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Description
I own a campsite by a river surrounded with local fruit trees (durian, jackfruit, bitter beans, rambutans, etc) in Kampung Perik, Kedah Malaysia. My passion is outdoor activities like camping and overlanding (4x4 vehicles & campervan). That's why i want to develop my land as a camping spot for those who like to camping. We also have a wooden house and also big camping tent at the campsite for the workawayers to stay. My campsite by a river, is located in a village surrounded with bamboo trees, birds chirping around where you can find peace and tranquility, relax and healing. I also use the natural resources like bamboo tree, river sand and rocks to beautify my land. I plan to host foreigners around the world to know about local Malaysian culture especially those resides in northern states of Malaysia neighbouring to Thailand. As my establishment is small, i'm basically doing all the things 'one man show' and assisted with my wife. Me and my wife have our full-time jobs but we could not resist to built the campsite as it is our passion and hobby. That's why i am looking for the workawayers who are independant and passionate with nature to assist me. They can also built something in the land as their lifetime memory and also experience day to day live with the villagers.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Charity Work
Art Projects
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
They can enjoy the culture, food, scenery and daily life as villagers and hands on experience of what the villagers do to earn their living.
Help
The workawayer can assist me:
1. Maintain and clean the house, campsite and clearing small tree/grass.
2. Clearing bushes and opening new camping spot.
3. Make a base for the tent. We have a plot for the tent.
4. Walkway around the campsite to the riverside.
5. Gardening some vegetables.
6. If u have the skill, built the treehouse. Many big trees are there where the potential is yet to discover.
Also from time to time, we can discuss with the workawayer something they want to built in the land as their life experience at the campsite.
Languages
Languages spoken
Malay: Fluent
English: IntermediateThis host offers a language exchange
Im interested to learn speaking english as fluent as i can.
Accommodation
A room at the house and also a big camping tent (size 10ft x 14 ft) next to a river with electricity and mattress. My house have all basic amenities like fridge, washing machine, kitchen, toaster, wifi and toilet.
I'm not a good cook. I can provide the raw material for the workawayer to cook. Other than that, we have a another 3 toilets with the walls cladding with bamboo.
What else ...
A good telecommunication at site for online communication. I have a bike and bicycles for the workawayer to travel around the village.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
A good telecommunication at site for the traveller for online communication and of course we have electricity for your convenience. We also have wifi for the convenience of the workawayer/guest.
Space for parking camper vans
Medium size campervan. Not a motorhome size.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Host ref number: 644772568353
Feedback (30)
4 Apr 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Luka)
Luka stayed with us for 3 weeks. Sometimes he doesnt talk much but surely he do a lot at the campsite. He is our muscle guy that he assist us to move heavy logs to make a dam during the dry season. Thanks to him that we can make a good progress at the campsite.
(Excellent
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2 Apr 2024
Left by Workawayer (Luka) for host
I had a really enjoyable experience staying at here. MD is a wonderful host and very hospitable. The space is very peaceful with a really nice river running through it. The hours are flexible and there are many different opportunities of how you would like to spend your time working.
4 Apr 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Eleda)
Eleda stayed with us for 3 weeks. She came here days before the fasting month. She is independent enough to manage his tasks at the campsite. She also a good cook where she can just pick vegetables at our edible garden and turn it into nice meal. She also make bamboo candle lantern and also recycle plastics into something nice. She also plant so… read more
(Excellent
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2 Apr 2024
Left by Workawayer (Eleda) for host
I had an absolutely amazing time at the campsite. I cannot express enough gratitude for MD and his hospitality. He is very kind and wants everyone to feel comfortable and enjoy their stay. I got to meet many of his friends and enjoy delicious local food. Even though MD is very busy, especially during Ramadan, he still tries to come to the camp… read more
17 Mar 2024
Left by Workawayer (Ida) for host
I stayed at the retreat for one week. There is stunning nature around the campsite and it was lovely to sleep in comfortable tent while listening nature sounds and have a morning swims in the river. MD is super easygoing, flexible and helpful person, always a big smile on his face. Me and other workawayers were very free to make our own schedules… read more
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4 Apr 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Luka)
Luka stayed with us for 3 weeks. Sometimes he doesnt talk much but surely he do a lot at the campsite. He is our muscle guy that he assist us to move heavy logs to make a dam during the dry season. Thanks to him that we can make a good progress at the campsite.
