Help me cultivate various plants near Taormina, Sicily, Italy

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05/12/2021
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My name is Giorgio, I am retired and live alone in my 1 hectare of land where I cultivate in Fiumefreddo di Sicilia various plants ( olives, oranges, kumquat, loquat, mandarins, avocadoes, banana, etc. ) for self consumption. I also take care of a little vegetable garden and a collection of cactus and succulents. I have 2 dogs. The land looks like a botanical garden (paradise).
Tipos de ayuda y oportunidades de aprendizaje
Práctica de idiomas
Jardinería
Cuidado de animales
Ayuda en una granja
Ayuda doméstica
Ayuda con ordenadores/Internet
Objetivos de sostenibilidad de las NU que intenta conseguir este anfitrión
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¿Que es esto?
Intercambio cultural y oportunidades de aprendizaje
I am Italian and speak also fluent German, travellers can learn both languages. They can learn a lot about botany and agricolture and how to make delicious jam and marmalade. Travelers can visit near by natural reserve or cities such as Catania and Syracuse that belong to the cultural human heritage (UNESCO) and make trekking on the Etna.
Ayuda
I need help with pruning, harvesting (olives in October-November and loquat in April-May), fertilizing and weeding the vegetable garden. I would also appreciate help with feeding the dogs and making marmalade and jam.
Idiomas hablados
Alemán: Fluido
Italiano: Fluido
Inglés: Principiante
Español: Principiante
Francés: Principiante
Alojamiento
Accommodation is in verandas outsite, one single and one double, both furnished with bed, table, chairs and beautiful views of the garden and of Mount Etna. I am happy to accommodate both vegan and vegetarian diets.
Algo más...
Fiumefreddo di Sicilia the city where I live, is situated between the sea (25 minutes walk) and Mount Etna.
I love to live my life in nature, with my dogs. I expect that volunteers respect my house as guests and share my lifestyle in nature. The railway station is 30 minute walk and the airport of Catania a 45 minute drive. Taormina, the most famous tourist city in Sicily is 15 km away. You can use one mountain bike and one city bike gratis.
During their time off helpers can visit near by natural reserve or cities such as Catania and Syracuse that belong to the cultural human heritage (UNESCO) and make trekking on the Etna maybe with me.
Un poco más de información
- Acceso a Internet
- Acceso a Internet limitado
- Tenemos animales
- Somos fumadores
- Puede alojar familias
¿Cuántos voluntarios puedes hospedar?
Más de dos
Horas esperadas
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week (2 days off)

Fotos

on the top of the volcano Etna with Gisele and Daria

ready to ascend the volcano Etna

my land

on the background the volcano Etna view from my land

The volcano Etna view from the beach of Fiumefreddo di Sicilia

the beach of Fiumefreddo di Sicilia ( 25 minute walk from my house)

my dogs Lupo and Flick (the black one) on the top of volcano Etna ( 3340 meter)

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my dogs on the top of Pizzi Deneri 2847 meter (volcano Etna)

Etna eruption taken by myself on 6th June 2008

Etna eruption in the morning view from my house

Etna eruption taken by myself on 6th June 2008

on the highst top of Mount Etna

on the peak of Pizzi Deneri 2847 meter (Mount Etna)

Comentarios escritos sobre este anfitrión (116)

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28/11/2021

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Julia)

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(Malo )

22/11/2021

Dejado por el workawayer (Alfonso & Maria Consuelo) para el anfitrión

Nuestra experiencia en lo de Giorgio fué muy buena. Su perfil es muy preciso comparado a nuestra experiencia.
Como menciona en su feedback tuvimos un inconveniente comunicacional que pudismos resolver hablando.
En caso de volver a Fiumefreddo sin dudas volveríamos a saludar a Giorgio.

(Excelente )

29/10/2021

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Alfonso & Maria Consuelo)

Segun lo acordado Maria Consuelo y Alfonso estuvieron en mi casa como workawayer y como “double account” desde el primero de septiembre hasta el primero de octubre 2021. Maria Consuelo y Alfonso es una pareja muy cohesionada que se respeta y son muy amables reciprocamente. Ambos llevaron a cabo la tarea asignada. Siempre puntual y dispuestos a… read more

(Excelente )

21/11/2021

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Charlotte)

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(Malo )

07/09/2021

Dejado por el workawayer (Elisa) para el anfitrión

Giorgio is a really nice person, patient and helpful. i stayed with him about a month. i helped him in his beautiful tropical garden. He took me to Etna, to Catania, to the Alcantara Gorges and we often went outfor dinner. You worked in the morning and the afternoons were always free. You ate togheter and after dinner you chatted or played card.
I… read more

(Excelente )

31/08/2021

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Elisa)

As according Elisa stayed in my house from 5th till 30th August 2021. She contacted me first ad after reading her profile, I was happy to accomplish her coming as my workawayer guest, because I discovered in she a very easy going, educated, courteous, always ready to help person. She took the gardening work perfect, and I needed to explain how to… read more

(Excelente )

31/08/2021

Dejado por el workawayer (BEATRIZ) para el anfitrión

Muchas gracias Giorgio por tu invitación a tu finca. Ha sido muy grato conocerte y coincidir con Elisa, como compañera de workaway. Realmente he coincidido con unas personas maravillosas.
He aprendido mucho sobre las plantas y como había que hacer las cosas. Trabajar con las plantas, conocerlas, ayudarlas a crecer es una experiencia enriquecedora,… read more

(Excelente )

25/08/2021

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (BEATRIZ)

Segun lo acordado, Beatriz debia estar en mi casa del 8 hasta el 28 de agosto 2021, pero por problemas llegados a su trabajo, debiste salir una semana antes ( 21 agosto).
A pesar del corto periodo descubrí en ella una persona bien educada, atenta, volunteriosa y trabajadora. Le debia explicar como hacer el trabajo de jardineria solo una vez. Como… read more

(Excelente )

20/08/2021

Dejado por el workawayer (Laura) para el anfitrión

Mi estancia en la casa de Giorgio fue de 1 mes completo junto a dos amigas que también venían de España. Trabajamos de 4-5 horas por la mañana durante 5 días a la semana y teníamos 2 días libres para hacer turismo o descansar.
Normalmente, el trabajo que tenía que hacer se trataba de regar plantas de sus cultivos de verduras, quitar hierbajos… read more

(Excelente )

14/08/2021

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Laura)

As according, Laura stayed in my house as workawayer from 4th July till 4th August. She came as single account for the same lapse of time with other two girl friends from Spain (Madrid). I contacted first her two girlfriends, who asked me if it was possible for me to give accommodation for Laura as well, my replay was sure, it is. I discovered in… read more she a sensitive, punctual, meticulous, good listener , reliable, always respectful, in brief a very smart person, in spite of her young age (19). She helped me to learn Spanish and It was for she the first experience as workawayer. She wanted to go away from the hustle and bustle of Madrid for enjoying some peace and quiet in the countryside, and now I am sure that she landed by me at the right place, as she wrote to like being in nature. Since she had no special dietary requirements, she was happy to have all kind of food, and never said I don’t like this, in a few words, she was never particular about all kind of food. She is an easy going person, what I appreciate very much. I made with she and her girlfriends one beautiful trekking on the volcano Etna (UNESCO site since 2013) to see the eruption of 2002 and a one day trip to the beautiful beach of Isola delle Correnti and to visit the UNESCO city Noto. As I respect strictly the rules of Workaway, she had to work no more of 5 hours a day for 5 days and had two days off every 7. In the evening we plaid often cards with the other 2 workawayers (Laura friends). She is one of the best workawayer I had. The last day I brought she to the train station, and as I took she leave, I was sorry for her departure and feel a little alone, because one special person leave. The cultural exchange with Laura was perfect, therefore I recommend she highly for other hosts. If you wish to come back to me in the future, maybe with Ana and the other two girls, who made workaway in Melchow ( Germany), you will be always welcome. Hug with love Giorgio
Segun lo acordado, Laura vino a mi casa como “workawayer” del 4 de julio hasta el 4 de Agosto. Vino como single account por lo mismo lapso de tiempo con dos amigas de España (Madrid). Yo contacté primero con sus dos amigas, que me preguntaron si era posible para mi dar alojamiento a Laura al mismo tiempo que ellas . Mi respuesta fue, que por supuesto. Descubrí en ella una persona sensitiva, puntual, meticulosa, atenta, fiable, siempre respetuosa y muy apañada, a pesar de su juventud (19 anos). Ella me ayudo a aprender español y por ella fué la primera experiencia como workawayer. Ella quería salir del ajetreo de Madrid y disfrutar de algo de paz y tranquilidad en el campo. Y ahora yo estoy seguro que ella has descubrido in la my tierra el lugar adecuado, ya que ella me habia escrito que le gusta estar en la naturaleza. Como ella no tenía una dieta especial, le gustaba toda clase de alimentos y nunca dijo que algo no era de su agrado. En pocas palabras, a ella nunca le parecio mal ninguna comida. Laura es una persona campechana a la que yo aprecio mucho. Con ella y sus amigas hicimos un estupendo senderismo al Volcan Etna ( Unesco desde 2013) para ver la erupcion de 2002 y otro día hicimos un viaje a la preciosa playa de Isola delle Correnti, visitando después la ciudad UNESCO de Noto. Como yo respecto estrictamente las reglas de Workaway, ella estuvo trabajando 5 horas durante 5 dias, teniendo dos dias de descanso a la semana. Por las tardes jugabamos a las cartas con sus amigas. Laura es una de las mejor workawayer que he tenido. El último día les lleve a la estacion del tren y me sentí un poco solo con su partida. Después fui muy feliz de haber dado alojamiento no solo a las dos amigas, sino también a ella porque es una persona especial. El interscambio cultural con Laura fué perfecto y por esto la recomiendo altamente para otros anfitriones. Si quiere volver en el futuro, con Ana y sus amigas, quien hizo workaway en Melchow (Germany) será siempre bienvenida. Abrazo con cariño Giorgio.

