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I highly recommend this host to any Workawayer who wants to volunteer in a hostel located between Mesopotamia and the mountains of Anatolia. I’ve stayed as a guest in more than 50 hostels. You can divide them into cosy, boring, party, romantic, or adventurous ones — like this one. But for me, there are really only two types of hostels: those that don’t care whether their guests are enjoying themselves, and those that truly do. To any Workawayer reading this, my advice is simple: always choose the second type. Huseyin and Meresher are kind, flexible, clever, and genuinely interesting hosts. I honestly hope to come back soon — as a guest or as a volunteer. I originally wanted to stay for a month, but I ended up leaving earlier than planned and without warning, although I had a good reason to leave. Still, they understood my situation better than I expected, and I’m really grateful for that. Just read the reviews about the hostel on Hostelworld or Booking and you’ll see they are great people. Huseyin treats volunteers as friends, not as employees, and Meresher cooks Anatolian dishes better than any restaurant. I hope to see you both again soon. Teşekkürler!

Fanny and Baptist were an invaluable help to us! They have a lot of experience with farming and are great at manual labor in general. We were right in the middle of the busiest growing season, and they were more than willing, always helpful, working quickly and very intelligently. In addition to being great workers, they are very interesting people with diverse knowledge and interests. Curious about everything, always participating in conversations about many different subjects and also very helpful at home with communal chores to keep the house running smoothly. They are super engaged with local agricultural systems and appreciate all the dedicated work to make it happen and to be a part of it. For us, this was amazing. They also cook very well! We definitely recommend them to all hosts, especially if you need four pairs of experienced hands to help. We wish them all the best and Bon Courage!

We had such a special experience staying with Caroline, River, their two wonderful kids, and their sweet dog for two weeks in July 2025. From the moment we arrived, we felt welcomed into their home and their unique off-grid lifestyle. During our stay, we helped with a variety of projects around the property. We spent time weeding and tending the garden, making sure the garden paths were covered with enough woodchips. One of the most exciting parts was getting to learn how to drive the Kubota! We got to move piles of wood and help even out parts of the land. As self-proclaimed city slickers, we also learned how to use tools we had never tried before, like a whipper snipper, and electric shears. We even helped carve out trails through the forest on the property, which was really rewarding work. Along with outdoor projects, we helped with cooking and cleaning around the house and got to spend lots of time with the kids. One of our favourite memories was a little road trip day where they showed us some of their favourite local spots. It was such a fun way to explore the area through their eyes. We also learned a lot about the logistics of living off grid and got to see firsthand how everyday tasks are accomplished in that kind of lifestyle. It was fascinating and really inspiring. Some of our favourite moments were in the garden. Picking garlic scapes for the first time (and tasting them!) was such a treat, and harvesting the beautiful lavender left our hands smelling amazing all day. The place we stayed was incredible — the tower property was so unique, and at night we could watch the stars through the sunroof. Being surrounded by birds and nature, and having no internet, made it feel like a true escape. The community in the area was also very welcoming. Early in our stay we visited a local farmers market to pick up fresh bread and spices, and everyone we met was incredibly kind. Most of all, we loved the time spent with the family. Sharing meals, swapping travel stories, and playing games together with the kids made us feel like part of the household. We even ended up buying some of the same games when we got back home because we had so much fun playing them there! The food was also amazing — the Dutch babies were to die for — and they were very thoughtful about accommodating Graham’s vegetarian diet. We are really grateful for the time we spent there and for everything we learned. It was a meaningful experience and one we’ll always look back on fondly.

Milica was part of our guesthouse for more than a month and took care of housekeeping tasks. She is super friendly person, very reliable, brings a lovely energy, and was always ready to help whenever needed. We are very grateful for her support and would be happy to welcome her back anytime🤗🫶🏻 thanks a lot✨

Estuve un mes aqui y esta un sitio bonito con muy buena gente. Me siento bienvenido directamente y he practicado español sin parar y mejorado un montón. Esta una comunidad muy joven y ellos estan buscando maneras a vivir y trabajar juntos. El campo esta grande y necesita mucho trabajo, venga! Adios amigos! / Björn

Abi crewed on board twice for over 5 months, 2 years ago, both in UK, Ireland and preparing a transatlantic voyage to Greenland, returning a second time to bring the vessel back from Ireland to the Mediterranean. Abi was well liked on board though she did struggle with certain safety matters such as wearing shoes, a protocol intended to keep people safe at sea. and avoid injury. Technically her workaway experience covered her first few weeks in port, as she filled in a crew application and was a working member of the crew from that point on at sea. Starting off as a novice, Abi learned about shipboard life as a deckhand and enjoyed time with other crew members on board. this was a busy time with the ship, including refit work, and campaign preparation for an international marine conservation NGO. Crewing on a ship at sea is not easy, and quite rightly, indeed it is hard work! the moment the ship leaves the dock operations are on a 24/7 schedule with watches, rotations and a strictly observed routine at sea for a crew of nearly 30 people in demanding North Atlantic conditions. we do wish Abi all the best in her endeavors!

