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We are excited to offer travelers a destination for workaway volunteering!
We are a Lao-Australian family owner -operating hospitality venues Hotels, Villas, Ponies, Cafes & Yoga in Vang Vieng and Vientiane. Predominantly our workaway venues are located on the Song River by the mountains in the heart of Vang Vieng, Lao PDR!
Volunteer in our ventures and have a great time meeting local people, getting your hands dirty, creating new visions, using your skills to enhance our local team and our facilities, caring for animals, building, cleaning and contributing to our environment to service tourists. We practice ethical tourism initiatives, always with efforts towards caring for the environment and sustainable livelihoods. Currently operating with a team of 49 local staff across all businesses who appreciate interaction to improve their English and technical/servicing practices.
We are looking for nature lovers, professional skills, energetic people from all around the world to support our staff with maintenance, gardening, service & website updates, social media / marketing, event management, IT/management systems, video content, pony husbandry care. We also have 3 dogs that are kind and need lots of attention. We look forward to new team members and hope we can do great things together!
Before applying please make sure you read the whole profile and that your travel plans and skills meet our volunteer availabilities.
We require a minimum of 3 weeks and prefer people to stay longer unto 3 months, so please ONLY write to us if you can commit to this.
Please also understand that we do receive a lot of applications and therefore can only answer to those who match our requirements. Thanks!
We need help in the following areas:
#Pony farm: We need experienced equine instructors to support our local staff on the pony farm, trekking, carriage rides, giving lessons and pony camps. Our 8 ponies are for Children's trekking, lessons and camps. We have one horse who needs regular training and riding for experienced riders only. Tack care, maintenance around the farm is inclusive. On our farm we maintain a recycling waste system from our restaurants for composting, raising poultry, and dry season vegetable gardens. We focus on growing our own vegetables to supplement our restaurants and contribute to a 'garden to plate' concept. Our aim is to reduce our carbon footprint by growing our own food and sourcing our produce locally.
#Restaurant/Bar: Always looking to improve our staff's knowledge on waitering and bartending. If you can contribute to improving practices and systems, cleaning, sanitation, servicing and more our local team are willing to learn.
#Maintenance: We are looking for someone to help with maintenance (painting, carpentry, plumbing, repairing things, etc.). Projects for reusing, recycling wood and plastics, etc, would be much appreciated! You must know how to use tools and have some carpentry experience. Please be sure you are able to change pipes, fix toilets, do woodworking, and have some electrical knowledge before applying.
#Social Media/DIGITAL Marketing/PR : We are looking for an outgoing person to help with our PR, social media and marketing position. Posting social media pages . Keeping track of customer reviews , business promos and customers online is vitally important to maintaining and building our ventures reputation; organizational skills are a must. An asset is to possess genuine initiative and foresight, the hotels are currently spearheading new initiatives linking to other potential clients in the region, experience in business development and consultancy would be extremely valuable for this project. Written and spoken English must be to the highest standard. Bring your own laptop. Ability to use photoshop, photography and design is a must for this position.
#Experienced Web Developer / Graphic designer : We are looking for an experienced Wordpress developer to help us update our websites. The sites are Wordpress powered. We have to improve and make some minor changes to our websites. Additionally we have many small design projects including the design of a pocket map, display booklet for tours, Yoga t-shirts, stickers and other merchandise. In order to be considered for this position you must submit your portfolio or some sample work you've done. Must be experienced with: Photoshop, PHP, HTML, CSS, Wordpress. You must have your own computer.
#Video/film producer/editor: We are looking for someone with experience in film/editing to record different activities & events here at our hotels and bar. We want high quality footage of particular local festivals in Vang Vieng, nature, ponies, yoga & tours and multiple tour locations. Volunteers applying for this position must have their own equipment (High quality camera + Laptop) to perform tasks & duties independently to a high standard. Please send us samples of previous works/videos.
PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLYING
*️️️️️️*️️️️️️*️️️️️️This hotel means business for us and our teams work hard every day to make our guests happy, work towards being plastic free & environmentally conscious, constantly improving our services and facilities. We count on your commitment to do the same and make an impact!
*️️️️️️*️️️️️️*️️️️️️If you are looking for a place to party, this isn't for you! We want mature people who take their tasks seriously. *️️️️️️*️️️️️️*️️️️️️Please check availability of volunteer positions and only apply if your plans line up with our requirements.
*️️️️️️*️️️️️️*️️️️️️When messaging us, please provide your travel dates. We will need at least your available start date and an estimated length of stay.
*️️️️️️*️️️️️️*️️️️️️We require a 3 week minimum stay. To ensure we are a good fit, volunteers will need to be aware of our requirements and abide by general hotel house rules.
*️️️️️️*️️️️️️*️️️️️️ We take your commitment very seriously. Volunteers that DO NOT SHOW will be given a negative review. So if your plans change and you decided you are not coming please let us know. We are looking forward to receiving your application! Happy traveling!
#Accommodations: Simple bedrooms with bathroom inside, fan, AC (please use frugally) . Depending on the number of volunteers during your stay, you will be sharing a room with 1-3 other volunteers. We prefer non-smokers and definitely DO NOT accept party goers or any use of illegal substances.
*️️️️️️*️️️️️️Please note that while Vang Vieng is a popular destination, it is still a developing tourist town so fresh water and electrical conservation are very important for us. Fresh public water system is sourced from mountains and a shortage is evident in the peak season our dry season.
What else ... Vang Vieng is a small town on the main northern highway road 13. For travellers pre covid, Vang Vieng was a stopover for those traveling to or from Luang Phabang, it is also a weekend getaway just 1.5 hrs drive from Vientiane City capital for locals & international weekenders such as Thai, Singaporean, Korean tourists that want to experience some nature. There's lots to do in & around Vang Vieng including Zip Lining, Trekking, Rock Climbing, Tubing, Ballooning, view point hikes and chilling in cave streams, lagoons or kayaking. There are numerous caves systems only few are open & run by communities newly introduced to tourism. Our volunteers enjoy each others' company. You will make lifelong friends with us!
How to get to Vang Vieng:
*️️️️️️ The train is bestrode of transport from Luang Phabang. Don't take the train from Vientiane as the station is too far from town. A minivan is easy from Vientiane northern bus station or from city centre in front of Cultural Centre
*️️️️️️ Once you arrive in Vang Vieng from Vientiane you can walk from the bus stop to our hotels; from Luang Phabang you will need to pay 30-50,000kip from Train station in a shared tuktuk.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Arten von Hilfe und Lernmöglichkeiten
Karitative Arbeit
Kunstprojekte
Sprachpraxis
Hilfe bei Ökoprojekten
Unterrichten
Gartenarbeiten
Heimwerker- und Bauarbeiten
Betreuung von Tieren
Mithilfe auf einem Bauernhof
Zubereiten / Kochen von Mahlzeiten für die Familie
Hausarbeiten
Tourismus / Gastgewerbe
Handwerkliche Arbeiten
Hilfe mit Computer /Internet
Kultureller Austausch und Lernmöglichkeiten
Travellers will be working closely with local people in a professional working environment and in a rural lifestyle setting. They have the opportunity to exchange language and learn local traditions. Volunteers together meet amazing people and make new friends!
Arbeit
Volunteers can help in any areas with suit their skills and support Lao staff from working with horses, ponies, gardening, farming, IT, social media, design & marketing, charity activities, painting, maintenance, cleaning, designing, language exchange, quality service delivery.....
A minimum stay of 3 weeks up to 3 months. We prefer volunteers who are committed for longer periods. Travel insurance is required to show on application. We discourage volunteers who enjoy the party scene or use recreational drugs. We prefer non- smokers!
Sprachen
Gesprochene Sprachen
Englisch: Fließend
Lao: Fließend
Thai: FließendDieser Gastgeber bietet Sprachaustausch an
Korean, Chinese, Russian, Spanish are all languages we would love to improve!
Unterkunft
A shared room for 2-3 persons with AC, fan, inside bathroom. Self servicing and access to laundry and cleaning equipment.
Was noch ...
As an eco tourism destination there are many sights to discovery around the area.
Once little more than a bus stop on the long journey between Vientiane at the Thai border and the World Heritage Site of Luang Prabang, Vang Vieng has managed to become a destination in its own right – and rightfully so. While the town still isn't much more than three streets and a bus & train station however its density is growing rapidly. The stunning scenery of river and rock formations surrounding this place will keep you dreaming of Laos long after you've settled back into real life. If you aren't into the rowdy party scene that seems to dominate this town's image, try to come in the off-season (Apr–Jun, Sep-Oct) and you'll have this place almost entirely to yourself.
Etwas mehr Information
Internet Zugang
Eingeschränkter Internet Zugang
Wir besitzen Tiere
Wir sind Raucher
Familien möglich
Kann Digital Nomads unterbringen
We have several spaces for use of the internet and generally its quite good. We do recommend that you pick up an internet sim card for less than a dollar!
Platz zum Abstellen von Camper Vans
Yes you can park on our farm!!!
Hier sind Haustiere in der Regel willkommen
Never had workawayers with pets however we would consider highly as we love our own pets!
