Análisis, comentarios y calificaciones de Workaway - page 36

Michel is an exceptional and absolutely marvelous man! We spent a fabulous 10 days together on his sailboat where he welcomed me with open arms, an open heart, and amazing stories to tell. He showed me around Paraty, took me to super nice places, told me about spaces worth visiting, we went dancing, played music together, and shared a lot of meals – I owe him a bouquet of great experiences. He's also a fabulous cook – he prepared me many delicious meals while I was working on his sailboat, on tasks that we brainstormed and figured out together. He's one of the oldschool Workaway and Couchsurfing people – doing all this because it's simply a good thing to connect with people from all over the world, sharing experiences, and creating memories together. I will cherish the time I spent with him and if you go to his home with an open heart, I'm sure you will too. Thank you Michel!

Lianne y Mike nos ayudaron muchísimo aceptando cuidar de Caramelo, los gatos y la casa con pocos días de anticipación. Lianne es una maravillosa artista y el mural que nos hizo para el baño de visitas y el dibujo de Caramelo estarán siempre en nuestros corazones y Mike nos ayudó también con arreglos en la casa. Los dos tienen una muy alegre y radiante energía!!! :)

Vanessa volunteered with us for approximately seven weeks, contributing both as a yoga instructor and as an activities volunteer. During this time, she assisted with hosting yoga classes alongside her peers, as well as daily activities such as hikes, braai nights, movie nights, and karaoke evenings, etc. She is a sweet, kind, and calm individual with a strong work ethic. Vanessa is determined, hardworking, and has a clear sense of direction, with many plans and goals for her future. She gets along well with guests and fellow volunteers. As part of her continued growth, Vanessa would benefit from placing stronger emphasis on adhering consistently to established guidelines and professional boundaries within a team environment. With greater alignment in this area, she has the potential to thrive even more effectively in structured settings. Overall, we appreciated Vanessa’s contributions and the effort she brought to her role. It was a pleasure having her with us, and we wish her all the best in her future endeavours.

hey, Noe and I stayed with Hattie and James for two weeks. Jamie was in England most of the time but we had a really fun Christmas together which was the end of a wonderful stay. mainly the work was feeding horses and raking poo in their morning then removing rocks/weeds, pruning olive trees or do some work in the garden. then we had delicious lunch and went of exploring the area wich is really beautiful. Two really nice people, good communication, very understanding, lovely place, all in all we would really recommend a stay with Hattie and James. I hope we see again in the future

I spent a total of “only” eight days in Kelaa, but it felt more like several weeks, mainly because of the incredibly wonderful people I met there. Said not only takes care of questions about the city, accommodation, and school. With his very warm and welcoming manner, he ensures that you get to know Kelaa and its inhabitants in a very authentic way, shares his knowledge of the culture, and has great conversations with you! The same goes for Rasheed, who is mainly responsible for the school's operations, but also for trips to neighboring cities, and is very helpful, even for joint activities. It was always a pleasure to spend time with him. The school is well organized, and arrangements can be made quickly and flexibly. I really enjoyed teaching. The students are all very interested and motivated, and want to share their culture, which is beautiful. Ultimately, I had an unforgettable time there and I am sure that I will go back. Because ultimately, friendships were formed that I already miss. Said, Rasheed, Fatima, Abdelhadi (and all other great persons i met there): Shukran for this incredibly wonderful time. See you soon!

