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Das war mein erstes Workaway-Projekt und ich bin sehr begeistert! Die Ayurveda-Klinik ist ein wunderschöner Ort mitten in der Natur, an dem man wunderbar zur Ruhe kommen kann. Ich hatte ein eigenes Zimmer und durfte jeden Tag das Buffet im Restaurant genießen, das nicht nur super lecker, sondern auch sehr gesund war. Wer mal Abwechslung braucht, kann sich im Restaurant auch jederzeit andere Gerichte bestellen. Die Arbeit hat mir großen Spaß gemacht und war unglaublich interessant. Es wahr sehr lehrreich, bei den Konsultationen mit den Ärzten dabei zu sein – man lernt dort so viel über Gesundheit und über Ayurveda. Alle Mitarbeiter waren total nett und hilfsbereit. Ich kann dieses Projekt jedem nur wärmstens empfehlen und würde sehr gerne wiederkommen! Danke an das ganze Team für dieses tolle Erlebnis!

Lucy and Noah were with us for nearly 2 months and we absolutely loved hosting them. They are are a great pair, hard workers, and always cheerful and enthusiastic. (even when it was very hot). They did a lot of weed-eating/strimming, hand weeding, mowing, firewood cutting and more. And always with a smile. They are also great company and got on well with absolutely everybody. So if you get the chance to host Noah and Lucy, do!

We very much recommend Cass and Ayesha to any hosts taking families. Despite parenting responsibilities, Cass slips into any task with such competence and really does go above and beyond. We had so many little repairs done outside of formal tasks! it was such a treat. The quality of Cass's contributions are particularly high and she quite spectacularly maintains this with ease while also being an attentive mum. We are super grateful for the time Cass and Ayesha gave us!

if you love animals and nature this is the place to be! I only took 4 stars of accuracy of description of place because I was the only volunteer at the time, so I ended up working a bit more than what I was supposed to. It was a bit tricky situation, but we made the best out of it. Melanie is such a sweet girl who has a lot of love for animals and positivity, so you wanna genuinely help out at this place. the food is delicious and the bungalow was really nice! the area is very secluded but I think it's beautiful and peaceful. you're surrounded by animals and nature. this is a sanctuary that's doing a great job, you can tell the staff really cares about the animals and that's heartwarming. so please don't hesitate to go, they need all the help and support they can get 🫶🏼🩷

My workaway with Thilo in Agua Blanca was trully amazing. I stayed for almost 3 weeks in the rooms he had spared (had to switch from time to time) and every one of them was like the best I've ever had! The 3 hotels he works in is more beautiful than the other. Great location, perfect for a quiet time. Nature is so beautiful there.

It was such a treat to have Aqil and Jules help. We would have them back anytime. They are such people centred, mindful Workawayers very committed to the reciprocity of the arrangement - in fact we would say they go above and beyond. They fully immerse in the task at hand -socially as well - and offer initiative with such integrity. They have been such a good fit for our family, and we highly recommend both Aquil and Jules to any future hosts. You won't be disappointed :). Thank you so much Aqil and Jules. We will miss you!

Thank you for spending time here and sharing part of your journey with us. They were friendly, easygoing, and respectful during their stay. Life here is quite simple and sometimes unstructured, and they experienced this natural rhythm of the village. I appreciate the moments we shared together and wish them a meaningful and beautiful journey ahead 🌿 Yohun

My time here was so special :) the family are fun, accommodating and happy to help with anything. Mamma Thomas' cooking is incredible and the room was lovely! you are right on the most beautiful beach and really feel like part of the family. I looked forward to the lessons everyday and became really close with the amazing kids that would come. They were all so interested, funny and eager to learn. Such an amazing project and special experience in the most beautiful place :))))))

we stay with her and their family of dogs and animals. we fall in love with the place and the island so fast. the goat is the queen of the house so take care of her😁. she recomend the best places amof the island and help in anyway she could. thanks irina for welcoming us to your temple.

It was an amazing experience! The local people are very kind. I volunteered on a farm and fell in love with this place. It’s very calm and natural.

Fue una muy buena experiencia quedarse en la casa de Miguel durante una semana. Miguel tiene una visión del mundo muy bonita, y se maravilla de todas las cosas hermosas del mundo y de la gente. Se siente que usa la plataforma para encontrar personas de todo el mundo, y como lo dice, viajar a través de los voluntariados que el recibe. Le encanta hacer arte en su casa, descubrir nuevas técnicas/cosas de arte. Fuimos con mi novia una semana, y ella pudo trabajar en sus cosas desde su computadora, sin que le molesta a Miguel. El tiempo de "trabajo" es muy tranquilo, y fue muy interesante aprender a hacer cerámica. Cocinamos por nosotros 2, y Miguel provee el dinero para que vayamos a comprar en la tienda. Nos llevó a varios lugares como un río para nadar, y al mirador del pueblo. Paseamos a las perras Ala y Una varias veces. Su casa es muy linda, teníamos una habitación separada del resto de la casa. Recomiendo a 100% quedar en la casa de Miguel :)

My experience with Lek was wonderful. The tasks were clear and the working hours were exactly as agreed. The atmosphere at the resort is calm and very welcoming. I stayed for two weeks teaching Spanish, and Lek also invited me to participate in the social activities he organizes with local schools, where I had the opportunity to help the children practice their English. It was a very meaningful experience. Lek was always attentive and made sure I had everything I needed during my stay. They even prepared non-spicy food separately for me so I could enjoy the meals comfortably. I truly felt at home. Thank you, Lek, for this incredible opportunity and for welcoming me with such warmth. See you next time!