(Excelente )

20/08/2021

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Ana & Gala)

Segun lo acordado, Gala y Ana estuvieron en mi casa como workawayer del 4 de julio hasta el 4 de agosto 2021. Vinieron como “double account” por el mismo lapso de tiempo con otra amiga de Madrid (Laura) que venias como “single account”.
GALA
La rocha y la ribelde, porque de un lado habe el pelo rocho que le esta muy bien, y de otro porque a el… read more

(Excelente )

19/08/2021

Dejado por el workawayer (Ana & Gala) para el anfitrión

Gala:
Estuvimos viviendo en casa de Giorgio durante un mes completo. Trabajábamos durante 4-5 horas cada día y teníamos 2 días libres a la semana, normalmente eran los fines de semana. Con Giorgio hacíamos muchas cosas, entre ellas regar el huerto y regar sus plantitas y ayudar con las tarea del hogar. Nos enseñó a prepara Pesto Siciliano con… read more

(Excelente )

28/07/2021

Dejado por el workawayer (Hope) para el anfitrión

I stayed at Giorgio's place in Fiumefreddo for 11 weeks from the 18th April until the 6th July, working 4/5 hours a day 5 days a week - I stayed three weeks longer than expected because I felt so at home! The work was explained in the morning to be done until it was time for lunch. There is always work to be found in the garden but here in the sun… read more

(Excelente )

20/07/2021

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Hope)

As according, Hope was my guest from 18th April till 6th July 2021. I contacted Hope first and I am now very happy to have done so, because Hope is a very special person, beginning from her profile. All what she wrote fit 100%, what seldom happens. It was for she not the first experience as workawayer. Also your skills fit perfect to what she… read more

(Excelente )

18/06/2021

Dejado por el workawayer (Birgit) para el anfitrión

Thank you Giorgio
inviting me in this little paradise, where I could stay almost four weeks.
Giorgio is an excellent host, taking care of his guests, feeding them delicious and is always fair with working conditions.
When Giorgio picked me up at the station and we arrived at his home, it felt like home right away.
Also the excursions he took… read more

(Excelente )

18/06/2021

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Birgit)

It is not easy to get the right workawayer one that fits to the host’s necessity. Before contacting potential guests, I read their profile with a lot of attention, all about the skills and the lapse of time they wish to be my guest. This happened with Birgit, who I contacted first, as her profile had an unusual simplicity and shortness. The… read more

(Excelente )

16/06/2021

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (MONGE)

It spite of some doubt because of corona virus, Monge arrived as agreed at the train station of Fiumefreddo di Sicilia on 16th April 2021, where we know each other with a handshake and hug. It is not possible to really know how the person which is coming to you is, mostly only after some days. With Monge it was different, because my first… read more

(Excelente )

14/06/2021

Dejado por el workawayer (MONGE) para el anfitrión

I went two month for my first Workaway experience to Giorgio's Paradise from the 15 of April to the 5 of June. The rules were: 5h a day of work and 2 days off per week with food. It's been exactly like this.

The time there was really peaceful, Giorgio is really use to have guests and you get use to the house and the land very quickly. The work is… read more

(Excelente )

26/03/2021

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Eva)

I agreed with Eva that she could stay at my place for at least 3 weeks, but she stayed from 11th November 2020 till the 1st March 2021. During this long lapse of time I appreciated every day more and more her strong personality and capacity. She is a very good listener and her work capacity is fabulous, as she was not afraid of heavy work, even… read more

(Excelente )

21/03/2021

Dejado por el workawayer (Maude) para el anfitrión

I stayed at Giorgio's for two months with my friend Anna. We only worked in the morning, only 4 or 5 hours, never more, and we had two days off every week. Giorgio took great care to respect our working hours !
Our experience was very great, he took us every week on hikes to make us discover Etna ! And when the restaurants reopened, he took us to… read more

(Excelente )

21/03/2021

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Maude)

It is very easy to write a complete feedback for both Anna and Maude. As agreed they stayed in my house from 10th January till 11th March 2021. I picked them up at the Airport of Catania and the first impression with a big hug was very positive. During the lapse of time that they stayed by me, I appreciate every day more and more their… read more

(Excelente )

21/03/2021

Dejado por el workawayer (Anna) para el anfitrión

Giorgio welcomed us very well at his home! he lives in a very beautiful place.
We spent 2 great months, where we worked with wood (cut, store ...), 4 hours per day approximately (8h-12h). We had two days off per weeks and every week we hiked Etna with him and his dogs (when the restaurants opened, Giorgio would invite us to eat after the hike). He… read more

(Excelente )

21/03/2021

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Anna)

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11/03/2021

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Monika)

As agreed Monika stayed by me from 20th November 2020 till 7th January 2021. In spite of covid 19 restrictions I had a very good time with she. She arrived to Sicily after a long trip with the own camper van from Poland. The first impression of her when I got to pick she up at a gasoline station of Fiumefreddo di Sicilia was of a easy going… read more

(Excelente )

18/01/2021

Dejado por el workawayer (Monika) para el anfitrión

I stayed with Giorgio for almost two months. He wrote to me with an invitation few months before. It was a long way to Sicily (I traveled with my old camper, which had many problems on the way) and Giorgio was already supporting me.

The place is amazing. I didn't expect anything like this. It IS paradise, a botanical garden with beautiful… read more

(Excelente )

07/03/2021

Dejado por el workawayer (Lorenzo) para el anfitrión

I feel really grateful to been able to stay for a while in Giorgio's place. He is an intelligent man and great host, always respectful of your space and needs, and his cooking is so good!
He'll do his best to show you around, especially hiking in the beautiful Mt. Etna reserve and surrounding area.