Kapazität - wie viele Workawayer maximal
mehr als zwei
Arbeitszeiten
Min 5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Gastgeber Ref-Nr.: 847769194177
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8 Apr. 2024
Vom Workawayer (Hubert & Lena) für Host
We have spent great 3 weeks in Vang Vieng, working on the farm with ponies and doing gardening stuff. It was wonderful experience to take care of animals, training them and also carring ride lessons for kids. We had a great time with other volunteers, who showed us what to do on the farm. The hotel is really nice, serving delicious breakfast, you… read more
21 Feb. 2024
Vom Host für Workawayer (Mila)
I am so grateful that Mila came along to help us on the Ponies of the farm! Mila has amazing horse skills, riding and training horses. She is diligent and gentle. Thank you Mila for choosing to come to us and for all of your inputs! Chocolate will miss you the most!!
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21 Feb. 2024
Vom Host für Workawayer (Tai & Savanna)
Tai and Savanna are awesome Canadian girls! They both worked diligently and independently, helped us out in so many meaningful ways! They are friendly, great conversationalists, easy to get along with everyone and beaming with positive energy! Thank you so much for all of your inputs ladies!
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8 Apr. 2024
Vom Workawayer (Hubert & Lena) für Host
We have spent great 3 weeks in Vang Vieng, working on the farm with ponies and doing gardening stuff. It was wonderful experience to take care of animals, training them and also carring ride lessons for kids. We had a great time with other volunteers, who showed us what to do on the farm. The hotel is really nice, serving delicious breakfast, you… read more
21 Feb. 2024
Vom Host für Workawayer (Mila)
I am so grateful that Mila came along to help us on the Ponies of the farm! Mila has amazing horse skills, riding and training horses. She is diligent and gentle. Thank you Mila for choosing to come to us and for all of your inputs! Chocolate will miss you the most!!
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21 Feb. 2024
Vom Host für Workawayer (Tai & Savanna)
Tai and Savanna are awesome Canadian girls! They both worked diligently and independently, helped us out in so many meaningful ways! They are friendly, great conversationalists, easy to get along with everyone and beaming with positive energy! Thank you so much for all of your inputs ladies!
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9 Feb. 2024
Vom Workawayer (Antonio & Elena) für Host
Toda la experiencia tanto en el hotel como con los caballos fue increíble. Rachel siempre dispuesta y atenta a nuestras necesidades. Fue un bonito intercambio. Hemos estado recomendado este workaway a lo largo de nuestro viaje.
1 Jan. 2024
Vom Workawayer (Alicia & Mohamed Said) für Host
We spent three weeks at Rachel’s work away in Vang Vieng. As soon as we arrived we had the chance to get to know the team and find out where we could help. There is always something to do.
We helped taking care of the ponys which was a great experience, restore the floor in the terrace and helped other volunteers with gardening. We had the… read more
We helped taking care of the ponys which was a great experience, restore the floor in the terrace and helped other volunteers with gardening. We had the… read more
23 Dez. 2023
Vom Workawayer (Louis & Jenna) für Host
Wow!
What a way to experience an AWESOME country. Waking up under the shadow of the most inspiring mountain range and tottering off to a deluxe breakfast before a commute across bridges and rivers, simply unique.
Our biggest anxiety was pulling our weight with 3 children - and Rachel and her team not only welcomed the whole family, but understood… read more
What a way to experience an AWESOME country. Waking up under the shadow of the most inspiring mountain range and tottering off to a deluxe breakfast before a commute across bridges and rivers, simply unique.
Our biggest anxiety was pulling our weight with 3 children - and Rachel and her team not only welcomed the whole family, but understood… read more
19 Nov. 2023
Vom Host für Workawayer (Louis & Jenna)
Louis and Jenna & their 3 amazing kids were such a delight to have wotkaway with us!! Louis and Jenna are such hardworking individuals with friendly warm personalities and their children are the most polite charismatic enthusiastic & eager to learn kids ever! They worked on our farm cleaning, clearing fixing fences and general maintenance. Kids… read more
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9 Dez. 2023
Vom Workawayer (Anna) für Host
Rachel and the team (Alvin, Jin, Pong) were all great to work with and so helpful! Helping in Lao is definitely different to helping in NZ so it is always good to have a proactive mindset, be creative with what resources you can find and there is lots of tasks to do. Vang Vieng is a nice town, lots of outdoor activities, hikes, restaurants and the… read more
4 Dez. 2023
Vom Workawayer (Quentin & Marine) für Host
We loved spending 3 weeks in vang vieng. Thank you Rachel for trusting us. We enjoyed looking after the ponies. The accommodation is very comfortable with a pool to relax after work. Vang vieng is rich in activity. We were able to enjoy it for 3 weeks. Very good Workaway experience, We recommend.
Nous avons adoré passer 3 semaines à vang vieng.… read more
Nous avons adoré passer 3 semaines à vang vieng.… read more
13 Nov. 2023
Vom Host für Workawayer (Amalia)
Amalia is such a hard worker! She has no fear to get her hands dirty and diligently work away at a project to completion! We were so fortunate to host her and her friend for a whole month they got totally submerged into the work and were such great positive energetic humans! We would recommend Amalia to any Workaway host!
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12 Feb. 2023
Vom Workawayer (Amalia) für Host
we statues for 4 weeks and we really enjoyed it! we did different things as gardening, clean up painting signs and helping the other volunteers out.
the other volunteers where funny to work with, the dogs are amazing and Rachel is a Bert nice person to have as a host!
We'd love to be back one day!
the other volunteers where funny to work with, the dogs are amazing and Rachel is a Bert nice person to have as a host!
We'd love to be back one day!
13 Nov. 2023
Vom Workawayer (Luke) für Host
I spent three weeks at Rachel's Workaway and really enjoyed my time. The work is fair. 5 hours per day, 5 days a week. I worked at the horse farm across from the hotel. Daily tasks were removing horse manure, pulling out weeds, removing debris, bamboo and other odd jobs. The work can be demanding in the hot Laos sun. But we often started early in… read more
2 Okt. 2023
Vom Workawayer (Hannah) für Host
Rachel took us in on a last minute cancellation, I only stayed 10 days at the hotel but enjoyed my experience here. During my stay I helped with cleaning work in the hotel and coffee shop and also helped with weeding in the garden. The accommodation was amazing, a hotel room with a view! We also had the opportunity to use the pool after work with… read more
30 Sept. 2023
Vom Workawayer (Lauren) für Host
This was my first Workaway experience, also marking the beginning of my South East Asia trip. I helped the hotel with online travel agency marketing and email campaigns. Rachel and the team (Jin, Ping) trust you to do the job and are open to new ideas. I actually really enjoyed the job, I would sometimes work in the hotel's conference room with… read more
25 Sept. 2023
Vom Workawayer (Cristian) für Host
I highly recommend this place to volunteer :D I had an amazing time at this workaway. I grew so much personally and professionally.
I was in charged of social media together with another person. I had a lot of fun thinking about marketing strategies and put them into action. I made posts for social media, advertise things on tripadvisor, create… read more
I was in charged of social media together with another person. I had a lot of fun thinking about marketing strategies and put them into action. I made posts for social media, advertise things on tripadvisor, create… read more
22 Sept. 2023
Vom Workawayer (Graciela) für Host
I spent 3 weeks volunteering at the hotel helping them with the housekeeping. Mainly I helped revising all the rooms in depth to identify improvements or things which needed fixing prior high season. The schedule was kind of flexible but normally in the mornings so you have all afternoon free.
In exchange you have your own room in the other hotel… read more
In exchange you have your own room in the other hotel… read more
8 Juli 2023
Vom Workawayer (Katrina) für Host
I loved this workaway experience! It is truly one of the best workaway opportunities and I would highly recommend staying here if you have the chance. The work is fair, 5 hours a day 5 days a week and you get excellent accommodation, your own hotel room and buffet breakfast and lunch. You also can choose what work interests you the most, as… read more
3 Juli 2023
Vom Workawayer (Lara) für Host
My time in Vang Vieng was amazing! I stayed a bit longer than planned because I enjoyed the time so much. As accomodation each volunteer gets their own hotel room which is far more than expected! The food is amazing and I met so many nice volunteers and people.
I didn't interact a lot with locals but I still enjoyed the time!
As work I took… read more
I didn't interact a lot with locals but I still enjoyed the time!
As work I took… read more
23 Juni 2023
Vom Workawayer (Lucas Gustavo) für Host
It's always difficult to put in worlds wonderful experience... so I'll try starting with the warm welcoming, the wonderful staff, the nice city and the amazing surroundings... Rachel is wonderful and takes very good care of everyone all day long, her family, the lao staff, all the volunteers... i was amazed by her kindness and availability, even… read more
14 Juni 2023
Vom Workawayer (Nblouss) für Host
This incredible experience is difficult to put into words! I stayed for almost three weeks instead of two, and I thoroughly loved my time there. The profile description is spot on. I assisted with whatever was required, which included both building work and assistance at the pony farm. I spent my days working in the mornings and then going for… read more
9 Juni 2023
Vom Workawayer (Soraya) für Host
The 2 months I spent there was such an amazing experience!