Collette stayed with us for 3 weeks in that time we did firewood, gardening and other farm chores. Collette looked after our farm for a week while we were away and done a great job. Collette is a great worker, has a great sense of humor and great to work with and enjoyed her company .We liked listening to work experiences (Antarctic) etc . Collette would be most welcome to come back to stay , safe travels . Cheers David and Marie

Our time with Yohun and his family was some of the most special moments that we had in all of our 2 months in Thailand. Every meal is shared in their authentic Akha kitchen, eating fresh ingredients in their traditional recipes. For future Workawayers here: 1. Yohun is the only person in the whole village who is able to communicate in English. If you are coming here to help, you must not be afraid to break out Google Translate and also learn some basic terms in the local Akha language - which the people will gladly teach you. 2. The work is not structured in a consistent way - you must be available to work when the work is happening. Some days you may work more, some days you may work less. We found that we averaged around 8 hrs/day, 6 days/week. Yohun also needed some prodding to remind him that we got Sundays off. 3. The Akha culture is very different from Western cultures - be prepared for that. You will most likely see ways of life that you may not be familiar with, eat foods you may have never eaten before, and experience cultural differences that you may not understand at first - but if you lean into this fact, you will be immersed in one of the most authentic and honest cultural exchanges of your life. 4. Don't be afraid to make an effort to share what you know - we insisted on cooking one night, and the family was extremely grateful for it and we had a really fun little party together. 5. This village is not exactly "on the way" to your next destination - we hitchhiked in and out, and found that the people who gave us lifts were just as kind as the people in the village. You could probably also hire a tuktuk or taxi from Chiang Rai. 6. You will get from this experience what you put into it - make a serious effort and you will be rewarded for it. Yohun is an inspiring entrepreneur. Ask him questions, and you will learn some deep insights from the Akha way of life. Yohun - we look forward to helping on your project in the future.

Jesper and I had a FANTASTIC time with Jason and Janine. They are some of the best people we have met on our travels. Warm, welcoming, hilarious (even when Janine tries not to be) thoughtful, wise, full of life and love. If you need a dad joke dont worry Jasons got you. We could not have asked for a better first time trying Workaway and we were devastated to leave them so early. If you can, 2 weeks would be the minimum I suggest at their place. The laid back atmosphere of their place is just what you need to reset. The work was easy-going like window washing and painting and you definitely get what you work for in terms of lifestyle, food and time off. Their beautiful animals add even more calm life to the atmosphere and are lovely to play, cuddle or simply be around. Their accommodation caravan was spectacular. A great size to fit one or two people with a lovely bed, small fridge and some nice hangout spots. All in all, we miss them very much and cannot recommend a stay with Jason and Janine more.

Joe is one of those open, friendly guys that you immediately warm to. He is very outgoing and really meshed with the rest of the people staying at the time. Ulysse and he made a good little team in particular. Always motivated to get out and explore, particularly when there's a bakery on offer :) He put a good effort into topping up compost beds, shifting and placing mulch, and substantially expanding the extent of comfrey cover. He became the inhouse wild ginger assassin for the later part of his stay. Always enthusiastic and keen to please. And interested in the project overall. Thanks for your positive contribution to the spirit of the household, Joe, and your part in getting the orchard another step ahead. Look forward to seeing you back sometime to witness the continuing changes you've been part of.

I spent two weeks at the hostel, and they just flew by. I enjoyed every minute there and felt welcomed from the very first moment — just like a new family 😁 My tasks were mainly reception work and hosting some game nights. Very straightforward and super relaxed. There were activities every day, from dinners together, parties, yoga, and surfing to occasional specials from volunteers, like pasta making 👇🏽 #delizioso If you want to experience hostel life from the staff side, this is a perfect place to give it a try. PS: Try out Carrom — it's a great game. But if Lucky is your opponent, good luck 😄

Marie was a pleasure to have here at Swan Cove. She was responsible and took care of all the jobs very well. Marie did a particularly wonderful job of the raking of the leaves and it was wonderful to see the green grass revealed. The kangaroos do the mowing but at certain times of the year there are lots of fallen gum leaves.

Pierre and Alice were absolutely the best backpackers you could ever wish for! They are courteous, considerate, kind and just wonderful people. Alice made us all birthday cake and cooked us all pancakes as well as a gluten free option for us which is above and beyond what I could ever have wished for. Both of them worked very very hard and did much more than their minimal hours of work because they are so keen to learn and help. These people are complete stars! (Totally great ambassadors for Workaway) and both welcome back here to us anytime! I want to adopt them!! These guys are both intelligent and competent at anything you teach them. And we loved learning about our cultural differences from Belgium. These two are everything we love about being hosts. Feel free to contact us for references for them.

Sandra and Steeve are truly lovely people. They rescued us from an apple farm, haha, and we spent a week with their five beautiful poodles in absolute peace. They made us feel at home and introduced us to everyday life in Allora. Thank you again for everything. See you soon, Lyndsay and Sonia.