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A week out of time at Christina and Anders' who welcomed me with open arms to their farm. A quiet and peaceful place where I spent a week taking care of the animals (sheep, ponies, chickens, ducks, and cats) and taking the time to talk together about many topics and watch the Paralympic Games. It was a wonderful experience that I will remember, I was able to visit Visby and Fårö and thus discover the beautiful nature that Gotland offers. Thank you for your hospitality and thank you for everything. Det var fantastiskt, vi ses snart☀️

We really enjoyed our time here and would be happy to return. Thuan's place is very beautiful and we have a lot of pride in being part of maintaining and growing that environment. Lunch and dinner were provided each work day and work was always 7-12 so your time was your own after lunch. Our time there was the deepest we were able to experience Vietnamese culture. Very grateful we ended up here.

If you love dogs and cats, this is the place for you. Unlike some shelters where the animals often live together in cramped conditions, here they find a little paradise. Over 30 dogs and nearly 20 cats have found a new home with Iris and Christos. Most are sick, old, or disabled. But there are also young dogs and cats, some of which are still adoptable. Everyone has their own space – the dogs live in several packs and the cats have their own house with a really lovely garden. We were part of this project for almost two months and grew very fond of these furry friends. Even though it rained almost constantly during the first month, and the daily walks were rained out, we helped wherever we could. This started with everyday tasks like feeding the animals, cleaning the cat house and picking up dog feces. Later, we also took on jobs around the grounds, such as mowing the lawn, building privacy screens and pruning trees. And most importantly, lots and lots of petting in between. Almost every animal craved attention and extra cuddles. Ken and Jojo became especially dear to us and were the best guardians of our camper van, which we parked in their garden. Iris and Christos provided us with the essentials and let us experiment in the kitchen. Shortly before our departure, Christos prepared a delicious barbecue for everyone, which was the perfect finishing touch to our stay. It was an incredibly valuable experience for us to work so closely with animals and gain a deeper understanding of life on an animal sanctuary. We are grateful for the opportunity and have great respect for Iris and Christos.

Our three weeks at the academy were a truly special and heartwarming experience. Spending time with the children, accompanying them in their play, sharing emotions, and experiencing many beautiful moments together was both inspiring and deeply rewarding. The academy is not only a beautiful place in the heart of incredible Kappadokya, but also a space full of warmth, kindness and community. It would not be the same without Esma’s and Şeyda’s organization and care, Fatma’s delicious meals that brought everyone together every day, and Necip’s humble but vital support taking care of the horses and quietly making sure everything runs smoothly. We would also like to give a big shoutout to our fellow Workawayers Ana, Bálint, Savannah and Loong, who created such a cheerful atmosphere with great conversations, laughter and shared adventures. Thank you all for welcoming us so warmly. We leave with beautiful memories and a lot of gratitude.

We just had the most beautiful stay at Jamie's place in Little River and it couldn't have been a better way to end our time in NZ! From the moment we arrived, we were warmly welcomed by Ann and Beau, and then slowly introduced to the rest of this incredible 3-gen family (with their most adorable puppers!). The family never hesitates to involve us in their lives and organic way of living - we took morning walks with Ann and pups, learnt flax weaving from Samara (such a patient teacher!), made origami with Brayden (the most eloquent and gentle-hearted 12yo we know!), had good chats with Beau, and laughed loads with Jamie! The work was never too difficult and Ann made sure we took plenty of breaks especially on hot sunny days! Their property has been transformed over the few years they have been living there, and it's a testament to the work they have put into restoring the land - we will never forget watching the sunrises, sunsets, changing cloudscapes, and sleeping under a night sky full of stars. The food that we had during our time there also deserves a mention - such nourishing kai from the land and sea, made with so much love! We left with our hearts and souls so much fuller, and we couldn't be more grateful to this beautiful family.