Estuvimos 10 dias con Maki y su familia, una experiencia bonita y autentica aunque un poco dura porque sales de tu zona de confort es 100% recomendable. Maki vive en un valle a 45 mins aprox andando de Pattaqueña. No es habitual ir al pueblo ya que la gran parte de la actividad con el se realiza en el valle. Algunas de las tareas han sido: ir a pastar el rebaño (ovejas, vacas y llamas) con su familia, ayudar en la construcción y preparación de la casa de Maki, cocinar con él y con su familia, ir a la chakra (aunque nosotros no pudimos ir por el tiempo que estuvimos), dar talleres de tecnicas ancestrales como nudos, hilar, etc. Él y su familia siempre estan dispuestos a facilitar el paso de los voluntarios para que la experiencia sea lo mas comoda y cercana posible. Todos ellos luchan por acercar su cultura, lengua y tradiciones. La alimentación es a base de los productos que cosechan, que son generalmente diferentes tipos de papa, habas, trigo, cebada, … recomendamos traer otros tipos de alimentos (verduras/frutas) para tener mayor variedad. Nosotros fuimos en diciembre que es el inicio de la epoca lluviosa (llovia todos los dias por la tarde y durante la mañana habia sol). Es un clima frio dado que estas a mucha altura y cuando sale el sol calienta fuerte. Aun asi recomendamos llevar ropa de abrigo y de lluvia. Las noches son bien frias pero Maki tiene ropa de cama preparada para que no se pase frio y se duerme bien. Agradecemos todo el tiempo vivido y compartido y los conocimientos que nos llevamos. Maki siempre que quieras ya sabes que tienes casa en Catalunya, hermani. Wiñai Kawsai 🫂

We spent one week with Denise, the donkeys and another Workaway-couple. It was just a perfect fit and we learned so much about donkeys and so many other things. For us it has been the perfect workaway, because Denise has been hosting workawayers a lot and could share much experience. The work depended on the weather, but we've always had fun and learned a lot. Thank you so much for the time and the wonderful christmas we've had together! Laurie & Kilian

Merci Camille pour ton aide précieuse Tu étais une vraie perle nous pouvions compter sur toi pour toutes les tâches relatées aux chevaux, chiens et chats Nous recommandons Camille vivement pour toute expérience de groom/palefrenier!

