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Xhekli stayed with us for about 2 weeks, I wish he could have stayed much longer. He was extremely kind, a wonderful friend and a fantastic helper. He was always ready to try new things. He did the hardest job in our garden, digging, and repaired and maintained the power tools we used. Whether working with people or alone, he was a real asset to our farm and we hope our paths will cross again. If you ever have the chance to host this young man, definitely consider it. He is truly a very good person. Nuri

Fenja was a delight to host for two weeks. She's sensible and independent, was great with the kids, and generous with her time. She did crafts with the children and made up fun games on the trampoline, looked after the laundry, helped out heaps in the kitchen, picked fruit, and sorted out a big mixed up Lego emergency for us. Thanks Fenja!

Rodrigo and his son are kind and thoughtful people who we got to meet during our first day in Chile. We stayed with them for 5 days, and it was an amazing experience. The work was more than reasonable, as we mainly helped with cleaning and organizing. Most of our time together was shared cooking, eating, and exploring the beautiful cities surrounding the area. We learned a lot from Rodrigo, and are grateful for his patience with our Spanish. We hope to one day come say hello and share more stories! Todo es possible! Gracias! -Mat & Reb

This was our 8th Workaway and definitely our favourite so far. The warmth of the family, the experience of traditional Chilean customs, the sharing with other volunteers, the wonderful joy of being surrounded by fantastic and charismatic animals and the bonus of being asked to teach English to Fafi, who is a total delight and a privilege to meet. It's hard to imagine how our time could have been any more special than it was. Este fue nuestro octavo Workaway y, sin duda, nuestro favorito hasta ahora. La calidez de la familia, la experiencia de las costumbres tradicionales chilenas, compartir con otros voluntarios, la maravillosa alegría de estar rodeados de animales fantásticos y carismáticos, y la ventaja de que me pidieran enseñar inglés a Fafi, quien es un verdadero placer y un privilegio conocer. Es difícil imaginar cómo nuestro tiempo podría haber sido más especial.

After many years of volunteering, I can definitely say that this is probably the best one that I've taken place in. Not only because the voluntourism initiative allows you to get to know the beautiful natural landscapes of the area (like mount ijen, bromo, and tumpak sewu waterfalls), but specially due to the people. Ria, Rio and their family are all some of the nicest people I've met and the most inspiringful leaders that have created this project and are now impacting their community in such a positive way with the opening of a new highschool. Staying with Haryo and Shanah was also a true blessing, since they made me feel like home, always having everything I needed, and sharing some nice chats.They also took me out to know the local food, which was astonishingly delicious. Finally, the kids were definitely the best of all, always excited to meet someone new and sharing their beautiful energy and smiles with me. I felt like they taught me far more than I did. For anyone that is considering on joining this workaway, I would only give one recommendation: stay longer!

Lucy stayed with us for 10 days. She dropped right in to our family, and helped out a lot with her diverse mix of skills. She played with the kids, cleaned, baked, sewed, tidied and weeded, and was all round a lovely house guest. Thanks Lucy!

I could not have had a better experience in Koh Rong. Cosimo and Belinda were such a kind, caring and lovely souls. They were so easy going and made me feel super comfortable and happy. The place where they live is amazing, is located in a small village in the most beautiful spot of the island, clear sea, like turquoise blue, white sand and palm trees everywhere, is literally a paradise. Also the Cambodian people are so friendly and welcoming, you will meet many of them. The job is super easy in the restaurant and you still have lots of free time to enjoy the island. Big thanks to Adam and Savi as well, they are essential to make everything works there, as they cook the delicious Italian food. The bangalow where I shared with another 2 volunteers was super cute, cozy and gives you the island vibes…. definitely a place to come back…. Much love !

It was such a pleasure having Aurore stay at our farm! Aurore is a hard worker and not afraid of tackling new tasks, is very respectful and is an amazing cook and made us some lovely French dinners and breakfast! All the best for your future travels it was great having you stay with us ☺️

Recomiendo sinceramente este lugar tan encantador y sencillo en los alrededores de Pucón, así como a su dueña, Cecilia. Pasar una semana allí fue para mí una experiencia muy bonita e interesante, sobre todo porque es un lugar donde realmente se puede desconectar y encontrar tranquilidad. Es un sitio precioso, muy cerca de parques nacionales, lagos y otros lugares increíbles, como el Parque Nacional Villarrica. Desde allí se pueden ver las montañas al fondo, y el paisaje es simplemente espectacular. Está alejado del pueblo y de la ciudad, así que no es un lugar para personas que buscan vida nocturna o ambiente urbano. Pero si alguien necesita descansar, leer un libro, tocar un instrumento, o simplemente sentarse junto a un río casi privado donde casi nadie pasa, este es el lugar perfecto. Hay un pequeño arroyo al lado de la casa donde se puede meditar, sentarse en silencio e incluso bañarse. Cecilia es muy amable. Aunque yo no hablo mucho español y ella no habla inglés, logramos comunicarnos de alguna manera y siempre fue una experiencia positiva. Me gustó mucho que en la cabaña hay una estufa a leña. Me encanta el fuego y cocinar comida en fuego real, así que eso fue algo especial para mí. La cabaña es pequeña pero limpia. Puedes tener tu propia cama o también montar tu propia tienda de campaña. Si alguien quiere aprender sobre plantas, cómo sembrar semillas o conocer diferentes especies, este es un lugar ideal. Cecilia explica todo con paciencia y conocimiento. El trabajo no es demasiado pesado. Es físico, pero no excesivo y tampoco son demasiadas horas. Para mí eso también es una ventaja. Además, Cecilia es una excelente cocinera.

