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❁ Dear travelers, I am not currently hosting any volunteers due to other life projects but hopefully will be back in Summer 2023! ❁
Workaway has given me as a host amazing experience and beautiful friendships, so it is even hard to imagine life without workawaying :)
My current renovation project takes place in North Latvia, in a town called Valmiera. It's a house built by my great-grandparents and we are planning to turn it into a co-working place for freelancers (upper floor) and a yoga-wellness center (ground floor). As it's a DIY project, still hard to put a certain date for its final but we just follow the flow of life - it will be finished, when it will be finished :))
We usually have 2-10 Workawayers at the same time and there is a lot of fun of working together and in free time, not only work :) The team consists of several longer term workawayers (staying 2-3 months) and shorter term help coming for 1 - 4 weeks.
We need help 5 days a week, 5 hours a day (lunch breaks apart, small household duties apart), usually from 10:00 - 16:00 but the hours might be different according to the plans/tasks/workaway preferences. The tasks might be challenging as well as the living conditions - there is mostly cold water, limited access to shower (but planning to organize a proper shower soon), firewood heating, most of the rooms are shared. in summer we have a nice garden to chill out and also to grow our own vegetables.
The rough living conditions offer to experience another life style and make new meaningful friendships, gain a decent renovation/handy work experience and have a remarkable experience for your life!
For occasional weekends, I can offer you to stay in Riga and explore the capital but that greatly depends on the availability of any free room in my apartment there. Most often the weekends are free and can be spent just chilling out, reading a book, watching a movie (big screen available), visiting nearby cities, going for a walk in forest etc.
Please feel free to message if you have any questions. We can provide a safe environment for a 10 day self isolation (required in Latvia currently).
LIST OF WORKS:
demolishing walls, cutting firewood, washing the dishes, taking off old layers of paint, plaster work, painting, woodwork, sanding, flexing, cutting firewood, work with electricity, cleaning, removing building garbage, separating waste, cleaning the garden, cooking etc.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
First of all, I will try to introduce you to the Latvian culture, history, nature taking into account the current covid conditions (we are organizing some excursions and tours as well). Secondly, the team consists of people from different cultures and backgrounds so its a great opporunity to learn about other cultures without travelling to them (espcially in this time).
Help
I expect Workawayers to be able to help out physically, to be able to do the renovation (cleaning, painting, building, carpentry, handle powertools (we can teach))
Help includes A-Z renovation for a house, currently working on cleaning the walls from old pain, recently renovated doors, vintage heaters, there is a lot of cleaning constantly.
Help in garden - picking apples, cleaning out old leaves, cutting the grass.
Cooking - to be able to cook for up to 10 people on a small, improvised kitchen (no running water). Dishwashing is always an important task!
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Latvian (Lettish): Fluent
Russian: Intermediate
Accommodation
Single and shared basic rooms in Valmiera, fire heating.
Limited access to shower!!! Basically in the summer we have a cold shower outdoor and swimming in the lake.
For 3 euros you can visit the nearby gym and shower there if needed.
Simple WC without a lot of comfort
Be prepared for rough, challenging living conditions - make your own fire heating in the room.
In spring 2021 due to some electricity work we might also experience some shortages in electricity, but we hope to fix them soon!
What else ...
From Valmiera you can easily reach:
- beautiful and historical city of Cēsis (30min bus)
- Estonian border city Valga (1h on bus)
- Riga (1,5h hour on bus, possible to host you in Riga too for a weekend)
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We do have a basic WIFI and workdesks so its possible to work on your own projects in the free time. Also Valmiera librart is open (check for updates regarding any government restriction due to Covid 10 pandemic)
Space for parking camper vans
There is enough space to park your car/caravan. But no speciall connections (electricy/water)
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
5 hours a day, 5 days a week (flexible)
Host ref number: 334688925492
Feedback (41)
1 Jun 2022
Left by Workawayer (Andrei) for host
An incredible experience!
I stayed almost 1 year! Felt very much part of the house (if you know what I mean)
Met and made unforgettable memories, even in -25 degrees.