(Excellent
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2 Apr 2024
Left by Workawayer (Luka) for host
I had a really enjoyable experience staying at here. MD is a wonderful host and very hospitable. The space is very peaceful with a really nice river running through it. The hours are flexible and there are many different opportunities of how you would like to spend your time working.
4 Apr 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Eleda)
Eleda stayed with us for 3 weeks. She came here days before the fasting month. She is independent enough to manage his tasks at the campsite. She also a good cook where she can just pick vegetables at our edible garden and turn it into nice meal. She also make bamboo candle lantern and also recycle plastics into something nice. She also plant so… read more
(Excellent
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2 Apr 2024
Left by Workawayer (Eleda) for host
I had an absolutely amazing time at the campsite. I cannot express enough gratitude for MD and his hospitality. He is very kind and wants everyone to feel comfortable and enjoy their stay. I got to meet many of his friends and enjoy delicious local food. Even though MD is very busy, especially during Ramadan, he still tries to come to the camp… read more
17 Mar 2024
Left by Workawayer (Ida) for host
I stayed at the retreat for one week. There is stunning nature around the campsite and it was lovely to sleep in comfortable tent while listening nature sounds and have a morning swims in the river. MD is super easygoing, flexible and helpful person, always a big smile on his face. Me and other workawayers were very free to make our own schedules… read more
27 Feb 2024
Left by Workawayer (Madelief & Jurre) for host
The passed two weeks that we spend on the retreat have been fantastic! This was our first 'real' Workaway experience and we kind of expected that we had to help a lot more and a lot harder, but MD really just gives you the freedom to think of your own project and build something you want. He also lets you enjoy the peace and quiet of this precious… read more
5 Feb 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Gatien)
Gatien stay with us just for a week which is normally i accept those who stay 2 weeks or more. But of course, during the short stay, he helps me a lot by clearing the bushes at the campsite and also cutting bamboos and i really appreciate it. Its good to have someone really keen to help and also fast learner that can be independent after that.… read more
(Excellent
)
25 Jan 2024
Left by Workawayer (Gatien) for host
I only stayed for 1 week but it was an awesome experience! MD is really kind, welcoming, and his campsite is beautiful! I had a lot of freedom with the type of work I did, so it depends a lot on your skills and choices, for example I cleared a lot of bamboos, bushes and so on. Also, if you are a bit creative and would like to build things, this is… read more
30 Jan 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Olivia)
Olivia stays 2 weeks at my campsite. She was with 5 other workawayers at that time. Apart from normal maintenance work like sweeping the dead leaves and clearing bushes, she also helps me build wooden bench at the campsite and also bamboo furniture. She also builds two bamboo wind chimes at my campsite for decorations and the guests are love it.… read more
(Excellent
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28 Jan 2024
Left by Workawayer (Olivia) for host
I had such a great two weeks at the campsite, MD and his wife are the most welcoming hosts who provided such amazing hospitality and opportunities to myself and the other workawayers!
I learned how to build structures and art with bamboo, you're given freedom to be as creative as you like while living in the most beautiful rural campsite by the… read more
I learned how to build structures and art with bamboo, you're given freedom to be as creative as you like while living in the most beautiful rural campsite by the… read more
25 Jan 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Sven)
Sven is a really cool guy. He spent 2 weeks at my campsite with 5 other workawayers at that time. He is independant and knows how to use the the tools at my campsite really well. Other than helping regular maintenance at the campsite, he built me two nice bench from the logs that i already cut into pieces and also a birds house which is really… read more
(Excellent
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25 Jan 2024
Left by Workawayer (Sven) for host
md and his wife were the best workaway hosts I ever had! It was the best experience, building with wood and bamboo. And helping around the campsite. Also md learned me alot about the malay culture. overall top experience at mai dusun! would recommend to everyone!
