Análisis, comentarios y calificaciones de Workaway - page 13

This was honestly one of the best experiences of my life. From the moment we arrived, we felt incredibly welcomed and quickly became part of everyday village life in this beautiful community nestled in the Himalayas. Mandeep and Bhawna were exceptional hosts, and we instantly felt like family. Mandeep was always involving my two children in farm activities, making them feel included and valued. He was also incredibly caring when they had the occasional fall, using native plants and traditional remedies to help heal cuts and scrapes. Bhawna was equally wonderful with the children, regularly organising activities such as art, music, and crafts. She even taught my daughter how to sew, which was a special experience she will always remember. The food deserves a special mention. Mandeep is an amazing chef and constantly surprised us with delicious local dishes, all prepared using food from the land and fresh organic ingredients from the community. Every meal was unique and full of flavour. He even made incredible dosas and idlis for a South Indian family staying at the guesthouse. For our final evening, he treated us to a pizza night using the handmade cob pizza oven, a perfect ending to our stay. More than anything, we leave with friendships that will last a lifetime. We are so grateful for the kindness, generosity, and sense of belonging that Mandeep and Bhawna shared with us. We can’t wait to return. 💚💚💚

Sunny stayed with us for a few weeks over the Summer this year and we all had a lovely time with her. Sunny has a lovely, open and positive disposition that makes her easy to get along with and love. She helped me redesign my website and she learned a bit about farming while she was here. She was generous of spirit and had a great sense of humour. She was patient and sweet with the children, crafting with them patiently and playing outside. Sunny’s happy disposition is contagious and her sense of wonderment enjoyable to be around. We hope to see her again!

Katarina arrived as a volunteer and left as a friend. A rare kind of friend — someone with whom you feel like sharing parts of your life that you never thought you would share with anyone. Always smiling, communicative, and deeply empathetic, she helped us mainly with household tasks and with transplanting fruit trees. She quickly became a valued part of the community of remote workers that has formed here in Pontremoli, and now we secretly hope to see her back around here again soon 😊

I was lucky enough to enjoy two weeks at Michelle’s beautiful and cozy home with her daughter Amber and two sweet and playsick dogs. They are such kind people and from the second I stepped in I felt welcome! Amazing vegetarian food, and tropical fruits from her own garden! I learned so much about the Australian culture and the way of living here. We had some amazing conversations and her interest in other people amazes me! Michelle also showed me some amazing places around the area even with some 4W driving! I wouldn’t have missed this opportunity for anything! I will always recommend staying with them! I hope the opportunity to visit you again will present itself in the near future!

Jack y Jazmín fueron una pareja muy amable, responsable y respetuosa. Compartieron con mi familia durante una semana en nuestra casa de campo y fue una experiencia muy agradable para todos. Durante su estadía ayudaron en diferentes actividades junto a mi madre, como recoger piedras para construir un muro en el futuro, cortar hierba para los cuyes y ayudar a regar la hierba para los borregos y toros. También compartimos conversaciones muy interesantes durante las cenas y disfrutamos de días tranquilos, sin prisas y con un ambiente muy calmado. Nos alegró mucho poder prepararles algunas comidas típicas y compartir un poco de nuestra cultura con ellos. Además, al final de su voluntariado coincidió el cumpleaños de mi mamá, así que hicimos una pequeña despedida que terminó siendo muy divertida. ¡Incluso terminamos todo el alcohol que tenía guardado de algunos regalos jajaja! Honestamente, les agradezco muchísimo por haber compartido con nosotros. Como siempre digo, en la casa de campo de la familia Caizán, más que un voluntariado, vivimos un verdadero intercambio cultural. También quiero pedir disculpas por no haber podido acompañarlos todos los días y enseñarles muchas más cosas. Gracias por todo y les deseo un excelente viaje lleno de experiencias increíbles y buenos recuerdos.

Gwenn and her family are such wonderful people and I'm really glad I met them. Not only will you experience real women power with them, especially Gwenn herself, but also true hospitality. From the very first day I felt like part of their family and Gwenn was extremely grateful for everything I could help her with. Originally I had planned to stay three weeks but then decided to go see some more of Canada as I didn't have too much time here and they totally encouraged me in that. So I left my stuff for with them for two weeks and came back for my last day to meet up again. I found family in you far away from my own and will totally step by when I'm coming back to Canada one day!

