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I loved my workaway experience here. I stayed two months but it felt like two weeks and I would have loved to stay longer. The location is gorgeous and the work is well-explained and enjoyable. It's nice to have a clear schedule at the beginning of each week. I met wonderful people, including other volunteers and guests and had plenty of time to explore around the lake and the local community. I highly recommend this experience. Thanks Sofia and Riley!

Staying with Mayu, Masaki and their two children was an unforgettable experience. Although it was only a week, I was welcomed into their family immediately, and it felt like I was visiting old friends. Mayu and Masaki are a wonderfully curious, warm and generous couple. I also had the privilege of getting to know Masaki's parents, who are both exceptionally creative and talented. In our week, our conversations covered a variety of topics: from language exchange to Scottish history; education and cooking; to social and political attitudes in our respective cultures. I was also very fortunate to learn more about kagura (神楽), how to make shimenawa (しめ縄) decorations; and participated in a community karaoke session too! During my stay, I became involved in their daily routine and supported with housework (washing dishes, tidying and cleaning, and laundry etc) and provided light support with their holiday home business. I watched over and played with the children, who are both inquisitive, funny and wonderfully sweet - even in my time off, I found that I wanted to spend more time with them (despite the short stay, it was as though I gained two nephews)! I look back on my stay in December with Mayu and Masaki very fondly. I feel immense gratitude to have been able to connect with this fantastic family, and really commend them as outstanding hosts. More importantly however, I am honoured to call them friends, and look forward to seeing them in the near future as we continue to stay in touch -- またね~ 💕

It was a pleasure having Chad & Stacey with us. They are wonderful people and teachers. Students and staff had an amazing time with them. We definitely will miss them and hope to have them back soon.

We had a very good experience hosting Franzi. She is always willing to help, with a smile on her face, in every kind of task—whether it was planting tomatoes. Her positive energy was truly appreciated, and you can clearly see her experience in working with and supporting others. Franzi is a calm and organized person, even in different or challenging situations. We also really enjoyed having interesting conversations with her on a wide variety of topics. Throughout her stay, she was very responsible. She consistently showed a great attitude, took initiative, and was ready to help with any task. Sensible and reliable, she is someone with a good head on her shoulders. She also created some beautiful videos and photos for us, and we would definitely recommend her from a professional point of view. Franzi even left us a lovely letter as a keepsake, which was a very thoughtful gesture. We truly hope she comes back to visit us one day—maybe with her motorbike! We wish her all the best in her work and in everything she chooses to do in life. It was a wonderful experience having her with us.

My experience with Giulia and Simone has been extremely valuable and beneficial. I appreciate and am very grateful for the effort you made to make me feel comfortable at your home and in Val Di Fiemme. As a workawayer, you can enjoy a lot of time with little Tian out in the beautiful nature that surrounds Tesero. You will be well taken care of and all of the fundamental things that you may require during your day are provided for. The most important thing is being practical while also having positivity and patience! Therefore, I would happily recommend this opportunity to anyone, particularly those who are enthusiastic about young children :)

We spent two weeks working on the farm, building earthen houses. The construction experience is great—you learn a lot, all in a very positive and friendly atmosphere. The host, PJ, is incredibly kind and always smiling, just like the rest of the family, who are very welcoming and caring. Please note: only one meal per day is provided through Workaway. However, during our two weeks, we never ate the same thing twice, and everything was always delicious. There are also very good and affordable restaurants very close to the hostel. An experience we will never forget! Thank you 🌵

C'est dur de laisser un avis à un workaway qui est devenu un ami... Fede est une personne très respectueuse, sérieuse dans le travail et surtout sympa et drôle. Tout c'est bien passé pendant son séjour chez moi. Côté travail ses compétences et son investissement et son envie d'apprendre nous on permis d'avancer au delà de mes espérances. Côté vie commune sa simplicité, ses talents culinaires et sa discrétion ont rendu l'expérience incroyable. Merci Fede et merci WA de nous avoir permis de nous rencontrer ! Bonne route l'ami et à bientôt

Félix & Maxime are a great couple of young men with a lovely attitude and willing to learn new skills, they are polite and a pleasure to host and it was lovely they enjoyed their time here.

