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Nuestra experiencia con Jordi fue realmente maravillosa! Estuvimos un mes y medio, y desde el primer minuto nos hizo sentir como en casa, la verdad es un excelente anfitrión (y ahora un gran amigo!). El lugar es realmente hermoso, con mucha paz y tranquilidad. Las tareas que hicimos fue alimentar a las gallinas, cuidar de la casa, juntar leña, algunas otras tareas es el exterior y por supuesto pasear y cuidar a Trampa (la perra más dulce y cariñosa, tal vez de toda Catalunya). Jordi fue siempre realmente muy bondadoso con nosotros, compartimos muchos momentos conociendo lugares del Monseny, comidas en la casa con sus amigos, muchas horas de divertirnos y jugar a las cartas y por supuesto pudimos disfrutar de su increíble risoto. Estamos muy agradecidos por todo este tiempo en el que hizo sentir su casa, como la nuestra!

Isla Is tough, capable and a brilliant person to have around. You will be very very pleasantly surprised by this workawayer and then you will absolutely not want her to leave. I envy the workaway host that she moved on to because they got REALLY lucky when Isla approached them. Isla stayed with me for 6 weeks on two separate occasions, November/ December and then January/ February. Initially she was here with another workawayer and then returned for a second period, and then made her own workaway account, so now I can finally do her a review! Her contribution to the household and my projects was immense. Bearing in mind that this time of year here is not so attractive to workawayers... it’s cold, raining/ snowing, but Isla will brighten your life with her enthusiasm for EVERYTHING ! Even clearing the overnight snow around the house at 0600 with me. And we did hours of snow clearance! So, lets give you an idea of what Isla did... With another workawayer, and over several days, Isla deep cleaned, sanded, and re-painted the interior and seats, front and back, of my Landrover.. a restoration project. Over a week we all moved several cubic metres of earth and rocks to re-landscape the garden before the snow came. Isla took total charge of my chickens, feeding, organising food restocking, cleaning chicken house, unfreezing their water before the day stared, etc every day that she was here. When the snow started we were shovelling snow morning and evening, and were often clearing the car track/ parking area of ice (frozen snow meltwater) with a pick axe and shovel. This is very physical work and Isla is strong! She showed up even if I’d gone outside on my own to do it, and says 'you’re not doing that on your own!'. She always has a smile and likes to finish a task so it’s done properly. I also had a challenging task which I’d been putting off doing myself but Isla took it on completely.. she created bespoke to fit giant cushions from old sheets which we filled with insulation to block up an old doorway to stop the cold air coming into the house. Isla worked out how to replace the broken internals in the toilet cistern, fixed up door handles and hooks using a drill, and helped when we had to adjust the kitchen worktops. Helped me go through and clear out the barn and was really helpful with why something could be kept and what could be thrown away. With Isla in the house, the washing up and cleaning gets done without me noticing, she had ideas for preparing meals and loved to cook. She’d know what we needed to shop for and what we could make for dinner. The kitchen was always spotless. Like living with the best housemate ever. On the two separate occasions that she was here, there was between 1 and 3 other people staying in the house, so up to 5 people in total and Isla planned / prepared and co-cooked with me on every meal. She makes amazing pastry dishes… quiche and pie, and omelette, fried English breakfasts, and so much more. Isla got on extremely well with the other two workawayers that were here while she was here, and with my friends who’d come to visit for a week. People love her, she's polite, very respectful, but after a while becomes very funny and cheeky, she's super bright and enhances every social conversation. Basically your life is better with Isla in it! Isla wants to learn everything that she has the possibility to learn. So in our spare time she learnt snowboarding (from me), cross country skiing, she loves SUPing on the lake, temperature doesn’t matter! And she also embraced cold water immersion (which I do everyday here at the house in an icy barrel!). And learn barrista skills from a fellow workawayer who brought his coffee machine set up. Isla introduced me to wrapping up warm and sitting out under the stars in the morning (0500), countless times (whenever there was a clear sky). She introduced me to marvelling at the enormity of the cosmos and finding the Andromeda galaxy. Isla embraces being outside and in nature and never wanted to miss a sunrise or sunset which we timed with walking my dog twice a day. Did I say that your life will be better with Isla in it? Oh yeah I did, well I just said it again :) Hey Isla come back soon! Me, the dog, the cat, the chickens, and Melvin the snowman all miss you, and your breaking into song at every possible occasion!

Amanda and her family are kind and generous hosts, they made us feel like home. We are grateful of our time there, it's a beautiful place surrounded by nature and loving pets.

