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Lo pasé genial en Burgos con Dani, sus amigos y familia lindos, y todos los maravillosos animales. Me hicieron sentir como en hogar con su generosidad y el ambiente abierto. El trabajo fue variado: principalmente enyesado, mezcla de cemento, tejado, pintura de paredes y recolección de ciruelas de los árboles frutales. No hay mucho trabajo de jardinería, lo cual me sorprendió, ya que esperaba aprender sobre permacultura. La mayoría del trabajo era sobre la reconstrucción de la casa, pero aprendí un montón. El trabajo es agradable y satisfactorio, y el horario puede ser muy variado. Fue muy divertido cuando me acostumbré a la casa. También hay mucho tiempo libre para recorrer los pueblos locales en bici, visitar las lugares de bañarse, leer en el jardín o coger el autobús a la preciosa ciudad de Victoria. Hice muy buenos amigos durante esta experiencia y estoy deseando volver. ¡Muchísimas gracias Dani por todos! Eres una persona muy auténtica. I had a great time in Burgos with Dani, his lovely friends and family, and all the wonderful animals. They made me feel at home right away with their openness and generosity. The work was varied and mostly plastering, mixing cement, tiling on the roof, painting walls, and collecting plums from the fruit trees. There isn’t much gardening work to be done which I was surprised by as I was hoping to learn about permaculture, it was mostly reconstruction of the house, but I learned a lot! The work is enjoyable and satisfying, and the schedule can be really varied. It was fun though, I really got into the rhythm of the house. There’s also plenty of free time to cycle around the local villages, check out the swimming spots, read in the garden, or get the bus into the beautiful city of Victoria. I made some friends for life during this experience and can’t wait to visit again. Thanks so much Dani for being such a kind and fun host! You’re a very genuine person.

I stayed with Saskia, Annika, & Aden for much longer than I originally planned. What was meant to be about a month turned into almost five because it was such a good fit and ended up being a very special time. From the day of my arrival, communication was always open and thoughtful. I felt very welcomed and supported and that my wellbeing mattered. Their Bowen home is beautifully designed in a central area, cozy, and filled with welcoming family energy that made settling in feel very easy. I mainly did cleaning, but also some organizing, cooking, occasional childcare, and helping with fun projects like the new sauna addition and redesigning the BowInn rental. I really loved learning more about property management and Saskia is always open to new ideas and discussions! The work/ life balance felt very fair and manageable with lots of free time. I’m particularly grateful for how fully I was welcomed into their lives, from birthdays and gatherings to hosting a really lovely American Thanksgiving while I was there. I loved meeting Saskia’s friends, participating in sports and events on the island, and feeling genuinely connected to the Bowen community. Bowen is one of the most beautiful places I have ever spent time in. It’s full of such unique nature, charming shops and restaurants, and is very close to Vancouver or other surrounding islands. Saskia has so much insight into Bowen, BC, & travel in general and is incredibly helpful if you ever need support or feedback on something. I feel incredibly lucky for this experience, the memories it gave me, and for the connection we have built. Even though I’ve left Bowen, it does not feel like the chapter is over! So much thanks to Saskia and her wonderful Bowen tribe. <3

Emily es una gran colaboradora. Muy responsable y que se adapta con mucha facilidad. Su carisma es increíble, sus postres insuperables. Realmente la extrañamos y esperamos su regreso

Our stay with Robin and Grant was a great time! We really felt like a part of the family and were often included in events going on in the community such as the christmas markets and and a concert where their son was playing. Their house in such a beautiful area (with a pool) with all kinds of birds! Even though we were traveling without a car we never felt stuck. They were also super nice and were willing to drop us off in the city or in the national park for a hike on our days off. In afternoons we took the bikes into town as another option. The work was varied from day to day but included gardening, light house cleaning, and cooking dinners. There were other workawayers staying as well while we were there and our work was joint which gave us time to get to know each other. They have a two dogs and two cats who were cuddly and sweet. Once you throw a ball for Poncho he will stick by your side! I would for sure recommend staying with them if you have the chance!