Quentin is the type of person you definitely want in your life. He has such positive energy that it readily spreads to others, brightening everyones day. It was incredible to see him come out of his shell at my little farm, and become a more confident and comfortable version of himself, pushing his limits and stepping outside his comfort zone on a regular basis. He was always willing to try something new and he always worked extremely hard, but what I appreciated most about his work ethics was how open he was to constructive feedback, demonstrating his eagerness to always improve. Quentin was highly liked by everyone at the farm, to the point that he has become somewhat of a legend of all my WorkAways :D He is such a genuine and authentic person so it's not a surprise he made some strong connections with people here, which I'm sure will last a lifetime.

I was surprised how quickly Vanessa and I clicked, as it usually takes me a few days to warm up to new people, but as soon as we got back home from the airport, she clicked instantly with everyone at my farm. She is a very genuine person which I highly appreciate but furthermore, she's extremely trustworthy, hardworking and quick to learn. In fact, she was so quick to learn, that I felt very comfortable giving her more responsibility than I usually give my WorkAways early on; teaching and leading others, organising both various spaces and admin stuff for the business, and so much more. Besides being a very well rounded and qualified volunteer, she has, more importantly, made connections here that I'm sure will last a lifetime, including with myself. The only negative I could think of, is her not being able to stay longer due to a short-stay visa :(

We had a nice stay there but first we planned on staying for 6 weeks, we left after 1. The environment is amazing, the people in the village are very friendly. The stay is more off-grid than we expected so it felt a bit uncomfortable at first. We were staying in a room that was seperated by only a curtain and the other couple could walk through our room. The food was sometimes questionable whether we should cook it or they will prepare it for us but the ingridients were provided. The main problem we faced was communication. This was our first volunteering experience as a couple and it almost made us quit volunteering completely. The communication just felt off. We thought we did everything good, we were even praised at the beginning but after a week we were told that we are not independent enough and we ask too much. This was quite out of the blue too us since if there was any problem they should have let us know before but instead they just told us that usually in this case they ask the volunteers to leave. On the other hand they offered us to stay but move to the jungle (even more off-grid) which we did not really want so we left. It left a bit of a bad aftertaste. All in all we liked it there but the communication should be more clear so no one feels dissapointed at the end.

I stayed with Tom and Katie and their two daughters for three months in early 2025. I enjoyed my stay immensely. The quantity of work expected was very reasonable, and I had plenty of spare time to play music, chat in the living room, and make friends in Galway. I spent most of my working time helping with their large garden/woodland. Tasks involved chopping wood, clearing brush, stacking wood, building a footbridge, organising a shed, and helping weed their vegetable plots. Tom and Katie are both very kind and interested people, and I became close to them over the course of my stay. Their two girls are also lovely and friendly, and fantastic violinists. Tom and Katie have both had varied and rich lives, which made for many engaged conversations. It is in large part thanks to their warmth and hospitality that I have chosen to stay in Galway and begin to build a life here. I remain in touch with the family, and I continue to visit them every couple of months to catch up.

Working with Joan was amazing, I found in him a great workaway host for sure but also a friend. I spent almost 2 months in Lou bissac meeting there wonderful people and working hard to bring new life in a little corner of this wonderful valley. In Saint Martin the Boubaux you will find all kind of people and you will enjoy their company because Joan is loved and well introduced in the community. The setting there is beautiful, you can go for hikes or visit the surroundings by bike, Joan knows really well the region and can suggest you many beautiful places to visit, he's also an experienced cyclist and can give you many tips on this too. The work with Joan can be hard and demanding but he is always keen to help you and to find good arrangements that work for everybody, the accommodation is good and you'll have whatever you need. Thank you Joan for the great time I had there and see you very soon! <3

It was great to host Ronja and Findus They are very kind and respectful helping hands for garden kitchen and other small works. They are interested to learn about things and it was a great exchange for us. It was great to taste the deliciously vegan meals who Ronja prepared for us and we still miss them. Thanks a lot to Ronja and Findus All the best for you Markus and Katia

We stayed 5 weeks in Hanoi (nearly 6 because it was hard to leave!) - and we loved it! The family is very welcoming, generous and sociable. We particularly spent time with Cherry who is an endearing, playful, curious and mindful child. Our main role involved encouraging English play and conversations. Through this experience, we gained valuable insights (and learned plenty of children’s songs along the way!), and had the opportunity to express our creativity while enjoying ourselves. Thanks to the host, we've had the chance to spend meaningful time with other Vietnamese families, gain a deeper understanding of Vietnamese culture and savor many traditional dishes. During our free time, we also enjoyed exploring this vibrant city and discovering its various facets. We feel deeply grateful for this volunteering experience. Xin cảm ơn!