Nat and me were at Rachel and David for three weeks. We really enjoed it! David and Rachel showed us on the weekends the area of the Byron Hinterland. During the week we worked 4 hours a day in the garden. Did some whipper snipper, push mower and feed the chickens. Rachels cooling was amazing and David drove us to very special places! We get to know the locals at the Tavern. It was an amazing workaway! would recommand to get the full Aussie experience 😇

It was great to have the opportunity to teach here. The staff were very supportive from the start, helping me to get established in my accommodation, providing me with a fresh outfit for work and giving me a lift in on the first day. My hotel had more than I expected, bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, smart TV and it was close to the city center and all the shops. A bus was provided every day for school and the driver was always willing to pick you up and drop you off where you needed to be. At school the staff were very professional, allowing you freedom to teach a variety of classes but also assisting you when you needed it. Many of the children were enthusiastic to have us and I was very grateful to spend the month with the students and the staff here. Our manager was also willing to take us to see some sites of particular interest such as Ajlun where we went to visit the castle and Umm Quayis where we saw a spectacular view of the Sea of Galilee and the neighbouring countries. We were given an allowance to buy food and provided with additional food and drink supplies from the cafeteria. Unfortunately the war in the region caused too much disruption for us to continue, but the staff did their best to help us prepare our next steps for when we needed to leave.

Spending my January at Ali’s food forest near Fethiye for my engineering school internship was my very first volunteering experience, and it was absolutely amazing. Ali is a wonderful host who has created a true sanctuary. The philosophy here is so refreshing: no strict hierarchy or rigid schedules. We were a great team of international volunteers, organizing our tasks naturally. Ali always leads with kindness and easily finds lighter tasks if someone is tired. The community vibe was magical. We worked with music, shared outstanding meals (special thanks to Hanan for her cooking!), and finished our days around a campfire. Listening to Ali share his life stories under the stars are memories I will cherish forever. If you love nature, freedom, and permaculture, do not hesitate. Thank you, Ali, for sharing your forest and your dream with us! Axel from France ;)

Meeting Lene was one of my best Workaway experiences. Lene is very friendly, easy to get along with, independent, and efficient in everything she does or undertakes, making her a valuable asset. She was a great help with preparing the planting beds and maintaining the land, and I loved our time together and our conversations. I would be delighted to welcome her back if she's ever in the area again... I highly recommend her.

I stayed with Alejandro for 8 days 7 of wich he had a friend over from the US. I was immediately made feel confortable and at ease. The dogs ,Bella and Flaco, are really funny and well behaved. Alejandro has several projects around the house, he's very respectful, kind, and the communication was always clear. The house is in a nice, safe part of the city just 20 min bus away from the centre it's like a small village since there is evrything shopwise. It' s 3 min walk from the Factory where we went for free dance classes held on fridays night .

Hallel & Negev stayed with us for almost three weeks together with their daughter Pliya, and Hallel’s brother Yedidya. They were wonderful Workawayers and a pleasure to host. They completed a lot of work during their stay, both independently and with the help of AI tools. They were proactive, reliable, and took initiative when needed. Communication was always clear and easy, which made collaborating very smooth. Their lovely daughter Pliya was absolutely no obstacle to the work at all everything went very naturally and pleasantly. They helped us with several projects in and around the house, and the quality of their work was excellent. We would happily welcome them back anytime and can absolutely recommend them to any future hosts.

I was supposed to stay one week and ended staying 3 this is how much I liked my workaway experience at Home sweet home. First there is Rio the dog , I was walking Rio for one and half hours in the morning, Rio is strong but a sweetie and I still miss our walks. Home sweet Home house rules and instructions of what needed doing were clear and I had plenty of free time. Sergio's is usually only around during week-ends, is Elisa, Sergio's partner, managing the place. Elisa only speak spanish , not a problem for me, but it wouldn't be a problem for non spaninsh speakers either. The place is only 25 min walk from the centre where there is lot going on being a university town. I always felt very safe in Guanajuato.

La experiencia de recibir a Nina y Sanjay en casa ha sido excelente, pues los 2 son personas educadas, gentiles, dispuestos 100%; han venido a nuestra casa para ayudarnos con el idioma pero han superado nuestras expectativas pues hablar con ellos y escucharlos sobre sus viajes, conocimientos culturales e historias de vida fue marcante, enriquecedor y emocionante; las horas volaban cuando nos poníamos a charlar y claro, nos reíamos mucho también. La comida que Nina prepara con sus condimentos es muy rica y especial. Indico a esta pareja sin dudas pues son excelentes huéspedes, llenos de bellísimas cualidades que hoy, sin dudas, se han vuelto mis mejores amigos y nuestra casa es la de ellos también. Gracias queridos amigos! Cecilia y Dante

Yoo! Great Workawayer! Appreciated, Productive, Insightful! Caro Collin 😎 I enjoyed my experience here as I learnt a lot. Added to the captains log. Good times, good food, rewarding work. We smashed it. I need to start checking my future Workawayers for music studios 😅 In bocca al lupo! Take Care.

