Análisis, comentarios y calificaciones de Workaway - page 15

Thank you so much, was a big help to have you here. Yannik is very easy going and a very good musician. He helped me out with different projects in the garden and in the forest, and cooked some great lentil dal. Wish you all the best on your journey.

Emma was an exellent helper in our service team for nearly six weeks. She prepered our place with us before the opening and was on our side as the guests came. She learned quickly and if times changed, for example on sundays with many taverna guests, she came to help her collegues without any problem and always friendly. We thank her a lot for her work and kindness and wish her all the best!

Ludovic a passé 2 semaines dans notre famille. Il a restauré tout le couloir d'entrée de notre maison, poncé parfaitement une partie de l'escalier d'entrée et a agrandi une bibliothèque en pin massif dans le salon. C'est un travailleur particulièrement minutieux qui aime apporter le plus grand soin à ce qu'il fait. Il est très respectueux des règles de la maison et est de très agréable compagnie, avec de très intéressantes conversations. J'espère qu’il trouvera rapidement le travail qu'il cherche, et je le recommande à tous les hôtes.

Muchas gracias para todos! I had a really nice time at the hostel. The works was simple but fun, checking people in, showing them around, tidying up and restocking the bathrooms. Mostly in the evenings, no weekends. I got to meet a lot of good people and had more then enough free time to explore the area. The owners were very kind, good communicators and always availeble for questions or advise. I got to stay in a private room and had a separate private bathroom, plus a lovely buffet breakfast. Their homemade bread is amazing! All of this made me feel very lucky. Very aptly named hostel ;) I would 100% recommend staying here, as either as workawayer or a guest.

I just completed a two weeks stay at Sekiwa’s and his family’s place and it was a great experience. The entire family is very kind and hospitable and I encountered no problems while I was there. Sekiwa made it clear from the beginning that more than anything it is a cultural exchange and I had a lot of freedom during my stay. I was there after harvesting season and the workload would some days be pretty light and some days it would be a bit harder cutting wood in the sun and making/putting up fences. I found it to be a good mix, and Sekiwa is always very good at offering the volunteer to take a rest, and he was flexible with the free time. During my spare time his son would take me to some of his soccer matches and to some of the nearby hilltops where there are amazing views of the highlands, and one of the days off I went to the Great Zimbabwe ruins. The room/hut I stayed in was nice and spacious with a comfortable bed, and there was always enough of the delicious traditional meals that Sekiwa’s daughter Fortunate would make at the fireplace. The family conveniently have a water fosset at the compound with clean drinking water (which is not common in the area/village), and they also have enough electricity from their solar panels for you to charge devices or whatever. All in all, this is great opportunity to get to know the way of rural life in Zimbabwe, and I would highly recommend it to other travelers. Thank you to the entire family! Villads PS: Be prepared that the ride from Masvingo to the farm can be quite strenuous. You have to take a local taxi (Sekiwa helped to arrange it) which is essentially a minivan turned into a bus and it gets really cramped. We were an impressive 21 people when I had to get to the farm and the ride took around five hours on really bumpy roads. It is not very comfortable but it is definitely a fun experience and it is all worth it, but it is nice to be prepared. There is also another route that takes around 3 hours.

We had great moments together, laughting and discussing. Chow have done great work in the garden and also in the house. She is easy and helpful.

