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Lona Eve sin duda la mejor workawayer que puede existir, muy educada, positiva, capaz, dispuesta, inteligente, trabajadora incansable, alegre, responsable, disciplinada, buena vibra, fue de gran ayuda para nosotros y esperemos que vuelva pronto, un gran ser humano. Gracias, gracias, gracias.

Hi Xiang Ge (Howard), ​Apologies for the late review! Thank you so much for hosting me in Melaka. This was my very first time volunteering at a hostel, and even though I was a beginner, you and the other volunteers were incredibly patient. Thanks to your guidance on the check-in and check-out procedures, I was able to get the hang of things very quickly. ​I’d like to express my sincere gratitude to Xiang Ge, Kono, Baya, Nella, Oualie, and Asunta. Thank you all for your help during my stay! ​I truly enjoyed connecting with people from all over the world. Exploring the sights and flavors of Melaka, learning to organize bike tours through the historic streets to watch the sunset at the Floating Mosque, and leading the group for Indian family dinners—these were all such fun experiences. Not to mention the vibrant Jonker Street night market and the Tuesday market! ​Most importantly, thank you, Xiang Ge, for taking me on a night ride through Melaka on your motorcycle. It would’ve been perfect if that orange bike hadn’t had issues, but no worries—at least I got to ride it for two days! ​I hope to visit Melaka again and look forward to catching up with you in the future. All the best!

Ronnie and Esméralda AKA Erin are the real deal . Great people with big hearts These guys will leave as your family Great help , great company , don’t forget Lucy She’s a Gem

My time with this family was one that I will cherish with me for years to come! I spent 10 days in their lovely home in Taichung and I am very grateful for their hospitality. While I was with them, they were incredibly sweet to me. Rita helped me plan my transit routes, cooked delicious meals, showed me around their town, and was incredibly kind. Gourd, their son, is very enthusiastic about his toys and is a fantastic English speaker! We would spend mornings drawing together at the kitchen table, and evenings running/dancing inside the gym. Alex drove Rita, Gourd, and I on multiple occasions to visit local night markets so that I could experience local dishes and was so excited to share his favourite foods with me. Each of them will hold a special place in my heart. I feel so lucky that my last days in Taiwan were spent with Rita Alex, and Gourd, and I cannot recommend them enough :)

We had such a lovely time with Giada and Sam. They were excellent guests, very clean and tidy, and they were so generous sharing their Italian culture. They are really good cooks, so we made fresh pasta and muffins, they also did some repairs and general house cleaning. Highly recommended :)

Michael and Liz are a great couple. During their stay they helped to prepare wood panels and build a whole outdoor area with a platform and a chair for our glamping area. They have skills in many areas and communication was always clear and respectful. Besides they are an easy going couple and we had many interesting conversations. Highly recommended. All the best for your journey

Tom stayed with us for two weeks and helped to build a juice bar and a wardrobe. He is a skilled carpenter and did a great job. Besides he knows a lot about forest management. He worked independently on the two projects and did a great job. Definetly recommended.

Sue and Tom and Nila and Eli are simply best. We felt so loved and welcomed into their family. We connected so well, and we miss them very much. Tom and Sue are incredibly inviting and thoughtful. and so much fun! We have now done ~8 workaways, and this one is one of our favorites and most memorable. With them we worked on several construction projects and yard work. usually we started in the mornings and stopped at lunchtimes. they live right on the Nuble river, which is so great to relax in and swim. also got to go kayaking! They had great bikes we could use to get around easily. there are many great hikes in the area! we were especially impressed with the incredible food. everything is fresh, and tom and sue take a lot of time to curate the best ingredients. They make their own kombucha, sour dough bread, yogurt, cheese and granola! they taught us so much, and we got to make this with them. we even have our own scobi to make our own kombucha on the road. every lunch was incredible (in Chile lunch is the main meal) such a great fusion of chillean/israeli dishes. we had ingredients for fresh breakfasts on our own, and dinners we usually had leftovers. we even got to go to several asados (BBQs) which were so delicious. we truly loved this experience. Tom and sue and Nila and Eli are all SO WONDEFUL

Eina is a very sociable girl, strong yet sensitive, full of qualities and thoughtful details. I feel that I really enjoy helping out and learning on the farm, planting, making compost, working with the horses, enjoying the food, the beach, watching the sunsets, and above all, sharing interesting conversations with her. Her way of helping others always comes from the heart. We rode horses between the mountains, the village, and the beach. for her, who had never ridden before, I think it was a beautiful experience, as was trusting Alarik and his energy. She is wonderful inside and out, and I know that life will lead her to good people and new adventures. Perhaps time will bring her back, and she will be able to rest under a tree that she planted.