I fell in love with the ponies, I really enjoyed working with those lovely animals!
It was also great to work in row in the morning. Sometimes I split and was also teaching yoga in the afternoon. The second month, only teaching yoga. What was also a great environment, with a beautiful… read more
I fell in love with the ponies, I really enjoyed working with those lovely animals!
It was also great to work in row in the morning. Sometimes I split and was also teaching yoga in the afternoon. The second month, only teaching yoga. What was also a great environment, with a beautiful… read more
21 Mai 2023
Vom Workawayer (Joanna) für Host
I've spend 1 month in Rachel's hotel and have no words to say how amazing experience it was! If no other plans I would stay longer because this place feels like home! Rachel is amazing and kind person, she really cares about her workers and volunteers. She helped me also with extending my visa :)
I really enjoy working in the hotel supporting… read more
I really enjoy working in the hotel supporting… read more
11 März 2023
Vom Host für Workawayer (Joanna)
Joanna was such a kind, organized, thoughtful & respectful lady to have on our team! Her contributions were invaluable & we appreciate her attentiveness to the tasks assigned! Joanna is sociable & gentle with great work ethic! Definitely recommend Joanna as a responsible, dependable, positive workawayer to host!!
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9 Mai 2023
Vom Workawayer (Michael & Bettina) für Host
We recently had the pleasure of volunteering with Rachel for three weeks, and for us it was truly a positive experience! From the moment we arrived, Rachel and the team of the hotel made us feel welcome. They were very trusting and supportive, always willing to answer any questions we had and provided us with all the necessary information to… read more
29 Apr. 2023
Vom Workawayer (Moss & Jana) für Host
we absolutely loved our time at vang vieng working for Rachel.
what a beautiful spot, and working with the ponies was an absolute dream.
I worked with the ponies and with a new horse that had arrived which was an exciting project.
It was great fun doing pony rides and lessons for the kids.
Moss was helping out with maintenance around the hotel… read more
what a beautiful spot, and working with the ponies was an absolute dream.
I worked with the ponies and with a new horse that had arrived which was an exciting project.
It was great fun doing pony rides and lessons for the kids.
Moss was helping out with maintenance around the hotel… read more
4 Apr. 2023
Vom Workawayer (Lauren & Andrew) für Host
We spent 3 weeks volunteering in Rachel's hotel/cafe doing various tasks. We originally joined to help with the social media accounts, but since we were also juggling some other social media accounts for our work back home, Rachel was super kind and understanding of our desire to switch up our roles and spent more time outside gardening, cleaning,… read more
27 März 2023
Vom Workawayer (Urielle, Tess, Lionelle) für Host
I've spent almost 1 month at the pony farm in Vang Vieng, and I could have stayed longer if nobody's was waiting for me in others countries... Rachel is an amazing soul and really cares about her ponies and her people! She's managing a lot, so she's really busy but if you need her she will definitely be there for you, and you might even be lucky… read more
19 März 2023
Vom Workawayer (Antoine) für Host
I spend 3 wonderful weeks at Rachels Farm & Hotel. I was very sad to leave the place and if I was able to spend more time, I would do it for sure !
My mainly job was to work at the farm place. At first, I installed a new circuit with fans and light in the stable. Then, I removed all of the temporary electrical circuit to make a new one by… read more
My mainly job was to work at the farm place. At first, I installed a new circuit with fans and light in the stable. Then, I removed all of the temporary electrical circuit to make a new one by… read more
12 März 2023
Vom Workawayer (Roisin) für Host
We had such an incredible experience here! We stayed to weeks but we wish we could have stayed longer! Rachel was really lovely, helpful & friendly and the hotel staff were also super friendly and accommodating. We worked from 7.30 / 8 am until 12.30 / 1pm 5 days a week and we loved the work; I helped with Graphic design for the hotel creating… read more
11 März 2023
Vom Host für Workawayer (Yasna)
We just want to keep Yasna forever! She us so kind & communicates well, observes and is in tune with what’s happening all around her!! It was such a pleasure to have responsible, wise and hard working Yasna on our program !
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11 März 2023
Vom Workawayer (Yasna) für Host
I had an amazing time volunteering at rachels place! Ended up staying way longer then inteded but it was just so hard to leave when you have fun at work and meet so many amazing other volunteers. Rachel is super lovely and accommodating and helped me extend my visa with no problems. The hotel is super nice and the accommodation is better then… read more
11 März 2023
Vom Host für Workawayer (Gina)
Gina is another super great lady with lots of good positive energy & work ethic to contribute ! As she described her daily work during her stay, she missed to mention all the extra tasks she willingly helped with- like sign writing and scrub clearing. Gina is very enthusiastic and keen to get into her routine and workaway jobs! I would recommend… read more
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15 Feb. 2023
Vom Workawayer (Gina) für Host
I spent three wonderful weeks in Vang Vieng. My job was mostly to take care of the ponies, do pony rides with children and keep the stable, paddock and equipment clean. I went to breakfast at 7am five days a week and started my work at 7:30am. I finished at 12:30 and had lunch together with all the volunteers at 1pm. The rest of the day was free… read more
13 Feb. 2023
Vom Workawayer (THAIS & KELVYN) für Host
We really enjoyed our first Workaway experience at Rachel's hotel! She was super sweet and gave us a lot of freedom with the project. We stayed for three weeks and did some social media work, marketing, painting signs, etc. The breakfast was delicious, yoga classes were great, staff were so friendly, and the dogs - ahh they are the best!!! We… read more
30 Jan. 2023
Vom Host für Workawayer (Kristýna & Martin)
Krtystyna & Martin are the idyllic workaway couple! They are both hardworking and have a lot to share and contribute. Their kind courteous personalities allowed them to connect well with our local staff. They work independently and are great problem solvers! We wish them a fabulous trip with many more workaway experiences to come!
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22 Jan. 2023
Vom Workawayer (Kristýna & Martin) für Host
Volunteering in the Hotel under Rachel’s leading was a fairytale. Rachel is very kind, positive and friendly woman. It was pleasure to work with her. She could solve any issue. We were mostly gardening in hotel’s beautiful and big garden which was stressless job. The hotel’s staff was really friendly and many of them can speak English which makes… read more
30 Jan. 2023
Vom Host für Workawayer (Hugues & Clotilde)
Hugues & Clo are a fabulous couple! They were super enthusiastic and could help around with all kinds of jobs! They are kind and courteous, flexible and hardworking! They made sure they engaged with our local staff and left their legacy here to admire their fine work! We really enjoyed having you!
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15 Jan. 2023
Vom Workawayer (Hugues & Clotilde) für Host
We were supposed to stay three weeks here, but we extended it for one week and a half more.
We loved the diversity of work we did throughout this experience, and it was amazing. From gardening to cleaning a hotel passing by the organization of a pony camp for a few days.
You have goals and you can manage how you want to accomplish them, usually… read more
We loved the diversity of work we did throughout this experience, and it was amazing. From gardening to cleaning a hotel passing by the organization of a pony camp for a few days.
You have goals and you can manage how you want to accomplish them, usually… read more
15 Jan. 2023
Vom Host für Workawayer (Sofia)
Sofia is such a lovely woman with a big heart and open mind ready to discover new worlds and share her calm presence and creative thoughts. Sofia is an artist and so articulate in expressing ideas and wonder- bringing a little magic into the room everywhere she goes. Her big kind smile and warm personality makes her shine and feel at home wherever… read more
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15 Jan. 2023
Vom Workawayer (Sofia) für Host
My first Workaway experience. Rachel is a wonderful soul as well as her staff. Volunteers are totally independent and can freely organize their working routine (which I found really comfortable and I feel grateful for Rachel to trust me). I DO TOTALLY recommend this Workaway experience!!!
Vang Vieng is the best place I've been to and is nothing… read more
Vang Vieng is the best place I've been to and is nothing… read more
11 Jan. 2023
Vom Host für Workawayer (Caroline )
Caroline was so accommodating and with her enthusiasm she got involved with all tasks even beyond her skills. It was so nice to have Caroline around, she helped our admin staff with some accounting set up, gardening, cleaning and refurbishing projects. Always positive with a smile Caroline was kind and lovely to host in our program.
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7 Jan. 2023
Vom Workawayer (Caroline ) für Host
I spent 2 weeks volunteering with Rachel and her team, everyone was very helpful, I had a great time, a room for me very comfortable in the old hotel that we helped clean for reopening, great breakfast and lunch, everything very organized and great working hours that allow me to get to know the city or enjoy the pool in the afternoon, I got new… read more
6 Jan. 2023
Vom Workawayer (Thibaut & Marie) für Host
We stayed for two weeks at this workaway. The accomodations were very good, we had a private room with bathroom just for us. Most part of the job was to clean an hotel, wasn't use since the COVID. The two last days, we worked in the pony club, and that was amazing. Unfortunately, we didn't have a direct contact (except WhatsApp) with Rachel to… read more
5 Jan. 2023
Vom Host für Workawayer (Thibaut & Marie)
Marie & Thibaut were great contributors and lovely people yo have around! They either well in the team and independently. It was a pleasure to have them here!