I stayed in Fiumefreddo for 2 months, mainly… read more

(Excelente )

05/02/2021

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Lorenzo)

In the beginning Lorenzo should stay by me for at least 3 weeks, but as he found the work very interesting, so he stayed at my place from 5th November 2020 till 3th January 2021. His profile pictures 100% the man behind it. Lorenzo is always ready to discuss and solve problems which uninspected show up. He is a good listener and works so perfect… read more

(Excelente )

02/12/2020

Dejado por el workawayer (silvana) para el anfitrión

I was very lucky to be invited to Giorgio’s beautiful botanical kingdom. At the beginning it seemed that our times didn’t match till January 2021. But then, contacting him again, it was possible to join end October/ November due to cancellation of other guest and needed help for olives harvesting. So I reached and stayed for a month
.… read more Unfortunately, when I arrived, the harvest had been finished more quickly than expected as there was already another very active volunteer from Czech Republic.
. So I was charged of taking care of the vegetable beds that are spread in some areas of the property: daily watering , weeding , fertilizing…then preparing some beds and planting new vegetables: carrots, fennels, onions, broad beans , salads. Giorgio collects every day some vegetables and prepares delicious soups and salads for his guests plus his favorite dishes of fish, meat, rice and pasta, cheese, ricotta…
My work was not hard, only some hours in the morning but, at the beginning, it was difficult for me to understand exactly how Giorgio wanted it to be done because it’s very different from what I am doing at home. For me it was difficult orienteering in the property and remembering where water taps of different areas are. He’s quite strict about it and he seemed to be a little annoyed at explaining every time to new volunteers.
Anyway I did my best and learned, growing fond of the vegetable beds as they were my creatures. It was a nice experience and I miss now being home in a season that doesn’t allow to grow much.
Other works that I did were: weeding the tiled spaces around the house, cleaning bathroom and kitchen and cutting branches to prepare sticks for the fire.
In the meantime other two volunteers had joined: an Italian boy and a German girl. It was a pleasure to work with them because they are very nice and interesting people. With them was also possible to play better cards in the evening and we had much fun!
My accommodation was nice in the front veranda and it was possible to have some privacy .the view as well gorgeous on the beautiful colours of the garden.
Giorgio has also two lovely dogs: Dora and Jack that was always sleeping on the carpet in front of my door at night . It was something very heart warming for me!
Two things limited a bit enjoying the place: the autumn season and the change of time made the night coming down at around 5pm and, moving by bike, it was quickly dark. Many shops in the village open around 4.30pm even in winter.. Moreover Sicily was declared orange zone during my stay so many activities were closed and it was not allowed to move out of the commmune territory.
But the beach is half an hour by bike, still perfectly enjoyable and quite desert in autumn. If you have time, pay a visit to the man living permanently where you see the Peace flag: a good coffee and a nice chat are always available there.
Last but not least Etna volcano is always visible on the horizon and is a permanent presence with its plume of smoke, its glowes and its nocturnal noises. I was so lucky to see it covered with first snow for some days !

(Muy Bien )

04/11/2020

Dejado por el workawayer (Premysl Jamie) para el anfitrión

Dear Giorgio,
Thank you very much for having me for the three weeks at your beautiful place under the Etna. It was absolutely pleasant, mind relaxing and interesting, all working in your lovely garden under your kind supervision, spending the lunches and dinners with you and going for the trips both with you or on my own.

I also appreciate very… read more

(Excelente )

02/11/2020

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Premysl Jamie)

As agreed , Premysl stayed at my house from 5th till 29th October. He contacted me because a former guest of mine, had recommended me. When Premysl send me the request, I didn’t know anything about him, therefore I checked his Workaway profile. As I liked the profile , and because this workawayer was recommended ( as already said ) an excellent… read more

(Excelente )

01/10/2020

Dejado por el workawayer (Rita) para el anfitrión

I stayed at Giorgio’s for 2,5 weeks. I had to work only in the morning. So the work was mostly really relaxed. Giorgio is a very friendly and generous man. He took me twice for a tracking on the Etna. There was a lot of free time. Overall it was a very good experience staying at Fiumefreddo. Thank you for everything Giorgio!! I can highly… read more

(Excelente )

24/09/2020

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Rita)

As according, Rita stayed by me from 6th till 24th September. I contacted she because in her profile she wishes after leaving the city to spend some time in the Italian countryside for all agricultural work to learn some about permaculture, organic farming, self-sufficiency, etc. So I thought, that all the mentioned wishes of Rita could fit… read more

(Excelente )

22/09/2020

Dejado por el workawayer (Jennifer) para el anfitrión

I stayed 4 weeks at Giorgio's. He's the one who contacted me and I'm so happy he did. I had the best time there.
Giorgio has a big garden which he needs help with. There's no business involved so I wasn't stealing anybody's job by working there. Which was important for me.
He also has volunteers over because he likes to be in contact with… read more

(Excelente )

22/09/2020

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Jennifer)

As according, Jenny stay by me from 25th August till 21st September. I contacted first Jenny and I am now very happy to have done so, because Jenny is a very special person, beginning from your profile. All what she wrote fit 100%, what seldom happens. It was for she and by me the first experience as workawayer. She wanted to go away from the… read more

(Excelente )

18/09/2020

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Violetta)

In spite of some trouble because of corona virus, after months of our first contact, Violetta arrived at the train station of Fiumefreddo Sicilia on 3th August where I pick she up with a big hug.
It is not possible to really know how the person that are coming to you is, only after some time. With Violetta it was different, because my first… read more

(Excelente )

15/09/2020

Dejado por el workawayer (Violetta) para el anfitrión

Travelling during Covid time isnt that easy then I was Happy Giorgio accepted me as a Workawayer at his place during this time!!!!! I arrived in August . Hot hot hot! Garden of Giorgio is very impressive with All those big exotic trees around, collections of some rare plants. Work was mainly to water plants , cutting some Bush branches,… read more weeding,You start a day here pretty early ! For me this was something new as I am nocturnal person but I Liked it here .Espresso prepared by Giorgio , banana and off we go to work. All fruits & veggies are 100% eco. Bananas, oranges, figs at the time of my stay. Aloe arborescens leaves jelly spa to my skin this was an extra plus of my stay here. Giorgio is taking all Workawayers to trips and we did trips . Mind it Giorgio is paying all expenses including restaurants bills, food , wine , coffee stops , ice creams, semifreddos, coffee cream!! I will remember our dynamic discussions on many many topics and you better be prepared to conversations, sometimes we had diffrent points of view but this is normal Between humans and well most of the conversations were in Italian I am just beginner but at the same time I was greatfull I have a chance to practice , improve a little and speak this lovely language! Piano & no stress is a motto of Giorgio. He knows his garden as his own pocket! Sometimes it was difficult to remember where is rubinetto dell’aqua , but after a while you find it...I had my own “camera” veranda style open to the garden with the view to majestic Etna! Terrace was perfect to do practice my 5 Tibetans excersises every morning ,
Etna was a witness !! Thanx to other Workawayer Claudine as she had her car I was able to travel with her to nearby places like Taormina , Acereale, Siracusa, Castelmola, and of course” la spiaggia “of Fiumefreddo!!! My favourite beach. Giorgio invited us for a conference about Cosa Nostra book released about mafia in Sicily. We met there some local people and had nice conversations with them. Of course we end up in a restaurant In the mountains with nice food & wine. Thanx Giorgio, Thanx Claudine for your nice company and lots of laughs !!! Future Workawayer dont forget to pay a visit Salvatore a guy who is living at the beach since tree years! Giorgio will tell you details. Grazie Mille Giorgio per tutto!!! I room by your permission some seedlings of your plants And now those plants are in my own garden but indoors!!!! At time I am watching those plants I remember my stay in Fiumefreddo Di Sicily!!!!Ti auguro Tanta salute.

(Excelente )

18/09/2020

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Claudine)

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04/09/2020

Dejado por el workawayer (Claudine) para el anfitrión

Comme prévu, j'ai passé huit semaines chez Giorgio, dans sa propriété d'un hectare. C'est un magnifique jardin aux multiples arbres et fleurs. il y a aussi un potager à arroser régulièrement, ainsi que les plantes vertes et plantes grasses. Le travail a été diversifié et très abordable, sans stress (le plus pénible ayant été la chasse aux ronces).… read more

(Muy Bien )

16/07/2020

Dejado por el workawayer (Karolina) para el anfitrión

Sono venuta da Giorgio prima per un mese con la possibilita di prolungare un po e finalmente sono rimasta lì sette mesi! (alla fina un po bloccata par la situazione di Covid).
Il giardino di Giorgio è uno dei piu bei posti che ho mai visto. Sono quasi sicura che non troverò mai tanta diversità delle piante in un posto.
Il lavoro era piacevole e di… read more

(Excelente )

13/07/2020

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Karolina)

It is very difficult to write a complete feedback for Karolina, as she is the workawayer which stay by me the longest time, circa 7 months, with a short break of circa 10 days in February. Karolina quit your job, because she was searching something that make live more interesting, that is to live and work in and with the nature. So Karolina came… read more

(Excelente )

