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Jennifer was an enthusiastic and motivated person who was always willing to give anything a go at Tītoki Vineyards. She approached every task with a positive attitude, worked hard, and showed great initiative. Friendly and easy to have around, she fit in well and brought a warm, upbeat presence to the experience. She was excited by new opportunities & quickly picked up new skills such as plucking, thinning & harvesting grapes. She contributed wherever needed. We really enjoyed hosting her and would happily recommend her to any future hosts.

We stayed for a week (far too short, but we didn’t have more time) and we absolutely loved it. First of all, the staff is very friendly, thank you to Ronaldo and Beto for the warm welcome. We also made some good connections with other guests; the place makes it easy to socialize. As for the work, everything was clear thanks to Jaja’s explanations (despite our “Portugnol” Portuguese). Our tasks involved exterior painting and varnishing, and seeing the before and after was cool. There’s always something to do. This is the most beautiful pousada we’ve stayed at during our two-month trip in Brazil. It’s well-designed, stunning, and lush with greenery. We were lucky enough to have a large bungalow to ourselves for the whole week. The location is ideal: you can walk to Lençois Maranhenses National Park after work, and there are also options for excursions on your days off. Thank you so much to Luiza and the whole team we wish we could have stayed longer!

Jana & Elias were a lovely couple, and we had the pleasure of hosting them at Titoki Vineyards. They were enthusiastic and willing helpers, taking on every task we gave them, including plucking, thinning, and harvesting grapes. Jana was incredibly organised, and our days ran more smoothly thanks to her efforts. It was a real joy to have her help with cooking for our big harvest day. Elias brought great care & enthusiasm to everything he did, and we were impressed by how much we were all able to achieve together in just nine days. We experienced a beautiful German meal, which we thoroughly enjoyed & also were introduced to savoury pancakes! Elias is a talented photographer, which was a wonderful bonus during their stay.We truly enjoyed hosting them both and would happily recommend them to any future hosts.

Fue una persona super trabajadora, todo en lo que podia ayudaba, cocina muy bien. Nos preparo una super comida. Gracias Mario aqui tienes tu casa en Oaxaca.

We really enjoyed having Louis for 9 days at Tītoki Vineyards. He was a hardworking and proactive individual who noticed when things needed doing and was always happy to lend a hand. He fit in really well and was a friendly guy. He was also excellent at the jobs we had lined up which included plucking, thinning, and harvesting grapes, and carried out these tasks with care and efficiency. An excellent cook, he introduced us to and shared some delicious German cuisine, which we thoroughly enjoyed. We would happily recommend him and wish him all the very best with his future travels.

Our time was short at only 2 weeks (wish we could have stayed longer!!) with Kirsten but we had an amazing time and we will definitely come back to visit if we are passing by. Swan Cove is a stunning place, staying in a home built by the previous owner in the 1960s. Kirsten has kept all its original features and continues to restore parts of the house to keep it looking so authentic and beautiful. Surrounded by kangaroos, lorikeets, koalas and more, Raymond Island is a safe haven for all and we are lucky and super thankful to Kirsten to have had the opportunity to spend time here. There is so much to do in your time off, kayaking, biking, koala spotting, yoga, swimming and getting involved in community activities. Kirsten is a wonderful person to be around and to learn from she is so generous and welcoming, making sure everyone is looked after and enjoying their time. She gave us the freedom in choosing our jobs and when we want to complete them, thank for your trust in allowing us to develop skills in things we are not so experienced in, for example the veggie boxes Emile built during our stay. We miss your cakes already!! Thanks again, hope to see you soon :)

Wow, where do i start, Christine didn’t come but Bev was a whirlwind on her own. Teaching me about apps and a different communication style. We went swimming together, and investigated the local markets . Bev loves working outdoors and really got stuck into it, she was a massive help. I can hardly wait to see her again in England when i go over.

My partner and I had the best time staying with Louisa, Ytai and their kids. Their property is stunningly beautiful and we both learned a ton and share a deep admiration of their self-sufficiency. the guest house we stayed in was private and cozy and the food was consistently delicious and healthy. The fresh passion fruits and figs were such a treat. They're such a warm, friendly couple and we found ourselves missing the kids and the dog as soon as we left. We had the privilege of having Ytai teach us about the process of tanning possum pelts and Louisa was eager to teach basket weaving but unfortunately we ran out of time on our trip We committed to making them a nice table with wood milled from their property and took up most of our time. We were both super grateful for the free-reign they gave us and consequently the project turned into a real labour of love. 10/10 - would so highly recommend staying with them though it is worth mentioning that they are quite busy with their young family so this might not be the most social work away. We were grateful for the chance to get them over meals but were also happy to have come as a couple.

You will be missing out if you don’t host Agata. She is very respectful of your space, Clean and tidy and enjoys working outdoors. Her English is brilliant and always willing to learn anything. I hope she returns one day.