A Life-Changing 6 Months in Morocco Rating: ★★★★★ This language academy in Berrechid is amazing. I spent six months here, and it was one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. The Work: Minimal (8 hrs/week) but meaningful. You help 2–4 students with conversational practice using clear worksheets—stress-free and impactful. The Hosts: Mr. Harim – Welcoming and well-connected. His trips, like a desert excursion, avoid tourist traps and feel authentic. Fatim Zahara – Lead teacher and fantastic resource, especially for female volunteers. Fatima – Housekeeper who keeps everything spotless; three homemade, abundant meals per week are a highlight. Living & Location: Safe, welcoming Berrechid. Sharing a room with volunteers builds community. Easy and cheap access to Casablanca. Street food is delicious and consistent. Tips: Trust the hosts’ network for trips, connect with Fatim early, and be open to the locals—they’re incredibly friendly. Bottom Line: Perfect balance of meaningful work, excellent mentorship, and authentic Moroccan culture. Highly recommended.

Si tu es à la recherche d'un travail à la ferme varié et flexible, je recommande à 100% ! Claudio et Pilar sont des personnes calmes et agréables qui sont très attentifs pour te faire vivre une expérience agréable. Ils te font entièrement confiance pour les tâches à faire et sont très reconnaissants une fois le travail terminé. La chambre ainsi que la salle de bains prévues pour les volontaires sont propres et il y fait frais même les journées où il fait très chaud dehors. De plus, si tu aimes les chiens, tu es au bon endroit, Taki et Lumi sont deux amours ! J'y ai également été avec comme objectif d'améliorer mon espagnol et Pilar et Claudio ont veillé à me parler lentement et distinctement. Je les remercie grandement pour leur patience ! Ils m'ont appris à un tas de choses sur le Chili et cette partie de mon voyage restera certainement gravée dans ma mémoire.

My experience here was my first Workaway experience, and it was amazing ! I spent 2 weeks there. Marcos is very welcoming and he built an amazing place there. The place is surrounded by nature and rivers, you have 3 waterfalls at 5 min of walks. The work for the two weeks was making a concrete slab. It was very physical work but I learned a lot and really liked it. But more than the work, I met amazing people there. We shared a lot a meals, we learned how to make the best empanadas in Argentina ! Marcos made amazing asados too. We shared amazing moments, nights and discussions. I really felt home there and I was sad to leave ! These two weeks left an incredible memory in my heart ! Thank you Marcos and your family. I will also miss all the lovely animals there. And a special thanks to the amazing volunteers I met there, Simone, Sarp, Lydia and Laura. Hope to come back one day !

Ferdaous spent around 2 weeks helping us out at the farm. She is a wonderful volunteer always willing to lend a hand and ready to learn new skills. She has pleasant personality, always polite, respectful and fun at the same time..! I am sure the chicken and ducks misses her morning and evening chats. I would have loved to have her stay longer but she already have plans for the next adventure. She is welcome to come to farm again in the future as she is already part of our international volunteer family. If you are looking for a 5star volunteer, Ferdaous is the one...!

Alice stayed with us for a week. She fitted in really well, was a great worker and good company. She was interesting and interested in our lives, neighbourhood and city. She appreciated and respected our environment/ space. She worked well at a variety of tasks on her own and alongside me and used her initiative to do other jobs when I was away for the day, including finishing off the firewood stacking. Most of all she is a great cook and took on a lot of the meal prep, etc! So nice to have a meal placed in front of me!! Thanks Alice for everything you did.

Dear Ayaka, it was lovely meeting you. Thank you so much for everything. You helped me with so many things. We fertilized the trees, you were very helpful with cooking and especially with cleaning. We became a great team on the farm. Thanks to you, we made the farm's living room much nicer and more functional. We would sit in front of the stove for hours, talking about things 🙂 We would drink our tea brewed on the stove while watching the fire. I was never bored when I was with you. We learned so much from each other. We ate delicious food. It's good that you're not vegetarian. 🍗 We made bread together. It's great that you like tahini and molasses 🙂 Sometimes we worked hard and got tired, but we also had fun times. Our trip to the Japanese garden in Kaman was fun. 😂 We also stayed at my house in Kaman a few times. We had fun times with my family too. We ate delicious food. I hope you get back to your old weight 😂 Goodbye, hoping to see you again. 🤚

We stayed one week with Trish and Riccardo and we enjoyed ourselves very much. The house is very big with a lot of space, a wonderful view and we had our own bathroom. They always looked after us and never wanted us to work in the rain, and were always concerned about our well-being. Trish cooked us delicious vegetarian food. We loved her fresh cooked soup and the pasta she made. The working hours were flexible. We've painted the terrace walls and floor, helped inside with household and outside in the garden. On our day off, Trish gave us a lift to the next town to have a look around. Thank you very much for having us. We keep in touch! Alex and Andi x

Weronika and Tom stayed with us for about 10 days and were a great help in the garden and around the farm. They are a quiet, friendly and respectful couple with a great work ethic. Everything they did was carried out cheerfully and to a high standard, and they worked well independently. We would definitely recommend them to others.

