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Veronika was an absolute joy to have here, and we recommend her very highly. She played a key role in creating a great experience for our guests. She greeted and oriented guests when they arrived, organized tours and boat trips, accompanied guests on walks around the property, and was always available to help with anything that came up. She struck a wonderful balance of being attentive without being overbearing, and guests felt comfortable and well cared for in her presence. What stood out most was her communication. She was incredibly responsive with both guests and with us as owners, and always stayed on top of things. She communicated in a very honest, straightforward, no-frills way, which we deeply appreciated. We always felt like we knew exactly what was going on, not a sugar-coated version. When guest issues arose, I would sometimes ask if I should step in, and she would calmly say she could handle it—and she did. She handled situations with maturity, good judgment, and confidence. She absorbed information quickly and showed that she was capable of taking on much more responsibility. She is level-headed, thoughtful, and emotionally steady—not reactive or dramatic, just calm and honest. We trusted her completely and truly appreciated everything about having her here. We would welcome her back anytime.

Alvic is one of the most openhearted people that I have met. It was a pleasure for me hosting him twice during his travel adventures. Thought he arrived and stayed around as a part of the travellers host project, he happily shared with everyone his time and energy. He is a multi skilled person. I would say "a must" for any kind of community! From handy work to delicious french cooking! Really caring personality for others, both people and animals! Take care yourself "mon ami" and continue sharing your positive vibes with the world 🏴‍☠️

Óptima experiencia con Germán y su espacio en Agua de Oro. Su lugar es tranquilo, rodeado de monte y con construcciones más ecológicas que mantienen una temperatura muy agradable; además, está cerca del río. Las tareas estuvieron enfocadas en retirar especies invasoras y favorecer la regeneración natural del monte. Germán es muy amigable, siempre dispuesto y con buen conocimiento de la flora serrana, que integra a una alimentación más natural. Le gusta compartir sus conocimientos, su música con amigos, la comida, buen vino y buenas charlas. Gracias Germán por abrir tu casa y compartir tu forma de vivir. Me llevo aprendizajes, buenos momentos y deseos de regresar.

I stayed at the hostel for one month and had such an incredible time, Cesar is incredibly welcoming and kind. I had a wonderful time surfing every day, enjoying local Peruvian food and taking Spanish lessons at they school next door. I can not recommend staying here enough!

I spent three wonderful weeks with Liss and Hermann and their adorable animals. My tasks mainly involved feeding the donkeys and horses, cleaning the paddocks, making marmalade and grape juice, and tending the vegetable garden. I had a fantastic time with Liss : walking with the donkeys, going to a dance (Rio Abierto), chatting about donkeys and horses, and walking the dogs. Hermann taught me how to play chess and introduced me to some great wines, and we had lots of great conversations and laughs. I thoroughly enjoyed the food; they are truly excellent cooks, and I already miss their delicious meals. I felt like part of the family while still having my own space, thanks to my dog ​​who is traveling with me. We stayed in the apartment overlooking the horses and donkeys. Liss and Hermann were always incredibly attentive to me and my dog. I highly recommend this volunteer opportunity! Liss and Hermann, thank you again for everything and take good care of yourselves.

Eusebio mi ha accolto nei migliori dei modi, è stato fin da subito disponibile e gentile. Ha fatto di tutto per farmi sentire a mio agio ed è stato comprensivo e generoso. La sistemazione dove dormire é molto accogliente e silenziosa. La campagna dove si lavora é bellissima: si é immersi nella natura e ci si può riposare nella bellissima casetta di servizio che é lì. Il paese di Santa Cristina in Aspromonte è molto caratteristico ed autentico, l'ospitalità degli abitanti è enorme. Il bosco è vicinissimo ed è possibile fare diverse gite. I lavori sono stati tutti interessanti ed Eusebio è sempre stato disponibile e comprensivo. Anche suo figlio Francesco è stato gentilissimo e mi ha accompagnato da diverse parti per farmi conoscere il territorio e le sue eccellenze paesaggistiche e gastronomiche. Nel weekend Eusebio mi ha portato con sè a incontrare delle persone del luogo con cui abbiamo passato una bellissima giornata. Dopo una bellissima passeggiata ci hanno invitato a mangiare. A Santa Cristina in Aspromonte ho vissuto un'accoglienza indimenticabile. Consiglio a tutti di passare qualche giorno con Eusebio, è un host attento e premuroso. E cucina anche benissimo!

