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We spent two weeks with Jaypee and his family and it was wonderful. We immediately felt like part of a big family ♥️ The hostels he manages are very beautiful and well-organized. They are all people with a kind heart who don't just think about business, but instead help the local communities a lot, with education projects for poor children.

We spent two weeks with Irina and we didn't want to leave! It was a great experience. Her house is in the jungle, but in the center of the island so it's convenient for exploring the island. If you are animal lovers you will definitely like it (cats, dogs, chickens and Bebe the goat, a bit terrifying 🤣). Irina is a super available person and gave us lots of advice on the island and also on the rest of our trip! While we were there we helped her fix up the Bungalow and the outdoor bathroom to create even more space for volunteers.

Martin has looked after my property and the guests many times. He is 'Mr Hospitality.' He is an excellent cook and always makes sure everyone has plenty of food and drinks. He is great at cleaning, gardening and wood splitting and is a very kind and generous person.

Anna and Emma were fun to have around, always giggling and enjoying life. They did all their jobs well including cleaning and gardening. They enjoyed learning to cook new dishes especially the home made ice cream and granola. They did an excellent job looking after my property while I was in Melbourne.

Mateo estuvo en dos periodos de tiempo con nosotros, y fue todo genial. Tiene un carácter alegre y jovial que nos encanta, la convivencia fue perfecta, siempre dispuesto y adaptándose a cambios si era necesario. Muchísimas gracias por tu ayuda y colaboración. Yo a sabes dónde tienes tu casa si lo deseas.

🇦🇺Marie, Bernadette, a huge thank you! If you're looking for authenticity, kindness, and a true family spirit, you've come to the right place. We spent two weeks with Marie's family, and it was a wonderful experience. The work was manual and very varied: gardening, moving things around, DIY projects, insulation work… Marie lives in a large family home and wants to leave the living space to her son Seb and his lovely little family. She's building her own apartment on the ground floor, a great project that really needs motivated helpers. If you're hardworking and have some construction experience, this family is perfect for you. We felt truly useful: they are helpful, grateful, and genuinely need a hand. Since the house was too small to accommodate everyone, we stayed with Bernadette, Marie's sister, and there… it was just like home! Berna is funny, bubbly, and always attentive to her guests. We created a real bond, which will remain etched in our memories and which greatly contributed to making our stay in Australia a real success. 🇫🇷Marie, Bernadette, un immense merci ! Si vous recherchez l’authenticité, la bienveillance et le véritable esprit de famille, vous êtes au bon endroit. Nous avons passé deux semaines aux côtés de la famille de Marie, et ce fut une expérience formidable. Le travail était manuel et très varié : jardinage, manutention, bricolage, isolation… Marie vit dans une grande maison familiale et souhaite laisser la partie habitable à son fils Seb et à sa jolie petite famille. Elle construit donc son propre logement au rez-de-chaussée, un beau projet qui a vraiment besoin de bras motivés. Si vous êtes travailleurs et que vous avez des connaissances dans le bâtiment, cette famille est faite pour vous. On se sent vraiment utiles : ils sont aidants, reconnaissants et ont sincèrement besoin d’un coup de main. La maison étant trop petite pour loger tout le monde, nous avons dormi chez Bernadette, la sœur de Marie, et là… c’était comme à la maison ! Berna est drôle, pétillante et toujours aux petits soins pour ses hôtes. Nous avons créé un vrai lien, qui restera gravé dans nos mémoires et qui a largement contribué à faire de notre séjour en Australie une véritable réussite.

Ich habe es geliebt bei Miri und Simon zu sein! Das große, naturbelassene Grundstück als auch die Umgebung sind wunderschön und ruhig. Es hat Spaß gemacht sich um die Pferde zu kümmern, Simon beim werkeln zu helfen und bei der Mandel-Ernte zu helfen. Simon und Miri sind einer der herzlichsten und liebevollsten Gastgeber, die ich kenne. Ich würde immer wieder kommen und kann es zur empfehlen.