Baiba, where do I start..... from helpful empathetic, fun, talented, driven young woman with much more to express.
We still keep in touch and will continue to.
I'm very much… read more
I stayed almost 1 year! Felt very much part of the house (if you know what I mean)
Met and made unforgettable memories, even in -25 degrees.
Baiba, where do I start..... from helpful empathetic, fun, talented, driven young woman with much more to express.
We still keep in touch and will continue to.
I'm very much… read more
15 Mar 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Engelbert)
Engelbert is a dream workawayer! His professional skills are the top – he is a builder, technician and the best ‘hands on’ person. Engie basically knows how to fix and build everything. So if you get a chance to host this super helper, you will be very lucky! He also knows a lot about gardening, eco-building, energy healing, and living in harmony… read more
(Excellent
)
14 Mar 2022
Left by Workawayer (Engelbert) for host
Baiba is really a nice person and a good host I cutten wish for a better one. I stayed 4 Month on this Place and we did a lot of renovations work.
There was always time for some fun like going swimm in the River.
If you need any kind of support Baiba will do her best to help you.
Thank you for this amazing time bin Valmiera.
There was always time for some fun like going swimm in the River.
If you need any kind of support Baiba will do her best to help you.
Thank you for this amazing time bin Valmiera.
4 Feb 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Regina & Leonardo)
These two people are two the most amazing souls you can host in your Workaway project! ★★★★★
During their stay in Latvia, we developed a special bond and now I miss these guys a lot! ♥
Long story short: Leonardo came to Latvia as a workaway helper, meanwhile Regina arrived here as an guest, but she also ended up doing workaway with me in… read more
During their stay in Latvia, we developed a special bond and now I miss these guys a lot! ♥
Long story short: Leonardo came to Latvia as a workaway helper, meanwhile Regina arrived here as an guest, but she also ended up doing workaway with me in… read more
(Excellent
)
4 Feb 2022
Left by Workawayer (Regina & Leonardo) for host
As we made different experiences at different period of times we will write separately feedbacks;
Regina (duration 2 weeks) For me it was absolutely the right thing! Valmiera is really calm but still offers a lot to people who are open to discover whatever they find next. Riga is also not so far as well the Estonian border.
My main working tasks… read more
Regina (duration 2 weeks) For me it was absolutely the right thing! Valmiera is really calm but still offers a lot to people who are open to discover whatever they find next. Riga is also not so far as well the Estonian border.
My main working tasks… read more
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1 Jun 2022
Left by Workawayer (Andrei) for host
An incredible experience!
I stayed almost 1 year! Felt very much part of the house (if you know what I mean)
Met and made unforgettable memories, even in -25 degrees.
Baiba, where do I start..... from helpful empathetic, fun, talented, driven young woman with much more to express.
We still keep in touch and will continue to.
I'm very much… read more
I stayed almost 1 year! Felt very much part of the house (if you know what I mean)
Met and made unforgettable memories, even in -25 degrees.
Baiba, where do I start..... from helpful empathetic, fun, talented, driven young woman with much more to express.
We still keep in touch and will continue to.
I'm very much… read more
15 Mar 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Engelbert)
Engelbert is a dream workawayer! His professional skills are the top – he is a builder, technician and the best ‘hands on’ person. Engie basically knows how to fix and build everything. So if you get a chance to host this super helper, you will be very lucky! He also knows a lot about gardening, eco-building, energy healing, and living in harmony… read more
(Excellent
)
14 Mar 2022
Left by Workawayer (Engelbert) for host
Baiba is really a nice person and a good host I cutten wish for a better one. I stayed 4 Month on this Place and we did a lot of renovations work.
There was always time for some fun like going swimm in the River.
If you need any kind of support Baiba will do her best to help you.
Thank you for this amazing time bin Valmiera.
There was always time for some fun like going swimm in the River.
If you need any kind of support Baiba will do her best to help you.
Thank you for this amazing time bin Valmiera.