I'm very happy for the 2 weeks I spent here. Graham and Sarane are great to work with. Graham taught me a lot about taking care of a piece of land, as well as taking care of a family. Sarane is a very loving mother and loves her family very much. It was great to talk with her. The work was fun and rewarding at the end of the day. They are hard working and very friendly. The family dog, Ziggy, became a good friend of mine and we went on walks, the surrounding natural environment is magical. Thank you very much and I hope to see you again sometime. It was great to meet you.

This was my first farm stay, and I wasn't very confident in my English ability, so to be honest, I was quite worried, but the time I spent with this family has become a treasure to me. They made everything I had dreamed of experiencing on a farm a reality. The whole family was kind, the animals were gentle, and we had the best time. On our last night, we had a karaoke competition, went for walks with their child, Bobby, cooked, and swam in the pool, so our time outside of work was very fulfilling. The necklace she gave me has become one of my treasures. When I come to New Zealand again, I plan to visit them and their new family. I’m already starting to feel like missing them:)

Marie and Albin were our very first volunteers for our English course, and having them with us truly meant a lot. Their presence brought positive energy not only to our students but also to everyone in the community they met during their one-week stay. Marie and Albin did an excellent job supporting our English classes. They introduced common vocabulary to young learners and also became speaking partners for our high school students. Both students and parents were very happy and grateful for their involvement. Outside teaching, we were also happy to take Marie and Albin to explore the natural beauty of Belitong Island, Indonesia. We've visited beaches, mangroves, and rice field. We also enjoyed discovering local food together every day. Thank you for embracing local life and becoming part of our little family here. You will always be welcome back to Belitong Island. Sampai jumpa lagi.

I am so glad to have spent time at this non-profit. The hosts are incredible people doing important work selflessly, tirelessly and in such good humour. They made me feel welcome immediately and cooked gorgeous food! The children we worked with were wonderful. I enjoyed helping them with their learning and playing with them. If you get chance to be involved with this foundation, take it!!

Thank you again for the kind words and for the time spent on the land. From the beginning, there was a clear and genuine interest in the purpose behind the project, which was truly appreciated. The respect shown for the educational vision of the space meant a lot. Raz approached the construction work with patience, focus, and attention to detail. She contributed steadily to finishing the walls and working on the roof structure of the tiny house, always maintaining a calm and thoughtful attitude that was particularly valuable on a building site. Mammad brought energy and enthusiasm to the experience. At times, that energy could feel a little impulsive. The coordination before arrival proved somewhat challenging, as clearer organization and sticking more closely to the agreed times would have made the process smoother. Communication was generally easier in writing than orally, and a few practical guidelines related to daily life on the land required occasional reminders. That being said, the kindness and warmth brought to the stay were undeniable. The fact that the land felt like home and left such a strong impression is something genuinely meaningful. Gratitude for the contribution made, and very best wishes for the journey ahead.

I think Ghazi & Anna are truly generous people, hardworking and exceptional volunteers that i had so far. They also the longest staying volunteers as of now :) with the record of nine months staying at the campsite and tailing with another turkish guy that already staying for 7 & half months. Thanks to them, i have good nite sleep thinking that they run the place like their own campsite and just need little help from me. They also doing so many task that will showcase the campsite as a unique & one of a kind among the other resorts and similar places around the area. They took care of the campsite while i'm not around and they could organize their own schedule and meals (they manage their own meals with the money provided with local ingredients to cook for themselves but sometimes we also ask them to try restaurant meals and lovely Malaysian sweets);They did a lot of gardening, weeding, planting, bamboo construction (The Nest), treehouse platform, mural painting, cutting the grass weekly, watching the campsite, keeping it tidy, welcoming guests and taking care of Oyen and Bubu the cats. Ohhh i still forget many thing that they did at the campsite. Ghazi & Anna are the most reliable and indipendent volunteers, who wants to help in any way that they can for the host. I really recommend them for whoever read my reviews ( But of course i hope that they will stay again with me). Thank you very much again, and hopefully see you soon!

Thank you very much for hosting me. I was welcomed with unchained creative energy and free will. The place is beautifully situated near a vast sandy beach with the endless ocean beyond, surrounded by pine forest and open lowlands with pastures, bushes, and horses. I arrived in February after heavy rains, so everything was green. Each morning I woke to the sounds of an owl, a rooster, sparrows, and many other birds. Storks were spending their winter holidays nearby. The property includes several houses — and even its own theatre! There is always something to build, fix, or improve, which makes it an inspiring place to stay. I was given creative freedom to work on a project I enjoyed: building a low garden fence made of reed. I also appreciated the evening conversations. Hilde and Gus love to share their stories and are genuinely interested in yours as well.

Im really blessed for the time i spent in Phnom Penh with Kheng and Noah, both teaching in the Conversation Club and socialising afterwards amongst each other has made this brief WorkAway experience one of my most favorite! They both have such a good sense of humour and go above and beyond to ensure that you have an enjoyable time, I can't wait to see them again in the future! All the best until then!

