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I stayed with Kevser’s family for three weeks, and it was truly a wonderful and meaningful experience for me. They welcomed me warmly into their home, and through cooking together, going grocery shopping, and sharing daily life, I was able to deeply learn about the food culture of Gaziantep. Since I am especially interested in gastronomy cities, I was very happy to experience the culinary traditions of this UNESCO Creative City firsthand. Rather than having fixed working hours, I helped as part of daily life — supporting with general household tasks and contributing wherever I could while living together as a family. Their two children are absolutely lovely, and spending time playing with them was such a joyful and healing experience. I am truly grateful for being welcomed as a member of the family and for the wonderful hospitality I received. Thank you so much for everything！！

Me alegré mucho de pasar 20 días en Cusco, especialmente en Navidad y Año Nuevo. Fue una experiencia maravillosa. Marcia, Doña Anita y Yolo hicieron que mi estadía fuera inolvidable. Fueron increíbles y muy atentos conmigo. Me sentí como en casa rápidamente y disfruté cada día. Las tareas no fueron agotadoras ni largas; al contrario, fueron divertidas. Lo mejor del día fue jugar con mi perrito, Manolo. Me encantan los animales. En Cusco hay muchas actividades para hacer, y casi todo está a poca distancia. También visité Machu Picchu, la Montaña de Colores, el Valle Sagrado, la Laguna Humantay, entre otros lugares. Ya extraño Cusco y a todos allí, y espero poder volver algún día. Abraços 😊

I stayed at Özlem’s house for five days.Talking and having conversations about different topics was truly enjoyable and educational for me. Özlem cooked several vegan dishes and taught me how to prepare them. Ebru, Özlem’s friend, taught me crochet, and one day the three of us went to Çanakkale🙏, where I saw this beautiful city for the first time. I organized two of Özlem’s kitchen cabinets and moved the packaged food items to a cabinet on the balcony. I cooked several Iranian dishes.The time I spent with Özlem was very educational for me. Özlem takes care of five cats😻 at home(If one person is not cat lover maybe özlem's home is not a right place for him/her) and looks after all the animals in the neighborhood. She is very kind-hearted and attentive to other people and their needs. Getting to know Özlem and Ebru was a truly delightful experience for me💫.

What an incredible family!!! Words cannot describe how beautiful and warm this family had been to me. They took me in for the month like I was a daughter of theirs, I ate all meals with them, went to social outings, spent time at the farm with the parents, nothing felt like work with such incredible people. it also was a fantastic opportunity to work on my Spanish! I spent a majority of my time at their main house in Cajica, which was a lovely town one hour from Bogota. My days mainly included cleaning up , cooking some meals (unlimited chicken broth!) or helping them with tasks around the farm when they went so it was extremely relaxed. Highly recommend this family!

The farm I arrived on was in one of the most remote places I had ever ventured in, it was unreal!! The host only requested that I paint a tiny house throughout the day with no fixed time so it was extremely relaxed, and the owner of the house also cooked me some beautiful meals. I had some beautiful chats with Alma as well, she is an incredible women with unlimited patience, and owns the most STUNNING cheeky husky dog Shakti who I miss incredibly! Keep in mind this experience was VERY remote so it is not for the fainthearted, but I adored that!

¡Nuestros días fueron maravillosos, ha sido una experiencia inolvidable! Vivir al aire libre, rodeada de plantas hermosas, ducharte bajo las palmeras, cocinar en ese hermoso lugar, descansar en las hamacas y en el domo... Es hermoso ver cómo crece y cambia un lugar tan mágico repleto de plantas, naturaleza y personas lindas. Nos sentimos muy bien acogidas desde el principio, compartiendo trabajo (muy físico y también divertido), momentos lindos de vida cotidiana, deliciosos desayunos de Gabo, las comidas tan ricas y variadas que cocinábamos lxs voluntarixs, las risas, los descansos, los temazcales... Flor y Gabo siempre agradecen de corazón todo el trabajo que hacemos lxs voluntarixs, estando pendientes de aquello que puedas necesitar. La presencia de Tao es maravillosa: sus juegos, cantos, risas, cariño... Una familia que llevaremos siempre en el corazón. Gracias gracias gracias 🫀🫂🌀

Horst and Mareike welcomed us with open arms to their farm. They were very kind and friendly with us from the very beginning and created a peaceful atmosphere that made us feel at home. Taking care of the animals and working on the farm was fantastic, just like the moments we shared together. We explored the island as much as possible and really enjoyed it. We hope to be able to visit them again soon; we already miss them!🫶🏻