Had an amazing time volunteering here! Felt like home :)

Carson very eagerly tackled all the different jobs, from weeding the gardens, banking the potatoes, raking up hay, tidying up a pile of sawdust and many other little jobs around the place. He is friendly and communicative and it was a pleasure to have him around for the week. Thank you very much , Carlson, for all your hard work and best of luck with your new job.

Marina stayed with me for 3 weeks in August. She is a joy to have as a volunteer! Always positive and happy, very easy going, trustworthy, organised and capable and a lover of animals. My dog and cats adored her and my chickens were well looked after! Marina is embracing any opportunity for walks, hikes and wild adventures. We picked berries and mushrooms, weeded the vegetable garden and harvested garlic and tomatoes and finished off the planting in my rock garden. She also looked after the house and animals when I was away for a few days, which was very reassuring. And she befriended local friends and neighbours! Marina is a very capable physiotherapist and can also give advice about movement and exercise. I warmly recommend her to future host!

I stayed with Jackie for almost three weeks and had a wonderful time. I especially loved feeding all the birds and sheep, looking for colorful eggs in the barns (Jackie has chickens that lay blue eggs!), finding peacock feathers while cleaning the peacock house, catching geese, and being amateur vet for one of her horses which had a wound that needed cleaning. Aside from the work, I had many beautiful new experiences while up in Loon Lake - seeing the Northern Lights, sleeping in a homemade quincy, watching a dog sledding race, spending time with the horses, making a fire, going snowshoe hiking, game nights… Jackie is an experienced, open-minded host with lots of stories to share and going out of her way to make her workawayers‘ time a memorable one. It most certainly was. Thank you for having me!

I had such a great time with Guido, Elisah and Ella! I was there for about two weeks, but I definitely wished it could have been (much) longer. Guido and Elisah were such gracious, kind and fun hosts, there was never a dull moment even when working. The work kept me busy, fulfilled and entertained, it was never boring and the projects were all very diverse and interesting. It was my first time caring for horses and I could definitely say that they are truly majestic animals, the cats are a bunch of cuddlers and the dogs are always happy to see you! I am grateful to have had the pleasure of meeting you guys and thank you so much for having me!

Greatest Workaway on planet Earth and beyond! I cannot say enough about how much we adore Rocío. She is quick, funny, intuitive, easy-going, flexible, self-starter, hardest worker of all times, honest, kind, thoughtful and a total joy to have around. Cannot recommend her highly enough!!

I attempted to stay here, but left early because it really didn't seem like a place where I'd want to be staying. My main reason for leaving was because of my allergies and not being able to breathe very well inside their house, so anyone with allergies please STAY AWAY, but it also wasn't a very welcoming house, so I wasn't heartbroken about my allergies acting up either. Here is what I think is worth noting to other Workawayers: - Jutta smokes cigarettes inside the house, which is one of the things that I think I was allergic to, but she's not very nice and considerate about it like most people I've known who smoke. Her "policy" about that is basically just "if you don't like it, go somewhere else while I'm smoking." (Those were her words.) - If you decide to stay here, prepare to be bombarded with a ton of house rules and reasons why you need to follow them. They will hand you a packet to read over about what to do (or more importantly, not do) while there, and don't worry, they'll share plenty of stories with you about former guests who didn't follow the rules. While I do understand that people should be respectful and have common sense when staying in other people's houses, the amount of negativity that was given in practically every story, and there were many of them that seemed never-ending, it almost seemed like they only complain about Workawayers coming to stay with them, which isn't very welcoming and doesn't really make sense to me either. Why open your house to Workawayers if all you're going to do is complain about people who have stayed with you in the past? It certainly made me practically afraid to do anything they didn't like, lest I be the subject of a future complaint (though I'm sure now I will be for writing this, but oh well, people need to know about this). - When I did approach Jutta about needing to leave because of my allergies, I was met with a very blank (and seemingly cold) expression, like she thought I was making it up just to get out of having to do any work. She didn't seem understanding or even willing to understand my situation at all, which wouldn't bode well for anyone else who needs to abruptly leave during their stay. I was really looking forward to this being a good stay, because their house is in a beautiful area and I had hoped to enjoy the quiet and peacefulness of the area, but it wasn't meant to be. I hope you all will consider what I've mentioned before you decide to stay here.