4 Feb 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Regina & Leonardo)
These two people are two the most amazing souls you can host in your Workaway project! ★★★★★
During their stay in Latvia, we developed a special bond and now I miss these guys a lot! ♥
Long story short: Leonardo came to Latvia as a workaway helper, meanwhile Regina arrived here as an guest, but she also ended up doing workaway with me in… read more
During their stay in Latvia, we developed a special bond and now I miss these guys a lot! ♥
Long story short: Leonardo came to Latvia as a workaway helper, meanwhile Regina arrived here as an guest, but she also ended up doing workaway with me in… read more
(Excellent
)
4 Feb 2022
Left by Workawayer (Regina & Leonardo) for host
As we made different experiences at different period of times we will write separately feedbacks;
Regina (duration 2 weeks) For me it was absolutely the right thing! Valmiera is really calm but still offers a lot to people who are open to discover whatever they find next. Riga is also not so far as well the Estonian border.
My main working tasks… read more
Regina (duration 2 weeks) For me it was absolutely the right thing! Valmiera is really calm but still offers a lot to people who are open to discover whatever they find next. Riga is also not so far as well the Estonian border.
My main working tasks… read more
23 Dec 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Milla)
Milla arrived to our project exactly in the right time – I really needed someone to sort out a lot of clothing and accessories for a flea market – she was so good with that! I wish I always had someone so accurate on my side when working with non-construction projects :). She also helped during the market and to clear it up afterwards. Overall… read more
(Excellent
)
19 Aug 2021
Left by Workawayer (Milla) for host
My stay at Baibas was a short but very nice one. She truly is a incredibly vibrant, energetic person and also reacted super kind and chilled when I took a few days more to decide if and when I wanted to come, also let me stay alone in her Appartement in Riga the last night. I felt like she really trusted us volunteers.
My main task was to prepare… read more
My main task was to prepare… read more
21 Dec 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Patrik)
Patrik is a wonderful helper, a guy with a big heart and charming smile! He spent most of his summer 2021 helping me with the project in Valmiera and some weeks he also stayed in Riga. During his stay he was always super helpful, active part of the team, bringing up his own ideas and solutions and also very friendly with other workawayers.
Not… read more
Not… read more
(Excellent
)
17 Dec 2021
Left by Workawayer (Patrik) for host
Well, how can i start. Since first messages i knew this is it, my first workaway trip. I stayed in Riga an Valmiera almost 2 months and it was best summer so far. Flat in Riga is big and always full of interesting people, the house in Valmiera is peaceful and both cities are truly beautiful. Baiba has wonderful soul and big heart, she can help… read more
13 Sep 2021
Left by Workawayer (Lorenzo) for host
Info notice: Exchange was cancelled at last minute
12 Jul 2021
Left by Workawayer (Estere) for host
I can say big "Thank You" to Baiba for welcoming me at the last moment due to other plans going wrong.
It was an inspiring experience to be in Baibas company, since there's so much that can be learnt from her.
It's amazing how she's creating and leading such a considerable project on her own, and doing it successfully.
I was doing not the most… read more
It was an inspiring experience to be in Baibas company, since there's so much that can be learnt from her.
It's amazing how she's creating and leading such a considerable project on her own, and doing it successfully.
I was doing not the most… read more
25 Jun 2021
Left by Workawayer (Leonardo) for host
I made my first experience as a workawayer at Baiba and I couldn't have found a better place to start this experience.
I spent the whole winter in Valmiera welcomed by a lively and stimulating environment, meeting people from all over the world.
I rediscovered the pleasure of working and creating something with my hands and I felt a strong… read more
I spent the whole winter in Valmiera welcomed by a lively and stimulating environment, meeting people from all over the world.
I rediscovered the pleasure of working and creating something with my hands and I felt a strong… read more
3 Jun 2021
Left by Workawayer (Lorenzo) for host
Baiba is very welcoming. It's not easy to find a host who picks you up from the airport when you land in Latvia and who hosts you in her erasmus flat in Riga in the last days before the departure (she could host me there because there was a empty bedroom). Furthermore she's very kind, polite, funny and open-minded, she always smiles and gives a… read more
23 May 2021
Left by Workawayer (Elias) for host
I arrived in the beginning of the year, in the middle of a freezing January and a lockdown - but despite that the time in Valmiera was really nice!
