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This was my first WorkAway experience during my first solo trip to Central America and it was everything I had dreamed of and more! The three weeks I spent there flew by as the experience was so fulfilling. Imagine waking up, opening the gates to the terrace and preparing coffee for the guests while also chatting with them, feeding the cats, making sure that everything is clean and refilled, doing some laundry, checking out guests and checking in new ones coming from all over the world, answering questions about the town and the activities...and then once the shift is over jumping on a bike and heading to the beach for some swimming, sunbathing, beach volleyball or surfing. There were many days in which I would just find myself smiling about the whole situation I was living, and for this I want to thank Chantal and Claire from the bottom of my heart! The people I met in this hostel, including them, the other volunteers, Felipa, and Maria, and the guests all became like a little family (we used to do family brunches in Sunday mornings!) with such an easygoing vibe. I highly recommend this experience because it has the perfect balance of many tasks that you can do which help you learn how to manage a hostel (this for me was important as I one day hope to run my own), the vibe is very chill, and its location in Puerto Viejo de Talamanca is quite nice for its reggae vibes as well as its proximity to lovely places like Cahuita, Manzanillo, Punta Uva. Your time at the hostel will fly by and you will learn so much and meet so many nice people that you'll for sure miss it!

This was my first ever Workaway and I honestly could not have wished for better. What an amazing place to be, and such awesome hosts as well. There was a great sense of community from the moment I got here which turned into more of a family as the days went on. Working here was fun and I never felt that too much was expected of me. The food cooked daily was delicious and the daily workshops were such a rich learning experience also. I was able to teach a poetry workshop and attended workshops on soap making, theatre, natural beauty treatments. On top of this I even got to perform at the open mic situated right across the road!

Theres and Fritz are friendly, easy going, open-minded, kind and very diligent farmers. It is nice to be always working along either one or both of them and with clear instructions from them. In May, the tasks were mainly putting up fences and clearing the pastures off fallen branches and pine cones to prepare the meadows for the cows to graze on. Some meadows are steep but Theres and Fritz will give tasks that are only within your capabilities. I saw Sonia a couple of times and she is friendly too. Gimmelwald is a beautiful mountain village. The region offers lots to explore from sites thronged with tourist to various hiking trails void of tourists. Theres and Fritz, thank you very much for the wonderful experience and stay with you all; and Sonia, for the macarons:)

We were blessed to have a two week stay with Viki. She was such a sweet, kind and considerate person with an amazing sense of humor and great culinary skills. We shared many meals, laughs and stories during our stay and felt right at home. Viki has amazing knowledge of medicinal herbs and was able to cure us of our colds very quick! Her cat is very sweet and friendly and the village had lots of cute dogs running around. The work was primarily gardening and home renovation which was fun and a great balance between work and rest. We miss you already Viki and can’t wait until our next encounter! - Tris and Cole

We stayed about 2 1/2 weeks at Vitoria's jungle property. Despite a rainy couple of days, we enjoyed our experience so much! Vitoria is kind, generous, and open-minded. She gave us rides whenever she could, so we were able to explore Byron multiple times and check out some of the areas bush walks. We stayed in a cute caravan at the top of the property (which was definitely a treat) and soaked up sun on the deck after work. The work we did on her property included weeding, whipper sniping, and cleaning. The work was tough some days, but satisfying to see spaces transformed and ease Vitoria's workload. All in all it was well had a great time and are very grateful for Vitoria's hospitality.

family scott, ella, jona and noah came here and our personalities and different cultures melted together just like a great example of peace and freedom. german, russian, ucrainian, dutch and us american culture all together and daily life with all its up and downs, laughing and crying, relaxing and tense moments and allways and everywhere the kids arounf and among us screaming, laughing, crying. this family is special and i am sure not everybody could handle this but we could and we wanted more, but the time to say goodbye had to come but we hope very much to see us again and still we have a hope a "miracle" happens and we get you ghuys as neighbours next door. we pray for it:) it was all not about work as in these weeks we did not do so much works and had more family things to do so here i do not talk about working skills etc. anyways for us the most important thing is the together living and feeling than the work:) ella is a fantastic chef for our sense of taste and scott is a fabolous singer and noah and jona are mega sweet boys with the most beatifull smile ever:) LOVE

Paolo is a genius. He may pick up any language just by listening to you. Overall, he is very much interested in different cultures and languages and thus easily adapts to any foreign circumstances. Paolo is extremely pleasant and fun company, respects the rules in every way, works hard, and goes very well in a large group, as well as alone, independent. He can also cook delicious pasta! We were privileged to host him for a full month. It was not easy to let him go, we would have loved him to stay! We would take him back anytime. Welcome, Paolo! If you who are reading this are a host, and Paolo is willing to stay with you, do not wait for minute to say him yes!