Ale is a wonderful person - kind, generous, and fun, who makes you feel welcome from the moment you arrive! And he will definitely makes sure you're well-fed - I never felt hungry (which rarely happens!!). The food was not just delicious but also very healthy! His place is fantastic—surrounded by beautiful nature and close to many Pueblos Mágicos, so there’s always something interesting to do (hiking, climbing, visit this little villages,..). He’s constantly improving his property, (it is like a small private forest) and you can really feel the effort, care, and love he puts into it. The work was physical a lot of times, but I enjoyed every moment of it. I especially loved working working with the machete and taking care of the chickens and dogs ⚔️🐔 especially when they gave eggs haha His two dogs are exceptionally well-trained, full of energy, and great company. I especially loved Hifa (I hope I’m spelling her name correctly! 🤔😅) because she matched my energy level perfectly 🤣 they are both special characters. Will miss them a lot! Ale was also super kind to take me on several climbing trips, which were some of the highlights of my time in Mexico! Really, really thank you again for that!! He also helped me with many other things during my stay So I would definitely/100%! recommend coming here! You’ll learn a lot, meet wonderful people, and leave with amazing memories. Thank you again for everything—the laughs, conversations, great food, shared knowledge and experiences, climbing trips, and so much more. I hope to see you again soon! Wishing you all the best! 🦥

With Rainer you ll have lots of interesting subjects to talk about and for me it was superineresting to learn about his life as an artist and writer. He is living in a very special place where you ll meet kind and special people as neighbors. I especially enjoyed the music/ jam sessions with him and other people from the village. Also, there are many beautiful and adventurous hikes right next to his door and climbers will love the region even more. Thanks to Rainer and his adorable two cats I had a very memorable week in El Llano.

Wow... What an experience with Enrico... His English is very good. He help us a lot. He is our first Italian volunteer, he told me many things about Italy. And he tried some Indonesian food. He felt in love to "roti jala" Made in my Mom. We shared story about Italian football everyday. We are same age, it made us had good conection. We have different favourite club for football 😄 Thank you for coming Enrico...

Where to start! I expected it to be a special experience, but it exceeded all my expectations. Shamser’s project is really amazing, and you can see its positive impact every single day: happy children who are curious, playful, and full of laughter. It was incredibly rewarding to contribute to this together with the other volunteers. There are many different ways to get involved: cooking with Didi, gardening with Sita, or building and carrying materials with Krishna. There is something for everyone, and you can also do suggestions yourself. Personally, I especially enjoyed spending time with the children. It put a big smile on my face! Shamser is very dedicated and genuinely interested in the volunteers and other people around him. If you need anything or have questions, he is always willing to think along with you and help make things happen. The school has everything you need for a comfortable stay, and in the village (just a 3-minute walk away) you can buy the most delicious samosas or stock up on fruit, vegetables, instant coffee, tea, cookies, and much more. It quickly becomes your home away from home, and the surrounding area offers plenty of opportunities for hiking and other adventures. After spending 1,5 week there in March, I returned for another 2,5 weeks in April, and I could easily have stayed even longer. The experience filled my heart with joy, gratitude, and many meaningful connections. I had the opportunity to experience the local culture and traditions, and the children even taught me some Nepali. It was an unforgettable and, I dare say, life-changing, experience. I hope to be back someday! Dhanyabad! (Thank you!) 🙏

Eva y Pauline Son una exelentes voluntarias, siempre estan con una sonrisa y ayudaron en diferentes tareas, huertos, limpieza, cortar leña etc. Muchas gracias Eva y Pauline por su ayuda y alegria que tengan un lindo viaje lleno de aventuras y bellos momentos

¡Yo nunca he sido bueno para las despedidas! ¡Su proyecto es demasiado increíble, de verdad! Gracias a ti, mamá, por los buenos momentos en la cocina y por consentirme con tanta comida rica en tan poco tiempo. (Tu cama es una locura, con razón siempre estás llena de energía jajajaja). Don Alir, muchas gracias por transmitirme tu pasión con tanto amor. Yo llegué sin saber nada y en muy poquito tiempo me enseñaste muchísimo. ¡De verdad, mil gracias! P.D.: Tu cocina no tiene nada que envidiarle a la de mamá. Nata, Felipe, gracias por sus visitas y por todos sus consejos de viaje. ¡Y ese pollo suyo está una locura, demasiado bueno! Besos para Coco. Juan Cami, gracias por tu entrega en este proyecto. De corazón espero que todo funcione súper bien. También gracias por tu apoyo en nuestro aprendizaje de la cultura y del idioma, eso vale muchísimo. Obviamente, un abrazo gigante para los caballos y para Aston e Ginebra (sobre todo para ella 😌), y también para Gato, pero de lejitos jajajaja (las alergias son las alergias). Me llevo momentos demasiado bonitos con ustedes, de verdad no los voy a olvidar. P.D.: Y para los demás, ¡no se pierdan las termales con Hansy, de una!