I had an amazing experience volunteering here! Elliot is one of the kindest, authentic and transparent people I have ever met in my life. This made the work particularly enjoyable and just led to overall comfort. He is great at communicating directly but in a gentle, understanding way. I feel that he always knew exactly what needed to be done and had no issues telling us so but always from a perspective of kindness, respect, understanding and empathy which are qualities Elliot embodies. Therefore, it was very easy to communicate and get the necessary tasks done. We were a group of 4 workawayers and usually had distributed task but always worked with at least one other person or everyone together. Elliot usually worked alongside with us and you could always check in with him, ask questions or communicate if any adjustment needs to be made. If this was the case, Elliot was always super understanding and didn’t hesitate to help or support us in whatever form necessary. I felt really comfortable when it came to asking for anything and could tell that the other workawayers had the same experience. We shared most meals together during which we got to connect and just have a fun time. Food was delicious btw! Next to meal times and random free times spent on the sunny deck in lovely company we also organized a bunch of game nights, a movie night and even karaoke! Everyone was really fun and Elliot also always engaged and contributed his gorgeous energy. It also needs to be mentioned that the environment that you will be working in is extremely serene and just beautiful. I enjoyed working and just hanging out at the property so much because it really gave me the calm and relaxing energy I was looking for with many chill hang out spots under the sun or one of the countless orange and lemon trees. Speaking of those, I ate like 10 oranges every day and every single one was delicious! I highly recommend you to work here, it will not disappoint and you will have a great time!

I really loved spending a few weeks at this very special place, located beautifully between Mount Etna and Catania. It was a pleasure to meet Dani and to support him a bit in creating this small world full of peace, creativity and appreciation for the uniqueness of every single being. There were different tasks like weeding, preparing and finalising the recently built yurt and just being a part of the creative flow of bulding, organising and also discovering new ideas and possibilities. Dani is such a gentle, loving and caring person who genuinely values you for who you are and is full of gratitude for the support he receives. Also he shared a lot of his precious knowledge about movement and health and I am grateful for all the exchanges of wisdom, beliefs and knowledge with him and the other beautiful souls around. I will definitely come back and am looking forward to seeing you again! Thank you so much for this special time. Much Love!

Paul was a great Workawayer to have around for a few days. He was willing and able to help me build my tiny house. His skills were obvious, and he was patient and respectful as we discussed our plan of action. Paul was glad to join our family activities and also took some time on his own to explore the area. Thanks Paul, good travels!

We spent two incredible weeks in this lush, green place 🌿✨ We highly recommend this WorkAway to anyone in the area! The setting is absolutely amazing, right in the middle of the rainforest, surrounded by nature and peace. The accommodation is really well designed: we each had our own bedroom, and there’s a large fully equipped kitchen where we could cook whatever we wanted, just like at home. The rhythm was perfect, with around 3 hours of work per day. We painted horse fences and took care of the animals… and what animals! 🐴🐄🐐🐓 4 horses, 5 cows, 3 goats, and around ten chickens, all super cute. They also adapted really well to the weather, and for organization, we were always informed the day before about the tasks to do, which was very convenient. It’s necessary to have a car to get around, but the location is ideal: only 25 minutes from shopping centers and the beach, which is really great. The team on site is very welcoming and always ready to help with the tasks. A huge thank you to Stéphanie, her husband, and her mother — they are wonderful people ❤️ We leave with amazing memories and a beautiful human experience. Thank you for everything!

Georg was an excellent Workawayer, and a great guest to have around. We had great conversations, and Georg was very respectful of our space. Georg's help building my tiny house was exceptional. He took initiative and taught me all kinds of techniques. I literally had to stop him from going on working as our long working day was finished. We've accomplished a lot in a short time. I highly recommend Georg to any Workaway host.