Also we only stayed for about a week, we had a great time . By the time it was just us and Alex and a big group for a workshop over the werk end. The place is very beautiful and there is a lot to learn. We helped in the garden, harvesting a cherry tree, creating a Mosaik and some other things. Alex has a lot of knowledge, he is happy to share. He took us on a great hike in the mountains. I recommend to stay a bit longer, because it always takes a few days to settle in.

I stayed for 10 days, working mostly during afternoons, while taking care of my online dayjob during the day. Work was flexible and possible to do independently, which I greatly appreciate. Mostly taking care of the lawn, chopping some firewood, and walking the dog, who is very friendly and smart. The surrounding area looks great, though I didn't have too much time to explore it due to having a fulltime job on top of my Workaway commitments. Regardless, it was a positive experience that allowed me to learn new things. If I didn't live in Finland already, I'd also appreciate the authentic Finnish house and sauna more, but that part unfortunately isn't new to me. Or fortunately?

This is our first experience, we had a great time with Jessica and David. Pascal was well supported by David in his DIY tasks. David is looking for new experience, he is interested and the missions are always accomplished according to our requests. I wandered with David and shared culinary experiences. Jessica spent a lot of time with me. She is also a person curious about new experiences. missions are always carried out according to our request. She doesn't stay around and comes to offer her help. They are a very pleasant and discreet couple.

Gran calidez y recibimiento de parte de Thomas y toda la familia! Hemos pasado un lindo tiempo en la granja durante Mayo y muy contentos de aportar valor al proyecto! Muy flexibles en cuanto a los tipos de tareas y actividades. Saludos a Lili, Joy, Linda y Renato! Hasta la próxima!

Gregory and Lisiane are a powerhouse team! They worked extremely well, both as a team and individually. Every task asked of them was completed to a high standard of excellence with lots of integrity, unlimited energy, and skill; not to mention lots of smiles and songs! A high level of respect was shown to the Land and all the tools and equipment used. Punctuality and self direction are of their many virtues. When they arrived, the spring tasks were sorely behind time and by the time this lovely couple left things were almost totally on track and up to date again!! We are so grateful to both if them on to many levels! We really enjoyed hearing their interesting stories of their journeys and their life in Reunion, an island off the coast of Madagascar. I loved seeing Gregory walking through the garden in the evening, with his funky hat, when he would come down to "pick dinner". The cabin where they stayed was left impeccably clean. We would highly recommend this couple!

I had an amazing 3 and a half weeks with Alex, Dan and the kids, you are all wonderful people. Felt extremely welcome from the off and was very grateful to be involved with everything they had planned, from festivals to visiting Berry Springs. I also felt it was a very fair exchange. Thanks guys for the opportunity to come and experience the beautiful solar village lifestyle and giving me some much needed time in the bush, I'll miss you all!

Very quick response and easy communication. Valérie and Lionel are very friendly and helpful. We were very well looked after with food. Valérie also gave us good tips for the area and even went hiking with us. Work is interesting. In the afternoon there is enough time to enjoy the beach or the surroundings ☺️ Thank you for your stay

Steph and Stephen were with me in the Dordogne for the whole of May 24. They were amazing. We worked together, first constructing a pallet wood table with a glass top for my art projects. Then building a pallet wood playhouse in the secret depths of the garden. This is no ordinary playhouse; with crazy windows, two levels and a 'hobbit' door. It took most of the month that we shared together, but with their hard work we got the job done. Steph and Stephen were fun to be with - lots of stories, ideas and aspirations. They helped around the house, we cooked and ate most meals together and Steph showed me some new recipes to add to my pathetically meagre repertoire. They were careful with my things, followed instructions using my carpentry equipment and worked exceptionally hard on the projects - often well over time. I was also happy to show them around the area - with the majestic local chateaux, bustling markets and an ancient moated town. They met some of my friends (they will be taking Monday's breakfast club back to Australia) and even offered their days-off helping out. If you are looking for the perfect Workaways, then your search is at an end. Steph & Stephen are a wonderful couple and I thoroughly recommend them to other hosts. When they left I had to pinch myself; their room and bathroom were so clean and tidy I had to wonder if it had all been a dream! But no, there's a corner of the Dordogne where, with their toil, happy grandchildren can now play in an enchanted hobbit house.

