy and sometimes you have to do it in a full sun, but you will… read more

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21 Dec 2023

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19 Nov 2023

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16 Sep 2023

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31 Jul 2022

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Mags and Dom were a pleasue to host, they are hard working and deligent with bright positive attitudes that immediatly instill a sense of trust and confidence in them. They were a very big support to us at an exciting but super busy time running our first Forest Awakening retreat. Wthout any complaint they simple stepped up when neede and were… read more

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18 Jul 2022

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Our arrangment with Row was a little bit last minute but it seems that the universe planned it for us. We spent there amazing two weeks. Place is beautiful inside and outside (I mean surroundings). But more important is that beautiful people live there. Row and Peter take care of both volunteers and guests so everyone can feel comfortable. Work is… read more

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13 Jan 2022

Left by host (Join our rural spiritual ...) for Workawayer ()

It was so nice to have Magdalena with us! :) On the one side, she is so friendly and open and on the other, she is very deep and calm. You can really do everything with her... Different types of activities, long and interesting conversations and you can also hear a lot about her travelling experience which is really amazing! She is also very… read more

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14 Dec 2021

Left by Workawayer () for host (Join our rural spiritual ...)

To say it was amazing is to say nothing. I spent 3 weeks with this warm, thoughtful, welcoming and super lovely community. Work is organized very well, you always know your schedule a week ahead what is very nice. Everyone is super patient and always eager to help you, or explain something 1001 times more. No one is pushing you to believe in… read more

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25 Aug 2021

Left by host (Travellers and horse ...) for Workawayer ()

Magda is a lovely and interesting person. As Workawayer we do highly recommend her. Motivated, skilled and hard working. She knows what is what in a vegetable garden, can drive tractor, did cook tasty food for a large group and is nice to have a chat and a laugh with. Thanks Magda for joining us this summer!

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25 Aug 2021

Left by Workawayer () for host (Travellers and horse ...)

I spent nearly 2 weeks here. I have to say a big thank you for this time to Bernadette and Arnold! The place is unique, located in a very peaceful area where you can observe a lot of wildlife. The work is well organized and not monotonous. Bernadette and Arnold care about you not being fed up with what you do and offer other things if you don't… read more

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6 Sep 2020

Left by host (Help with gardening and other ...) for Workawayer ()

Magda is a very intelligent young women, quick to learn and very helpful. She works hard and a delight to be around. Very recommend as a workaway.

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6 Sep 2020

Left by Workawayer () for host (Help with gardening and other ...)

My stay at Bela Vista was short but really amazing. After such a long journey I was finally able to slow down and recharge my batteries there! Day schedule is clear and everyone knows his tasks. I think, I will take the habit of doing some housework before breakfast with me and apply it in my apartment :D
Beautiful views, tasty food, good… read more

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15 Aug 2020

Left by Workawayer () for host (Explore nature and stay at ...)

That was 2 amazing weeks we spent in Darligen. The atmosphere, good vibes, amazing people... There are no words to describe how happy we were to be able to be there. We learnt a lot. About world, energy, ourselves. And what's most important, we learnt grattitude. To practice it every day!
We wish you all the best Mukti&David! Hope your plans for… read more

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12 Aug 2020

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Magda joined us with her friend Konrad for a short but intense time spent in the mountains away from everyday life in harmony with nature. Magda and Konrad were looking for peace and quiet and we were looking for someone who was not afraid of a mountain environment far from civilization. They really gave us a great help in cleaning up a part of… read more

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2 Aug 2020

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Our stay in Ticino was perfect from start till the very end! We really appreciate all the things Marco did for us - he is very toughtful, friendly, knowledgeable person with warm heart.
The work was not too hard and nothing that regular person would be unable to do.
We recommend staying in Vale Maggia to everyone, even if just for a while!

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12 Feb 2019

Left by host (Help at our farm on World ...) for Workawayer ()

She stayed at Yakushima for 21days.
She was very outgoing and friendly and neat.
She loves sports. She tried to interact with our students by playing volleyball.
She also played volleyball team of Yakushima once a week. She enjoyed interacting with the locals.
It would be very good experience for her.

She can speak and write Japanese very… read more

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11 Feb 2019

Left by Workawayer () for host (Help at our farm on World ...)

This place is just amazing.
Beginning from the staff members. Yuki who is in charge of the contact with WA is a really, really awesome, helpful and thoughtful person. Everything goes smoothly and you can ask about anything, anytime. All the information are provided and clear. You got your schedule in advance what makes it super easy to plan your… read more

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