I stayed two months at Patrizia’s place, it was my first Workaway, and I had an absolutely incredible experience. Patrizia is a fascinating woman, with a great life story and a lot of experience. She has a heart of gold, always ready to help and share. Thanks to her, I was able to discover so many fascinating things that I won’t detail here, because they truly deserve to be discovered by yourself. I don’t want to spoil the surprise ;) , but I can assure you that you will not be disappointed, neither by the Workaway nor by the region where it is located. -On site (the Workaway)- I had my own private accommodation, attached to Patrizia’s house. There is absolutely everything you need: kitchen, refrigerator, freezer, shower, toilet, heating, etc. You won’t miss anything. The space is very spacious and pleasant, ideal if you need to work. There is a bedroom with a double bed, which is perfectly suitable for one person or two maximum. The land is also large and very enjoyable. -The animals- This is without a doubt the most important part. I took care of the animals as if they were my own. You therefore need to love animals, dogs and cats, as they are a full part of the Workaway. It involves feeding them, taking care of them, and giving them attention. They are all adorable, each with their own personality and eating habits. Be prepared to get attached… and to have your heart slightly broken when you leave them :) <3. -Location- The Workaway is located in a small village called Marausa. Trapani is about 18 minutes by car, and Marsala 25 minutes. In Marausa center, 5 to 10 minutes from the Workaway, you will find everything you need: butcher, supermarket, fish shop, vegetables, panificio, post office, etc. There are also buses (I recommend downloading the “ATM Trapani Bus” app for schedules) as well as a train station. The Workaway also provides two bicycles, and the beach is 10–15 minutes on foot. -My experience and recommendations- First of all: come to Patrizia’s place, she is the best. Personally, I rented a car (via [www.discovercars.com](http://www.discovercars.com), which offers excellent prices). I literally fell in love with Sicily: the air, the landscapes, the food, and the lifestyle. Every place is unique. It is also a perfect place for sports: kitesurfing, surfing, windsurfing, cycling, hiking. It is impossible to get bored. There is always something to do, and even a simple encounter in the street can turn into a real adventure. French ------------------------------ Je suis resté deux mois chez Patrizia, c’était mon premier Workaway, et j’y ai vécu une expérience absolument incroyable. Patrizia est une femme passionnante, avec une grande histoire et beaucoup de vécu. Elle a le cœur sur la main, toujours prête à aider et à partager. Grâce à elle, j’ai pu découvrir tant de choses fascinantes que je ne détaillerai pas ici, car cela mérite d’être découvert par soi-même. Je ne veux pas vous gâcher la surprise ;) , mais je peux vous assurer que vous ne serez pas déçu, ni par le Workaway, ni par la région dans laquelle il se situe. -Sur place (le Workaway) - J’ai disposé de ma propre résidence personnelle, attenante à la maison de Patrizia. Il y a absolument tout le nécessaire : cuisine, réfrigérateur, congélateur, douche, toilettes, chauffage, etc. On ne manque de rien. L’espace est très spacieux et agréable, idéal si vous devez travailler. Il y a une chambre avec un lit double, ce qui convient parfaitement pour une personne ou deux maximum. Le terrain est également grand et très plaisant. -Les animaux- C’est sans doute la partie la plus importante. J’ai pris soin des animaux comme s’ils étaient les miens. Il faut donc aimer les animaux, chiens et chats, car ils font pleinement partie du Workaway. Il s’agit de les nourrir, de s’en occuper et de leur donner de l’attention. Ils sont tous adorables, chacun avec son caractère et ses habitudes alimentaires. Préparez-vous à vous y attacher… et à avoir le cœur un peu brisé au moment de les quitter. :) <3 -La localisation- Le Workaway se situe dans un petit village appelé Marausa. Trapani est à environ 18 minutes en voiture, et Marsala à 25 minutes. À Marausa centre, à 5 à 10 minutes du Workaway, vous trouverez tout ce dont vous avez besoin : boucherie, supermarché, poissonnerie, légumes, panificio, poste, etc. Il y a également des bus (je recommande de télécharger l’application “ATM Trapani Bus” pour les horaires) ainsi qu’une gare ferroviaire. Le Workaway met aussi deux vélos à disposition, et la plage se trouve à 10–15 minutes à pied. -Mon expérience et mes recommandations- Premièrement : venez chez Patrizia, c’est la meilleure. Personnellement, j’ai loué une voiture (via [www.discovercars.com](http://www.discovercars.com) , qui propose d’excellents tarifs). Je suis littéralement tombé amoureux de la Sicile : l’air, les paysages, la nourriture et le mode de vie. Chaque endroit est unique. C’est aussi un lieu parfait pour le sport : kitesurf, surf, windsurf, vélo, randonnée… Il est impossible de s’ennuyer. Il y a toujours quelque chose à faire, et même une simple rencontre dans la rue peut se transformer en véritable aventure.

We had a lovely time, our hosts were great. Rainer gave us lots of info regarding where to visit and what was available. He also took us to a live mic night which was beautiful and also showed us around the river near the house. We had an epic time with everyone and all the team were chatty and was a great place to spend a week. Building a new bamboo project. We had great opportunity and experience for our first workaway. Thanks to everyone. Missing the jungle vibes x

Emma stayed with me for 2 weeks and helped me with everything which was needed. She is a really animal lover, my cats and dogs enjoyed her cuddles and dogs also nice walks. Beside this she was always available when I needed it her.. we even spent nice christmas and New year together. She is a very good companion and I only can recommend her to other places.

Staying with Jan was a very interesting and rewarding experience. He trusted us greatly by leaving his cats in our care during his absence, which we truly appreciated. The work included various tasks around the house and the property, such as small repairs, painting, a bit of kitchen rearranging ;) and some gardening. There is nothing more beautiful than picking fresh oranges in December and enjoying them on the sunny terrace.