Baiba is a very welcoming and good host, always with a positive attitude. We were also seven volunteers from six different countries, so there was no lack of social life at the place.
Recommended!
Baiba is a very welcoming and good host, always with a positive attitude. We were also seven volunteers from six different countries, so there was no lack of social life at the place.
Recommended!
22 Apr 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Martina)
Martina is the best! ♥ She volunteered at out project in Valmiera in its very beginning: lots of challenging tasks and lots of cleaning was involved! But Martina is never afraid of hard work! I can only admire her determination to always do more than I ask and she so often took her own initiative and completed more tasks than was given. She has… read more
(Excellent
)
3 Sep 2020
Left by Workawayer (Martina) for host
Here I come with my feedback (finally)!
Iʼve been part of this team for two weeks and a half last July and it was such an amazing experience! I was among the first workawayers to start the Valmiera project, which I'd found challenging at the beginning, before we made it more comfortable and I eventually couldn't wait to get back there, a quiet… read more
Iʼve been part of this team for two weeks and a half last July and it was such an amazing experience! I was among the first workawayers to start the Valmiera project, which I'd found challenging at the beginning, before we made it more comfortable and I eventually couldn't wait to get back there, a quiet… read more
1 Mar 2021
Left by Workawayer (Antoine & Maxime) for host
The experience in Valmiera was very nice ! 😃 we stayed two weeks there. We fighting against the cold 😉 fortunately the fire place are good !
Baiba is a very cool and accommodating, it was a pleasure to talk with her.
The work is quite easy and depending of your capacity, there is always something to do !
We definitely advise you to meet her
Baiba is a very cool and accommodating, it was a pleasure to talk with her.
The work is quite easy and depending of your capacity, there is always something to do !
We definitely advise you to meet her
5 Feb 2021
Left by Workawayer (James) for host
Staying in Valmiera with Baiba was fun! I'm writing this a couple of months after leaving Latvia and the time I spent working in this project is already sending me nostalgia. The living conditions are fairly rustic but there were always great people around to make it an enjoyable experience. There was a lot of free time to explore the surrounding… read more
21 Jan 2021
Left by Workawayer (Christiane) for host
Baiba has many projects with renovating the house so it's perfect for people who like to work physically. It was quite cold outside but Baiba always offered options like changing rooms/ getting more blankets to make us feel as comfortable as possible in these rough conditions. As I've been there we were 7 workaway people. We had a lot of fun and a… read more
7 Jan 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Claudio)
Claudio has been an amazing workaway helper, I can only say the best words about his input in my project.
Claudio arrived for a 3 week stay in Valmiera and during this time he was an active, helpful, friendly, funny person in our international team. In spite of the very basic living conditions here, Claudio always stayed patient and accepted the… read more
Claudio arrived for a 3 week stay in Valmiera and during this time he was an active, helpful, friendly, funny person in our international team. In spite of the very basic living conditions here, Claudio always stayed patient and accepted the… read more
(Excellent
)
27 Aug 2020
Left by Workawayer (Claudio) for host
Baiba is a great host. I have been for 3 weeks to Latvia. When I arrived in Riga, we went to Valmiera (a little city in Latvia countryside) to renovate an old Baiba's house. She told us what work we had to do. I spent 15 gg in Valmiera and Baiba was happy, available for me and also for other workwayers. Everyday she prepared breakfast, lunch and… read more
8 Dec 2020
Left by Workawayer (Craig) for host
My two friends and I spent just over two weeks in Valmiera with Baiba and it was a fantastic way to end our three months travelling through Europe. Although not the most comfortable workaway I've stayed at, the social aspect made it one of the most enjoyable. The location is perfect, with easy access to a beautiful forest, a football pitch and a… read more
27 Aug 2020
Left by Workawayer (Kotaro) for host
It was the my first workaway experience, and I am really happy to be a part of Baiba's project. the place has good atmosphere with nature. I had really good 2 weeks with other workawayers and Baiba. she took many places like beach, sauna, river and so on. I never forget this experience, thank you again.