21 Jan 2024
Left by Workawayer (Maya Anna Lena) for host
This is such an amazing place. I stayed there for two weeks and my experience was great through and through.
The work is so much fun and I learned how to work with bamboo and many different types of tools.
You’re so free to work on whatever you like and it made me have all these creative ideas.
At first it can feel a bit overwhelming because… read more
The work is so much fun and I learned how to work with bamboo and many different types of tools.
You’re so free to work on whatever you like and it made me have all these creative ideas.
At first it can feel a bit overwhelming because… read more
12 Jan 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Brian)
Brian stay at my campsite for almost 3 months. During his stay, there are 13 other workawayers that come and go and have a chance to meet him. Even though he is quiet camera shy, but he's really into what he thinks that he can contribute his best at the campsite. Of course the land clearing things that he's really good at it. I think half acre of… read more
(Excellent
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9 Jan 2024
Left by Workawayer (Brian) for host
I stayed at MD's retreat for 10 weeks, which says it all - but I will say more. MD was probably the best work trade host I have had in my 6 work trades. He is very patient, knowledgable, and happy to have volunteers at his property. I got to learn how to work with bamboo, building a couple of sets of stairs, bridges, and other things. I did a lot… read more
2 Jan 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Zsuzsi & Barna)
Barna stayed with us about 2 weeks. During his stay, there is also 6 other workawayers that come and go in different dates. And of course i need to prepare separate room/tent for them to have their own privacy during their resting time. Barna also an independent person that i can rely on whatever project that he has done and also he can cook by… read more
(Excellent
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27 Dec 2023
Left by Workawayer (Zsuzsi & Barna) for host
I (Barna) stayed at the campsite for 2 weeks. I had a whole tent to myself, usually MD (the host) tries to give everyone their own tent/room so everyone has their own personal space.
We used to do all the cooking and shopping ourselves and then show the bill to MD and he would give us the money back for the shopping with no questions asked, which… read more
We used to do all the cooking and shopping ourselves and then show the bill to MD and he would give us the money back for the shopping with no questions asked, which… read more
22 Dec 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Ida)
Ida is nice girl staying at my campsite for 8days. She helps me doing cleaning at the campsite and also having her own project building bicycle rack for the campsite. I have 5 bicycles that didnt have something to put it properly. She built one bicycle rack using bamboo which is really nice and sturdy. Seems like she enjoy the project as she help… read more
(Excellent
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21 Dec 2023
Left by Workawayer (Ida) for host
I stayed at MD's campsite for a week and I enjoyed it so much. MD is so chill and fun to be around, and his wife Reeza is really kind and thoughtful. They will often bring you different kinds of Malay food, so you also get to experience that part of their culture. In general they take very good care of their workawayers and make sure you are not… read more
21 Dec 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Rafael)
Rafael & Marie stays at my campsite for 2 weeks. They help me keeping the house and the campsite clean. They also help me raise two other camping platform using the sand and the bamboo. They are very cheerful couple that we will recommend them to other host.