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11 Dez. 2022
Vom Workawayer (Alina & Till) für Host
We stayed three weeks in Vang Vieng at Rachel's Hotel. We had our own room and bathroom which overall was a really good deal for the five hours work we did during the week. The hotel is a great place to stay. You can use the pool, doing yoga classes and the staff is really nice and helpful. Also there are two great hotel dogs which love to cuddle.… read more
10 Dez. 2022
Vom Workawayer (Venla) für Host
Probably one of the best workaway deals I’ve ever had! Mostly because I got my own hotel room, which felt luxurious, and the work felt rather easy and enjoyable. My tasks were usually something like helping out with the ponies, sweeping leaves, planting sunflower seeds, shovelling sand or painting bamboo poles. I also got a chance to help with a… read more
9 Sept. 2022
Vom Host für Workawayer (Manu)
I would definitely recommend Manu! He is very diligent, polite and hard working. Manu helped us update our websites and tackled other IT issues we were having. It was a pleasure to have Manu on board volunteering with us!! Thank you Manu
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8 Sept. 2022
Vom Workawayer (Manu) für Host
I stayed here For three weeks. The Room was very comfortable with beautiful balcony view.
Hotel Food Is amazing .Staff of the Hotel very Helpfull and friendly, i learned some laos Language from them.
I worked on their Website update's and Social media Links.
Host Rachel is very nice,Supportive and truly inspiring.Thanks for Hosting me !
Best… read more
Hotel Food Is amazing .Staff of the Hotel very Helpfull and friendly, i learned some laos Language from them.
I worked on their Website update's and Social media Links.
Host Rachel is very nice,Supportive and truly inspiring.Thanks for Hosting me !
Best… read more
20 März 2021
Vom Host für Workawayer (JULIEN)
Julien has such a nice positive attitude towards life and even tasks he is challenged with! We were super lucky to engage Julien to volunteer to assist us with IT tasks, website maintenance, updating programs and plugins and more! Julien is a real people's person, a listener and a storyteller. He is culturally sensitive and aware of different… read more
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15 Aug. 2020
Vom Workawayer (JULIEN) für Host
My First workaway experience with Rachel and her staff was excellent.
I stayed 3 weeks as i had to leave to Laos for visa extension, but i easily could have stay more than a month as the atmosphere and the place is so nice.I was warmfully welcomed, and the room at the 6th floor had a amazing view on the riverside :D moreover, with all the comfort… read more
I stayed 3 weeks as i had to leave to Laos for visa extension, but i easily could have stay more than a month as the atmosphere and the place is so nice.I was warmfully welcomed, and the room at the 6th floor had a amazing view on the riverside :D moreover, with all the comfort… read more
20 März 2021
Vom Host für Workawayer (Beatrice)
Beatrice's time with us was very productive! She has great competency and a quick learner, willingness and enthusiasm in any task at hand! She fulfilled her volunteer tasks and was always keen to be available! Thank you Beatrice!
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8 Jan. 2016
Vom Workawayer (Beatrice) für Host
Thank you Rachel for these great 3 weeks I spent in Vang Vieng! I was taking care of the ponies, geese and chickens. Sometimes it was hard work, especially when it rained and everything got muddy! But totally worth it! I fell in love with these 9 super cute (but sometimes naughty) ponies! Thanks for your trust and letting me take care of the… read more
25 Mai 2020
Vom Workawayer (Lea) für Host
Unfortunately I stayed only for one week because Corona came up. I took care of the ponies: feeding, cleaning, brushing, training. My own hotel room, the pool and breakfast were amazing! Very independent work because Rachel was most of the time in another city. Lots of free time to swim, hike, rent a scooter...
11 März 2020
Vom Workawayer (Carol) für Host
I have had a wonderful experience working in the garden of one of the hotels. The staff is really beautiful every day they have many smiles for me, I miss them. Rachel is lovely, she is a woman with a very positive energy, she always makes you feel very well at home. I simply recommend this workaway I was really able to enjoy the work, the… read more
9 März 2020
Vom Workawayer (Claire & Victor) für Host
It was our first workaway experience, and what we can say is that it really was amazing!!! We enjoyed so much our 3 weeks at Rachel's hotels!
We worked with the 8 lovely ponies and had to take care of them and train them. We also worked at the farm, built bamboo fences and did maintenance tasks. We also did a little bit of marketting by creating… read more
We worked with the 8 lovely ponies and had to take care of them and train them. We also worked at the farm, built bamboo fences and did maintenance tasks. We also did a little bit of marketting by creating… read more
24 Feb. 2020
Vom Workawayer (Riccardo) für Host
Everything was perfect.
I was there only for one week but I enjoyed a lot my experience.
The staff is so kind helpful and grateful.
The place is amazing for rest after working in the morning.
Thanks again for the opportunity.
I was there only for one week but I enjoyed a lot my experience.
The staff is so kind helpful and grateful.
The place is amazing for rest after working in the morning.
Thanks again for the opportunity.
28 Jan. 2020
Vom Workawayer (Zoe) für Host
So far my best Workaway experience with a host! Rachel is an angel! She takes care of you whenever she can. The work is interesting and area around the Hotel is amazing!
Thank you for everything!!!
Thank you for everything!!!
28 Jan. 2020
Vom Host für Workawayer (Zoe)
Zoe is a beautiful person with strong values and excellent work ethic. She is friendly, calm, mature and always smiling. We really enjoyed having Zoe caring for our ponies and assisting with pony rides for kids. Thank you Zoe and we hope to see you again one day!
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29 Dez. 2019
Vom Workawayer (Tyko) für Host
Host and staff was kind and helpful. Breakfast and lunch was really good and accommodations was clean and cozy.
21 Nov. 2019
Vom Workawayer (Geraldine) für Host
My experience there was abolutely enrichment! I decided to extend my visa and stay a little bit more there helping in the beautiful garden, giving some advice on decoration stuff and organization in both hotels and taking care of the social media with nice pictures and stories.
I felt inspired and happy thanks to Rachel who gave me the trust to… read more
I felt inspired and happy thanks to Rachel who gave me the trust to… read more
21 Nov. 2019
Vom Host für Workawayer (Geraldine)
Geraldine is a very warm and caring, kind soul! She worked with us in our gardens and interior decorating, assisting our local staff to identify maintenance and areas of improvement, her touch was very creative and warming! We really enjoyed Geraldine's energy and kindness as well as her professional eye on our Hotels! Thank you Geraldine!
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21 Nov. 2019
Vom Host für Workawayer (Stefan & Inga)
Stefan and Inga, Rio and Ivo were our first family Workawayers and wow they were Amazing! The boys are fabulous kids, so polite and fun! Stefan and Inga are both beautiful caring and ambitious people, they were so dedicated and achieved so much each day. Stefan is a very professional film producer, created exceptional pieces for us along with… read more
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12 Nov. 2019
Vom Workawayer (Stefan & Inga) für Host
We stayed with Rachel and her team, for about 3 weeks in October. Stefan created and edited videos for the social media platforms and along with two other girls I took care of the ponies and the field across the river running by the hotel. Our 4 and 6 year old sons took turns in accompanying us and also build lego forts, made little flower boats… read more
26 Sept. 2019
Vom Workawayer (Marisa) für Host
I had a really good time at this hotel & did enjoy the daily work in the garden. :) the place is very comfy for the workawayers. Amazing view at breakfast, you can use the pool at the other hotel and exploring the beautifull surroundings of Vang Vieng. Thank you so much for everything Rachel!
24 Sept. 2019
Vom Workawayer (Daniele) für Host
I spent three weeks here. What can I say about this place... without a doubt I can say that it has been the most beautiful experiences during my trip so far. It was a huge pleasure staying at this hotel, such a beautiful location immersed in a astonishing natural beauty. I worked here as a vegan chef. I taught and shared my skills with the local… read more
13 Sept. 2019
Vom Workawayer (Alejandra_Julien) für Host
After a warm welcome by Rachel, we had a great time working here.. with a warmful staff!