The two weeks I spent here were absolutely incredible. Jessica is extremely attentive when you need anything and the head volunteer Pia at the time I was there was an ABSOLUTE LEGEND of a worker! Very impressive shelter and organisation with all, and most importantly the clients (100 beautiful doggies) were the kindest I had ever worked with. Though the work is tiring its extremely rewarding! I highly recommend for anyone :)

I had a great stay here, an amazing place in the middle of nature, with lots of trees, plants and animals! Muna is an amazing host, very welcoming, always eager to show you around the area and he even took me on trips to the beach with his family and friends. The daily tasks were simple and not too much work at all - mostly doing breakfast service in the morning, preparing rooms for new guests, welcoming them, keeping the restaurant and kitchen tidy and clean, doing laundry, and helping with cooking preparations for lunch and dinner. The amount of work very much depends on how many guests are there and whether they booked food. I had a few days where I worked a lot, but mostly it was rather chilled and some days with no guests at all. Food was always provided. I made my own breakfast, but you can have toast and fruits, lunch is the most amazing rice&curry cooked by the staff, and dinner mostly by joining the guests or going out to town. As mentioned in a review before, the description is not the most accurate in terms of food and working hours, and also about Carla not being present herself at the Lodge. Personally, for me those points were no issue at all though and I felt very comfortable. I was the only volunteer at the time and had a room for myself. Overall, I enjoyed this volunteering experience a lot and can recommend to everyone looking for a chilled stay, away from mass tourism, party hostels and luxury hotels. Be prepared that days might be quiet when there are no guests, but it's a great opportunity to explore the area or to just enjoy the amazing space Muna has created over the years! :)

It was my first Workaway experience and I couldn't have asked for a better one! I came with a friend and Isabella and Christian were extremely lovely, they cared about us a lot and it was fun working for them and their lovely animals. They gave us enough time to calm down and be on ourselves after we were working, in my opinion it was just a perfect balance. And I am grateful to have had all 3 meals together almost every day! All in all I can say that I enjoyed every second, even though waking up at 7:30 was hard for me, it was very much worth it! So if you stumble across their profile, mark them as favorite!! I have absolutely no regrets :)

I volunteered here for 2 weeks and had a really great experience. The job itself is quite easy, you mainly instruct people on how to wakeboard. It looks very difficult at first, but it’s actually much easier than it seems! You also operate the cable system, meaning you control the cables so people can ride safely. They always provided amazing food for breakfast and lunch, and on many days we also had dinner. There are several private rooms available, and if you’re lucky and they’re not rented out, you can stay in one. Otherwise, there are dorms for the volunteers, which are also comfortable. The atmosphere is very chill and relaxed. The place is only a 10-minute walk from Arambol Beach, one of the main beaches in Goa, so you can easily enjoy the beach in your free time. Overall, it was a fun and easygoing experience, and I would definitely recommend it to anyone who wants to learn wakeboarding, meet cool people, and enjoy life near the beach.

It was a pleasure to host Katja, she was super helpful and extremely generous with her time, skills and dedication to the tasks as well as being very caring with our children and animals. It was a particularly rainy time but she didn't let that get in the way and she planted many things, sowed seeds, did weeding, dug in muddy holes, raspberry supports, etc. We really enjoyed having her calm presence around and loved her cooking too, she is a prefect volunteer and we would always welcome her back.

We had a great time hosting Dustin and Lisa, and thank them a lot for their presence during the olive harvest. They participated to both the harvesting and the pruning of the trees in January. They committed themselves right away to the project, and showed great abilities to working outdoors. It was particularly impressive to see how fast they understood how to prune the trees, and in only a couple of days, had really made the technics shared their own. They were hard-working, consistent, and brought a great balance to the team. Everyone appreciated their cooking skills, as well as their ability to step in front for tasks of the daily life: driving, taking care of the wood stove, etc. We would be happy to host them again, and warmly recommend them to any hosts!

What a wonderful time we had with Celine and Lucas! They spent 4 weeks with us in January and gave us a great boost to finishing the harvest, before jumping on the pruning of the trees. Although the weather wasn't always the best and there was a variety of tasks, they showed up every day with full presence and a smile. They adapted easily to the the different tasks, eager to try and learn, and working well as a team. We enjoyed their company, the interest they had for the area, the olive production, and all the interesting conversations they initiated. Their awareness of team dynamics was on point, and we really appreciated what they brought to the table, co-creating in every instant the overall experience we all shared. Thank you so much for everything you contributed to this season. We look forward to seeing you again soon!