11/07/2020

Dejado por el workawayer (Victoria) para el anfitrión

Estuve tres meses viviendo en casa de Giorgio, en su maravilloso jardín botánico, junto a sus hijos de cuatro patas Dora y Flick. El lugar está lleno de flores, árboles frutales, plantas y un pequeño huerto, si te gusta la naturaleza es el puesto ideal. Giorgio es una persona con muchísimos conocimientos para transmitir, tiene un carácter muy… read more

(Excelente )

07/07/2020

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Victoria)

According to our agreement, Victoria Belen stayed in my house from 1st March till she gain the residence in Fiumefreddo di Sicilia, the italian nationality, identity card and passport, so she moved away on 16th June 2020. During this period, I got to know every day more and more of her personality: always punctual, respectful, calm, worked very… read more

(Excelente )

23/04/2020

Dejado por el workawayer (Janina) para el anfitrión

My time at Giorgio’s fantastic paradise was great. Well, because of coronaviurs I stayed longer than planned but although the times were different, Giorgio did EVERYTHING form e and the other two workawayers to have an amazing time! I enjoyed working in the garden with all the beautiful exotic plants and (of course) harvesting fruits like kiwi,… read more

(Excelente )

23/04/2020

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Janina)

Wegen Covid-19 Janina blieb bei mir nicht wie geplant vom 9. bis zum 31 März, sondern bis zum 16. April 2020. Während dieser Zeitspanne habe ich von Tag zu Tag immer mehr über ihre Persönlichkeit erfahren: sie war immer pünktlich und respektvoll, und da sie einen grünen Daumen besitzt, hat sie im Garten immer akkurat gearbeitet. Mit ihr habe ich… read more

(Excelente )

19/04/2020

Dejado por el workawayer (Sinah) para el anfitrión

My stay at Giorgios place was great! The place itself is the most beautiful garden I’ve ever seen! Full of colours, fruits, trees and places to relax. The work was easy and we never worked more than 5-4 hours. There is a lot of time for relaxing, going to the beach or have a walk to the town. Communication with Giorgio was easy, he gives you a lot… read more

(Excelente )

13/03/2020

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Sinah)

Wie vereinbart Sinah blieb bei mir vom 9. Februar bis zum 1. März 2020. Während dieser Zeitspanne habe ich von Tag zu Tag immer mehr über ihre Persönlichkeit erfahren: immer pünktlich, respektvoll, hat im Garten bestens gearbeitet, obwohl unter ihren Fähigkeiten Gardening nicht angegeben war. Mit ihr habe ich eine schöne Zeit verbracht. Der… read more

(Excelente )

14/02/2020

Dejado por el workawayer (Daniel) para el anfitrión

Giorgio was my first workaway host and made it a very easy experience for me. I worked 4-5 hours a day and when finished we would always sit down together with a lunch he prepared. The stay was very relaxed with much free time to do as I please, he provided lots of food including many fresh fruits he grew on his land, some of the best oranges and… read more

(Excelente )

07/02/2020

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Daniel)

According to our agreement, Daniel stayed in my house from 12th January till 3th February 2020. During this period, I got to know every day more and more of his personality: always punctual, respectful, calm, works very well, loving of all aspects of nature (from animals to plants ) and, last but not least, the life. I spent a very beautiful time… read more

(Excelente )

12/02/2020

Dejado por el workawayer (Mauro ) para el anfitrión

Estuve un mes y medio en la casa de Giorgio, en ese tiempo aprendí a desarrollar la paciencia en cada tarea que hacíamos junto a otros voluntarios, como podar frutales, cortar leña, lavar los platos, cocinar comidas típicas, todas las tareas con la explicación precisa de Giorgio. Una persona muy generosa, nos ha llevado a conocer diferentes… read more

(Excelente )

28/01/2020

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Mauro )

According to our agreement, Mauro stayed in my house from 13th December (arrival) 2019 till 23th January (departure) 2020. During this period, I got to know every day more and more of his personality and skills: always punctual, respectful, calm, works very well, loving of all aspects of nature (from animals to plants ),can cook very well and,… read more

(Excelente )

24/11/2019

Dejado por el workawayer (Daniel) para el anfitrión

I spent almost 7 weeks with Giorgio. It was my first workaway experience and I could not have asked for a better one! We had delicious meals sat under the tree after work, with wine (and occasionally sambuca! 😁), cards every night when there was 3 of us, candlelit dinners in the evening, Interesting conversations, laughs. I spent many days at the… read more

(Excelente )

19/11/2019

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Daniel)

According to our agreement, Daniel stayed in my house from 26th September till 12th
November 2019. During this period, I got to know every day more and more of his personality: always punctual, respectful, calm, works very well, loving of all aspects of nature (from animals to plants ) and, last but not least, the life. I spent a very beautiful… read more

(Excelente )

19/11/2019

Dejado por el workawayer (Branka) para el anfitrión

I stayed with Georgio for three weeks in late October and early November. There was another workawayer at that time, who I enjoyed working with! Picking olivies was quite interesting work. Experience in oil extraction plant was not only interesting but also amusing. The work itself wasn't too hard, and was very fair, meditative and there was no… read more

(Excelente )

19/11/2019

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Branka)

According to our agreement, Branka stayed in my house from 16th October till 09 November 2019. During this period, I got to know every day more and more of her personality: always punctual, respectful, calm, works very well, loving of all aspects of nature (from animals to plants to geology) and, last but not least, the life. I spent a very… read more

(Excelente )

23/09/2019

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Brigitte)

Wie vereinbart Brigitte blieb bei mir vom 27. August bis zum 16. September 2019. Während dieser Zeitspanne habe ich von Tag zu Tag immer mehr über ihre Persönlichkeit erfahren: immer pünktlich, neugierig, höchst sozial, respektvoll, hat immer sorgfältig im Garten gearbeitet und das Fressen für die Hunde vorbereitet, die sie richtig allesamt liebte… read more

(Excelente )

19/09/2019

Dejado por el workawayer (Brigitte) para el anfitrión

Ich war über 3 Wochen bei Giorgio . Es waren noch andere Workawayer dort .Es war eine schöne und interessante Erfahrung in seinem Garten zu arbeiten und ich konnte Einiges über Pflanzen und Bäume erfahren. Toll war auch das zu essen, was wir ernten konnten. Die Hunde Max, Dora und Flick werde ich vermissen. Giorgio hat immer lecker für uns… read more

(Excelente )

08/09/2019

Dejado por el workawayer (Milena) para el anfitrión

My experience in Sicily was great! I stayed with Georgio for three weeks at the beginning of August. There was another workawayer there with me, who I enjoyed working with a lot!
The work was very fair. We worked in the morning, straight after breakfast, until lunch time. Every second day the veggies also had to be watered in the evening. The… read more

(Excelente )

07/09/2019

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Milena)

Wie vereinbart Milena blieb bei mir vom 2. bis zum 23. August 2019. Während dieser Zeitspanne habe ich von Tag zu Tag immer mehr über deren Persönlichkeit erfahren: immer pünktlich, respektvoll, hat im Garten bestens gearbeitet, obwohl unter ihren Skills Gardening nicht angegeben war. Mit ihr habe ich eine schöne Zeit verbracht. Der kulturelle… read more

(Excelente )

07/09/2019

Dejado por el workawayer (Sue) para el anfitrión

I recently stayed 5 weeks with Giorgio. He is an excellent host and on days off took me and the other workawayer out to explore the area - places that I would never have gotten to visit otherwise.
We ate freshly prepared meals, mostly from Giorgio's vegetable patches and his fish dinner is just gorgeous! Plenty fresh fruit as well.
There was a… read more

(Excelente )

07/09/2019

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Sue)

According to our agreement, Sue stayed in my house from 31th July till 03 September 2019. During this period, I got to know every day more and more of her personality: always punctual, respectful, calm, works very well, loving of all aspects of nature (from animals to plants) and, last but not least, the life and to drink a good glass of wine… read more

(Excelente )

15/08/2019

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Monika)

According to our agreement, Monika stayed in my house from 9h July till 01 August 2019. During this period, I got to know every day more and more of her personality: always punctual, respectful, calm, works very well, loving of all aspects of nature (from animals to plants) and, last but not least, the life. She love meditation and can play very… read more

(Excelente )