I spend 1 month in January with my friend Siobhán at the animal rescue and the experience was amazing!! The rescue is very big and they have a lot of animals. When we are in the yard, we are surrounded by horses and donkeys so we have to be careful with them for our own safety but most of them are very nice and friendly. At the beginning they give us a lot of informations about the rules inside the house , how the rescue works , our tasks in the yard, … so it was complicate to keep in mind all the informations but after a few days it’s ok . The community life is very funny even if sometimes it’s noisy but most of the time it’s pretty cool because all the volunteers are friendly! The experience make me know how much humans can be cruel towards animals but fortunately not all. I want to say thank you to Marine for being an amazing woman and an amazing friend and also to Ciara, Fiona, Sarah , Merce and all the people who manage this rescue and take care of animals.

I was staying at Jean‘s place for 3weeks in January and had a very nice time! We got along well pretty quickly and we shared many interesting stories :D The first half of my stay was a little chaotic, but I got to meet many friends of Jean who are really nice people!! We also did a few activities together that allowed me to see different villages/places. Work mostly consisted of weeding or cracking walnuts, but when the Construction work started I was also able to help there which was pretty fun! His cats and donkeys are extremely adorable, I really miss Camões the lapcat and the delicious Satsumas🥹🩷 I wish you all the best^^

I had an incredible experience during my Workaway stay and am deeply grateful to Lluís and Ammy for welcoming me so warmly. From the moment I arrived, I felt at home. The people, the animals, and especially the surrounding nature were unlike anything I had ever experienced before. Night walks through the rainforest were unforgettable—we saw spiders, snakes, sloths, and so much wildlife up close. A boat tour was another highlight, where we spotted an amazing variety of birds in a truly beautiful setting. I also really enjoyed the chocolate and ceramics tours, which were wonderful opportunities to learn about local traditions and experience something completely new. My personal highlight here, however, was teaching. Teaching to the staff was my first experience as a formal English teacher, and it turned out to be the most rewarding part of my stay. A special shoutout to my students — thank you for your enthusiasm, curiosity, and kindness. I have a lot of respect for the work Lluís has done with the lodge and for the opportunities they create for the local community. Their passion and creativity really show in everything they do. This was a truly special experience, and I will definitely come back. Thank you again for everything. Rohit

It was such a pleasure to welcome Iancu at home. He is a very nice person, always willing to help. Every work he has done, inside or outside, has been very well done , always conscientiously. We had a few family meals and everyone appreciated his presence with us, as if we had known him for long. Merci beaucoup Iancu!

I had the great pleasure of staying with Marylynn and her family for 10 weeks on Haida Gwaii, and I had the best time! They made me feel welcome and part of the family the minute I arrived and in the weeks I stayed there it became a home away from home. Marylynn and her partner Doug are so passionate about what they do and they taught me so many skills and life lessons. From gardening to knitting and basket weaving to wood splitting, and from cookie baking to kombucha making, there is something for everyone to learn. I would always recommend visiting Haida Gwaii and staying on the St. Mary’s Spring Farm. The nature on the Island is breathtaking and wild, the food is delicious, the people are kind, generous, and caring and the animals are so sweet. I’m going to miss the protectors of the farm, their dogs Herby and Josie, a lot. I am so grateful for my time with you and I cannot wait to see you again!

