I am a retired Canadian living in Slovakia. I have a 2 bedroom 2nd floor apt/condo set on a river, 3 minutes walk to the town centre in a lovely Spa town in western Slovakia only 45 minutes drive/train ride from the capital city Bratislava. Piestany is a tourist spa town set on the Vah River surrounded by green forests and hills. Most townspeople walk or ride bicycles given the town is surrounded by walking and biking paths. My dog Oker is an affectionate 10 year old active cocker spaniel/beagle mix rescue who requires a longer morning walk (1 hour) and 2-3 shorter daytime/evening outings (around the apt building park). I can arrange 7 day break for you by sending Oker to a sitter if you need the break.
I am planning a 7-8 week long distance walk in Spain (my 4th) starting sometime late February 2019 until late April (planning to be back before Easter). I am flexible re start date. Sitter must be non-smoker, helpful if speaks German, other Slavic language or English but living here without speaking the local language is not problematic as it’s a tourist town. I have a city bicycle for your use. Neighbour speaks English and I’d introduce you to 2-3 Slovaks fluent in English should you need help. The apt has cable TV (Slovak, English, German, Italian, French, Spanish stations), high speed internet, washing machine. I provide all linens, towels. The town has a hospital.
I can accept a couple or single female sitter but I’d like to spend at least 3-4 days with you before departing. I’m happy to answer any questions. European-based sitters are preferred and FYI Ryanair flies very inexpensively to Bratislava where I would pick you up.