01/08/2019

Dejado por el workawayer (Monika) para el anfitrión

I spent a little more than three weeks in Giorgio's beautiful botanical garden and I loved every minute of it :) Giorgio, the dogs, the plants and the place in general are amazing. I enjoyed working in the garden very much, it was like working meditation - no stress! And Giorgio is an amazing cook, all the meals were delicious and healthy:)
He… read more

(Excelente )

17/07/2019

Dejado por el workawayer (Paolina) para el anfitrión

I spent 3 weeks at Giorgio's lovely home and paradise. It was a real pleasure waking up to nature every day. It was my first experience doing gardening work and I absolutely loved it. I'm going to add it in my skills now :)-- Being with Giorgio's fertile land helped me meditate, focus, concentrate and appreciate nature and life way more. I also… read more

(Excelente )

10/07/2019

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Paolina)

According to our agreement, Paolina stayed in my house from 4th till 26th June 2019. She is the first workawayer from Mexico I had. So I got the opportunity to learn with pleasure her and the Mexican culture. During this period, I got to know every day more and more her personality: always punctual, respectful, very calm. In spite of under her… read more

(Excelente )

15/07/2019

Dejado por el workawayer (Terhi) para el anfitrión

I spent almost the whole month of June in Giorgio's paradise. The place is absolutely beautiful and you can see Mount Etna every day. Giorgio was nice, very welcoming and gave good instructions for every task. He is also an excellent cook. I worked in the garden and enjoyed the serenity and peacefulness of the place. We also had time to explore… read more

(Excelente )

07/07/2019

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Terhi)

According to our agreement, Terhi stayed in my house from 2nd till 30th June 2019. She is the first workawayer from Finland I had. So I got the opportunity to learn with pleasure her and the Finnish culture. During this period I got to know her personality: always punctual, respectful, works very well, loving of all aspects of nature, and, last… read more

(Excelente )

26/05/2019

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Charlotte)

According to our agreement, Charlotte stayed in my house from 28th April till 18th May. During this period, I got to know every day more and more of her personality: always punctual, respectful, works very well, loving of all aspects of nature ( from animals to plants ), and last but not least, the life. I spent a very beautiful time with her.… read more

(Excelente )

22/05/2019

Dejado por el workawayer (Charlotte) para el anfitrión

I helped in Giorgio's garden for three weeks in may. The work is fair: 4 ½ hours of weeding, getting rid of the brambles, and fixing the bananapalms. One day we made jam of the loquats and one day when it was raining, I cleaned the kitchen. It was lovely to work outside in the beautiful garden and then sit on the terrace with a glass of wine and a… read more

(Excelente )

13/05/2019

Dejado por el workawayer (Hilde) para el anfitrión

In April 2019 I spent two amazing weeks at the paradise of Giorgio together with his three lovely dogs.
I slept in a pretty room at the veranda, with a view of the garden around - very beautiful.
Work was only 4 - 5 hours a day, different and interesting. I cut the banana-plant, created new flower beds for vegetables, dug up trees, prepared the… read more

(Excelente )

29/04/2019

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Hilde)

Wie vereinbart Hilde blieb bei mir vom 12. bis zum 26. April 2019. Während dieser Zeitspanne habe ich von Tag zu Tag immer mehr über deren Persönlichkeit erfahren: immer pünktlich, respektvoll, bestens gearbeitet, Liebhaberin von allen Naturaspekten (von Tieren bis zu den Pflanzen) und nicht zuletzt das Leben. Mit ihr habe ich eine tolle Zeit… read more verbracht. Der kulturelle Austausch zwischen Host und Workawayer war für mich perfekt: ich verlangte nach den Regeln von Workaway nicht mehr als 5 Stunden Arbeit pro Tag ( fünf Tage lang ) und zwei Tage frei jede sieben, deswegen konnte sie 4 Tage frei haben, von denen ich ihr an drei Tagen Sehenswürdigkeiten in der Umgebung gezeigt habe: zweimal Trekking am Ätna, der zur Weltnaturerbe gehört, und einmal Besichtigung von der Stadt Syrakus, die zur Weltkulturerbe gehört (UNESCO). Hilde liebt so viel die Natur, dass sie genoss „schmutzige“ Hände mit direktem Kontakt zu Mutter Erde zu bekommen. Ich brauchte nur einmal zu sagen, was im Garten zu tun ist, und niemand musste ich erklären, wie die Arbeit auszuführen ist. Ich kann sie für anderen Hosts höchstens empfehlen. Ich hoffe, dass wir in Zukunft die Möglichkeit haben werden, uns zu begegnen, und ich wünsche dir alles Gute für deine Arbeit in der Schule, ohne jegliche Art von Stress.

According to our agreement, Hilde stayed in my house from 12th till 26th April 2019. During this period, I got to know every day more and more of her personality: always punctual, respectful, works very well, loving of all aspects of nature (from animals to plants) and, last but not least, the life. I spent a very beautiful time with her. The cultural exchange between Host and workawayer was for me perfect: I did not claim after the basic workaway rules no more than 5 hours daily work ( for 5 day every week) and days off every seven, so she could have 4 days off, of whom I show her sights in the surrounding: two times trekking on the Etna, which belong to the natural world heritage and one time the city Syrakus, which belong to the cultural world heritage (UNESCO). Hilde love so much Nature, that she enjoyed to get her hands “dirty” , with direct contact with mother earth. I need to say what is to do in the garden and was never necessary to explain her how is the work to do. I can highly recommend her for other hosts. I hope that we will be able to meet each other in the future, and for now, I wish you all the best for your work in the school, without any kind of stress.

(Excelente )

27/03/2019

Dejado por el workawayer (Sandra) para el anfitrión

I stayed at Giorgio's place from 2 to 22 March 2019. This was my very first workaway and amazing experience. Giorgio made me feel welcome from the first moments that we met. For most of the time, it was just two of us on the farm and I really enjoyed his company. He is full of impressive stories how to fight for his rights and nature. He keeps… read more

(Excelente )

24/03/2019

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Sandra)

According to our agreement, Sandra stayed in my house from 2th till 22th March 2019. During this period, I got to know every day more and more of her personality: always punctual, respectful, works very well, loving of all aspects of nature (from animals to plants) and, last but not least, the life. I spent a very beautiful time with her. During… read more

(Excelente )

20/03/2019

Dejado por el workawayer (Shelley ) para el anfitrión

Giorgio is a great host - sociable, generous and knowledgeable. His little garden paradise is really beautiful and the views of Mt Etna are breathtaking. I stayed at his place during January and February '19 and greatly enjoyed picking and eating his blood oranges. I cut the grass, fed the dogs and together we built a wooden shed for the bikes. I… read more

(Excelente )

16/03/2019

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Shelley )

According to our agreement, Shelley stayed in my house from 3th January till 2th March 2019. During this period, I got to know every day more and more of her personality: always punctual, respectful, works very well, loving of all aspects of nature (from animals to plants) and, last but not least, the life. I spent a very beautiful time with her.… read more

(Excelente )

12/03/2019

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Ingrid)

From my correspondence in German with Ingrid always only via Workaway, it was clear to me that she would come to my house for a period of 3-4 weeks. After Ingrid’s question, I allowed her to stay from 4th March till 17th April. She communicated with me via workaway that her flight from Bergamo will land in Catania at 9:10 p.m. of 4th March. Since… read more there is no more public transport to Fiumefreddo Sicilia so late, I told Ingrid, that I would pick her up at the airport, so she does not need to spend money on a hotel. We drove to the airport together with another workawayer Sandra Drusova (https://www.workaway.info/workawayerprofile.html?w=Suninka). Ingrid was thankful for this generosity.
As I knew from the Ingrid’s profile, she is a raw vegan.
Since I am often used to bring my guests to see some beautiful things in the surrounding, as written in my profile, I asked my two guests if they would like to make a trekking to Etna with me and my two dogs. Both were happy with this offer. After trekking, in order to enjoy the beautiful day off, we went first to drink something in a mountain cottage on my costs. Ingrid drank nothing, not even a glass of water. She brought with her a water from my house. Afterwards, we went to a restaurant to have lunch of my costs, where Ingrid ordered nothing, not even some raw vegetables. During the trekking, she ate some fruit from my garden that she brought with her.
On March 7th Ingrid made 4-5 hours of simple gardening work.
Since March 8th is the Women’s day, and the weather was beautiful, I invited both girls to see some beautiful places in the surrounding and enjoy a lunch in a restaurant. After some hesitation, Ingrid asked me if she could stay at home. With a big surprise I said yes and I gave her a task to clean the bathroom and the kitchen from the dust. When me and Sandra returned from the trip, Ingrid announced to me that she was leaving on next day. Without any conversation before she booked the ticket. I was still generous to bring her to the train station of Fiumefreddo Sicilia on 9th March in the morning even though she suddenly broke our work agreement.
From the correspondence via workaway and her brief stay (only 4 full days), I conclude that Ingrid did not respect our agreement and did not want to communicate her problems before booking the flight. Therefore, I do not recommend her for other hosts.