Entonces, por dónde empezar? Mi amigo y yo pasamos aquí aproximadamente un mes y fue una experiencia increíble. El lugar es absolutamente precioso, con sol todos los días, un océano cálido y muchas actividades para experimentar. Todos los miembros del proyecto fueron encantadores con nosotros desde el principio hasta el final, y siempre estuvieron ahí si teníamos alguna dificultad. Nos sentimos muy bien atendidos y nos integramos muy rápidamente. El alojamiento era muy correcto y estaba situado justo al lado de la escuela, lo que resultaba muy práctico por las mañanas :). El trabajo en sí es muy enriquecedor para todos aquellos a los que les gusta trabajar con niños. Las posibilidades son variadas y la planificación se adapta a las habilidades de cada uno. El material y los medios disponibles nos permitieron a nosotros, que somos profesores de educación física, organizar sesiones interesantes para los niños. También fue muy enriquecedor descubrir otra forma de hacer y aprender educación. Por supuesto, todos los niños son muy simpáticos y se implican en las diferentes propuestas. Gracias de nuevo a todos por esta magnífica experiencia y esperamos volver a veros pronto. Baptiste e Ismael

Already at the train station, I knew this would be a wonderful time. Marina gave me a warm welcome, and I instantly felt comfortable. The horses are so lovely and beautiful, but also good and honest teachers—just like Marina. I learned everything really quickly, and Marina and I knew we could count on each other. Last but not least, the six weeks I spent here were really helpful for me, and I’m glad that I met Marina, her lovely and funny family, and the horses. Thank you for this amazing experience!

My friend and I loved staying at Maria's home this January; two weeks was not long enough. Immediately, I fell in love with her quirky home in the village, as well as her sweet dogs and cat. Maria and Heather were not only welcoming and hospitable, but they were so generous, too. We ate very well the whole time and always felt comfortable to move about the house as we pleased. Maria's passion and excitement for her home was infectious, and even when we were struggling to accomplish something, she never failed to lift our spirits. We were able to build three different sets of shelves and cupboards using repurposed shutters, drawers, and salvaged lumber, as well as completing a few other odd jobs around the house. There were lots of materials and tools we were able to use, which was a good thing because we were constantly needing to re-evaluate and change directions when we would hit a wall. I cannot possibly convey how special this experience was, only that I cannot recommend it enough if you are considering it. Maria has cultivated a beautiful community in the little village on the mountain. I will miss the view from her porch, waking up to the sound of rain on the roof, playing Rummikub with her friends, and listening to the laughter that filled the kitchen at dinner time. I hope to be back some day and wish only the best for Maria and her Kalamata family.

Disfruté profundamente las dos semanas con Candy y Kim. Fue maravilloso trabajar en la tierra: sacar las malezas, cuidar las plantas y disfrutar de hablarle a las vacas. La familia animal de Candy me dio tanta alegría. Literalmente vives junto a los animales, ¡y te entregan muchísimo amor! Choco como tu compañero fiel, Nouage que siempre viene a pedir mimos, y las vacas que agradecen cuando les das algunos pedacitos de fruta. Kim es una chef fantástica, ¡es una verdadera maga en la cocina a leña! Estoy inmensamente agradecida por las lindas mañanas y tardes que compartimos. Tuvimos conversaciones tan interesantes. Tanto Candy como Kim tienen corazones hermosos y muy cálidos. Me sentí profundamente bienvenida y pude ser completamente yo misma. Su casita se sintió por un tiempo como mi hogar. También valoro mucho todo el esfuerzo que hicieron para ayudarme a mejorar mi español. El Workaway fue un lugar donde, por un lado, pude descansar, y por otro, del que me fui llena de nueva energía. El lugar donde viven realmente te trae paz: tu ritmo se desacelera y te conecta con lo que es importante en la vida. Estaré eternamente agradecida por este hermoso Workaway con ustedes. ¡Se sienten como amigos para toda la vida! Ojalá algún día también pueda recibirlos en mi casita en Bélgica. ¡Mucho cariño para ustedes!