(Excellent
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19 Dec 2023
Left by Workawayer (Rafael) for host
Very late review for our best workaway experience:
MD and his wife Reza were truly the most amazing hosts and people that we met in Malaysia. Both are very friendly, incredibly kind hearted and fun to be around. They taught us many things about Malay culture, brought us to the restaurant each evening and showed us amazing places in the nature.… read more
MD and his wife Reza were truly the most amazing hosts and people that we met in Malaysia. Both are very friendly, incredibly kind hearted and fun to be around. They taught us many things about Malay culture, brought us to the restaurant each evening and showed us amazing places in the nature.… read more
21 Dec 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Isabel)
Izzy stay with us for 12days and also with 5 other workawayers. Throughout the days at the campsite, she helps me a lot either cooking for the other workawayers, housekeeping, sweeping the campsite and also helps me clean the tent and the flysheet that was affected by the rescent flood. She also made me some nice bamboo furniture for the rooms… read more
(Excellent
)
18 Dec 2023
Left by Workawayer (Isabel) for host
I have really enjoyed my 12 days helping . It was very cool to experience living in the jungle - so much wildlife to see and hear! I especially loved the daily sightings of the family of monkeys that came to the campsite.
MD let’s us come up with our own projects so I decided my main project would be making furniture for the bedrooms as they had… read more
MD let’s us come up with our own projects so I decided my main project would be making furniture for the bedrooms as they had… read more
5 Dec 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Mirko)
Mirko is a very hardworking young guy. He help me clearing the bushes at the campsite and opening new pathway at the campsite. After few days at the campsite, he can operate the bushcutter really well. He is independent, know little bit cooking and also know how to ride the scooter. Its easy for him going around the village and also nearby city.… read more
(Excellent
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4 Dec 2023
Left by Workawayer (Mirko) for host
What a beautiful place, a campiste near the River in the Jungle,i stay like 2 weeks, and I want to stay more, very good small village with friendly local people. The campiste is very quiet and have opportunity to improve and make some new project! The work is very interesting and you learn many things, time passes quickly.
MD and his wife are very… read more
MD and his wife are very… read more
15 Nov 2023
Left by Workawayer (Anna) for host
MD and Rezza are very sweet souls. They are very welcoming and warm people. I stayed in the camping for a week and it felt like a retreat. It was very peaceful, the nature around is amazing, I saw funny monkeys and tried local food. MD was kind to provide food for cooking according to the needs of volunteers and the tools for work we asked for. He… read more
10 Nov 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Corentin )
Coco stayed at my campsite for 3 weeks. He helps me a lot at the campsite like maintaining the house, built a drain and also clearing the bushes surrounding the big tree. Although sometimes he seems quite shy, but he has a lot of followers in the instagram and tiktok. I see him as an influencer for the travellers in France. He also make a good… read more
(Excellent
)
12 Oct 2023
Left by Workawayer (Corentin ) for host
MD and his wife, welcome you in their environment the place is magnificent and relaxing and the accommodations are very pleasant and each meal comes from local restaurants, it was a pleasant experience during it's 3 weeks, they are also at your disposal do not hesitate to help you when you need it, if you want to have a great experience in the… read more
7 Nov 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Christian)
Christian is a good guy and my helper during his stay at my campsite. He, together with my other workawayer Coco clear the area for my biggest tree at the campsite that will be the attractive tree after this. I really thank them for the work that they did. And also not forget to mention he did the nice drain at my campsite during the heavy rain.… read more
(Excellent
)
11 Oct 2023
Left by Workawayer (Christian) for host
Had an amazing 3 weeks at MD's place. He and his wife are wonderful hosts and really went out of their way to give us a great experience. The work was very flexible, he is very open to ideas if you have any for a project. I learned how to ride a scooter here and ended up racking up ~800km on the clock exploring the wonderful state of Kedah! He… read more
6 Nov 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (AshTheBash)
Ash has been my good helper at the campsite since the first day he arrived. He help me a lot in organizing my tools in the house, keep the house clean and tidy, clearing bushes at the campsite (super clean) and also assist my guest at the campsite. He is super friendly and and helpful person and really independent at the campsite. Even though I am… read more
(Excellent
)
6 Nov 2023
Left by Workawayer (AshTheBash) for host
i have stayed at MD's campground for 3 weeks. Even though MD and his wife Reza has bussy jobs, they still made sure our every need is sorted.
Very knowledgeable about the area, jungle and the river. they can show you around or guide you.