Tuve la oportunidad de pasar una semana con Samuel y Nancy en su hostel en Bogotá, y fue una experiencia realmente muy positiva. Durante mi estancia, trabajé en la recepción y también en la creación de contenido, especialmente tomando fotos para sus hosteles. Aunque era mi primera vez trabajando en recepción, ellos fueron muy pacientes conmigo y siempre estuvieron dispuestos a ayudarme, lo cual hizo que todo fuera mucho más fácil y agradable. Samuel y Nancy son personas muy amables y acogedoras, y me sentí muy bien desde el principio. También tuve una muy buena experiencia con los otros voluntarios, con quienes compartí muy buenos momentos. El hostel es muy agradable y tranquilo, ubicado en un barrio seguro, con muchas cosas que hacer alrededor. Está en La Candelaria, un barrio cultural muy bonito, lo que hace la experiencia aún más especial. Me sentí muy a gusto durante toda mi estancia, así que solo puedo recomendar este lugar. Muchas gracias por todo, ¡y espero poder verlos de nuevo algún día! Muchas gracias ❤️🦋

I had the best time staying with LeAnne and Ian (and of course doggos Halo and Pip)! I was initially staying for two weeks but extended to three after just a few days. LeAnne and Ian are incredible hosts, very welcoming and fun to spend time with. During my time I learned a lot about dairy farming (which I didn’t know anything about before), and both LeAnne and Ian were happy to answer my many questions about farming, New Zealand and life in general. I enjoyed the many chats around the kitchen table <3. The work I did was a mix of milking, gardening, digging and other work around the farm. Overall I just had a wonderful time with a lot of laughs, time to explore beautiful Taranaki and a lot of new insights into the farming industry. I can definitely recommend LeAnne and Ian as hosts to anyone!

I've stayed with Lisa and Mario for 1 month and I have to say I really enjoyed my time with them, they are super nice people and the kids are lovely. Since I love physical work I also really enjoyed helping them at the farm. They would always ask me if I needed anything, and also asked me if I wanted to join them for some activities outside of work. It's been a wonderful experience and I hope to meet them again!

Mi experiencia en este lugar fue muy significativa y enriquecedora en muchos sentidos. Desde el primer momento me sentí muy bien recibida y acompañada por Marcel, Romi y Manu. Algo que valoro mucho es que los turnos están bien organizados, con tareas y horarios claros, lo que te permite disponer de tu tiempo libre y organizarte. A la vez, hay flexibilidad si necesitás cambiar tus días libres. En general la mayoría de los huéspedes son extranjeros, lo cual hace que cada día estés escuchando idiomas, historias y cosmovisiones distintas. Si bien el lugar está a unos 5 km del centro y la frecuencia de los colectivos es limitada, esto se compensa con el entorno natural. Estar cerca del río y rodeada de naturaleza hace que estar en el hostel sea un plan en sí mismo. Además, a veces hay bicicletas disponibles y es bastante común moverse haciendo dedo. Le agradezco especialmente a Marcel por motivarme a retomar mis clases de español. Me brindó material creado por él mismo y también el espacio para poder dar los encuentros. Creo que es un lugar que puede ser muy transformador. De alguna manera, le brinda a cada persona lo que está necesitando en el momento en que lo visita. Gracias por todo !

Anouk is great fun. We hope she returns soon.

Super chill, flexible, really skilled Swiss drywall builder that a lot of fun to have around. Has his own Sleeping place, a beautiful camper. Highly recommended guest.

Izzy e Evie fueron excelentes workayers! Maravillosas cuidadoras del huerto, muy cariñosas con los animales y los niños... siempre flexibles a los cambios y muy adaptables!! Les tocaron semanas muy duras de clima y aún así muy entusiastas en las labores diarias. Sin duda excepcionales! Las tenemos en nuestro corazón siempre y esperamos volver a verlas en el futuro. Sin duda maravillosa experiencia!

It was the best experiences I’ve had, thank you, Claudia, Stefan and Madeline, for such a warm welcome. The best part of this experience for me was getting to know you. I already miss you all 🫶🏽 Your home has such a warm and relaxed atmosphere, and I truly felt at home. I really enjoyed the daily rhythm, working in the garden, watching everything grow (and constantly being overgrown with weeds 😁), and then slowing down in the evening, enjoying the sunset and drinking kombucha 😊. Thank you for everything. It was a really special experience for me. I’m looking forward to seeing you again, wherever it may be. Sára

Maja and charlotte were a delight to host, always willing to do any tasks asked of them without hesitation or problems. They were very polite and respectful. It was a pleasure to host them both. I hope your travels are fun and adventurous and we wish you both the best. Thank you for your help and company.

Theo and lucie were supposed to come early march but flights got changed due to the middle east conflict, then the date changed again, then no contact and no show! This was very annoying as I had turned down several others and ended up with no one, no help when needed and waisted opportunities for other travellers. Very disappointed.

Franzi is a very happy, joyful and positive soul. She was so helpful with the bakery, plumbing, cleaning and dog sitting. Wherever you need her she has the motivation and initiative! We connected from the beginning and even Vivi loved her immediatley. Whatever you need her to do she showed the energy and was ready to work. Also in our free time we spent a lot of time together partying, on markets and even went on a Trip together. You are always welcome with us ❤️ hope to see you soon!