Audrey estuvo con nosotros un tiempo corto, pero suficiente para entregar mucho cariño y trabajo a nuestros animales y Equipo. Vino acompañada con una pareja de amigos, encantadores y juntos nos ayudaron a hacer muchísimo trabajo para prepararnos para el invierno. Estaríamos felices de recibirla nuevamente y la recomendamos para cualquier tipo de proyecto

I was again very fortunate to have chosen an excellent Workaway. Everything was perfect: location, host, work, food, personal time, accommodation...The host Didi is one if the kindest and most caring human being I have ever met. Work was reasonable and not very hard, most of it in the garden and property grounds, weed-wacking. Didi made sure there was plenty of refreshing liquids and snacks. There are plenty of trails in the nearby state park; the location is very scenic, and lots of wildlife around. Plenty of solitude, opportunity to meditate/do yoga/chill... there are a few quaint towns nearby and Didi gave me a ride whenever i wanted one. She also was knowledgeable about local place of interests and trails. Wifi is adequate and the quietness and calm around is very soothing. 100% recommended

Had so much fun hosting Max and Marelie! They have great agricultural sense and picked up right away on the coffee harvesting processes making our lives much easier as we headed into the high season. Super good sense of humors that made workdays fun and we were able to easily connect with them on many intellectual levels. Flexible and never complained about anything. Great people all around and highly recommend for your project!

Staying with Frank at his permaculture project was one of the most special parts of my trip through South America. The project is absolutely beautiful to live in and be apart of. The plants, animals, nature, and most of all the people make the experience unforgettable! Special mention to Franks amazing family as well, they are all extremely welcoming and a lovely addition to my month at Franks project. Frank has put a ton of time and care into the space & has an incredible amount of knowledge about plants, permaculture, and the land itself, and he is very patient and generous in sharing that knowledge as well. Beyond the work itself, we shared countless fun, memorable experiences, laughter, deep conversations, and genuine moments together. Definitely a month that will stay with me forever! Thank you Frank, for your kindness, patience, and care, and for giving me an adventure I’ll always remember.

It's hard to believe how quickly these 10 days with Shion and Elliot went by. They were great helpers and a pleasure to have around. During their stay they helped with weeding, water blasting, indoor and outdoor painting, tidying the laundry, and even sewing a new bed for our dog Pinot. They were always cheerful, willing to help, and happy to take on a variety of tasks. Elliot also treated us to a delicious apple and rhubarb crumble. They worked well, followed instructions, and were easy to live with. We appreciated all their help and would happily recommend them to other hosts. Thank you both, hope to see you again and all the best for your travels.

My time here was one of the most transformative experiences of my trip, and I honestly could have stayed another four months. Before arriving, I was interested in permaculture, but my time here inspired me to pursue it on a much deeper level. Diego is incredibly knowledgeable, passionate, and deeply involved in the project and an inspiring person to learn from. Siljie was also a wonderful teacher and yoga instructor. She brought a thoughtful and grounding energy to the project, and she and Diego create an environment that is welcoming, fun, and genuinely community-oriented. The land itself is absolutely beautiful—lush, scenic, and full of life. I learned so much during my stay, from building mud homes and working in gardens to gaining a deeper understanding of regenerative living. There was something incredibly healing about the experience; coming from the city, it truly felt like jungle therapy. A special shoutout to their lovely darling cat Yuca, my personal guardian angel, as well as Romer, the amazing neighbor and local jungle expert who is always a wonderful guide in the projects. More than anything, this place set the tone for the rest of my travels. I left feeling inspired, energized, and with a much clearer vision of the kind of life and work I want to pursue in the future. Thank you to Diego, Siljie, and everyone involved for creating such a special place. It was an unforgettable experience, and I would recommend it wholeheartedly to anyone interested in permaculture, community living, and connecting more deeply with nature and yourself.

We're were honoured to have Corey bring his lovely kind personality to our homes. Always happy and willing to help in every way. A special kind of person. Highly recommended to all hosts. Look forward to your return.