Nothing I say about my encounter with Catherine and Camille will reveal the exact dimension of what I felt and what I still feel. Sometimes words suffer from a glaring inadequacy to translate what we feel. Even so, I write these lines to leave a record. It was a magical encounter that moved tectonic plates within me. An injection of life. A remarkable, captivating, and unforgettable experience. I experienced a joy and a life force that I hadn't felt in a long time. And that makes me grateful to life's paths for having provided me with this encounter. I am definitely convinced that the time encounters last is nothing, the intensity is everything. Our meeting was of indescribable intensity. Their presence in my home flooded my soul and my heart with joy and hope. Intelligent, sensitive, authentic, kind, supportive, cheerful, and at peace with life, Kathy and Camille now live, and will live forever, in my heart and in my most beautiful and sweet memories. My deepest wishes, my dears, that you live this life to the fullest.

Nora and James spent 3 weeks with us in January 2026. We had a great time with them around the place. They are early risers, hard workers, and really keen to try new experiences and learn new skills. When they arrived we had only just moved the priority work back to the cottage restoration project. They were charged with the responsibility of restoring the Western wall of the cottage. This involved replacing weatherboards destroyed by termites, scraping back years of paint, repairing fascias and soffits, gap filling, paint preparation, priming and top coating. They grabbed the job with both hands, worked well as a team and performed a fantastic job, with minimal supervision and a cheerful, we can do this attitude. Over the 3 weeks they transformed a derelict old wall into something to be proud of, that will stand the test of time for the next 20 years. (We hope they plan a trip back here by 2046 to touch up the paint). There were many other tasks they completed that are too extensive to list, but included, vehicle maintenance, road construction, creative construction utilizing PVC and other products, use of hand and power tools, and redesign and manufacture of a new improved mango picking stick and much more. Their contribution on the property is greatly appreciated. On the social scene, apart from a concert they had booked before they arrived, we were able to include a day sailing on the bay, a fun filled evening of barefoot bowls, many evenings of yarns around the circle down at the barn, introductions to some extended family and friends, and many nights of card and board games. There was also an overlap with other workawayers from the UK and America where we all learnt new games to to keep us entertained. I learnt that Nora is very, very competitive, Quatro can be spelt differently , and Quarto is a very popular game. Around the house they were always quick to jump in and assist with meal preparation and the clean up afterwards. Meal time was always fun with many an interesting life experiences discussed around the table. James and Nora have some amazing life stories to share and are a lot of fun to have onboard. We wish them safe travels and all the best for their ongoing adventures while they continue their travels around Australia. Hopefully they will again bless us with their company if they pass through our area again.

Luca joined our family for one month in December. Luca suited the Sunshine Coast lifestyle extremely well, making the most of the beaches, hikes, sunsets and sunrises. Luca helped support our family through times of illness and celebrated the Christmas and New Year period with us. Luca is organised, creative, efficient, tidy, respectful and a very good cook. We miss her yummy meals and friendly smile. We wish Luca all the best with the rest of her travels and study. Thanks for being a part of our home in Coolum Beach :) xx

Magda, hosting you was truly a blessing for our family. From the very first day, you blended into our home and farm life so naturally that it felt like having our own family member with us. Your gentle nature, kindness, and openness brought a calm and joyful energy to our home. You took part in everything with so much interest and care—whether it was helping in the fields, making chapati, learning alu paratha, playing with the dog and kitty, or simply sitting together in the evenings and sharing conversations. Those quiet moments of togetherness were just as special for us as they were for you. We especially loved exploring temples together and seeing your curiosity and respect for our culture and way of life. Your presence reminded us how beautiful simple living, shared meals, and heartfelt connections can be. Thank you for your help, your warmth, and the love you shared so freely. You left behind not just memories, but a peaceful feeling in our hearts. Our home will always welcome you back, and we are already looking forward to the day you return—especially to learn how to make your German “chapati” pancakes 😊

This was a beautiful experience. Sara is an especially warm hearted, open minded, kind person and a generous soul. I helped with the olive harvest at Sara's mothers house, they are a lovely family and very welcoming hosts. The work was very rewarding. Sara and her friends work very hard in whatever they're doing and I found my time here to be inspiring on many levels. Thank you Sara, Anna, Maria and Valentina for all the shared joys and all the knowledge you imparted :) Que bello! And Etna - Buona energia. Fantastico.