I can highly recommend Katrina!!! What a lovely, pleasant woman!! I received so much help from her; she just sees what needs to be done on her own, incredible! She also cooked delicious food! I was simply spoiled here!!! And then there were the nice conversations; Katrina is a very intelligent, conscious woman. I really, really, really hope she comes back! (actually, she really has to come back because she forgot her hat ;-)

Wir hatten eine tolle Zeit mit Marie und Luc! Die beiden sind super sympathisch, freundlich und absolut hilfsbereit. Während ihres Aufenthalts haben sie sich nicht nur wunderbar um unseren Garten gekümmert, sondern vor allem unseren Hund, die Katze sowie Haus und Hof extrem gewissenhaft und verantwortungsbewusst betreut. Man merkt den beiden an, dass sie mit viel Freude dabei sind. Wir haben uns sehr wohl mit ihnen gefühlt und freuen uns auf ein Wiedersehen!

Eleanor was a pleasure to have on the farm. She settled in easily, communicated clearly, and approached each day with a calm, steady attitude. She handled the horses with confidence and genuine care, and she treated our home and routines with real respect. Her reliability and thoughtful nature made hosting her effortless. We would gladly welcome her back and fully recommend her to any hosts looking for someone who contributes positively to both the work and the atmosphere of their place.

Was wird uns erwarten, wie wird die Gastfamilie sein, wo werden wir sein? So sind wir für 6 Wochen nach Paarl aufgebrochen und haben dann die wohl beste Erfahrung, die Workawayer machen können, gemacht. Maika, Volker, Amelie und Marlene sowie auch der ganze Staff haben uns herzlich, offen und freundlich empfangen. Volker hat uns sogar vom Flughafen abgeholt und uns dann zu einem echten Paradies gebracht. Dort hat uns Maika sofort ein wunderschönes Zimmer gegeben und uns Haus und Hof gezeigt. Die folgenden Wochen vergingen wie im Flug: Morgens das leckere Müsli von Rudi und dann ging es los mit den unterschiedlichsten Aufgaben: waren es kleinere Reparaturen in den Zimmern, zahlreiche Schreinerarbeiten, Arbeiten im Hof und im Garten( Restaurierung,..), Unterstützung im Housekeeping, usw. Wir haben besonders geschätzt, dass Maika und Volker immer in Kommunikation mit uns waren und unsere Anregungen in ihre Vorhaben mit in Betracht gezogen haben. Mittags und Abends durften wir mit der Familie zusammen essen und wir haben den Austausch wirklich genossen. Besonders Volkers Humor brachte uns immer zum Schmunzeln ;) Die Zusammenarbeit mit dem Team fiel uns leicht, da alle sehr genau wussten, was zu tun ist, aber auch Anregungen von uns angenommen und umgesetzt haben. Die Umgebung und der Ort sind ein Traum- ruhig und abseits vom Trubel Kapstadts, aber mit Uber war trotzdem alles gut zu erreichen. Danke auch für die tollen Ausflugstipps! Wie schön, dass wir so lange bei euch bleiben durften( wir hatten nie über die genaue Dauer unseres Aufenthaltes gesprochen- die Chemie hat einfach gestimmt!)- es war eine so wunderbare Erfahrung, die uns immer in Erinnerung bleiben wird. Wir hoffen sehr, euch auch mal im Schwarzwald begrüßen zu dürfen oder auch Anlaufstelle für eure Kinder für einen Auslandsaufenthalt zu sein. Wir würden uns freuen, einmal wiederkommen zu dürfen und grüßen euch und die ganze Mannschaft ganz herzlich! Jürgen und Alex

I stayed for one month with Marie-Françoise for my first Workaway experience and it was a very nice and interesting stay. During my time there I learned different kinds of tasks and helped with various activities such as gardening, cleaning the house, ironing and sometimes cooking. The work was varied and it was a good opportunity to learn small practical and household skills. Marie-Françoise was very kind and helpful. During the first days I was not feeling very well and she was very understanding and attentive, which made me feel comfortable and welcome in her home. One experience I really enjoyed was when she brought me to an Italian language course. It was very interesting to participate and help the participants practice their Italian. I really enjoyed sharing my language with them. During the weekends we also visited some nearby towns, such as Avignon and L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue. It was very nice to discover these places and learn more about the region. Overall it was a very good first Workaway experience. I would recommend this place to people who would like a calm environment, help with different daily tasks and experience local life.