Tista is a great girl. She is super sustainable, vegan, puts nature first in almost everything. She is open to help with anything and is very happy to work independently. She is a fun person to be with and have a conversation about things. Tista stayed with us for around a month and it felt less. She helped us with planning, kitchen, farming, writing, hosting, animal care, plant care, vegan food, yoga, etc etc. She is an all rounder and we recommend her to any host on workaway.

From minute one Fifi made us feel at home. We're very comfortable in your small house! We only stayed for a week but we were able to help them with many different tasks and it was very enjoyable despite the unbearable heat on some days. Some days we were in the garden, moving plants, cutting trees and helping to clean the area. Loved that even with the mosquitoes! On other days we helped with the house next door which they are renovating to be able to offer to more travellers and we helped to clean, scrape the walls and remove dirt. Wish you can finish this soon! We're also able to see up close how they cooked for the restaurant and help them clean and reorganise the whole kitchen area (we learned their Sambal receipe!). The biggest entertainment is the many animals they have: the chickens (and baby ones), million cats (which we fed and cleaned when she couldn't- already missing them), 2 dogs, huge lizards that were running around (luckily we only found one 'small'), small mouses, etc. We had a great time and enjoyed all the meals they cooked, it's really traditional and different!! In the afternoons we visited some of the surrounding areas but the heat and tiredness did not leave us in such a good mood, althougth we rested really well in the house as the cafe close at 13:00 and it's very quiet. We also cooked them some Spanish dishes that we hope they will be able to repeat one day in their cafe! It has been a very fun experience and we have loved the chats with Fifi and her brother. We hope that those of you who go in the future will make him see that he needs to relax and rest a bit more as he has a thousand ideas and they are all in motion! Also wish her mum get well soon as she had surgery while we were there and Fifi had so much additional stress. A big hug Fifi!

Si vous souhaitez vivre une expérience de slow life dans une forêt, c'est ici que vous devez aller absolument ! Nous avons passé 1 mois et demi dans la ferme de Ryan. Nous nous occupions des moutons, des poulets, des tâches extérieures (jardin) et l'entretien de la maison. Globalement, cela ne vous prend que quelques heures par semaine et vous aurez tout le loisir de pouvoir découvrir l'île dans ses moindres recoins grâce aux précieux conseils de Ryan. C'est une personne incroyable, très gentille et travailleuse, qui va mettre tout en œuvre pour que vous vous sentiez à l'aise et vivez la meilleure expérience possible chez lui. Il est discret mais n'hésite pas à prendre de vos nouvelles et est toujours disponible si vous avez besoin de quoi que ce soit, ce qui est merveilleux ! Nous avons adoré pouvoir faire nos tâches en autonomie et en toute liberté, et je pense que l'hôte l'a apprécié également. Nous recommandons ce lieu pour toute personne indépendante voulant vivre une expérience apaisante et à son rythme, sur une des plus belles îles du Canada. Merci pour tout Ryan, on espère te revoir !

We stayed for almost a month and enjoyed a wonderful stay! During our time there, we mapped and painted a bird-eye view of the property with hand-painted details of the main buildings. We are very grateful to our host Ashwani (Tito) for this creative opportunity and lovely accomodation. We will always remember the amazing homely meals prepared with fresh produce straight from the in-house vegetable garden! (Must try Tito's signature fresh cabbage salad. Didn't know cabbages could taste this good!) This is an enchanted bubble tucked away in the gorgeous mountains of Almorah! The property is situated on the banks a beautiful river that definitely adds to the charm of the place! It was a privilege to wake up to the cool mountain air and birdsongs every morning! There are many peacefull nooks within the expansive property which are perfect for yoga and meditation practices. Thank you Tito for such a wonderful and adventurous workaway exchange! We wish all the very best to you, kitty Gauri, the puppies, and the staff. Stay blessed ✌️

James and Cora spent time with our Mayan project in the mountains above the lake. they really did an outstanding job producing and editing the videos of our project. Very profesional and extremely well done, we couldn't be more impressed. We highly recommend hosting this wonderful couple if you get the opportunity.