Tony was a great host and Crosby is a really sweet dog and I never met such a cuddly cat as Rosie. His place is very spacey and big and the Kotatsu was a perfect place to chill. The place is in a good location for exploring Kumamoto city, since it's not too far from the center. The only thing you should know is that you're going to spend a lot of time "alone" with the pets, because Tony is working until quite late and in my case he was also on a work trip. But the workaway is really fair, since the task is just about 2h daily

It was a wonderful experience to work and live on the ranch. You truly become part of the family and, as many others have written, the authentic food is absolutely amazing. I am very grateful for all the experiences I was able to have. I learned an incredible amount and constantly grew beyond myself. I met amazing people and was able to immerse myself in a very local and authentic Mexican way of life. José organized many activities and took us everywhere, which made the whole experience feel truly real and genuine. Thank you so much again for everything. I learned how to ride horses here and discovered my love for them. A small note for future workers: about 90% of the time only Spanish is spoken. At the beginning this was very challenging, but it also helped me learn some Spanish. So if you don’t speak any Spanish at all, you should be aware that you won’t understand a lot at first — however, everyone was always willing to help and translate. I was also working on 7/7 days, but I got so much back from the work with the animals and in generell from the family on activities, that it was no problem. I am thankful for everything and for this enrichment in my life. I will always remember this as a very special time.

We had such a fantastic two weeks staying with Eliana, Pedro, Caramelo, Chispas (aka Toothless!), Gizmo and Mincho. We were lucky enough to go on adventures in Kitty (their incredible old jeep) to swimming holes nearby and beautiful hikes in the canyon. Curití is a very cute little town and a short bus ride away from San Gil and Barichara, all of which we had so much time to explore! The views from Eliana and Pedro’s house were spectacular and the pool absolutely amazing in the heat! Eliana and Pedro were so incredibly lovely and kind, we learnt so much about Colombian history, nature and culture, as well as all the amazing types of arepas they made for us to try! We hope to be back in the future and would highly recommend a stay in this peaceful oasis ☺️

Moé, Ragen, and Surabhi are truly wonderful hosts. My children and I had an experience here that we could never have had in Tokyo. It was incredibly valuable and meaningful for all of us. We took care of ducks, geese, and a hen, and enjoyed eggs collected fresh each day. Living surrounded by nature, we experienced a different rhythm of life. When electricity was limited, we used a generator. We pumped water from the well. Living in a place where things we usually take for granted are not always available taught us so much. This experience helped us understand not only self-sufficiency, but also the unique characteristics of the local community and way of life. It was a truly unforgettable and enriching stay. We are deeply grateful.

Auguste is a lovely young mature girl. She looked after my little mate (dog) and they created a special bond. She also in between dog sitting helped with cleaning, cooking and all other domestic jobs. She was a pleasure to have around. She is welcome back any time.

Mastewal! We want to express our sincere gratitude for the wonderful experience that both students and teachers have had with you. Your dedication and hard work have made a real impact on our students' English language learning journey. We especially appreciate the genuinely kind and encouraging atmosphere you consistently brought into the classroom. You truly created a safe and caring space where the students felt comfortable enough to practice and grow their skills. Thank you again for sharing your time and positive spirit with our school community!

Maria Alejandra! We can’t tell you how lucky we are that you chose to come teach the students at our school. You are such a kind and patient teacher, and the joy you brought our students is truly inspiring. I urge you to keep volunteering and teaching along your journey in life, as your love and kindness for children are extremely needed and invaluable. Best of luck on all your future endeavors, safe travels, and keep in touch!

Lea and Mathieu recently spent 12 days at my home. They both fitted in well and I really enjoyed their easy going company and the food they prepared. They preformed any tasks required with common sense and great attitude. I certainly wouldnt hesitate to host both again.

Merci beaucoup à Solene et Blandine de leur aide à la maison. Bonne continuation.

This was a last-minute stay and a really lovely exchange. She is very new to this kind of work and understandably cautious about getting things wrong, so clear guidance helped her feel confident. Unfortunately, café commitments meant I couldn’t work alongside her as much as I wanted to, but once she had direction she followed through well and completed the jobs asked of her, including tidying around the greenhouse and cutting back a very over grown ficus vine. She was respectful in the house, easy to host, and left everything tidy, including cleaning up after her and stripping the bed. A wonderful start to my Workaway journey, and I wish her all the best with her travels ahead.

Gracias hermosa por ese feedback! Estamos muy agradecidos de tu participacion en el proyecto. Ainoha ha venido por unos pocos dias (10aprox) mas ha logrado sambullirse en la comunidad y sus constumbres, ritmos y dinamicas muy facilmente. Reconozco su resilencia y adaptabilidad para contribuir, agradezco infinito su caminar despierto y sentido, que han hecho que la experiencia sea muy muy nutritiva! Gracias por elegirnos para contribuir en su viaje.. esperemos hayas atesorado algunos aprendizajes de esos que nos regala la montaña! Te enviamos un abrazo sentido, los mejores deseos para tu camino hermana! Buena vida!