10 Aug 2020
Left by Workawayer (Lea) for host
I spent two weeks with Baiba. It was overall just amazing. During the weeks we mostly worked in the small town Valmiera to renovate the house over there. There is lots of space, a garden and so on. We were able to spend our free time outside in nature. During the weekend we had the opportunity to stay in Riga in Baibas huge flat and spend our free… read more
28 Nov 2019
Left by Workawayer (Barbara) for host
24 Nov 2019
Left by Workawayer (Daniel) for host
Baiba was my second workawaying experience and I enjoyed it.
I stayed two weeks, I shared a nice room with an other workawayer for a week, and another week just by my own in the room.
Working hours were fair, never were more than 5 hours. I like when hosts respect the 25 hours per week rule and Baiba fulfilled this area fully. Altough you need… read more
I stayed two weeks, I shared a nice room with an other workawayer for a week, and another week just by my own in the room.
Working hours were fair, never were more than 5 hours. I like when hosts respect the 25 hours per week rule and Baiba fulfilled this area fully. Altough you need… read more
4 Sep 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Simon)
Simon is an excellent workawayer!
He arrived to Riga right in the moment when my leg got injured and I was in a big need for help. He helped me a lot with various tasks in the student flatshare.
Simon worked on fixing, plastering and painting a drywall and the result was great. I was lucky to have a workawayer with such positive, always hands-on… read more
He arrived to Riga right in the moment when my leg got injured and I was in a big need for help. He helped me a lot with various tasks in the student flatshare.
Simon worked on fixing, plastering and painting a drywall and the result was great. I was lucky to have a workawayer with such positive, always hands-on… read more
(Excellent
)
1 Sep 2018
Left by Workawayer (Simon) for host
Thank you Baiba!
It was a pleasure staying with you :slight_smile:
Instantly I felt comfortable with Baiba.
She is kind, interesting and very helpful.
The conversations are great and the food
Is delicious! The work is also fun!
It's also a unique workaway ,in that you are close to the city which leaves you very independent to explore!
Look… read more
It was a pleasure staying with you :slight_smile:
Instantly I felt comfortable with Baiba.
She is kind, interesting and very helpful.
The conversations are great and the food
Is delicious! The work is also fun!
It's also a unique workaway ,in that you are close to the city which leaves you very independent to explore!
Look… read more
3 Aug 2018
Left by Workawayer (Daria) for host
First of all I want to thank Baiba for a wonderful time that I had in Riga. Baiba is an incredible person. Working with her was fun and interesting. She knows a lot about Riga, nice places to go, what to see and where to spend the evening. She is very caring, she helped me a lot explaining how to get to a place I wanted to visit, was very flexible… read more
24 Jan 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Mairina (Nina) & Eli)
Nina and Eli were hardworking, accurate and very self organized helpers in my apartment renovation project in Riga.
I have been grateful for the ability to work independently, generate ideas and complete tasks effectively. They are both strongly motivated, friendly, precise, hard workers and beautiful personalities. Thank you for staying and… read more
I have been grateful for the ability to work independently, generate ideas and complete tasks effectively. They are both strongly motivated, friendly, precise, hard workers and beautiful personalities. Thank you for staying and… read more
(Excellent
)
29 Dec 2017
Left by Workawayer (Mairina (Nina) & Eli) for host
We loved our stay with Baiba in Riga!