Work is smooth, maintaining the campground is easy and you can pick up a project with MD or share your ideas… read more
Very knowledgeable about the area, jungle and the river. they can show you around or guide you.
Work is smooth, maintaining the campground is easy and you can pick up a project with MD or share your ideas… read more
6 Oct 2023
Left by Workawayer (Jack) for host
Probably the coolest people I met of my 4 months asian trip! you can go there without thinking! Md, his wife, aufa, the restaurant owners, everybody else I met there is so nice. Md if you read this message, know that I understood your advice and it's true: I cannot win with her ;) Aufa, please my friend be ready with pencak when I come back (but… read more
17 Sep 2023
Left by Workawayer (Maira) for host
I planned to stay at MD's campsite for two weeks and ended up extending one more week. That's the kind of place where you could just keep extending and never get tired.
During my time here I helped with building a tent base, some painting and building a bamboo fence. MD showed us how to work with the bamboo.
MD and his wife are incredible people,… read more
During my time here I helped with building a tent base, some painting and building a bamboo fence. MD showed us how to work with the bamboo.
MD and his wife are incredible people,… read more
10 Sep 2023
Left by Workawayer (Carlotta ) for host
I've had a wonderful week at MD's Campsite. He and his wife are lovely and made sure we get in touch with the local culture. They took us to get local food and were happy to tell us about the malay culture. Working at the campsite is super nice, we built a fence after MD taught us how to use bamboo as a natural material. During our off time it was… read more
30 Aug 2023
Left by Workawayer (Maya & Ryan) for host
We had an incredible experience at MDs camp-site! MD and his wife are both such welcoming people and love sharing their culture and food with us. We loved helping out around the camp-site from cleaning to building. We feel we gained so much hands on experience especially when it came to building with bamboo which was informative, helpful and fun!… read more
29 Aug 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Nils & Sunita )
Nils have been staying at our house and the campsite for a while. He helping me with cleaning the house, the motorcycle, the bicycles and buying the groceries for the other workawayers. He's really funny, independent and have a craftmanship. He build us a nice "angklung" made with the bamboo. I would recommend this guy for other host.
(Excellent
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21 Aug 2023
Left by Workawayer (Nils & Sunita ) for host
We had a greate time at MDs campsite. it is a beautiful and peaceful place in the jungle and we immediately felt welcome. MD and his wife are just lovely and care a lot about their guests and workawayers. thank you so much for this experience.
29 Aug 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Arthur)
Arthur been stayed with us for a while and he help me building the pathway to the river. He also helping to clean the campsite and the house. He also helping cooking with other workawayers. I would recommend this guy to other host.
(Excellent
)
21 Aug 2023
Left by Workawayer (Arthur) for host
My Workaway at Md's campingside was amazing. Thank You so much for taking such good care of us, providing us with all we needed. It was lovely to meet you and your wife and have so much opportunity to learn and experience about your culture. Also the nature is so beautiful I couldn't get enough of the jungle view. Thank you for the opportunity,… read more
2 Jul 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Jack)
He stayed at our campaite for 8 days. He is young, energetic and easily adapted to camping lifestyle. He help us clean our campaite all the time and painting our bamboo cladding toiket wall ao that it will last longer. He also build a bookshelf and donate 2 of his books to us so that other people can us it later. We would recommend this guy as a… read more
(Excellent
)
29 Jun 2023
Left by Workawayer (Jack) for host
What an incredible experience! MD and his wife are two of the most welcoming and generous people I have ever encountered, always smiling and laughing. My 8 day stay on the campsite was an experience I will never forget. MD picked me up from Alor Setar and we drove to the campsite where I was instantly struck by the serene sounds of the jungle and… read more
16 Jun 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Danielle & Fabiano)
Danielle & Fabiano, the lovely couple stay at our place for 2weeks. The experience with them is such a sweet moment. They have completed the project that i was really like which is cladding the toilet wall with bamboo. It was no nice. They are neat & tidy. They kept my place really clean and also the first week they become our durian collector.… read more
(Excellent
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16 Jun 2023
Left by Workawayer (Danielle & Fabiano) for host
What can we say about this experience? Absolutely amazing! MD and Rezza are really special people. They are both very dear and have many friends, which makes the campsite full of people at times. We love them all. The people in the village are very kind and pleasant. Our two weeks on their campsite were very nice! Our work was basically cladding… read more
28 Mar 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Raphael & Nicole)
The first day Raphael & Nicole arrive at the campsite, they really love sleeping in the tent by the river. Then, its just a habit for Nicole to enjoy her morning coffee by the river as my land and the other host is just nearby. They also sweep and collect dead leaves from my land to make a campfire at night. These couple can make you amaze with… read more
(Excellent
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21 Mar 2023
Left by Workawayer (Raphael & Nicole) for host
First of all we have to say thank you to MD. It was really great for us to get to know him and his project.