Tania is a wonderful humain, I really enjoy the time spent there and I'd love to come back! I you're looking for a peaceful and refreshing environment, don't look further, thit is your place!

Puja is a totally charming, adorable, helpful young woman. She was only with us a few days and we hope that she will return in the future for a longer stay . Puja was so helpful , always with a smile , we felt we had known her all our lives from the very first day & our little dogs also loved her . What is to say but the most, the best, amazingly wonderful experience with Puja here with us. She has this universal connection to people and pets that is her gift. Our house is in upset riot disorder right now from an insect invasion and efforts to clear that out and reorganize all the storage stuff and Puja just took that all in stride with helping and no problem. She was so the most helpful , our only regret was that she could n't stay longer . We recommend her 100 % and more. Gina and Jose '

Anja and Jonas were our very first Workawayers – and we truly couldn’t have asked for a better start. During their two-week stay with us, they approached a wide variety of tasks with enthusiasm, independence, and a wonderfully uncomplicated attitude: clearing and decluttering, felling and trimming trees, chipping wood, installing and filling raised garden beds, repairing doors and parquet flooring, painting, preparing firewood, grocery shopping, cooking, and cleaning. Jonas is a trained chef, and we had the pleasure of enjoying his delicious cooking on several evenings. In addition, he has strong practical skills, particularly when it comes to woodworking and DIY projects. Unfortunately, the planned outdoor kitchen could not be started due to the frozen ground, but he was able to begin some work on the pergola instead. Jonas is attentive, well-organised, and highly self-motivated. He is never afraid to tackle any task, an excellent cook, and a gifted sauna master. Anja almost single-handedly painted the walls of the upper floor and worked tirelessly on clearing land and filling the raised beds. She is thoughtful and diligent, always ready to lend a hand wherever needed. With her eye for detail and her love of creative expression (journaling, dot painting), she also brings an artistic touch to her work. Both of them are honest, reliable, conscientious, and very pleasant and calm to live and work with. In their free time, they explored Värnamo and the surrounding area, took walks in the forest and on the frozen lake. We also spent time together around the campfire, enjoyed sauna sessions, and shared relaxed evenings playing UNO and Jenga. During their stay, we achieved an incredible amount. We feel very fortunate to have hosted Anja and Jonas and can wholeheartedly recommend them to any future host.

From the first moment we met, we could feel the warm and genuine energy that Sofia and her family wanted to share with us. We had the pleasure of staying with them for 11 days, and we sincerely wished that it was longer. In this time, we got to help with a variety of tasks on the farm, explore the town and surrounding mountains, jump in the cold and refreshing river, learn about the energy system that powers the houses and the project, and so much more. We stayed in our own fully equipped separate cabins, and enjoyed shared lunches with Sofia, her family, and the other volunteers. The farm is a 2km walk from a public bus stop, so it is possible to explore without a car. Sofia was one of the best teachers that we had during a Workaway, and is clearly passionate about her work and community. It was a real pleasure to contribute to such a wonderful project. If you are looking for a true fulfilling Workaway experience, show up with your best energy (and sunscreen), and you will be rewarded. Thank you so much for everything Sofia and everyone! We are excited to see how the project grows, and to one day see you again 😁

Dear Magdalena, it was a great pleasure to have you at home! Your efficient, fearless and quick work helped me a lot! Thank you for your wonderful energy and our rich and interesting exchanges. It was a very nice meeting! With love

We spent around 2.5 weeks at the Mountain Lodge and had a great experience. The atmosphere at the lodge is warm and welcoming. Ali, Miray, Göksel and Sefa received us kindly and were always friendly and open, and we enjoyed learning more about Turkish culture through our interactions with them. As we stayed during the winter low season, there were fewer guests, which meant that daily tasks such as helping with breakfast and room preparation were lighter and combined with general maintenance work like painting, small repairs, deep cleaning and some gardening tasks. The work was varied, done with good team spirit, and Ali made sure the workload stayed well within limits while trying to match tasks to our skills and interests. The location of the lodge is truly beautiful, offering stunning views over Antalya and surrounded by pine forests and mountains. It’s a great place for nature lovers, with access to the Lycian Way for hiking, which we explored in our free time. Overall, it was a nice stay in a peaceful and scenic environment, and we appreciated the heartfelt hospitality and authentic experience. Çok teşekkür ederim 😊