Although we were only there 10 days, everyone in the apartment was warm, welcoming and felt like a new family! Baiba herself was amazing - lively, Interesting and involved. We decorated the hall, help build the majority of the second kitchen, and helped a friend with a charity event, all of which were fun… read more
Although we were only there 10 days, everyone in the apartment was warm, welcoming and felt like a new family! Baiba herself was amazing - lively, Interesting and involved. We decorated the hall, help build the majority of the second kitchen, and helped a friend with a charity event, all of which were fun… read more
29 Dec 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Carlos)
Carlos stayed in Riga during an intensive apartment renovation project and he was an awesome help and great person to have over. Even from the first day, he already saw where some work is needed and got himself working without expecting any directions. Carlos is a great team player and also always showing individual initiative. Several rooms… read more
(Excellent
)
5 Oct 2017
Left by Workawayer (Carlos) for host
Baiba is a nice host. She is a real artist and has a lot of great projects. I spent around 12 days with her and another workawayers. It was so funny and I enjoyed a lot. The work is not hard and the time pass fast while you are doing it. I was painting, building, fixing furniture, cooking,…everything were in an amazing atmosphere! I liked so much… read more
29 Dec 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Minna)
Minna is an awesome, skilled and wonderfully organized workawayer! She is exactly the help you need when hosting guests and running any hospitality business - an extremely positive, communicative and caring person. Also Minna has a great talent of thinking about all the small details, working behind the scenes and seeing few steps ahead. It was a… read more
(Excellent
)
3 Oct 2017
Left by Workawayer (Minna) for host
Such a creative and rewarding experience with Baiba and with other awesome workawayers! It was great to be part of a flat renovation project in a funky area in Riga. The work was different and interesting every day; from putting the wallpaper to preparing lunch and much more. Baiba's positive energy and never-ending encouragement made the work a… read more
26 Dec 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Ivan & Linda)
Linda and Ivan are real masters! Masters of cooking, friendly atmosphere, great talks, beautifully painted walls, artistic solutions and masters of happy life. During the month working together in Riga, with the help of Linda and Ivan we managed to set up a big and colorful apartment, to paint and decorate a few rooms, have loads of tasty meals… read more
(Excellent
)
12 Sep 2017
Left by Workawayer (Ivan & Linda) for host
Baiba is amazing! Very generous always and with great proyects a-head. Our first workaway experience in the centre of Riga. We couldnt be happier. Helped Baiba restore student housing apartments and got to know much about the life and culture in Latvia. Thank you for having us Baiba and wish you all the best in the future projects!
26 Dec 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Anda & Oana-Raluca)
Anda & Oana are two amazing friends who stayed in Riga and helped me with some housework and apartment renovation project. I can truly say only good words about these nice and attentive girls who were always ready to help and be flexible with tasks and conditions (due to a delay with project we changed our initial plans a bit). Girls helped out… read more
(Excellent
)
24 Aug 2017
Left by Workawayer (Anda & Oana-Raluca) for host
Our first Workaway experience was amazing and when we say that we think about our host, Baiba, who is an incredible, amazing and kind woman.
She is carrying with the workawayers needs and tries and offered as much free time we needed to visit the city. Plus she gave us advice about Riga. She is very flexible and she planned our working hours… read more
She is carrying with the workawayers needs and tries and offered as much free time we needed to visit the city. Plus she gave us advice about Riga. She is very flexible and she planned our working hours… read more
8 Nov 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Mathieu & Elisa)
Mathieu and Elisa stayed for a week and were wonderful helpers in an apartment renovation project in Riga - they have good skills (especially with wallpapers), patience; they are very organized and reliable people. It was great fun and easygoing atmosphere with them both and very friendly vibe as well as many useful things done. Thank you, guys,… read more
(Excellent
)
12 Sep 2017
Left by Workawayer (Mathieu & Elisa) for host
We were welcoming very well !
Baiba is really nice, it's a pleasure to tchat with her.
She is flexible, she enabled us to mix working time and leisure time.
She gave us a lot of advice to discover the country.
We wish you to meet her ! :)
Baiba is really nice, it's a pleasure to tchat with her.
She is flexible, she enabled us to mix working time and leisure time.
She gave us a lot of advice to discover the country.