I had a really good time at Ider’s camp at Khuvsgul lake.I adored being out in nature. Honestly, experiencing that total feeling of freedom just seeing the yaks and horses running around freely, and hiking up the mountains and stuff like that was unforgettable. ​It was snowing every night at first, (and the heating was complicated at first) so the first days we were just taking it easy. We kept busy doing basic house chores like cleaning and stuff, and building up the booking.com page. We were planning to build the yurts as soon as it got sunny, and once the sun finally came out, I got to live out my creativity and paint a forest landscape over a trailer, which I really enjoyed! :> ​The camp had a very cozy atmosphere. I loved the nights we all spent together as a group with Ider and the other volunteers, playing cards, sitting by the fire, and talking a lot about different cultures. We played games and drank together (although I drank soda instead of alcohol lol). Ider is super down to earth, friendly, and helpful. He really liked spending time with us and I enjoyed hanging out with him too. It was also so sweet how the neighbors' dogs visited us every day. ​I already miss the time at the camp so much. I'm really curious about the development of the camp, with more volunteers, tourism, and how it’s going to look in the summer. Also, I found two bracelets in the garden that I thought were so beautiful. I got to keep them, and every time I look at them now, I get reminded of my time in mongolia.♡ ​Ider, thank you for everything dear friend. You are more than welcome to visit me in Europe anytime! I really hope I'll be back at the camp one day. You are an amazing person and I'm glad I met you and the camp.. Wish I could've stayed longer. ;))

I got to know two very nice and sweet people in the person of Alison and Mark. My room was big and comfortable, the house was close to the center. The work was mostly in the kitchen, but when the weather was better, I was weeding and watering in the garden. The dog and the two cats brightened up my everyday life. A golden family, a real animal farm family. Lots of hugs from afar. Ágnes

​I completely agree with Dafydd and Hanna’s reviews! Roz's cooking was incredibly delicious and beautifully presented—every single meal made me so happy. Also, Roslyn's house was honestly the cleanest home I have ever seen in my life. My own standard of "clean" was clearly lower than hers, so learning her routine to keep the house so spotless was super helpful. ​As for the work, she gave me a to-do list and left the method and timing completely up to me, which is exactly how I love to work. I truly appreciated it. And Xavier and Karma were such lovely dogs. ​Though it was a short stay of just one week, thanks to her, it was the perfect refresh. I really hope the camera we installed works out well!

We miss Hanna already! Once she got settled in, her smile just lit up the room, and she was such a hard worker. She was always happy to do whatever we needed and she did a fantastic job of digging out some deep-rooted weeds. We had to start calling her the goat-whisperer because of how much our babies adored her. We are so grateful that Hanna came to stay with us, and that she was able to help us so much. Good luck with the job Hanna! You are welcome to come and visit us any time, we would love to see you even if it's just a visit and not for work.

Cecilia e Leander são pessoas muito legais, são uma ótima companhia. Me ajudaram em diversas tarefas aqui jo sítio, sempre com bom humor e disposição. Recomendo!

Rebecca e Martim são pessoas muito gentis, sensíveis e prestativas. Realizamos tarefas diversas juntos por uma semana aqui no sítio. Gostei muito da companhia deles. São sempre bem vindos!

Gabriela carried out all assigned tasks with great care and attention to detail. Her work was consistently of a high standard, and we appreciated the seriousness and responsibility she brought to her daily tasks. However, from very early on, we felt there was a mismatch in expectations regarding the Workaway experience. After a discussion during her first days, we even offered her the possibility of finding another host if she felt our project was not the right fit for her. She chose to stay for the full month, as originally planned. Throughout her stay, communication remained quite limited. Gabriela was very independent and generally kept to herself. She rarely interacted with us or with the friends and community members who are often part of life at our home. She would frequently come and go during her free time without much communication, and at the end of her stay she left without saying goodbye in person. There was never any conflict, and we always maintained a respectful relationship. Nevertheless, we found it difficult to build a connection or establish the level of communication and cultural exchange that we usually value in a Workaway experience. In more than five years of hosting Workawayers, this was the first time we experienced such a distant dynamic. That does not mean Gabriela is not a good volunteer; rather, we simply did not seem to be a good match for one another. We wish her all the best in her future travels and projects.