We both could give our skills for many missions. We worked on video editing, excel spreadsheet analysis & formating, room checking and also this superb project to integrate vegan meals into the menu. Unforgettable time cooking in the kitchen with the staff and… read more
We both could give our skills for many missions. We worked on video editing, excel spreadsheet analysis & formating, room checking and also this superb project to integrate vegan meals into the menu. Unforgettable time cooking in the kitchen with the staff and… read more
22 Juli 2019
Vom Workawayer (Nabila) für Host
I intended to stay in Vang Vieng to take care of the ponies for a period of 3 weeks which turned into nearly 3 months in the end. It was an awesome experience and I met so many great people. On the properties they had 8 really lovely ponies which I took care of, with two Laos families who live there. The two hotels are really nice, so is the staff… read more
13 Juli 2019
Vom Workawayer (Marie) für Host
I had an amazing experience for myworkaway in Vang Vieng ! Rachel is very concerned about environment and I help her about waste management in the hotel (how to reduce waste and what alternatives ?). It was a great experience and Rachel was very supportive. The place is amazing to work : the view is stunning, the food is good and the staff is… read more
17 Juni 2019
Vom Workawayer (Shira & Max ) für Host
What a wonderful Workaway! We spent 3 weeks doing social media and graphic design and truly had a blast. The work was perfect— clear instructions, room to be creative & plenty of time to explore Vang Vieng (caving, hiking etc). Rachel is so nice and made sure we always felt welcome and comfortable. Our room at the hotel was great and so were the… read more
14 Apr. 2019
Vom Workawayer (Adélaïde) für Host
I had an amazing month working at the hotel with the ponies of vang vieng! I really feel like I learned quite a bit about taking care of ponies, I also had the chance to give some riding lessons to children and loved bringing the ponies out in the rice fields :)
I also had a great time bonding with the different volunteers and the staff of the… read more
I also had a great time bonding with the different volunteers and the staff of the… read more
12 Apr. 2019
Vom Workawayer (Nil & Nuria) für Host
Staying with Rachel in vang vieng and helping around here was a great experience.
From the first day you feel part of the team. Always listening, helping and making sure that you feel like home.
We got to meet and bond with a lot of volunteers during the two weeks we stayed there and that was fantastic.
Although it's a hotel we truly felt like… read more
From the first day you feel part of the team. Always listening, helping and making sure that you feel like home.
We got to meet and bond with a lot of volunteers during the two weeks we stayed there and that was fantastic.
Although it's a hotel we truly felt like… read more
8 Apr. 2019
Vom Workawayer (Luis) für Host
We were working for almost two weeks and it was an amazing experience. We helped to build a little house for the ponys and we got to meet lot of local people. The food and accomodation was great, also Rachel is a really nice hist who invite us for dinner and other activities around town. 100% recommended if you like landscape, nature and if you… read more
11 März 2019
Vom Host für Workawayer (Greg & Maja)
Greg and Maja were so productive during their stay with us! They are so kind, considerate, creative and committed to completing their tasks at hand. Film making is certainly a skill they can offer helping to boost marketing and ethical businesses. Thanks so much for all your dedication!
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4 Feb. 2019
Vom Workawayer (Greg & Maja) für Host
We spent 2 amazing weeks at Rachel's hotel. We were responsible for creating a promo video for two hotels. It was a real pleasure to get to know Lao culture by talking and simply spending time with extremely friendly hotel team. The surroundings of the Vang Vieng is gorgeous. It is best to discover it by renting a motorbike and getting lost in… read more
27 Jan. 2019
Vom Workawayer (Davide & Elena) für Host
We spent two weeks and a half at Rachel’s place and we enjoyed our time there. We’ve been working on different promo videos for her business. The accomodation and the food are very good and the nature around is beautiful to discover, with a lot of activities and hikes to do. Thank you for everything and hope to come back some day!
19 Jan. 2019
Vom Host für Workawayer (Davide & Elena)
Davide and Elena are a fabulous couple, very professional, enthusiastic and independent workers! We were very grateful for their dedication and commitment to completing several promotional videos during their stay with us!
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9 Jan. 2019
Vom Workawayer (Nikki) für Host
I worked for four weeks in total for Rachel (I was actually planning to stay three weeks, but just like other workawayers I liked it too much ;) ). At first, I was goning to do some gardening at the hotel. Rachel gave me all the freedom to do whatever I thought was needed to fix the garden and make it beautiful again. I found it difficult to… read more
6 Jan. 2019
Vom Workawayer (Nicholas & Marie-Alice) für Host
Rachel, Caroline and the teams of both hotels greeted us like family. We stayed in Vang Vieng for 3 weeks during Christmas time. We worked on different projects such as maintenance of the properties, building outdoor structures and helping to prepare a campsite, help in tasks of the daily life and taking care of the lovely dogs. We had an amazing… read more
5 Jan. 2019
Vom Host für Workawayer (Nicholas & Marie-Alice)
Nick and Lilly were amazing workawayers! They were both very hard working and passionate about every task. They helped out incredibly to support our local staff in areas of IT, Housekeeping, maintenance, gardening and take care of our animals! Thank you guys for all your efforts and time!
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5 Jan. 2019
Vom Host für Workawayer (Yulia & Simon)
Yulia and Simon are the perfect IT social media, graphic design and systems couple! Such gorgeous people we loved having them here as a part of our business and our workaway team! Both are very independent in their fields and very creative! Thank you for your time with us!
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15 Nov. 2018
Vom Workawayer (Yulia & Simon) für Host
We had a great time in Vang Vieng, staying at the Hotel and working in another Hotel. It was our first Workaway and it turned out to be a great experience.
We worked with social media and graphic design which let us have the freedom of choosing when and where to work.
Rachel, Caroline and the staff at both hotels are really nice people. Warm,… read more
We worked with social media and graphic design which let us have the freedom of choosing when and where to work.
Rachel, Caroline and the staff at both hotels are really nice people. Warm,… read more
5 Jan. 2019
Vom Host für Workawayer (Martí)
Marti was the most amazing gardener! We really appreciated every day Marti spent with us working on the gardens. A very kind and generous person, willing and able to build construct and create! Thank you Marti!
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30 Dez. 2018
Vom Host für Workawayer (Paul & Lena)
Paul and Lena were the dream volunteer couple! They are both very active and interested to help with all ongoing projects including maintenance, building, housekeeping and more. Paul established a camp site for our on farm stay accommodation. Lena assisted our housekeeping to identify maintenance and aesthetic improvements besides working at the… read more
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29 Dez. 2018
Vom Workawayer (Paul & Lena) für Host
We never expected in the first place that this is going to be such a awesome time. Beside from every kind of work you will find everything you need: a nice accommodation, delicious food and lovely people around. While our work we always had a good balance between physical and mindful work (building platforms or repairing bamboo fences in opposite… read more
12 Nov. 2018
Vom Host für Workawayer (Benjamin & Koren)
Ben and Koren were a perfect fit for Workaway with us! Both very professional, self motivated, committed and a pleasure to work with. Two of them have extensive skills and knowledge on horses, husbandry, riding , teaching and hardworking. Our herd were very well taken care of, maintained excellent condition, demeanor under Koren's care. Ben never… read more
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4 Nov. 2018
Vom Workawayer (Benjamin & Koren) für Host
Originally we intended on staying here in Vang Vieng for three weeks, however, we loved it so much we ended up staying for seven! Rachel is a brilliant woman and it has been a pleasure to work alongside her and the other amazing members of staff. We worked in separate areas during our stay and both of us had almost complete autonomy in our roles.… read more
12 Okt. 2018
Vom Workawayer (Pauline) für Host
Sorry for the late review as I volunteered there two years ago ! Better late than never :)
I spent two weeks there in the beautiful Vang Vieng. The work was challenging for me (clean a messy staff room, painting and sanding the floors of the rooms...) but fun because of the great volunteers and rewarding because you make the place looks better.
I… read more
I spent two weeks there in the beautiful Vang Vieng. The work was challenging for me (clean a messy staff room, painting and sanding the floors of the rooms...) but fun because of the great volunteers and rewarding because you make the place looks better.
I… read more
22 Aug. 2018
Vom Workawayer (Kane & Lis) für Host
We have just finished our five weeks of helping Rachel out around the hotels, in the cafe and with the ponies. It’s been an amazing experience with a so many good memories to look back on and friendships made for life. Rachel is an amazing person to meet, she’s super friendly and will make sure you’re comfortable and are enjoying the work! We’ve… read more
22 Aug. 2018
Vom Host für Workawayer (Kim & Quentin)
Thanks so much to Kim’s& Quinten for sharing their skills and experience with our team! This couple is super engaged, willing to help out in all areas needed. Perfect personalities to work with our staff, culturally sensitive, caring and inspiring!
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7 Mai 2018
Vom Workawayer (Kim & Quentin) für Host
How to describe our experience here ?...
This was our first workaway experience in Asia and it sure won't be the last! Thanks to the warm welcoming, the wonderful lao staff, this nice city and its amazing surroundings...
We stayed for three weeks and would gladly have stayed longer if time had not caught us up... Nevermind, we will come back to… read more
This was our first workaway experience in Asia and it sure won't be the last! Thanks to the warm welcoming, the wonderful lao staff, this nice city and its amazing surroundings...
We stayed for three weeks and would gladly have stayed longer if time had not caught us up... Nevermind, we will come back to… read more
12 Aug. 2018
Vom Workawayer (Jana & Joshua) für Host
Rachel is a fantastic host. We stayed at one of her hotels which was very accommodating towards us while we performed some accounting work for her. The work involved helping sort out the hotel's books for the last three years and train some of her staff in doing so. It was really rewarding helping out. If you have some experience in bookkeeping or… read more
3 Juni 2018
Vom Workawayer (Saphira) für Host
I came to Vang Vieng with the plan to stay for 3weeks but it turned into 2months because I fell in love with the people and animals there. Training and medicating the ponies was a really rewarding work and I was able to take responsibilitys that I couldn't have taken back in germany which was a great experience.