Marie y Will fueron unos voluntarios excelentes, responsables, trabajadores y muy cariñosos con nuestros animales y equipo humano, muy agradables para convivir y aportaron extra con fotos y videos maravillosos que nos ayudan muchísimo. Siempre alegres y dispuestos los recomendamos absolutamente para cualquier proyecto. Gracias Chicxs!!! Se siempre serán bienvenidos aquí.

Mark es un hombre super agradable, responsable, comunicativo y gracioso. Aprende rapido y se esfuerza al maximo por cumplir con las tareas asignadas. Lo pasamos muy bien recorriendo la ciudad y trabajando juntos. Altamente recomendable . Eres bienvenido siempre!

I spent about 2 months at Kathy’s place and had a truly wonderful time. Kathy and her 15 horses and 3 dogs are lovely and very fun to be around. The property is beautiful - large paddocks for the horses and a pool for an occasional swim for the humans included. ;) The cabin I stayed in was very clean and comfortable with horses and wallabies right at your doorstep. I really miss waking up to Manny, Copper and Charlie looking at the cabin, waiting for me to serve them their breakfast. :) The work mostly revolved around the horses: feeding in the morning and evening, cleaning the yards and stable or grooming the horses. There was some property maintenance work aswell, like raking leaves, picking up sticks, weeding or sweeping. In my time off work, Kathy showed me some really nice places around the area. I can definitely recommend the beautiful beaches and nice little Cafes in Port Macquarie, which is only about 45mins from Kathy’s place. We also went on some amazing trail rides in the forest right next to the property and I got to enjoy riding some of Kathy’s wonderful Arabians and Brumbies. I really enjoyed my stay and can definitely recommend this place. :)

I spent about 5 weeks with Candy, Greg, Willow (the cutest little french bulldog) and their 5 horses and had the most lovely time! Candy and Greg are incredibly welcoming and I instantly felt at home at their place. The herd of five mares was amazing to be around and every one of them is so special in their own way. Candy taught me a lot about natural horsemanship and I’m very grateful for the little lessons she gave me with the horses both on the ground and while I was riding Sapphy. The work was absolutely fair and never actually felt much like work, as most of it revolved around the horses. There occasionally was some house work aswell, such as vacuuming, ironing or hanging up the laundry. The surrounding area is absolutely beautiful and I loved our frequent swims at nearby water holes or taking Willow for a walk in the pine forest. Both Uralla and Armidale are not far and have lovely little cafes and bookstores to spend your time at. On my days off, I was lucky to be able to take Candy’s car off to places nearby - there are many astonishing gorges and waterfalls with beautiful walking tracks to explore! I absolutely loved my stay with Candy and Greg and can highly recommend their place! :) Thank you for everything, I’m sure I’ll be back for a visit!

This hostel has a great vibe, you can just feel it! So many great people, that very quickly you feel that you are surrounded by friends. Work was very chill, changing beds, frying some eggs... And lots of just chatting to guests and playing board games, which doesnt feel like work at all! And Chiang Rai is a lovely place to explore... Big thank you to the lovely hosts! Hope to see you all again sometime :)

Really enjoyed my stay with Daniel and Ora! They were lovely hosts. Daniel is keen to show you around the area and share his knowledge. It's a very nice way to get to know Chiang Mai. The vibe was very laid back, which I always appreciate. Thank you for the lovely stay! Vlad

It was a pleasure to host FEDE and CAMILLE. Not only were they delightful to be with , they are resourceful and willing to give a hand with so many various tasks. You can be lucky to host them .

Francesca and Adrian were truly wonderful during their time at the shelter. From day one they showed genuine care and respect for every animal, always patient, attentive, and incredibly kind. They were not only reliable and hardworking, but also consistently positive and eager to help wherever they were needed. Many times they went above and beyond what was asked of them, taking initiative and putting their hearts into everything they did. Their presence brought great energy to the team, and their connection with the animals was beautiful to see. We already miss them very much and their absence is genuinely felt here.