We wish you to meet her ! :)
8 Nov 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Annemette)
Anne is an incredibly skilled, motivated and creative person! Her arrival (together with few other colleges) brought new flame and vibe for the apartment renovation project. Anne is a great in designing, styling and creating beautiful spaces as well as a great SALES person!(yeah, we were joking Anne should actually work in the real estate… read more
(Excellent
)
15 Sep 2017
Left by Workawayer (Annemette) for host
Baiba is the best. I was working with her and 3 other workawayers decoration/renovating an Erasmus flatshare in the centre of Riga for two weeks. Baiba is caring, flexible and effective - she is honest and really knows how to motivate workers by finding the task which fits their skills. I can only say positive things about this amazing experience… read more
25 Oct 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Davide)
Davide was a great help and a good addition of positive energy to my apartment renovation project in Riga. He is a fun and open minded guy with great humor and clear attitude. He is a fast learner and interested in discovering and learning new things together. Good luck with further travels!
(Excellent
)
7 Jul 2017
Left by Workawayer (Davide) for host
I spent one funny week working with Baiba, helping out to clean and set some furnitures up. Tasks were not demanding at all, hightly flexible schedules :D I have learnt a lot of things under Joe's supervision ahah
We got along pretty well and I felt like home during my stay. Thank you for the opportunity Baiba, hopefully to come back to meet you… read more
We got along pretty well and I felt like home during my stay. Thank you for the opportunity Baiba, hopefully to come back to meet you… read more
18 Sep 2017
Left by Workawayer (Lukas) for host
Baiba is awesome, kind, good-hearted, sincere and more. I have spent two weeks there and I wish I could stay longer and help her finish everything what we have started. It doesn't matter if you are struggling with a work itself or you are trying to find interesting places in Riga, Baiba will always help you with anything.
Thank you for this… read more
Thank you for this… read more
13 Sep 2017
Left by Workawayer (Shihkuo) for host
Baiba is super COOOOOOL!!!
I stayed with her for two weeks in the end of my Europe trip. Her project is the happiest one in my experience!
She knows what to do making a good looking room, which really amaze me.
Her working schedule is more than flexable; it allows you to arrange your travelling plan easily. She also knows where to go, that save… read more
I stayed with her for two weeks in the end of my Europe trip. Her project is the happiest one in my experience!
She knows what to do making a good looking room, which really amaze me.
Her working schedule is more than flexable; it allows you to arrange your travelling plan easily. She also knows where to go, that save… read more
13 Jun 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Deborah & Leah)
Leah stayed with me a bit over a week and had a very special/specific task: making new sofa slipcovers for a huge Danish sofa in our living room. She fully took the initiative of organizing her work, getting the right sizes, helping me to pick a fabric and sewing a beautiful and quality set of sofa covers. Leah is a girl with a remarkable… read more
(Excellent
)
8 Jun 2017
Left by Workawayer (Deborah & Leah) for host
Baiba was my first Workaway host and absolutely wonderful! She made me feel completely welcome in her home and kept me busy but made sure I had plenty of time to explore the city. If you`re thinking of coming to Riga, I absolutely recommend getting in touch with Baiba!
13 Jun 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Odair)
Everything is said by the fact that Odair really came for only a week and stayed for 3 fun months. He is the friendliest, caring, hardworking and creative workaway you can meet! Oddie's talent is most seen with his wall paintings and different design ideas; he is also a great master of Photoshop. A person you can truly relay on and have beautiful… read more
(Excellent
)
31 Jan 2017
Left by Workawayer (Odair) for host
I went to help baiba for 1 week and i stayed for 3 months
What can i to say about baiba? She is an amazing hostes. I never will forget this experience!
Thank you for everything that you did for me!
Wherever I am, I'll always have you in my heart.
I love you my sister!
What can i to say about baiba? She is an amazing hostes. I never will forget this experience!
Thank you for everything that you did for me!
Wherever I am, I'll always have you in my heart.
I love you my sister!
18 Mar 2017
Left by Workawayer (Małgorzata) for host
I was helping renovating the flat while summer... It was super cool! we have a loto of fun with painting it and cleaning together! I've met there amazing workawayers! Baiba is a great and helpful host, she is really firendly and open minded person! I enjoyed a lot staying there for a week! Amazing experience :))) "I said Baibaaaaaaa...!!!!!"
