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Hyolim et Youngbin ont passé deux semaines chez moi en Seine-et-Marne pour pratiquer la langue française qu'ils étudient et parlent tous deux déjà très bien. Ils m'ont aidée à désherber et creuser le sol de mon futur potager, à la recherche de remblai non adapté tel du goudron, un travail assez physique qu'ils ont parfaitement réalisé. Ils ont également taillé ma haie à la main. En outils électriques, ils se sont servis de la broyeuse pour des branches à recycler, ainsi que d'une disqueuse et d'une ponceuse pour décaper un portail de jardin en bois, ce qui a été fait avec précision. A la maison ils s'occupaient des repas et, bien qu'ils n'aient pas l'habitude de cuisiner, ont vite appris à préparer des plats simples et variés. Nous avons également fait ensemble quelques belles balades en forêt. Sympathiques, organisés, soignés, discrets et respectueux, ils ont rendu leur séjour chez moi très agréable.

I had an unforgettable month here. Very warm and welcoming people. I learned a lot about the culture and got to do very cool things like teaching kids at school, helping Aunty Ji with gardening, Uncle Ji with handloom.. I was very lucky to experience two weddings!! (Apparently February is a good month for that). I celebrated my birthday here and it felt very very special. I’m forever grateful and hope to be back!

In a rainy day I can finally sit and right about the unexpected pleasant experience we had hosting Paulien! She filled with harmony and passion the farm, giving her best and her love to everyone and everything. From people to animals to plants! Calm and gentle she knows a lot about food and coffee, which we have enjoyed beautifully together during her staying! I don't think I could explain properly how lucky we have been to meet Paulien! Aaaand.... she moved in Italy! So she's still coming to stay with us sometimes!!! Thank you Paulien and to the universe!

My stay Sally's was so nice! I was there to watch her dogs while she was away at a dog show during the weekend. It was a short trip (4 days) but overall it was great to meet her and her SUPER cute dogs (+ her cat Mr. Darcy). All of her dogs are so sweet and its hard to choose a favorite because each of them have their own personality which makes them special :) The area around sally's is super calm and peaceful and I was able to do some walks during the day to enjoy the scenery. Sally and I ate together at all the meals and she taught me a lot about dogs! She truly loves all of her animals ad you can tell they are all spoiled. I loved sharing a glass of wine and watching game shows in the night with Sally. Overall a great stay and would recommend for anyone who loves dogs and is looking for a calm trip!

Simon’s place is amazing, everything is as described in the profile and sooo much more! I stayed there for a month during Christmas time and had such a colourful and wonderful experience. Simon is a really caring host who truly tries to make this the best experience for everyone. The work is varied, sometimes simple, sometimes more interesting and requiring certain skills (and there’s also space to learn them). The hours are very fair, and the accommodation is great. A huuuge bonus is Simon’s cooking and the sweet pets that are always around. I was also so lucky to meet some great people there ❤️ thank you for everything!

Kenneth and Ingvild have been incredibly welcoming, easygoing, and kind!! We felt at home from the very beginning. We're so grateful :) We enjoyed the times we ate together and all the great and funny conversations we shared. Learning from each other; especially languages, from Norwegian, to Spanish and even French with Pierre), was such a special part of the experience. We really loved that mix of cultures. It was also nice to explore the area, we truly enjoyed it. And every day felt different: from removing tiles and preparing the floor with concrete to doing some carpentry! We learned so much in just two weeks! We’re very grateful for your generosity and for everything you shared with us. Best regards!

They are a lovely couple, and I wish you all the best in the future.

We are a bit late with our feedback, sorry guys :) We stayed with Giorgo and Kate for a couple of weeks in october 2024 with our dogs and we had a wonderful time there! Perfect place next to the forest, Kate and Giorgio are very good hosts, we met many lovely people, could choose between many tasks around the house, had awesome dinners together, we ate our best pizza, had nice hikes, ziplining in Giorgios Woodpark, walks at the sea, picked olives, had trips to Naples and Rome, and so much more. You will get dirty, but thats part of the experience, but mainly you'll have a lot of fun. Hope to see you guys in the future and see what you did with the place :) Love, Daniel and Bianka

I spent a month (January- February) with Anne and Trond and it was an incredibly wonderful month during which I was able to learn so much and explore beautiful Norway. The dogs were all amazing and I miss them. There’s a weekly schedule that outlines the tasks, so you have a structure to follow and can easily plan small trips if you feel like it. The annex is very cozy and clean. In the evenings, Trond always cooked delicious dinners and over the weekend, we enjoyed delicious waffles on our sledding trips—thanks;) All in all, a very good first Workaway experience. I highly recommend it.

Hannah confirmed her stay with us and responded positively after we informed her of an important update regarding the activities on March 11. She did not request the exact location details, although it is explicitly mentioned in our profile that this is necessary for arrival. On the agreed arrival date, she did not show up and did not contact us at any point. As hosts, we rely on clear and timely communication, especially on arrival day. Unfortunately, this lack of communication and no-show made planning very difficult and had a significant impact on the following two weeks.

We had a really lovely stay with this family. From the moment we arrived, they were incredibly welcoming, kind, and hospitable, making us feel right at home. The location is beautiful, and the accommodation was comfortable and well-suited to our needs. We especially appreciated the warmth and openness of the family, which created a genuine sense of being included in their daily life. If you enjoy working with children and value feeling like part of a family, this would be a great place to stay. Thank you again for having us and for the experience.