I had a great time with Marta, Naomi and Florian. I felt very welcome. Both had a lot of stories about their travels and experiences in life. Naomi is such a cute child and is lucky to have such great parents. While working in their garden, I learned a lot about crops and the right way to work fields. Permaculture is so interesting and inspiring. So is their sustainable way of living. I definitely took some positive influence with me. Thanks to you two.

This was a very special week for both me and Sjoerd in different ways but also similar. The residence of Philippe and Sieska is like a dream, something you want to hold on to and keep for yourself as a special place to travel to in your mind when you feel out of contact with life and yourself. We will most certainly come back, as they are also the most warm and thoughtful people with whom you can have a great laugh as well. Their life inspired us in many ways and we will cherish this experience probably forever. I already miss the beautiful animals and the sound of the river when you wake up. Thank you for letting us have look into a little piece of your being, love Inez and Sjoerd

Vince è una bella persona. Era al suo primo volontariato ma si è reso subito disponibile ad aiutarci in un momento in cui aiutare era il minimo che si potesse fare. Lui è stato davvero utile e sempre disponibile

Had a great time at Nimbu. The location is amazing, right on the beach, with a beautiful sunset in front and walking distance from the surf. I had to organize a daily yoga class in the most beautiful shala on the beach and do the check-ins. Theresa is such a kind person ensuring everything is well arranged and very easy to communicate with. The local staff is very friendly also. I would definitely recommend!

Susanna and Ruben are absolutely sympathetic workawayers, doing a great job on the property with tasks of maintenance and painting outdoors. They even helped Monica wirh packing in the former apartment after Monicas mother had died! We are glad about all we got help with, interesting talks while having lunch together and of course they cleaned the guesthouse impeccably!! Welcome back when it's time to bring in the hay 😅😅

Owen stayed with us around 2 weeks in April, and we cannot recommend him highly enough! He was an incredible help to us and integrated himself perfectly into our daily routine. Owen took on a big amount of responsibility, especially taking care of all our animals, which included feeding, watering, cleaning and moving tons of material around. Furthermore he even took full responsibility for our poor orphaned triplets incl.the bottle-feeding of them. We could trust and rely on him completely. He also helped us chop firewood and always made sure to keep the fire in the kitchen going. Owen helped us with absolutely everything. He cleaned, organized, and sorted without needing constant supervision. He is an incredibly reliable, calm, organized, and clean person who adapts very quickly to new situations. Once given instructions, he helps completely independently. He was also wonderful company. We enjoyed many great conversations with him, and he was always eager to help out in the kitchen and showed a genuine interest in everything we did. Unfortunately, his stay was short because his travel plans were already fixed, but we would love to welcome him back anytime. He was a huge help, he is the kind of volunteer everyone hopes for, and we highly recommend him to any future host. We wish Owen all the best for his future t and hope he will visit us again soon—ideally for a much longer stay!

I didn't actually get to stay with Carlo and Sophie because our timelines didn't quite work out, but I did get to visit them at the farm. When they heard I had found a project in the area they invited me and a friend over for a delicious lunch, picked us up at the nearest bus station, gave us a tour of the farm and showed us around Pari. Carlo and Sophie are both super kind and fun people! The land, for which they have great plans, is absolutely beautiful and I'm truly impressed they feel confident to tackle a project on this scale. In my opinion the volunteer accomodation is still lacking the warmth I felt everywhere else on the farm, but with time I'm sure it will also grow into a haven for anyone who wants to give this lovely couple a helping hand. Much love to you, Bobby and soon the newest addition to the family ♡