Annie and Brennen are all you can ask for! We knew we love this people even before they came and yet the experience managed to exceed our expectations. We instantly felt a conexion with both of them They worked so hard and did a fantastic job with everything they did! Plus they were fun to be around and very thoughtful! Eager to help, always did their 200%++ best. They took instruction easily and finished all jobs with such thoroughness. They are sweet people with a kind heart, very genuinely interested in the local culture and in the language. Thank you so much guys! We wish you the best there is in the world ! and hope to have you visit us again on your way back :)

Marina spent 9 days with us enjoying snow and freezing cold and only two hours of sunlight 😉 but she nevertheless appreciated the beauty and tranquillity of winter in rural Denmark (❄️ very unusual this year). She went for many walks, visited the town and went to second hand shops with us. We said ,Hi’ to the sheep, and carried fire wood into the house to keep us warm and cosy. We enjoyed Marina’s cooking a couple of times, yummy! Marina is a friendly young woman with both feet firmly on the ground. We enjoyed spending time with her. It was lovely to chat with her, and from day one, it felt like she had been here for a long time. She treated our home with great respect. Thanks for the sweet prezzies! 😋 She helped me cleaning a shelf and a huge book case, and unpack books….we played cardboard box tetris and chest of drawers-puzzle, got lost in the storage room-maze 😁 ….and we were delighted with the result - thanks to Marina’s hard work and dedication to the task, we achieved a lot in a short time. Thank you so much for your help, good communication and energetic approach to the project -the result is highly motivating! You are very welcome to visit another time! 🌞

I housesat for about two weeks, and honestly was a bit nervous before due to it being my first experience on Workaway. But from the second Emer picked me up from the airport, I knew this would be a life changing experience. Both Paul and Emer are radiant humans who do a lot of good for the world. Emer made sure before leaving that I was set up with friends, who I still chat with all the time. She also drove me to the Hill of Tara, which was a beautiful sight. I loved chatting with Emer, learning about the history of Ireland, and life lessons from a very wise woman. The property looks straight out of a fairytale, especially the garden that I spent a lot of time in. The work did not feel like it at all, I loved taking care of all the animals and still think about Sheba (the German Shepard) all the time. I was responsible for keeping the animals fed, mucking out stalls, and walking the dogs every morning. Morning walks with the dogs were always the favorite part of my day, as the neighborhood is beautiful and filled with greenery. I often spent time exploring the charming town, or reading on the lounge chair with the cat, Sandy, cuddled up next to me. Some neighbors host Workawayers sometimes as well, so it was great meeting them. I always felt very safe, supported, and welcomed thanks to Paul and Emer's kindness. My time in Ireland was the highlight of my entire year, I dream about going back. I am so grateful I was able to spend time there, and %10000 recommend helping out at Paul and Emer's!

Amazing experience! That is what staying with David and Sandra at their beautiful piece of land was. They are super kind hosts and made delicious food :). Many stories, laughter and good vibes were shared. Their dog Milo is super chill and sweet. As regards the work they were flexible and there was enough time to explore the area (nearby Barichara is a charming historic town). Very recommended!

Henry fue un voluntario excelente y realmente fue un placer tenerlo en casa. Sabe muchísimo de carpintería y me ayudó especialmente con el piso de madera de pinotea. Supo cuidarlo, entender el tipo de madera y trabajarla con mucho respeto y conocimiento. Más allá del trabajo, fue muy lindo compartir el día a día con él. Tuvimos muy buenas charlas y una convivencia muy agradable. Además, tenía su propio mate, lo cual me hizo sentir muy a gusto y me alegró mucho. Lo recomiendo totalmente para cualquier voluntariado que quiera recibirlo. Es una persona responsable, sabia, respetuosa y muy buena compañera. Sin dudas, volvería a recibirlo.

Catherine and Martin were super hosts. As a result of their specific, useful instructions, we were able to provide meaningful assistant with the animals and farmland. We learned new skills and felt confident executing them. The accomodations were clean, vast and comfortable and included a huge beautiful bedroom that looked out onto the farm, large private bathroom and kitchen. We had no need for the kitchen because we ate every delicious meal together - all fresh veggies from the garden and home grown meat. They included us in a family outing to their vacation home and helped us access local trails. Our 3 weeks flew by in their joyful and generous company. We highly recommend joining Catherine and Martin on their farm.

An incredible few days in a stunning piece of Brazil! I had such a great time with Isla, her family and the other volunteers helping out for the 10 days I was there. We spent the time helping Isla to create a really amazing place within the jungle, with lots of different activities throughout the week. It was a great balance of creative and hands on experiences, plus some time to relax by the nearby river and waterfall. Made some great friends and would very much recommend for anyone thats interested!