Description
My name is Ian, I was born in London England,
I served in the Army for 24 years before setting up a successful electrical contracting business, I have lived and worked in many countries throughout the World. I started travelling after retiring 8 years ago, and bought a doer upper here with a mind to continue travelling, but happily I tend to spend more time here than travelling.
I live with my 3 dogs, Charlie, Catherine and Daisy.
My girlfriend Iliana joins me most weekends and holidays to enjoy our beautiful peaceful surroundings in the South West of Bulgaria.
I have lived here for 5 years but continue to travel, I have a wall project about to start and require help with this, digging foundations and laying blocks and mixing concrete and cement, don't worry I have an electric mixer.
I live in a very quiet village called Kapatovo, I am between Sandanski and Petrich, 2 quite large towns with lots to see and do in both.
I am surrounded by mountains, so if hiking is what you like, you don't get much better than here. Having hiked and climbed around here I am in a position to help you choose which peaks to do.
There are lots of things to see and do in the local area, Melnik, Rohzen Monastery, Samuels Fortress, Fort Roupel.
Baba Vanga's house in Petrich, and her house at Rupite spa baths, is just a short trip away where she entertained and predicted events for World leaders.
Lots of wineries, and some beautiful country walks.
The travel links to sandanski bus station can take you to Sofia, and other major cities and towns in Bulgaria, you can also visit Greece and Thessaloniki from here.
Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre
Bricolage et construction
S’occuper des animaux
Entretien général
Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre
You can learn about Bulgaria and the rural lifestyle, it's very quiet here and gives you a chance to relax the village way.
The chance to visit local towns and sites will enable you to immerse in the Bulgarian rural ideal.
A big wine producing area, they really care about wine and food production here.
There are some wonderful mountain walks, which I will be happy to guide you.
I also hold a TEFL certificate, and would enjoy helping you gain more understanding of the English language.
Aide
Mostly I require a semi skilled labourer, but if you are fit and willing to learn I can teach you what you need to know. I will be digging foundations, and building walls around my garden, it is manual projects, dusty with heavy lifting and digging required.
Langues
Langues parlées
Allemand: Débutant
Cet hôte propose un échange linguistique
I speak German but need more practise. I have a TEFL certificate and would be willing to help others with their English. I open to learning all languages.
Hébergement
There is varied accommodation and I provide 3 meals per day.
I have a spare bedroom with a double bed, a camper van with a huge bed and a tent, depending on the time of year.

I am very easy going with the food, you can cook yourself, or we can cook together or separate. I don't have set meal times, and usually work around the dogs.
Autres infos...
I am very relaxed and have enjoyed the atmosphere and geography of the area, I tend to get one big project a year done.
I like hiking in the mountains, relaxing with the dogs, walking the dogs and visiting local sites.
My girlfriend visits from Fridays to Mondays, work depending, and we like to visit the towns and eat out once a week. She loves walking the dogs and spoiling them.
She is Bulgarian and interacts well within the village, and always gets me involved in local activities.
There are other British people and south Africans living in the villages near to me, and we have a great relationship with the Mayor.
Your days off can consist of mountain walks, visiting the local towns of sandandki and petrich, seeing the Rupite crater and visiting Baba Vangas house.
Informations complémentaires
- Accès Internet
- Accès Internet limité
- Nous avons des animaux
- Nous sommes fumeurs
- Familles bienvenues
Espace pour garer des vans
I can provide hook up electricity, water and waste disposal.
Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?
Deux
Nombre d'heures attendues
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week