Très bon séjour avec des conditions difficiles.,vu la rigueur de l'hiver. Je suis admiratif du courage de cat, devant l'amplitude des tâches. Merci, et peut-être, à bientôt Christian

We spent 10 days with Caramello and the cats whilst Eliana and Pedro were away. The time we did get to spend with Eliana and Pedro, they were kind, generous, sociable and very fun. We learnt alot about music and culture, were recommended some beautiful spots to visit, and they both went out of her way to help organise our ongoing travel. Super kind!! Caramello was an absolute dream, we loved his playful character, and the cats were a pleasure to look after too. The house is beautiful and in an amazing location with beautiful views, curiti is a cute and colourful town and san gil is very close. We absolutely loved our experience here and hope to visit again one day.

We had a terrific 2 weeks with Joe and Paula. Joe has ample experience with construction and is a fun work leader and teacher. They taught us a lot about the homesteading lifestyle and local archeology and anthropology of interest. Their DIY tiny home with lofted sleeping area was charming and comfortable, with a beautiful view. My partner and I are already familiar with off-grid living like van and boat life, so this situation was comfortable for us--conserving water, using miminal electrical devices, and the shower is not plumbed but rather has a bucket you can fill with kettle- heated water. The propane heater kept the place wam and cozy, and propane stove and stocked kitchen were great for cooking meals. We also enjoyed visiting Durango and closeby National Park sites as day trips. Overall, we would be happy to return and do it all again, as we now consider them friends. Thanks Joe and Paula!

We stayed with Lina for a week in autumn and it was an absolutely wonderful experience. From the very beginning she made us feel truly welcome and at home. Lina is a kind, open-hearted and thoughtful host who always makes sure that you enjoy your stay, have enough free time and take proper breaks during work. She is polite, approachable and you can always turn to her with any question or concern. The work mostly involved helping with house renovation and gardening, and everything was well explained and nicely organized. The area is calm, beautiful and perfect for relaxing. Lina is always happy to recommend places worth seeing or to invite you for a lovely walk together. I (Martyna) can also highly recommend going for a run with her :)

It is a beautiful place and it was our first Workaway experience in Panama. We had a lot of time on our own, which allowed us to read, relax, and explore the surrounding area. Two weeks were enough for us to get a good impression and fully enjoy the experience. Every three days Javier came by and was always very friendly, helpful, and approachable. He gave us new small tasks and trusted us to organize ourselves and decide when to complete them. Especially the beach clean-up was a particularly beautiful and meaningful experience for me. I would not recommend going to the camp without a boat if you are traveling with a lot of luggage, as it can be quite challenging. But you will find out your self :) Have fun!!

we had such a lovely time house and pet sitting for this family! they are incredibly kind and welcoming, and their home has such a warm, peaceful energy. their dog is an absolute sweetheart- so affectionate, loving, smart, and wonderfully well behaved. and the cats are equally amazing- cuddly, sociable, and full of personality. we had everything we needed and felt completely at home during our stay. it was a truly great experience, and we would be so lucky to get to come back again!🙏🏼

Flor Gabo y Tao son una familia hermosa, unida y fuerte. Compartir tiempo con ellos ha sido una bendición. Gabo con sus chistes, Flor con su luz maternal... ¡Me lo pasé genial! El trabajo es agradable y el tiempo vuela, el intercambio cultural es excelente, aprendí muchísimo. ¡Incluso aprendí a abrazar! Nos vemos pronto Giulio

Fue posiblemente la mejor experiencia haciendo voluntariado que hayamos tenido hasta ahora! No podemos irnos mas contentos despues de haber compartido un mes con Yani y su hija, Zahi. Nos hicieron sentir como en casa, nos enseñaron mucho, y descubrimos tambien una zona muy bonita de la Patagonia. Definitivamente, cuando volvamos a Argentina tenemos pendiente volver a la Aldea en el Bolson, o donde sea que esten Yani, Zahi, churro, Shisha y Fauna para seguir compartiendo experiencias y vivencias. Des de Catalunya os deseamos lo mejor!