Anna came to me in March when the ground still was frozen. Because of that it was not that much to do in the garden. Anna and I had a nice video chat before she arrived, and then I felt that it was the right thing to say welcome. At that time she was in Kristiansand on an art residency. We had many good conversations, walks and talks in the nature. Anna also made many delicious meals for us, and we did yoga in the morning together. I also liked to observe when she took her photos, and how she as a photo artist worked. We also enjoyed evenings with film, music and some snacks. She came to stay for one week, but it happened to be for two. Because after the first week she got stomach pain, and that ended with hospital and operation to remove the appendix. Really sad for Anna to have this experience on her journey, but at least it went well, and we got to be more close to each other. Thank you Anna for this time, and I’m sure we will meet again someday 🥰

Toni was great. It was just a sort of filler post over a weekend before she went off to another one. She says she's going to be travelling for the next five months,and we wish her well. She got on with the work and cleared quite a large flower bed and learnt how to prune blueberry bushes. (We didn't know either). She said this was her first Workaway experience. We can recommend her, responsible, hard working, didn't need much supervision, intelligent. Also, she got on well with our kids who are of similar age.

I stayed with the family for 2 months and had such a good time. María and Miquel provide a great room and are very welcoming. They show you their Mallorcian life, provided with recommendations for Mallorca. Their kids Mariona, Tomeu Joan and Bel are amazing as well. They are easy going, social and can explain things well. Also, they won't agree with me about this, but their level of English is really good! It's impressive how María and Miquel learnt to speak English while doing these exchanges. I had a great time with the family and enjoyed watching the matches. Thank you so much for opening your house and home to me! See you soon❤️

Yuri stayed with us for a month and it was a very pleasant experience. He is an independent, respectful person and very easy to live with, which made everything flow naturally in our daily life. He always showed a willingness to help and a genuine curiosity to discover the area, engaging with the local environment and way of life. He also had a beautiful motivation to learn Spanish, taking every opportunity to practice and improve. It was a pleasure to share this time with him and we definitely recommend him as a volunteer.

I had my very first Workaway experience with Mazen. He was the best person I could have ever done Workaway with.we exchanged so much culture, talked about everything—politics, all kinds of life topics. I wanted to say that he is really kind, and honestly, he is someone I could be really comfortable with. I never felt heavy, tired, or lonely at all. We really connected. I taught him a bit of my Persian language, and I’m so happy that I met Mazen. Truly, it was the best experience for me, and I’m really, really grateful. I just—yeah, I want to thank him a lot, because we learned so much from each other every single day. I could see that Mazen was really a person who loves to learn, and he is so humble. He taught me so many cool programs, and I’m really thankful to him. Maybe one day, these programs will help me in my life.🌺💕

Sharing three weeks with Marion and Maellla was a very beautiful experience for all of us. From the beginning, living together felt very natural, with simple tasks around the house, conversations, laughter, shared meals and walks in nature. Beyond the help, the most valuable part was the bond that grew and the atmosphere of trust and joy that was created in our home. It was also very enriching for my children: my older son felt very motivated to practice English in a spontaneous way, and it was wonderful to see the cultural exchange happen so naturally. For me it was also a gift to keep improving my English and to learn through living together. We keep very beautiful memories and a lot of gratitude for everything we shared.

Ich hatte einen wunderschönen Aufenthalt bei Yvonne& Paul. Ich wurde herzlich zum „Farmleben“ aufgenommen und konnte super viel dazulernen. Die Farm ist wunderschön und praktisch aufgebaut, ich durfte überall mithelfen und wurde mit nichts überfordert. Ich würde Yvonne& Paul, die Farm und natürlich die Tiere als komplette Erfahrung weiterempfehlen!!

Desde el primer momento la comunicación con Bartek fue genial. Ya en nuestro contacto por WhatsApp intuí que sería un buen voluntario y amigo. A su llegada se íntegro completamente con las normas de la casa y los habitantes. Muy buen trabajador, con ganas de ayudar y participar en las tareas de la masía. Agradable, siempre dispuesto, alegre. Fue como un rayo de sol. Mon, el perro de la casa lo adoptó desde el primer momento. Áhora ya lo hecha de menos. Solo puedo decir que Bartek es un workaway fantástico. Es muy agradable cuando la persona que viene a casa participa y entiende que me encanta compartir. Has dejado huella, y una es muy visible, el ciruelo que plantaste en el huerto. Solo puedo decir que Bartek lo considero ya como un amigo que tiene las puertas abiertas. Es tu casa en España. Muy recomendable. Quien tenga la suerte de tener a Bartek como voluntario en su casa será una persona muy afortunada.

We had a great time staying at Chakara's forest garden. the wildlife and beautiful surroundings was incredible. We expected to do lots of physical work and were surprised to help him out with some videos to promote the place for future guests. This was good fun and a different experience we haven't tried before! If you interested in startups and have an entrepreneurial mindset this would be a great place for you. Chakara is full of great ideas and he would love to share them with other inspiring people. We had the most incredible food experience with 3 meals a day home cooked by auntie Melani and all the local produce. I don't think you can find a more authentic place to stay and start your Sri Lankan adventure. Louis and Bruce the dogs and Purupuru the cat are also an added bonus. The loveliest pets living a luxurious life in their heritage forest garden. Bonus! we had dinner under the stars with fruit bats flying over us. An experience I will remember forever!