The local stuff is lovely once you… read more
The local stuff is lovely once you… read more
24 Mai 2018
Vom Workawayer (Jordi & Hyekyong) für Host
Finally we got some time to go online and catch up with old work!
Our stay in Vang Vieng was great. We were in charge of the social media, creating contents daily for the hotels, ponies, yoga and the cafe. It was a flexible work since most of the things we done online. Still, it was a pleasure to go to the office and work side by side with the Lao… read more
Our stay in Vang Vieng was great. We were in charge of the social media, creating contents daily for the hotels, ponies, yoga and the cafe. It was a flexible work since most of the things we done online. Still, it was a pleasure to go to the office and work side by side with the Lao… read more
16 Mai 2018
Vom Host für Workawayer (Clement & ALICIA)
Alicia and Clement are a wonderful couple, so positive, driven, enjoy a challenge and very reliable! We are so grateful for all their amazing dedication and inputs! Host this couple you will be amazed!
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16 Mai 2018
Vom Host für Workawayer (Brandon & Austin)
These guys are amazing! We absolutely loved having Brandon and Austin (return) join us contributing to our marketing, staff mentoring, baking and organizational tasks. They are a pleasure to be with, kind, positive conversationalists and really set a fun ambiance in the team!!!
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13 Mai 2018
Vom Workawayer (Fanny) für Host
I volunteered with the ponies during three weeks. The job was very pleasant; the eight ponies are amazing and the nature is GORGEOUS! During my stay we only had two costumers, so most of the time we just trained the ponies ourselves. I was well taken care of in the hotel with nice staff and a delicious breakfast buffet every morning. However, you… read more
9 Mai 2018
Vom Host für Workawayer (Antongiulio)
Another fantastic job Anton! What a great individual to host, positive, kind and helpful nature, fast and diligent worker! Thanks so much for all your inputs Anton!
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16 Apr. 2018
Vom Workawayer (Antongiulio) für Host
My experience this place and with all the staff was excellent.
I'm really thankful to Rachel because she gave the opportunity to join the staff even if for only 10 days. Was a great opportunity to know more about the culture and to get better the city of Vang Vieng.
The location is amazing, volunteers can enjoy the swimming pool after a working… read more
I'm really thankful to Rachel because she gave the opportunity to join the staff even if for only 10 days. Was a great opportunity to know more about the culture and to get better the city of Vang Vieng.
The location is amazing, volunteers can enjoy the swimming pool after a working… read more
19 Apr. 2018
Vom Workawayer (Conor & Kelly) für Host
The good will of Rachel and Barry made our first experience volunteering abroad one our most treasured memories. We enjoyed supporting the projects put forward and can highly recommend this scenic space to all those wanting to help for more than three weeks.
10 März 2018
Vom Host für Workawayer (Conor & Kelly)
Conor and Kelly were fabulous to have helping us with social media, IT and made short films to tell our stories. They are self motivated and organized, a real pleasure to have had the opportunity to host this couple!
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16 März 2018
Vom Host für Workawayer (Alison & Cody)
Cody and Alison were a fantastic enthusiastic, hardworking couple to have on board! They joined us at Horses of Vang Vieng with a myriad of professional experience and skills to contribute. They were cooperative, independent and used initiative to get things done around the place. They committed almost 3 weeks to our program and we really… read more
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11 März 2018
Vom Host für Workawayer (Elena)
Elena is amazingly self motivated, a professional in her field and willing to learn and adjust to new methods. She is a great team player and fun personality. We surely look forward to hosting her again one day soon!
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10 März 2018
Vom Workawayer (Natasha) für Host
Vang Vieng is a great place, there are so many things to do! I had a wonderful time volunteering here. Rachel and the rest of the volunteers were very welcoming.
I had the opportunity to work with locals and learn some thai whilst room checking in the hotel. This taught me a lot about how this type of establishment works. I spent three weeks there… read more
I had the opportunity to work with locals and learn some thai whilst room checking in the hotel. This taught me a lot about how this type of establishment works. I spent three weeks there… read more
7 März 2018
Vom Workawayer (Lecresha & Rufus) für Host
We had such a great experience in Vang Vieng with the crew. Ponies of VV and Horses of VV was an experience that I will never forget. Working with the animals was so rewarding. We loved having home like accommodations and fellow volunteers to bond with. The coffee shop was a great way to give back and build relationships with the local Lao people.… read more
13 Jan. 2018
Vom Workawayer (Beata & Guido ) für Host
This was my first workaway experience and I spent amazing time volunteering at Rachel's hotel! I was in charge of some marketing content, the work was good and working hours were flexible.
Rachel is very nice person, she has positive attitude and she was always helpful .
I really liked the atmosphere and I am happy I could meet many volunteers… read more
Rachel is very nice person, she has positive attitude and she was always helpful .
I really liked the atmosphere and I am happy I could meet many volunteers… read more
2 Jan. 2018
Vom Workawayer (Alizon) für Host
I spend more than a month in Vang Vieng as a pony keeper last october. This experience was one of my best !
The place is so peaceful and the pony are very cute. Rachel was really nice and helpulf with me !
I recommend this volunteering !!
The place is so peaceful and the pony are very cute. Rachel was really nice and helpulf with me !
I recommend this volunteering !!
16 Dez. 2017
Vom Workawayer (Karina & Adriano) für Host
We stayed for 2 weeks and it was a great experience. Our tasks were related to social media and accounting management. It was very interesting for us to see the real life of a big hotel management.
Within our tasks and deliveries we still had a flexible agenda with plenty of free time to enjoy the city.
The staff was very nice, comfortable… read more
Within our tasks and deliveries we still had a flexible agenda with plenty of free time to enjoy the city.
The staff was very nice, comfortable… read more
26 Okt. 2017
Vom Workawayer (Manon) für Host
I haven't planed to go in Vang Vieng but Rachel welcomed me and I was able to work with the ponies.
It was such a great experience. I stayed there more than one month (she extended my visa so easily) and it was a really great time. With the others volunteers we had nice time, now some of them are my friends !
The location of the hotel is… read more
It was such a great experience. I stayed there more than one month (she extended my visa so easily) and it was a really great time. With the others volunteers we had nice time, now some of them are my friends !
The location of the hotel is… read more
13 Sept. 2017
Vom Workawayer (Anaïs) für Host
Unfortunately, Rachel was away when I volunteered in the hotel, but I had the opportunity to work on my own, and she was very available to answer my questions via email. The place is astonishing! You can't imagine. I met amazing people among volunteers and staff. The dogs there are the cutest !
I always keep good memories of this experience!
I always keep good memories of this experience!
2 Sept. 2017
Vom Workawayer (Angelica ) für Host
I had the privilege to stay in this beautiful place for 3 weeks. I had so much fun meeting and befriending the locals and other volunteers who work at the hotel. Not only was I able to share my passion in hospitality but I also learned a lot from my experience here. Thank you so much Rachel and to the whole team!
26 Mai 2017
Vom Host für Workawayer (Jenna & Jari)
Jenna & Jari were such a delight to have volunteering with is! They are both enthusiastic, energized and thoughtful people always willing to help out. They worked very professionally without requiring supervision and contributed to supporting local staff skills. Great communicators and flexible with scheduling hours to fit the tasks demands, ie.… read more
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12 Apr. 2017
Vom Workawayer (Jenna & Jari) für Host
We were staying here for one month and we would not have changed even one day. Vang Vieng is truly beautiful destination with breathtaking mountain views. We were happy to help Rachel and her staff with varying tasks. At first we did deep cleaning in hotel rooms and grouted bathrooms. Then we changed to painting: we painted Cafe's wall and the… read more
27 Apr. 2017
Vom Workawayer (lourdes1303) für Host
I expend 20 days in the hostel , Xudu and Benyian are really nice couple they are so generous I feel like home, this place is beautiful and I love make a volunteer work here, I going to miss you a lot, thank you for everything
4 Apr. 2017
Vom Workawayer (K_Lisa) für Host
Highly recommend this workaway experience in Vang Vieng!
I really miss this workaway place: my work (e. g. helping to improve the local staffs service, Smalltalk and giving travel advices to the customers, painting some lanterns for the decoration in the cafe, using social media for the Hotels and the cafe), my collegues and the other volunteers,… read more
I really miss this workaway place: my work (e. g. helping to improve the local staffs service, Smalltalk and giving travel advices to the customers, painting some lanterns for the decoration in the cafe, using social media for the Hotels and the cafe), my collegues and the other volunteers,… read more
6 März 2017
Vom Workawayer (Jean-Christophe & Niki) für Host
This was our first workaway experience! Rachel's hotel, restaurant, café and pony farm are all great places to volunteer. It was really great when we arrived because as JC was dedicated to the farm, I was able to help out elsewhere (mostly reception & during happy hour at the bar, but sometimes in the restaurant and café)!