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Aiste was an absolute joy to host. Her incredibly proactive work ethic was phenomenally productive. Her ability for both interesting philosophical conversations and completely silly topics and antics made each activity fly by. I distinctly appreciated her interest in food, passion for rock climbing and her artistic skills.

My 2-week stay with Monique, Rose, and Andre was the perfect first Workaway, and I will remember it forever! When I arrived, it was to a warm greeting and a delicious meal. I immediately felt welcomed and at home. Their house is filled with art and mosaics (Monique and Rose are both artists) and they have lots of well cared-for animals. While I was there they adopted a runner duck in need of a new home, and started the endeavor of raising a puppy! The food was incredible- I brought some snacks from home but didn't need them. We exchanged Dutch cheese and Vermont maple candies, and drank lots of tea with cookies. Meals ranged from stuffed peppers to tacos and Indonesian food. We had lots of good conversations around the table, and went on outings to beautiful nearby places like Miravet or L'Ampolla. The tasks were laid out clearly in a list, and we could choose what we wanted to do. I built a stone bench around an olive tree, painted a mural, and helped with some other jobs like planting, trail building and grouting the patio. In the afternoons I went on trail runs, hikes, and joined outings into Tortosa. Monique, Rose and Andre all radiate warm energy. Monique is positive and funny, always asking questions and making sure you have everything you need. Rose is caring, smart, and a really good cook! Andre is easy-going, loves music, and I really enjoyed talking to him. All three have a great sense of humor, and are just lovely to be around. I would recommend this Workaway to anyone who enjoys project based work, loves nature and animals, and wants to become friends with their hosts :) Thank you again for everything, and I hope our paths cross again! Sadie

Très bon contact avec EMMANUEL. Nous avons pu échanger librement sur différents sujets de la vie et Emmanuel n'a pas hésité à me faire des propositions pour améliorer le fonctionnement de "ma petite ferme". Très attententif aux besoins de mes animaux : ânes, chienne et chats, ils s'est très bien occupé d'eux en toute autonomie. Jeune homme très poli, il s'est investi tout de suite dans les petites tâches du quotidien à la maison : mettre la table, débarrasser... Le séjour avec EMMANUEL a été très agréable. Nous avons aussi partagé quelques soirées scrabble. Encore MERCI EMMANUEL. Je te souhaite de bien continuer ta route. Bonne chance. Bisous.

Isabel stayed with us from August 12 to September 12, 2025, and it was a pleasure to host her. She has a quiet and calm personality, but her warm smile always created a very positive atmosphere in the house. She built great relationships with the other Workawayers and was always respectful and considerate of everyone around her. Isabel was extremely reliable and organized. Her cleaning and organizing skills were excellent, and she always kept the shared spaces neat and tidy. She also joined our DIY renovation projects with great enthusiasm and dedication. One thing I remember especially well is how skillfully she applied plaster to renovate the walls of a traditional Japanese tatami room. She worked very carefully and the result was beautiful. She woke up early every day and always arrived on time for the morning meeting, which we really appreciated. Thank you, Isabel, for all your help and your positive presence during your stay. We wish you all the best for your future travels and studies, and you are always welcome back here anytime.

Rebecah is a very pleasant guest. While she was here the new cats arrived. And Rebecah helped them really to settle in. She is really a cat lover. But, mainly she was here to help me in and around the house. We did a lot. Rebecah removed all wallpapers in the kitchen and painted the walls again and again. She cleaned the old dirty bathroom. Together we assembled the kitchen furniture and tried to fix the sink. She helped with the housework, cleaned windows, etc. We chopped wood and did a little work in the garden. Rebecah learned to heat the oven in her guestroom. I'm sure, I forgot a lot of things we did. She stood here for almost six weeks. In the evenings she introduced me to the Marvel Universe. We went to Dessau to the Bauhaus and the Master's houses and one day we went to Leipzig. She accompanied me to meetings with my friends and we walked along the river Elbe and to the harbour. It was very cold the first time she was here and she shoveled snow every morning. She ist really a nice, handworking young woman and I can highly recommend them. I enjoyed the days with her and the cats are missing her

Such a warm and friendly family. We immediately felt very comfortable and welcome here. We had our own room in the guest house which we shared with another couple but would go to the main house for meals which were absolutely delicious. The work was reasonable and rewarding and they were always happy to explain anything we didn't understand. I would recommend staying here to anyone, we could only stay 2 weeks but would of happily of stayed longer. Thankyou to your beautiful family for having us!

We had the most wonderful experience with Cecilia and Dante. Right from the beginning the communication was great and we arranged the dates etc. they were so welcoming and arranged for our itinerary for our whole South America trip. We stay 10 days and it was a time to connect and for us all to have a cultural exchange as well as for them to improve their English. They arranged time to talk and take us out and show is the local sites and eating places. By the end of the trip we had made great lifetime friends who I know we will be in touch and meet again.