I spent a great time in Safa's place. The view, and the peaceful atmosphere are amazing. he taught me the basics of masonry, Спасибо Safa 🐟 The best for you

I ended up staying at Andres' place for over a month, and absolutely loved my time there. Andres is an awesome guy with tons of energy, working on a number of projects. This was great because the tasks I did were incredibly varied. While I was there we renovated an old house from start to finish, which included cement mixing, plastering, cleaning, sanding, painting, drilling, you name it ... Andres is super friendly and patient, and is the definition of a jack of all trades. No problem is too big or complicated when he's around, which I found very inspiring. We also went hiking, surfing, climbing and and to the next village's fiesta, which was super fun and very much felt like a cultural exchange. I mostly spoke Spanish to him but his English is great so there was no problems with communication. The Finca itself is beautiful, located right next to a mountain, while the village of Fíos is super cute and lovely to stroll around. Overall it was an amazing experience, and I look forward to returning at some point in the future. Muchísimas gracias por esta experiencia tan increíble, Andrés :)

I enjoyed my two weeks with Stephanie, Vic and the dogs a lot. I was very warm-heartedly welcomed into the family and got to learn new skills, like soap-making or how to bake croissants. On sunny days I loved to do some gardening work outside and I especially enjoyed the cosy evenings where we would sit together watching tv, cuddling Penelope the dog and eating delicious dinner every single night. I'm thankful for this time!

I had a lovely experience with Carme, Blai, Fede and Xelo :) The work was easy and very flexible timewise, leaving me plenty of time to explore Valencia. The work involved mainly cleaning and tidying the house, doing grocery shopping, some cooking, and sometimes playing and looking after Carme and Blai. We had plenty of interesting conversations, thank you!

I volunteered for 4 weeks here; 1.5 hrs at the reception and 1.5 for social media (6 days a week), once in a while 3 hrs at the desk. I enjoyed greeting the guests and practising my Spanish (majority of the guests are Spanish or French speaking). I loved being a part of this family-owned business and it really feels like being part of a family with the staff and other volunteers! I highly recommend volunteering here if you are visiting Bogotá! The location is perfect and so safe. Gracias por todo, Nancy, Samuel, Sebastian, Dylan, Gabriel, Daniel, Jhon, Marco y Natalia!

Hi everyone 😊 We stayed at Joani’s farm for almost two months and enjoyed every single moment. We helped with DIY projects, lavender products, and anything else that was needed around the farm. The work hours were flexible and comfortable, and afterwards we would often ride our bikes to the lake and enjoy shared meals together. Joani has a huge heart and a warmth that truly makes you feel at home. We are so grateful for this experience and will always remember this time very fondly. We wholeheartedly and warmly recommend staying here!

Nos quedamos para tres semanas en el fundo quidando lo mismo y los cachorros (que son lo más) Fue una experiencia increíble, cocinamos y compartimos experiencias Zeze es un super host, muy amable y de corazón siempre disponible al diálogo. (que es muy importante para la organización de todo). hicimos nuestra primera experiencia también con las vacas... fuimos un día a sacarle la leche. hemos compartido muchos momentos y desde cuándo nos fuimos empezamos a extrañar todo, el ambiente, las personas y los animales ❤️🌿

Maia was a wonderful part of our home, and we feel very lucky to have hosted her. She is extremely kind-hearted, respectful, and well-mannered. She lived according to our culture and always respected our traditional values, which meant a lot to us. She helped us whenever we needed support, never disturbed our family routine, and spent her free time quietly reading. She listened carefully to our advice and followed everything with a positive attitude. As a native English speaker, Maia was especially helpful in improving our English. She has completed TEFL, so she is well qualified and confident in teaching, and she shared her knowledge patiently and clearly. If anyone is looking for a good-mannered native English speaker as a helper or a friend, Maia is truly the best choice. We are very happy to recommend her without hesitation. If she comes to us again, we would love to spend time with her. We wish Maia all the very best for her future.

David and Jo are so friendly and full of energy our teachers and students from La Dorada, Mariquita and Manzanares really loved spending time with them. We can say that we are gonna miss David and Joe and we wish any day they can come back to visit us. We highly recommend this couple and we really apreciate all what they did for our school team.❤️❤️❤️