You need to have… read more
You need to have… read more
3 März 2017
Vom Host für Workawayer (Alfredo)
Alfredo is a remarkable professional who worked with passion. He never ceased to amaze us with his video crafting capturing our local specialities, ethical and sustainable inputs and events that we strive to maintain. He worked diligently, independently and required very little direction. In his work the interpretations and articulation really… read more
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26 Feb. 2017
Vom Workawayer (Alfredo) für Host
This was my first Workaway experience and I couldn't have asked for a better host. Waking up and eating breakfast with an incredible view of the limestone cliffs and the Nam Song river is a memory I'll cherish forever. I helped Rachel make several Facebook videos promoting their sustainability efforts. She really is committed to doing things right… read more
15 Feb. 2017
Vom Host für Workawayer (Max & Andrea)
Max and Andreas are such a lovely dedicated couple! Both of them so fast to learn how to work with our staff and support them with new ideas and sharing skills. Max worked both on outdoor jobs on our farm and maintenance tasks inside our hotel. He was excellent in building confidence and rapport amongst our staff team. Andreas is excellent … read more
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12 Feb. 2017
Vom Workawayer (Julia) für Host
I stayed here for 2 and a half weeks and worked in the little Café eh eh near the hotel. It was my first workaway experience and I have to say, it was so much fun!! I had no experience working in a Café but working with the Lao barista Lai, chatting with customers, helping preparing breakfast was fun and did not feel like work at all! Also… read more
2 Feb. 2017
Vom Workawayer (THANIDA & ONWIRA) für Host
my friend and I stay here for 2 weeks it's an amazing experience ever.
rachel and her stuffs are very nice and the place was so great .we're helping in the coffee shop and some marketing, can't wait to going back there again !!
rachel and her stuffs are very nice and the place was so great .we're helping in the coffee shop and some marketing, can't wait to going back there again !!
30 Jan. 2017
Vom Host für Workawayer (Nadine)
Nadine was perfect for taking good care of our ponies & dogs. She enjoyed the hard work! We appreciated that she was confident and competent to provide riding lessons and guide our treks. Nadine is a perfect volunteer for animal care and outdoorsy work!
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22 Jan. 2017
Vom Workawayer (Nadine) für Host
I stayed 6 weeks in Vang Vieng and cared and trained Rachels ponies. Every hardworking person who loves nature will definitely love this place!! Amazing nature, great people and good food :)
I'll definitely go back someday! Thank you for everything Rachel <3
I'll definitely go back someday! Thank you for everything Rachel <3
30 Jan. 2017
Vom Host für Workawayer (Silvia & Matteo)
Siliva & Matteo are wonderful people and we really enjoyed their nice fun energy and professional skills they had to offer. They have so much to share and have a special way to communicate and motivate local staff. Silvia worked with our Housekeeping teams to maintain high standard of cleanliness and room preparation. Her dynamic, kind and fun… read more
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15 Nov. 2016
Vom Workawayer (Silvia & Matteo) für Host
We just spent 2 really nice weeks volunteering here in Vang Vieng.
Rachel and the team were very supportive and open to new ideas.
I was responsible for the Housekeeping team and the hotel room's quality. My husband worked in the kitchen and helped with the food health & safety as well as cooking cakes and other meals.
We met other volunteers and… read more
Rachel and the team were very supportive and open to new ideas.
I was responsible for the Housekeeping team and the hotel room's quality. My husband worked in the kitchen and helped with the food health & safety as well as cooking cakes and other meals.
We met other volunteers and… read more
21 Jan. 2017
Vom Workawayer (Mario & Vanesa) für Host
We really enjoyed the time we spent in this workaway with Rachel, her family, her family's team and all the volunteers. We had a wonderful experience teaching yoga, helping with the garden and in the coffee shop. The location, room, food, people, views and vibes are incredible. Rachel is the best host and she has a big heart and always wants to… read more
15 Jan. 2017
Vom Workawayer (Przemyslaw & Joanna) für Host
We spent 2 weeks in September here. It was our first workaway and we still regret that we didn't have more time to do some more volunteering!
During the two weeks we worked taking care of the ponies, helping the girls in the Cafe and doing some other minor jobs (computer stuff mostly). It was 5 hours a day, 6 hours a week, so a little more than… read more
During the two weeks we worked taking care of the ponies, helping the girls in the Cafe and doing some other minor jobs (computer stuff mostly). It was 5 hours a day, 6 hours a week, so a little more than… read more
5 Jan. 2017
Vom Workawayer (Carole) für Host
This was my second workaway experience and it was amazing! I was in charge of the social media marketing there. The work was good, I would work every morning till 2PM and had all my afternoons off. The work environment is really nice with cool fellow volunteers. I got to enjoy all what the hotels (delicious breakfast & lunch, yoga classes,… read more
1 Jan. 2017
Vom Host für Workawayer (John & Kathryn)
John & Kath were very focused, friendly and helpful during their volunteering with us. They both achieved and completed tasks easily and contributed new ideas. We enjoyed having them and highly recommend any new hosts to employ them.
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7 Nov. 2016
Vom Workawayer (John & Kathryn) für Host
We stayed with Rachel in Vang Vieng for our first ever workaway - and it was a brilliant experience! John helped out writing volunteer role descriptions and promotional articles for Rachel's businesses while Kath provided marketing support for the yoga studio as well as hosting some Aromatherapy Workshops.
In exchange Rachel provided a big… read more
In exchange Rachel provided a big… read more
7 Dez. 2016
Vom Host für Workawayer (Victoria & Matthew)
Thank you so much Vicky and Matt! You are both amazing people, both hard working, adaptable to circumstances and caring. The fruits of your labour from working in our vegetable gardens, starting seedlings, weeding, mulching trees, composting are all thriving. Matt 's excellent work painting, sanding and staining wooden floors with precision and… read more
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25 Okt. 2016
Vom Workawayer (Victoria & Matthew) für Host
We spent an absolutely fantastic 2 weeks volunteering here and would loved to have stayed longer if we had more time. The task for Matt included sanding and varnishing floors and painting walls in the hotel rooms, while Vic went over the river by boat each day to feed and water the chickens, ducks and geese and to work in the garden. It was… read more
30 Nov. 2016
Vom Workawayer (Julia & Dan) für Host
Sorry for the delayed feedback Rachel! I stayed for two weeks in September and I had a lovely relaxing time in Vang Vieng. Beautiful spot to stay and the hotels are both really nice. I enjoyed working in the office with everyone and felt extremely well looked after and welcomed by your family and staff. I would def reccommend to others looking to… read more
29 Nov. 2016
Vom Workawayer (Sandra) für Host
I had a nice and relaxed time in Vang Vieng. Working in the café was the best job I ever had.;) I enjoyed baking vegan cakes for a new eh eh offer. Thank you Rachel for your trust in my little project and this nice workaway opportunity! It was also a pleasure to work together with Lai. She is so cute, I really miss her. I wish you all the best!
24 Nov. 2016
Vom Host für Workawayer (Brynn)
Brynn was amazing to have working with us. Brynn has a positive, happy & inquisitive approach to each day. She adapted really well to the poultry & pony care tasks. After a few days she was able to perform all tasks of catching, feeding , brushing our ponies as a daily routine. Who says farm work is light? Brynn was eager & determined to learn,… read more
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13 Aug. 2016
Vom Workawayer (Brynn) für Host
I stayed with Rachel for two weeks to look after the ponies! :) It was an absolutely wonderful experience. While it was more work than I expected, it was all worth it, and after a few days, I started to really enjoy it. I worked in the farm, looking after the animals, and feeding the horses. It's one of the most beautiful places, and I was always… read more
21 Nov. 2016
Vom Workawayer (Xuan) für Host
So far, this is my best WA experience! Rachel is a wonderful lady and i appreciate her very much. Vangvieng is so beautiful and working on the farm with ponies during my first week in such an incredible place is truly a gift. Ali, is my favorite pony! Besides, i also give chinese lessons to some laos colleagues and this is really interesting for… read more
18 Nov. 2016
Vom Workawayer (Mélanie) für Host
I have heard some volunteers saying it was the best workaway they did and I totally believe them :)
Location: picturesque! Hotel boasts the river and the beautiful mountains...
Job: I was helping at the cafe and it was a great experience! Not only I was free to suggest anything to make the place better but I also got to learn a lot about how… read more
Location: picturesque! Hotel boasts the river and the beautiful mountains...
Job: I was helping at the cafe and it was a great experience! Not only I was free to suggest anything to make the place better but I also got to learn a lot about how… read more
20 Okt. 2016
Vom Workawayer (Breda & Patrick) für Host
This was our first work away experience and Rachel, you have set the bar quite high! We had a great time working here and were treated very well by both Rachel and the staff at the hotel. We met some really great people there and miss our little work away family. Thank you so much and come visit us in Ireland!
21 Juli 2016
Vom Workawayer (Katja) für Host
Thank you Rachel for this amazing experience! I volunteered for 2 weeks in a nice and cozy café next door to one of the two hotels run by Rachel, a lovely and impressive person. I was working in the mornings so i had plenty of time to explore the stunning beauty of Vang Vieng! There are so many outdoor activities to do, you will definately not get… read more
1 Juli 2016
Vom Workawayer (Steffen & Julia) für Host
We stayed for two weeks. It was amazing and went by so quickly… we would have loved to stay longer. We can only recommend this place. It is definitely an outstanding workaway host!