(Neutral )

12/03/2019

Dejado por el workawayer (Ingrid) para el anfitrión

Due to personal reasons I left Giorgios place earlier than planned so I’ve only spent a few days at his property but it was enough to see its beauty. It is like a little paradise there.
Giorgio is a very generous and learned person.
It seems to be very important for him to be a fair host so we never worked more than 4 hours a day and during my… read more

(Bueno )

04/01/2019

Dejado por el workawayer (Izabela) para el anfitrión

I stayed at Giorgio's enchanted garden, in a veranda room with Etna view, for 6 weeks in November and December. Giorgio understands very well the workaway spirit. Work is only 4 hours per day, and it is easy work, done with no hurry, according to Giorgio's "no stress" rule. Giorgio has created a beautiful botanical garden and he is happy to share… read more

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01/01/2019

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Izabela)

Iza stay by me 48 days. I find it difficult to explain all Iza’s positive characteristic. The first one is that what Iza say, you can get sure that she keep one’s word. During the lapse of time she stood by me, she behaved very well and I really appreciate every day her help, creative ideas and good manners; she acted always respectful and… read more

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01/01/2019

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Orsi)

During the time Orsi spent with me ( almost three weeks) she behaved very well and I appreciate her help and good manners; she acted always respectful and worked very precisely. I had to explain what to do only once. The cultural exchange was perfect, exactly as the basic principle of workaway: taking and giving was balanced from both sides. No… read more

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22/12/2018

Dejado por el workawayer (Orsi) para el anfitrión

I stayed for 3 short weeks at Giorgio's, and it's not a lie, his garden is really a beautiful paradise containing so many different plants! If there were some signs saying the latin names, he could open his own botanical garden :) It was wonderful to still work in short sleeves outside even in December. The work was easy and not much, we collected… read more

(Excelente )

10/12/2018

Dejado por el workawayer (Angelika) para el anfitrión

For almost 3 weeks I stayed at Giorgio's in Sicily,and was fortunate to have my first workaway experience there, together with another workawayer. It is not without reason that he calls his place "paradise".To work surrounded by a variety of exotic flowering plants as well as orange-nespole, almond and olive trees, etc, was not work for me, but… read more great enjoyment! Removing wild berries with roots using the spade, weeding, removing dry leaves from banana trees, splitting wooden blocks, breaking clay pots, etc. Also cleaning the large terrace, washing-up in the kitchen, assisting Giorgio in preparing delicious dishes or cooking independently, feeding and spending time with Dora, Flick and Max has given me a lot of pleasure. This strengthened my intention to continue workaway in the future.
Working hours / free time complied with the basic principles of Workaway but was treated very generously.
We made wonderful trips together on our days off, sightseeing cities of world heritage, hiking on Etna, exploring a nature reserve with many flamingoes, swimming in the sea .......
I've even learned "Bauernbridge", a card game that could be incredibly exciting for the three of us and sweetened our evenings. In addition, we have discussed very different topics and since we all have a good sense of humor, we also laughed a lot.
Giorgio is an open, tolerant, benevolent and versatile host who is keen on making his guests feel comfortable. Thank you for your hospitality and the opportunity to learn so many new things with you. If possible, I would like to come back to work on the olive harvest. Wishing you all the best!

Für fast drei Wochen hatte ich das Glück bei Giorgio auf Sizilien, gemeinsam mit einer weiteren Workawayerin, meine erste Workawayerfahrung zu machen. Nicht umsonst nennt er sein Land, sein „Paradies“. Umgeben von einer Vielfalt exotisch blühender Pflanzen sowie von Orangen- Nespole- Mandel- und Olivenbäumen, etc, zu arbeiten, war für mich nicht Arbeit, sondern ein großer Genuss! Wilde Brombeeren einschl. Wurzel mit dem Spaten entfernen, Unkraut jäten, das abmachen trockener Blätter von Bananenstauden, Holzklötze spalten, Tongefäße zerklopfen, usw. Auch die große Terrasse zu reinigen, der kurze Abwasch in der Küche, bei der Zubereitung schmackhafter Gerichte Giorgio zu assistieren oder mal eigenständig zu kochen, Dora, Flick und Max zu füttern und erleben hat mir sehr viel Freude bereitet. Dadurch wurde meine Absicht gestärkt, zukünftig weitere Workawayerfahrungen zu sammeln.
Die Arbeitszeit/Freizeit hat den Grundprinzipien von Workaway entsprochen, wurde jedoch sehr großzügig gelebt.
Gemeinsam waren wir an den freien Tagen zu wunderschönen Ausflügen unterwegs, ob zu Städten des Weltkulturerbes, eine Wanderung auf dem Etna, das durchstreifen eines Naturschutzgebietes mit vielen Flamingos, das Schwimmen im Meer…….
Selbst „Bauernbridge“ habe ich gelernt, ein Kartenspiel, welches zu dritt gespielt unglaublich spannend sein kann und uns die Abende versüßt hat. Zudem haben wir über ganz unterschiedliche Themen diskutiert und da wir alle mit viel Humor ausgestattet sind, wurde auch viel gelacht.
Giorgio ist ein offener, toleranter, wohlwollender und vielseitig interessierter Gastgeber, dem daran gelegen ist, dass sich seine Gäste wohlfühlen. Herzlichen Dank für Deine Gastfreundschaft und für die Möglichkeit, so viel Neues bei Dir lernen zu dürfen. Falls es mir möglich ist, komme ich gerne einmal wieder um bei der Olivenernte mitzuarbeiten. Alles Gute für Dich!

(Excelente )

06/12/2018

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Angelika)

Angelika war meine Gästin für 19 Tage. Es waren wunderschöne Tage, meinerseits habe ich nach den Grundprinzipien von Workaway nicht mehr als 5 Stunden Arbeit pro Tag verlangt, mit insgesamt 6 freie Tage, währenddessen wir sehr oft gemeinsame Ausflüge gemacht haben, um Städte zu besichtigen, die zur Weltkulturerbe gehören, wie Catania, Syrakus und… read more

(Excelente )

06/12/2018

Dejado por el workawayer (Judith) para el anfitrión

Ich hatte die große Freude 10 Tage bei Giorgio in seinem wunderschönen botanischen Paradies mithelfen und leben zu dürfen. Die Arbeit ansich, Bäume beschneiden, Wurzeln entfernen, Obst ernten, seine drei wunderbaren Hunde füttern…war immer überschaubar, hat sehr viel Spaß gemacht und überschritt nie 4h täglich, von denen ich 4 Tage komplett frei… read more

(Excelente )

19/11/2018

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Judith)

Trotz der kurzen Zeitspanne ( 10 Tage) während der Judith bei mir war, war es Zeit genug um ihre Eigenschaften kennen zu lernen: Fleißig bei der Arbeit (man brauchte was zu tun ist, nur einmal zu erklären), immer als Gast respektvoll und bereit anzupacken, interessiert an Gesprächen über die Weltanschauung aktiv teilzunehmen, kurz und gut, der… read more

(Excelente )

17/09/2018

Dejado por el workawayer (Åse) para el anfitrión

Cara Giorgio!
E molto difficile trovare le parole che posssano esprimere la mia gratitudine e gioia per aver vissuto un mese nella tua casa e aver goduto il tuo grande giardino.

