Really enjoyed your post @anwenbaumeister . If you will reach Slovak Republic during your traveling and will want to work&relax, let us suggest you a tiny village called Brdarka. In case of need, let us know and we will send a note to locals. Couple of people, thousands of blossoming cherry trees, bees, cheese.. and the nature!

Photo was taken from mountain just above the village - and there is a huge surprise and reward - but this is already too big spoiler :)

Eventually you can try European Voluntary Service and opt-in for their volunteering program "Resilient Housekeeper" to spend here few months or even one year.