Rachel is an inspiring person. It’s amazing to see her juggling and developing all her businesses making smart desicions, yet having a personal relationship with all… read more
Rachel is an inspiring person. It’s amazing to see her juggling and developing all her businesses making smart desicions, yet having a personal relationship with all… read more
16 Juni 2016
Vom Workawayer (Soenke & Johanna) für Host
Me and my boyfriend stayed two weeks in this lovely place. I can't recommend this workaway place enough. Vang Vieng is a beautiful place where you can do lots of activities during your freetime. The people you will work with are very friendly and want to learn english. Rachel is a truely inspiring person and it is really nice to see what she… read more
7 Juni 2016
Vom Host für Workawayer (Lisa & Francisco)
Thanks so much to Fran and Lisa for putting in the energy and enjoying your time with us! Lisa did a good job learning how to work our cafe for 1/2 day shift 6 days a week. Fran was well adjusted to brushing ponies and being able to ride the motorbike was an asset to transporti our kitchen food waste to feed our poultry & ponies. I am sure they… read more
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13 Mai 2016
Vom Workawayer (Lisa & Francisco) für Host
Thank you Rachel for this awesome workaway! Not only did we enjoy from breathtaking landscapes and plentiful, delicious breakfasts, but we also had the chance to meet very kind volunteers and the entire staff of the hotel.
Fran helped at the farm, feeding and brushing the ponies, while Lisa helped in the café. We both learned so much and had such… read more
Fran helped at the farm, feeding and brushing the ponies, while Lisa helped in the café. We both learned so much and had such… read more
6 Juni 2016
Vom Workawayer (Catalina & Francisco) für Host
My boyfriend and I arrived to this beautiful place to stay for 2 weeks but we end staying 1 month. I dont have words to describe how nice is the staff, how beautiful is the landscape (my favorite in ASia!!) and specially how Rachel help everybody that she can. It was an amazing experience that We will remember always. WE were working hard but in a… read more
5 Juni 2016
Vom Workawayer (Lindsay & Chad ) für Host
My husband and I just finished our two week volunteering experience with Rachel in the lovely city of Vang Vieng, Laos and can't recommend this workway enough to those looking for a great experience! It was our first workaway but it definitely set the bar really high. Rachel is such an inspiring person to be around and she along with her family… read more
25 Mai 2016
Vom Workawayer (Pasha) für Host
It was my first time volunteering in a town than organic farms, and it was an amazing experience!!! Rachel has a beautiful spirit, she is an angel on earth. She also has breathed this beautiful soul to her whole business and staff. I met super nice volunteers and enjoyed my time peacefully. I left with tears of happiness in my eyes.
You are… read more
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24 Mai 2016
Vom Host für Workawayer (Pasha)
Pasha is a wonderful person with lots of positive energy! He is so kind, generous with his time and helped us immensely in our Cafe. We surely wish him the best in his ventures to one day develop an amazing sanctuary of his own! We hope to stay in touch and meet Pasha more than just once!
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25 Mai 2016
Vom Workawayer (Mikaila) für Host
I absolutely loved staying it Vang Vieng. I learned so much working on the hobby farm across the river and the Cafe and met some incredible people. Rachel, her family, and Sarah were very welcoming, helpful, and great mentors in the month that I was there. Of course Vang Vieng is beautiful and there is a lot to see an do if you are ambitious. Had… read more
24 Mai 2016
Vom Host für Workawayer (Conor)
Conor and Virgine great to have around, always helpful and willing to put their best into any task around! Thanks again for staying with us!
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20 März 2016
Vom Workawayer (Conor) für Host
We spent a wonderful two weeks working with Rachel. Rachel, Sarah, and Ms Jin are lovely people; always helpful, interested, and interesting! The Lao staff are always eager to practice some English and to ask how you're enjoying Vang Vieng,
Our first week was spent looking after the café while the manager was on vacation. The work was fairly… read more
Our first week was spent looking after the café while the manager was on vacation. The work was fairly… read more
6 Mai 2016
Vom Workawayer (Nicolas) für Host
I really enjoyed so much the time working with Rachel and Sarah, very nice and welcome people! The room was very comfortable, the breakfast was really amazing, the staff of the hotel are very nice and kind! I worked on the farm in the other side of the river taking care of the chickens, gueeses and specially the ponies (brushing and feeding) and… read more
24 März 2016
Vom Workawayer (Ingrid & Aric) für Host
Thank you so much for a great workaway experience. Our two week stay was fantastic, we were working on the other side of the river doing mainly maintenance work ( building fences, keeping paddocks clean...) and being able to help out with the ponies was the highlight. They are such characters and a great pleasure to pamper.
All the staff are so… read more
All the staff are so… read more
11 März 2016
Vom Host für Workawayer (Lotte)
Thank you so much Lotte for all your hard work! As a last minute placement Lotte and Adriana learnt so quickly to manage the daily routine around our Pony Trekking farm. Quickly they mastered the horse husbandry, cleaning, caring & feeding poultry tasks and steering our paddle boat across the river! Thank you so much for your efforts and we hope… read more
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10 März 2016
Vom Host für Workawayer (Daniel & Emily)
Dan and Emily were wonderful to have here with us! They are both friendly, approachable and service oriented people. They have loads of energy and professional skills : Dan helped out to improve our restaurant / bar management systems and mentored the local staff giving them refreshing ideas and motivation in their work. Dan was able to run a… read more
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28 Feb. 2016
Vom Workawayer (Daniel & Emily) für Host
We've just finished our first workaway experience at this hotel, and although challenging at times, was thoroughly enjoyable! Rachel and Sompanh are incredibly welcoming and very nice to work for. Work wise we were helping out around the hotel (reception, restaurant, housekeeping) and were pretty much left to use our initiative. There were several… read more
22 Jan. 2016
Vom Workawayer (Holden) für Host
Rachel, her family, and the entire staff made this workaway such a pleasant, rewarding experience. The scenery is breathtaking, as is the buffet breakfast... We spent two weeks here helping out in the bar and restaurant, as well as teaching the cooks a few western desserts! After learning more about Rachel's life, she is truly inspiring. highly… read more
22 Jan. 2016
Vom Workawayer (Selma & Sergi) für Host
For us this warkaway was one of the best experiences on our trip, this place is beautiful, and the people are even better! We loved our job here, we learned a loooooooooooooot about ponies, and ended up loving them! (Also missing them and remembering them everytime we see a horse/pony). We also had the chance to go to a Yoga retreat at the hotel,… read more
29 Dez. 2015
Vom Host für Workawayer (Selma & Sergi)
We loved having Selma and Sergi stay with us and work on our eco-farm. They both worked hard with daily tasks caring for ponies and gardening. Enthusiastic and active to work hard and help with tasks where needed. They are a generous, creative, lovable couple. Great with kids and willing to share their skills with children too. Our family values… read more
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3 Jan. 2016
Vom Workawayer (Jacob) für Host
I had the best experience in vang vieng thanks to Rachel and her team.I highly recommend workaway with them! Thanks for everything!
29 Dez. 2015
Vom Host für Workawayer (Jaume & Sara)
Thankyou Jimmi & Sara for all your inputs, commitment and patience!!!
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29 Dez. 2015
Vom Workawayer (Jaume & Sara) für Host
As a first workaway experience, we just can say it was amazing! We had a great time there. We stayed for two weeks helping in the restaurant and in the coffee shop, both great places to give a hand while enjoying your time in Vang Vieng. Rachel was so kind and flexible with us, she introduced us to all her family and the staff, with whom we had a… read more
29 Dez. 2015
Vom Host für Workawayer (Martin & Galatee)
We loved having Galatee and Martin come to volunteer with us! They are truly wonderful people with a lot of personality and skills to share! They worked so well with our local staff and everyone was sad to see them leave. Martin contributed to IT and computer issues as well as odd jobs in maintenance and gardening. Galatee is a people's person… read more
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7 Nov. 2015
Vom Workawayer (Martin & Galatee) für Host
Rachel her familiy, Sarah, Bee, Tong-Souk, PingPong, Poukamh are truly amazing people who we had the chance to get to know during our stay there. Unfortunately we cannot take them home to Europe with us :-) . We felt very welcome by everyone and we were fully motivated to give back as much as we could. The breakfats was heavenly. By far one of the… read more
29 Dez. 2015
Vom Host für Workawayer (Gabriele & Enrica)
Gabriele and Enrica are both creative, artistic, gentle and hard working people. We enjoyed their company and appreciate the work they accomplished. Gabriele has introduced us to his amazing music on the handpan as well as many durable hours on our Pony Farm. Enrica worked hard leaving us with tangible products in our business developments. We… read more
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6 Dez. 2015
Vom Workawayer (Gabriele & Enrica) für Host
We enjoyed so much the time at Rachel's hotel ! The room was very comfortable, the breakfast was really amazing, the staff of the hotel very helpful with us and Rachel was like a friend for us! I did several branding projects for the hotel, a yoga studio and a coffee shop in Vang Vieng and Gabriele worked in the other side of the river taking care… read more