La tua casa è molto speciale, il tuo modo di vivere è sano e perfetto per vivere una buona vita. Le tue cene sono buonissime preparte con le fresche verdure dal tua… read more

(Excelente )

05/08/2018

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Åse)

Ase war bei mir ungefähr einen Monat lang. Wärend dieser Zeit konnte ich die Persönlichkeit Ases kennen lernen. Die Arbeit hat sie immer bestens gemacht, denn sie ist einfach eine Perfektionistin. Wir haben einige schöne Ausflüge gemacht, wie zum Beispiel ein Trekking am Vulkan Etna, Besichtigung von: Noto die zur Weltkulturerbe gehört, Vendicari… read more

(Excelente )

08/08/2018

Dejado por el workawayer (marité) para el anfitrión

Following my heart I eventually became a « workawayer » sharing my skills across Europe, working with plants, with animals, with human beings, spreading the word on how we should
care more for our planet ; in doing so I have encountered kindred spirits, incredible people so
generous in sharing their home and their culture. I am very happy to add… read more

(Excelente )

05/08/2018

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (marité)

During the time Marité spent with me ( about 2 months), she behaved very well and I really appreciatet her help, her creative ideas and good manners; she acted always respectful and punctual and worked very precisely.I had to explain what to do only once. The cultural exchange was perfect, exactly as the basic principle of workaway: taking and… read more

(Excelente )

12/05/2018

Dejado por el workawayer (Christian) para el anfitrión

Giorgio describes his land as his paradise. He is absolutely telling the truth. It is a beautiful, beautiful property with four amazing dogs. The work is fairly easy and straightforward. Giorgio has his way of doing things and they are reasonable. His language skills are good, he speaks very good German (and Italian, obviously), and as an English… read more

(Excelente )

12/05/2018

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Christian)

During the time Christian spent with me, he behaved very well and I really appreciated his help, his creative ideas and good manners: he acted always respectful and punctual and worked very precisely. I had to explain what to do only once. The cultural exchange was perfect, exactly as the basic principle of workaway: taking and giving was balanced… read more

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11/04/2018

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Renate)

Renate war bei mir einen Monat lang. In dieser Zeit hat sie immer wieder ihre Künste gezeigt: wie man eine leckere Gemüsesuppe kocht, wie man kaputten Klamotten bestens reparieren kann, was die Wegwerfgesellschaft fast völlig vergessen hat, und vieles mehr. Sie war immer begeistert, über das, was wir gemeinsam gemacht haben: trekking am Etna,… read more

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10/04/2018

Dejado por el workawayer (Renate) para el anfitrión

Sizilien war für mich ein Traum in jeder Beziehung.

Georgio ist ein sehr belesener, großzügiger Gastgeber, der uns auch an seinem kulturellen Wissen teilnehmen ließ. Seine italienischen Kochkünste habe ich in vollen Zügen genießen dürfen, ebenso wie die frischen Kräuter und Gemüse aus seinem Garten.

Das Haus ist effizient angelegt, jeder hat… read more

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05/04/2018

Dejado por el workawayer (Theresia) para el anfitrión

Die knapp 4 Wochen bei Giorgio in Fiumefreddo waren ein tolles Erlebnis für mich.Ich lernte Sizilien ,seine Menschen,das Meer und den Ätna durch einige Ausflüge,viele Spaziergänge zu lieben.Es ist ein wunderschönes Land,das einen eigenen Charme versprüht.Auch in Giorgio,s "Paradies" hab ich viel gerlernt,z.B wie man Bananenbäume und Kiwibäume… read more

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04/04/2018

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Theresia)

Theresia war für einen knappen Monat bei mir. In dieser Zeit hat sie immer wieder die Eigenschaften ihrer Persönlichkeit bestätigt: Zuverlässigkeit, Präzision bei der Arbeit, respektvoll, zuvorkommend, u.s.w. Das Nehmen und Geben war perfekt ausgewogen, wie nach den Prinzipien von workaway. Wir haben vieles zusammen getan: Spaziergänge am Meer,… read more

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18/02/2018

Dejado por el workawayer (Monika ) para el anfitrión

Drei Wochen habe ich bei Giorgio in Fiumefreddo verbracht. Der Garten den Giorgio dort angelegt hat und pflegt ist ein kleines Paradies! Giorgio habe ich als sehr offenen, hilfsbereiten Menschen erlebt, der interessiert ist an gemeinsamen Austausch und einem miteinander.
Es war eine gute Erfahrung auf meiner Reise!

(Excelente )

16/02/2018

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Monika )

Sehr schön waren die drei Wochen in denen Monika bei mir war. Sie kann nicht nur bestens arbeiten, sondern auch die freie Zeit genießen, in der wir manchmal gemeinsame und schöne Ausflüge gemacht haben, wie zum Beispiel an ihrem Geburtstag. Monika ist eine ruhige, anständige Person, mit der ich oft interessante, soziale Zwiegespräche gehabt… read more

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18/02/2018

Dejado por el workawayer (Andrea) para el anfitrión

Vielen Dank für die entspannte Zeit in deiner grünen Oase, Giorgio. Morgens mit wundervollem Blick in den Garten aufzuwachen, war ein besonderer Genuss. Ich habe die Tage mit gutem Essen, vielen Gesprächen, supertollen interessanten Ausflügen und deiner Gastfreundschaft sehr genossen. Alles Gute für dich und deine wilde Rasselbande (Lupo, Max,… read more

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16/02/2018

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Andrea)

Andrea war bei mir vom 20. Januar bis zum 15. Februar 2018. Während dieser Zeit, hat sie immer mehr ihre besten Seiten gezeigt und bestätigt: respektvoll, pünktlich, präzise bei allen Arbeiten, alles in allem sehr anständig. Einige frei Tage haben wir gemeinsam verbracht, wie zum Beispiel um am Etna (UNESCO) trekking zu machen, oder den schönen… read more

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11/02/2018

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Olga)

During the time which Olga was by me, I appreciate every day more and more her behave well: always respectful, punctual, precise. I had to explain what was to do only one time. The cultural exchange was perfect, exactly as the basic principle of workaway: to take and to given from both sides was balanced. We made some beautiful excursion together.… read more

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29/01/2018

Dejado por el workawayer (Olga) para el anfitrión

I stayed with Giorgio for 18 Days and It was very nice stay! Now back home I realize how special and unforgettable this time was.
Living conditions are very nice - Fresh crispy bead, warm, there is extra heater if one needed. every morning waking with the birds songs and blue sky!
worked normal y less then 5 hours, no stress and warm atmosphere.… read more

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08/01/2018

Dejado por el workawayer (Elisabeth) para el anfitrión

Das Leben und Arbeiten bei Giorgio in Haus und Garten, mit den 4 großen schönen Hunden und den herrlichen Pflanzen, hat mir sehr gut gefallen. Ich fühlte mich gleich zu Hause, so herzlich willkommen. Alles war klar, unkompliziert, tolerant, großzügig, naturverbunden und einfach, und Giorgio ist so interessiert an allem neuen. Er liebt die… read more

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15/12/2017

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Elisabeth)

Die Zeit, die ich mit Elisabeth verbracht habe, war wunderschön, weil Elisabeth sehr an die sizilianische Kultur interessiert war, vor allen Dingen was Kultur und Natur Welterbe anbelangt. Deswegen haben wir etliches gemeinsam gemacht, wie Städte Besichtigungen und Trekking am Etna. Es war ein gerechtes Nehmen und Geben beiderseits (Workaway und… read more

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20/12/2017

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Angelika)

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20/12/2017

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Laura)

Wie nach der Dichtung " ich hatte einen Kameraden, einen besseren findest du nicht", so kann ich einfach sagen, dass eine bessere Workawayerin wie Laura ganz selten zu finden ist. Pünktlich, respektvoll, prima geleistete Arbeit bei der Olivenernte und last but not least sehr an die Natur interessiert, deswegen haben wir oft schöne Trekking am Etna… read more

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14/12/2017

Dejado por el workawayer (Laura) para el anfitrión

Giorgio is a warmhearted and ambitious person, who never hesitates to help, go out for hiking, in cozy restaurants or to make jokes. It was a pleasure to work with him on his beautiful ground and with nice people. The four-legged friends were always around us and gave us impressive shows.
The olive harvest and oil production was very interesting,… read more

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16/12/2017

Dejado por el workawayer (Christina) para el anfitrión

Es war eine tolle Erfahrung. Giorgio ist ein sehr interessanter, freundlicher und humorvoller Mensch.. Es hat einfach Spaß gemacht, da zu arbeiten. Er ist sehr fürsorglich und ich habe durch ihn auch viel vom Land, der Natur und den Menschen erfahren.
Das Olivenernten war eine sehr schöne Arbeit und ich habe ansonsten auch den wunderschönen… read more

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15/12/2017

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Christina)

Christina hat sich von Anfang an interessiert, soviel als möglich von Sizilien zu sehen und genießen. Sie guckte Bücher und Karten um nichts zu verpassen. Bei der Arbeit war sie einfach prima. Auch Ankunfts- und Abfahrtsdaten hat sie genau eingehalten. Sie hat also viel von der Umgebung gesehen, vor allen Dingen Kultur und Natur Welterbe wie… read more

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02/12/2017

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (birthe)

Um es zusammenzufassen, als Birthe bei mir war, hat sie folgende Mekmale gezeigt: pünktlich, zuverlässig, respektvoll, aufmerksam, kurz und bündig wohlerzogen. Ich habe mit ihr eine schöne Zeit verbracht, sowohl bei der Arbeit als auch bei den schönen Ausflügen, die wir zusammen gemacht haben. Es war ein ausgewogenes Geben und Nehmen ganz nach den… read more

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29/11/2017

Dejado por el workawayer (birthe) para el anfitrión

Beautiful people/host, dogs, place, and last but not least: work!
I recommend it without doubts!