This was my first workaway in France and I got to spend time with a wonderful family.I was a beginner in English and could barely speak French, but they welcomed me warmly. Joanna is a very friendly and active woman. Didier is also kind and gentle, and taught me games. The children are also very friendly, kind and cute. And Elizabeth is always cheerful. They had a very peaceful atmosphere. I fell asleep early at night and had difficulty communicating, but I'm very grateful for the warm welcome they gave me. It's a wonderful home and a wonderful family!

Our stay with Astrid and her kids was truly wonderful. We stayed for about 10 days, and from the very beginning we felt welcome and comfortable. Her children are absolutely lovely – kind, joyful, and easy to connect with. It was a pleasure spending time with them. The tasks varied, eg. maintenance work, helping around the house, cooking, picking up the kids from school, and other daily activities. What we appreciated most was the trust Astrid placed in us. She really made us feel like part of the family, not just helpers. She even introduced us to her friends and we got to spend a beautiful dinner evening together with lots of music and great conversations. It was such a special experience and made our stay even more meaningful. Overall, it was a truly beautiful experience and we would absolutely recommend staying with Astrid.

Staying with Moxi in Yunquera was awesome!! She's great at communicating and very understanding when you need some time to yourself. The area itself is beautiful and definitely worth exploring :)

Doing this workaway was so much fun! Working for Mila was a pleasure. She's such a kind, positive person. It was cool to get to see Keelung through her eyes. She introduced us (me and the other workawayers) to so many traditional Taiwanese meals. The apartment is in a great location; right next to a bus stop, a 10 minute walk to the night market, and walking distance from a mountain full of hiking trails. It's in a very busy area, so potential workawayers should be prepared for heavy traffic and a lot noise.

Dom was an excellent Workawayer and honestly just a really solid guy to have around. We had a great time talking with him in our free time, and he brought a calm, positive energy into the house and the school. Even though Chinese New Year disrupted what was supposed to be a full teaching week, Dom still stepped in and taught our weekend classes, and he did it with real initiative and pride. On a personal level, Dom also taught me a lot and gave genuinely helpful advice that I’ll carry with me. I really wish we’d had more time together, but the time we did have was absolutely brilliant. Thanks again Dom for your help, your patience, and for putting up with my jokes haha. We hope you had a great experience too. Both me and Kheng miss you already my friend.

Alice contacted us quite last minute, and accepting her request was definitely the right decision! She joined us at a perfect time, just as we were continuing the woodwork on the second tiny house that Marco had helped restart. Thanks to her solid DIY skills and her confidence with all the tools, we were able to make great progress. She quickly became fully involved in building the roof structure and pallet walls, and her contribution allowed the construction to move forward smoothly. Beyond her practical abilities, Alice brought excellent communication skills, a thoughtful attitude, and a very positive energy to the project. She was easy to work with, attentive, and genuinely committed to doing things properly. It was also particularly touching that she chose to come back for a short visit with her mother four weeks after her stay. That meant a lot to us and says everything about the connection we shared. We are especially happy that her very first Workaway experience met her expectations, and we thank her again for her valuable help, her trust, and her enthusiasm. We wish her all the very best in her future adventures — and she will always be welcome back here!

We can't recommend staying with Lou and the dogs enough. We had such a wonderful 16 day stay there. We were sitting now on WorkAway looking at other places in Asia, seeing dogs in those ads, and just thinking of our favourites in Mexico. We loved all the dogs: Jack, Angie, Malek, Leah, Nash, Mia, Nika and Miguelito. We miss them so much, and also Lou of course, and her mother! Such wonderful persons and big hearts. We shared many meals, talked about everything regarding life and culture, laughs and funny moments. We felt very much at home and were very sad to leave. From the first minute we felt very welcome, and Lou is a superb host in every aspect, and so generous. More than anything, we gained a good friend during these 16 days, and memories we won't forget. Thank you so much for hosting us, your friendship and give kisses to the dogs!

Beautifull boat, in amazing place, the boat Is in one small private island, with one big swimmingpool, Gym, all service.. After work you can take a rest in the resort, walk around the Island.. swimm in the private beach, Simone Is very friendly, help me with the food, give me one very clean bedroom, the boat Is very big, inside there are two bathroom, Is possibile cook inside the boat, very beautifull experience.. you can sailing around Langkawi, It's very interesting. i will come back in the future surely.

The most loving and kind person our teachers have met in a very long time. She has tonnes of positive energy and that was infectious. Saying goodbye to Catarina was the most difficult part we all went through. Our children loved her to bit and we are thankful to her. We do miss her greatly.