24 Oct 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Julien)
Julien was here for very short time but he turned out to be a great company and nice help! Always ready to help out and assist, he is a very polite and friendly workawayer who is always welcome back in my projects.
(Excellent
)
20 Oct 2016
Left by Workawayer (Julien) for host
It was a short time but intense feelings during my stay by Baiba!! was wonderful place to be and nice to discover and to be part of the project. Would love to live again these nice moments with all the team !! it was a sweet souvenir !
take care and wish you the best
take care and wish you the best
24 Oct 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Stefanie)
I can only say all the best words about Stefanie - she is an amazing girl and a very hardworking and skilled workawayer. During my apartment renovation project in Riga she was mainly responible for interior decorating like painting the walls and putting on wallpaper where she really suprised me with her superb skills and precise work. I could not… read more
(Excellent
)
11 Sep 2016
Left by Workawayer (Stefanie) for host
I've spent the most amazing two weeks with Baiba and the other workawayers in Riga! Baiba is incredible as a host, a very lovely open and fun Person to be around. She made me feel welcome right away,is an amzing cook and always in for a laugh... Or a small dinner Party up in her flat!
We renovated a flat pretty close to Rigas City Centre, I… read more
We renovated a flat pretty close to Rigas City Centre, I… read more
13 Oct 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Taylor)
It was a big pleasure and fun hosting Taylor as she is a very good team player and also a wonderful help with individual tasks and detailed work. I especially appreciate her painting jobs, help in apartment arrangment and also great help with organizing a little party during the project where Taylor was an amazing assistance. She is very flexible… read more
(Excellent
)
15 Sep 2016
Left by Workawayer (Taylor) for host
Baiba is wonderful! She's so sweet and it was fun helping her and the other workawayers fix up the flat. She's very flexible with schedules and as long as you put in good work she'll let you take specific time off if you want it. I would definitely stay with Baiba again :D
PS: a love for sweet chili sauce required for this position
PS: a love for sweet chili sauce required for this position
20 May 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Andre)
The arrival of Andre in Riga was a wonderful blessing to kick-start my new little apartment project - it was a well needed help! Andre turned out to be a hard working, precise, accurate and willing to learn things which I also had to idea how to do properly :) I really appreciated Andre's accuracy, certainty, time management skills and hands-on… read more
(Excellent
)
18 May 2016
Left by Workawayer (Andre) for host
I've spent with Baiba almost 2 weeks helping her with a project and that was one of the best experiences via workaway so far. She's easygoing, generous and caring hostess. I'm grateful for delicious food and willingness to adjust to my fairly complex diet, warm and profound conversations and a chance to acquire new skills. I wish you good luck… read more
23 Mar 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Jordan)
Jordan did a couple of workaway weeks at my project and he turned out to be a perfect helper - hardworking, skilled and results-oriented. He got a lot of work done and he also was a great company for a laughter and sharing travel stories. I have to mention that he is an amazing cook for healthy and delicious meals. You are lucky if you get to host… read more
(Excellent
)
22 Mar 2016
Left by Workawayer (Jordan) for host
Thank you for such a wonderful time in Riga. After a long bus ride to Riga you sure made us feel right at home. I was there for 3 weeks and got alot of work done but there was definitely enough time left over for some good laughs and some well needed karaoke. Thanks for such an amazing experience in Latvia. I highly recommend (if she has another… read more
19 Mar 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (James)
James and his friend Jordan were the most amazing and skillful volunteers I could ever wish for my short and very intense renovation project in Riga. They arrived in exactly the right time and helped out for three weeks with a wide range of work which included moving, organizing and assembling furniture, moving and installing household… read more
(Excellent
)
26 Feb 2016
Left by Workawayer (James) for host
Baiba was a phenomenal host. My friend and I stayed there for about three weeks renovating a flat to get it ready to be rented out to international students. Being that she was a workawayer herself at one point she knew how to help introduce us to the culture and the area in a way that we were able to easily flow along with. We had plenty of… read more