Shelby had her first Workaway experience with us and it was a good one if you ask me! She was very flexible with planning her stay and she joined us with a very pro active attitude. Even though English is the easiest language for both of us, we spent most of our time speaking Spanish together. Practice makes perfect! Thanks Shelby, hope to see you again some other time!

Desde el primer momento Jordi nos hizo sentir como si estuvieramos casa con una hospitalidad, una generosidad y un cuidado que no olvidaré, eres una persona increible, súper atenta, servicial y por supuesto divertida. Más que un intercambio de Workaway, ha sido una experiencia llena de buenos momentos, conversaciones, risas y aprendizaje, sin olvidarnos de los juegos de mesa jajajaja. Me llevo recuerdos muy bonitos de estos días, y una pena no haber podido seguir más tiempo. Estoy muy agradecida por todo lo que he vivido en tu casa, me ha encantado pasar tiempo allí con las gallinas, los gallos, y como no las gatas y la Trampa, son un amor. Gracias por tu confianza, por tu trato tan cercano y por hacer que todo fuera tan fácil y agradable, lo siento pero amenazo con volver pronto. Te deseo lo mejor y te mando un abrazo muy grande.

If you are looking for a peaceful workaway where you can contribute to the preservation of native animals and learn a huge amount about the local culture, look no further! From the moment I contacted Jayalakshmi she was really responsive and provided loads of information on how to get to her. I was a little bit nervous about travelling as a lone woman so she even organised a taxi for me from the airport. Jayalakshmi has lots of wonderful stories about how she bravely left her life in the city behind and has slowly been building this amazing sanctuary for her cows. She tends to them with such care and shows volunteers the same attentiveness, by making sure they experience a broad range of tasks, learn about local culture and wisdom, and eat three delicious meals every day. Getting to know the cows was a privilege and I hope I can return one day! If you visit, be sure to purchase some of Jayalakshmi’s natural, organic soap which she makes by hand!

Wow! Axel is full of positive energy! A great addition to a team of volunteers. Eager to learn new skills, and ready to get his hands dirty. He will not say no to trying something new. He's hardworking and responsable and respectfull. He did gardening, general maintenance. I would welcome him back anytime. Good luck in your travels.

Our experience was absolutely wonderful, we can really recommend it to everyone who likes dogs! We worked six hours a day in the shelter and had two days/four shifts (we had two shifts per day) off, which we could choose on our own. All the dogs were so nice, kind and cute, there are many puppies and small and big dogs, and also older dogs. Our main activities were cleaning the kennels, feeding the dogs, going on walks with them in a really nice surrounding with the sea and the mountains, making photos of the dogs for adoption, and there was still a lot of time to cuddle and play with the dogs. Anika is so kind and takes care that everyone can feel comfortable with the work and the dogs and nobody has to do something they don't want to do. In the volunteer house are rooms for one or two people, it is old and cold in winter, but you can feel comfortable and have everything you need. There is also Mina, the house dog, who really improved our stay with her presence, she loves cuddles and going on walks. It was also nice to spend time with the other volunteers when we shared meals or did something together on our free afternoons, we all had our Friday afternoon off. Argalasti is a small village, but with two supermarkets, a bakery, multiple restaurants and really beautiful surroundings. If you are coming together with someone else, you can share your bedroom and take your days off together. We really enjoyed our stay and we would both come back. Thank you, Anika (and all the dogs and people there), for this enjoyable experience!

Arisa is the most pleasant person to be around, we enjoyed her presence so much and she helped us in such a good and nice way with so many things. 😍 Arisa has a really big talent for organizing things, so now we've cubbies that look totally amazing 🙏 Arisa is very gentle, very friendly and happy, she brings such good and wonderful energy to the home, it was so easy to be around her in mutual friendship. 😍🙏😍 Arisa cooked a Japanese meal for us, a to us special kinda sushi we didn't know of. She's a good and thorough chef. She also helped cook bean brownies, some Pinterest cakes 😁and sausage horns as we call them in Danish 😁 We had many cheerful moments with smiles and laughter 🙏 I was very happy that Arisa joined me for some concerts and flea markets, it was cozy to be there together. Arisa always helped with the dinner if needed, and helped cleaning up after dinner if needed🙏. She's always so thoughtful and kind 🙏. Even the day she was leaving and there wasn't much time before she needed to go to the train station she started vacuuming her room which I stopped her doing bc it was more important to leave. But it shows so clearly how thoughtful she is, she had even helped with tasks all day before leaving. 🥰 Arisa is very trustworthy, she has so high standards for feeling into what is needed and what is appreciated and appropriate. She often knew when we needed all to retrieve and have all our own private space, including herself, which was so calming and relaxing. Arisa helped with tidying up and cleaning many places both upstairs and downstairs, and whenever she did the results were remarkable! Momo also really enjoyed talking to Arisa and they got along really well. 🙏 I can't emphasize enough how wonderful Arisa is, so full of light and beauty, her energy is light as a feather, she's a joy to be around ❤️ I really hope we'll meet again one day, dear Arisa 😍. You're always welcome back anytime!!!