MD is a person who always smiles and is cheerful, one is automatically happy in his presence. No matter what you need, he will help you with it.
His project is still very young but the ideas and visions he has for his property are… read more
MD is a person who always smiles and is cheerful, one is automatically happy in his presence. No matter what you need, he will help you with it.
His project is still very young but the ideas and visions he has for his property are… read more
21 Feb 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Monique & James)
All i can say is that Monique & James is such a lovely person. Both of them know to communicate well with the locals adn observe the local culture. After finishing their task, Monique always wear her 'baju kelawar' which is really into our local culture. After a while, they also seen not a stranger to machete anymore as they know how to handle… read more
(Excellent
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21 Feb 2023
Left by Workawayer (Monique & James) for host
We were picked up by MD from a local city, understandably with new accounts you are unsure of what you are getting into. But let me tell you, not one minute was a disappointment. The whole experience was magical.
We drove through beautiful scenery to get to the jungle. On arrival the scene could take your breath away. A calm oasis, in the middle… read more
We drove through beautiful scenery to get to the jungle. On arrival the scene could take your breath away. A calm oasis, in the middle… read more
20 Feb 2023
Left by Workawayer (Amanda & Rob) for host
We want to thank Mohamed (MD) for the opportunity to work at his camping.
Sleeping in a tent and bathing in the river was the way of life for a week. Luckily for the next workawayers there will be/is a proper toilet and shower facilities. During our stay it was build from the ground up by labor force.
We on the other hand were busy cleaning out… read more
Sleeping in a tent and bathing in the river was the way of life for a week. Luckily for the next workawayers there will be/is a proper toilet and shower facilities. During our stay it was build from the ground up by labor force.
We on the other hand were busy cleaning out… read more
30 Jan 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Rhys & Charles)
There staying for two weeks at my place. I find that both of them are helpful, energetic and also keen on completing their task. They have made some clearing at my land, chopping some bamboos and made a nice chicken coop out of the bamboo and the wood. Nice jobs young man!!!
(Excellent
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21 Jan 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Sarah)
Sarah & Tobias are such a lovely couple. A good singer and guitar player. They have multiple talents which can be advantage for them in communicate well with the host. They are easygoing and hardworking. I have such a nice experience with them.
(Excellent
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20 Jan 2023
Left by Workawayer (Sarah) for host
Thank you MD for a wonderful experience!
We stayed for just over 2 weeks. MD helped us set up a luxury camping experience by the river, with our own stove, sun/rain shelters, comfy camp chairs, snack stash and monkey neighbours! Throughout the time we were there MD went out of his way to keep us comfortable, setting up lights, providing extra… read more
We stayed for just over 2 weeks. MD helped us set up a luxury camping experience by the river, with our own stove, sun/rain shelters, comfy camp chairs, snack stash and monkey neighbours! Throughout the time we were there MD went out of his way to keep us comfortable, setting up lights, providing extra… read more