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29/07/2017

Dejado por el workawayer (Réka & Enikő) para el anfitrión

We spent two amazing weeks at Giorgio's place in July. We couldn't have imagined a better first workaway experience. Giorgio came to the airport to pick us up at night. The next day we woke up to the incredible sight of his garden with Mount Etna at the background. We spent the first few days just wandering around with amazement in this oasis. And… read more of course we weren't short on programmes. Giorgio brought us up to Etna two times, and we visited Catania together. We also went to Taormina by train, it is very near, a little town with special beauty. Giorgio's place is really close to the sea, 20 minutes of walking. The beach is a natural reserve, large, and pure, no private constructions! The work was pleasant, and not too much. We are happy to have left our "fingerprints" on this exotic oasis. Speaking of oasis, Giorgio is one oasis himself for the soul! He has a shiny smile on his face all the time, he's full of positive energy, open-minded and always ready for a good talk. No stress and no hurry! These are the two main principles. We played cards after lunch, and watched the sunset from the roof terrace in the company of a good red wine. The food was delicious with a lot of ingredients from the garden. Orange and banana were maturing, best we have ever tasted. In the last evening Giorgio brought us to a really cool place to eat, as a big final.
Eventually, we have only one thing to add: wine, wine, and wine. ;)

Thank you, Giorgio, for everything. We're sure we're coming back soon. We are booking two places in February in your garden! :)

With a big hug:
Réka & Eni

Abbiamo trascorso due settimane meravigliose da Giorgio in luglio. Non avremmo potuto immaginare una prima esperienza di workaway migliore di questa. Giorgio è venuto all'aeroporto a prenderci di notte. Il giorno seguente ci siamo svegliate con la vista stupenda del suo giardino con Monte Etna sullo sfondo. Abbiamo passato i primi giorni girando ancora stupefatte in questa oasi. E di certo non mancavano i programmi: Giorgio ci ha portato sull'Etna due volte, e abbiamo visitato Catania insieme. Siamo andate anche a Taormina in treno (è molto vicino): cittadina con una bellezza speciale. Il posto di Giorgio è vicinissimo al mare, 20 minuti di camminata. La spiaggia è una riserva naturale, ampia, pura, e senza costruzioni private! Il lavoro era piacevole, e non troppo. Siamo felici di aver lasciato la nostra "impronta digitale" su questa oasi esotica. Parlando di oasi, Giorgio è un'oasi per l'anima! Ha sempre un sorriso radiante sul viso, è pieno di energia positiva, aperto e sempre disponibile per una bella conversazione. No stress e no fretta! Questi sono i due maggiori principi. Abbiamo giocato a carte dopo pranzo, e abbiamo guardato il tramonto dalla terrazza sul tetto in compagnia di un buon vino rosso. Il cibo era delizioso con tanti prodotti dell'orto. Le arance e banane stavano maturando, le migliori che abbiamo mai gustato. Nell'ultima sera Giorgio ci ha portato in un posto molto bello per cena, come gran finale.
Se è il caso, abbiamo una sola cosa da aggiungere: vino, vino, e vino. ;)

Grazie di tutto, Giorgio! Siamo sicure che fra un po' ritorneremo. In effetti prenotiamo due posti da te in febbraio! :)

Un grande abbraccio:
Réka & Eni

Júliusban volt szerencsénk két csodálatos hetet eltölteni Giorgionál. El sem tudtunk volna képzelni ennél nagyszerűbb első workaway élményt. Giorgio eljött értünk a repülőtérre éjszaka. A következő nap reggelén gyönyörű látvány tárult a szemünk elé, egzotikus kert, háttérben az Etnával. Az első napokban megigézve kóboroltunk ebben az oázisban. Persze programokban nem volt hiány. Giorgio kétszer is felvitt minket az Etnára, és elmentünk együtt Cataniába. A közeli Taorminába is eljutottunk vonattal, mely egy különlegesen bájos városka. Giorgio rezidenciája egy köpésre van a tengertől, gyalog mindössze 20 perc. A part természetvédelmi terület, széles, és érintetlen, nincsenek privát strandok! A munka kellemes volt, és egyáltalán nem sok. Boldogak vagyunk, hogy otthagyhattuk az "ujjlenyomatunkat" ezen a mesebeli oázison. Ha már oázisról van szó, Giorgio maga is egy oázis a léleknek, a sugárzó mosolyával, pozitív energiájával, és nyitottságával, mindig kész egy jó beszélgetésre. No stressz és no sietség! Ez a két fő szabály. Ebéd után hosszan kártyáztunk, és esténként a tetőteraszról néztük a naplementét egy jó vörösbor társaságában. Az étel nagyon finom volt, sokféle kertben termett hozzávalóval. Éppen érett a narancs és a banán, a legfinomabb, amit valaha kóstoltunk. Utolsó este Giorgio elvitt minket egy pazar étterembe, méltó befejezésként.
Végül, mindehhez egyetlen dolgot tennénk még hozzá: bor, bor, és bor. ;)

Köszönünk mindent, Giorgio! Biztos, hogy hamarosan visszatérünk hozzád. Ami azt illeti, már foglalunk is nálad két helyet februárra! :)

Egy nagy ölelés:
Réka & Eni

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27/07/2017

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Réka & Enikő)

Réka and Enikő worked really well and we had a great time together, playing cards, walking on Mt Etna and working in my garden. For me it was a wonderful cultural exchange and an opportunity to learn something about Hungary and Hungarians. I strongly reccommend them both.

(Excelente )

28/07/2017

Dejado por el workawayer (Lucia & Martin) para el anfitrión

At first we were a bit nervous because this was our first workaway but after a few moments we discovered that this was one of our best experiences. Giorgio is a man of his word, very generous and hospitable, we saw a lot of great places together for which we want to thank him. His big garden was one amazing chill out zone where we could gain a lot… read more

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27/07/2017

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Lucia & Martin)

I was happy to host Martina and Lucia for 2 weeks, thanks Martina for your energy and your smiles and Lucia, it was lovely to see you relax here in my beloved garden. You both filled my house with your smiles and creative spirits, thank you for all the artwork! It was a great cultural exchange and I really recommend them as workawayers.

(Excelente )

27/07/2017

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Juan)

Juan worked well but was unable to stay for the agreed time which was a little annoying. However this may have been due to ill health in which case Juan, I wish you all the best. Happy travelling!

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27/07/2017

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Laurence)

The time I spent with Laurence was fantastic, both time working and leisure time. We saw a lot of Sicily together, also Mt Etna. He worked really well and when I told him to stop his answer was always "I'm a mad dog!" Thanks Laurence for introducing me to the phrase: 'Only mad dogs and Englishmen go out in the midday sun.' I heartily reccommend… read more

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16/06/2017

Dejado por el workawayer (Laurence) para el anfitrión

Staying with Giorgio was my first experience with workaway, so I was a little bit nervous before arriving in Fiumefreddo, but as soon as I stepped off the train I felt welcomed and at ease.

Giorgio is a really lovely person, very welcoming and extremely generous. His property is just like he describes it, a really beautiful place to work, the… read more

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