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We had such a great experience spending a wonderful month there in the northern wild of Norway. Britta and Marco were excellent hosts, everything went perfectly ! The island is pure gold, so much birds and animals, and the weather was really something with the eternal sun. The balance is perfect between work and freetime : we worked in the morning, had lunch alltogether and then could use the afternoon for whatever we liked. We usually had dinner together as well, each cooking on a different day. We spent a bit of time with other workawayers only at first, as Britta and Marco were on vacation. They were very kind to let us use their car to go to Tromsø or hiking, and to have trust us enough to let us come even as they weren’t there. It was great to also have time with them before we left as they are really gentle and welcoming people, always caring and interesting to talk to :) We couldn’t be happier about this workaway experience, and would recommand it without hesitation! Thanks for everything and hope we’ll meet again! :-) PS: sauna was great! And we already miss the waffles

Le cadre est sans aucun doute l’un des points les plus marquants du projet. Il s’agit d’une zone de montagne très belle, avec des sentiers et des espaces naturels qui permettent facilement de se déconnecter. Concernant le travail, il m’a semblé équilibrée et conforme à ce que j’attendais. La vie en communauté et l’organisation du quotidien ont été plus variables. À certains moments, la communication et les relations changeaient de manière notable, ce qui pouvait créer une certaine incertitude et une forme d’inconfort dans l’ambiance générale. Malgré cela, je reste reconnaissante pour ce que le projet m’a offert et pour ce que j’y ai vécu.

Great job

Wonderful experience. Welcome back anytime. Great help!

My experience with Cumie, Alex, and little Kai was simply wonderful. It was my first Workaway experience, my first solo trip, and my first long stay in another country, and I couldn't have imagined anything better. I stayed with them for five weeks, and if I had been able to, I definitely would have stayed longer. Cumie is an incredibly helpful, calm, generous, and supportive person who is always there when needed. Alex is equally kind, generous, and very funny! And Kai is the cherry on top. Kai is a child you need to get to know in order to live well with him, as he has his own needs that may seem challenging to manage at first. However, it doesn't take long to build a connection with him, and once you do, everything becomes much easier. He respects the boundaries that are set for him and he’s a sweet and generous child. He was patient with me and my not-so-perfect English, and it was incredibly sweet whenever he said, “Tell me the words you don't know in English or Spanish, and I'll teach them to you!”. I learned so much from him, and he will always hold a special place in my heart. They provide accommodation but not food, so that is an expense to take into account. Sometimes they offer you tappers of food but these are definitely not enough to survive, it’s just a plus. They were also very kind to invite me on a boat trip for a day! I stayed in another house they own (not the one where they live), where other people live. There I met people who became friends in a very short time, and with whom I shared so many great experiences. The atmosphere in that house is truly magical. The room is not the best but it has all the basic essentials. I sincerely thank this family for making my experience unforgettable, and I hope to be able to return and visit them again someday. ❤️

This was absolutely the most unique experience I ever had - the project was so much more than contributing to help building the school and washing facilities! From the friendly volunteers&staff members, the incredible lovely people & resilient community, the integration in the Philippino culture and discovering the island - all of it made my experience and journey there even more unique! Feel blessed, and even though the work is intense, it is absolutely rewarding!! Returned home with recharged energy and a full hart! Keep up the amazing work everyone with AH&H is doing!!

Such a delight, courteous, thoughtful, gentle caring nature, works really hard. A total pleasure meeting Q and getting to know him. Hope to be friends for a very long time.

The time I spent with Pol and Agata was truly wonderful! They’re both so lovely! And their dogs, Selva and Caliu, are so cute! I felt right at home straight away and I’m so grateful for all the great and inspiring conversations. And, of course, the absolutely delicious food! Pol tried to vary the tasks as much as possible and showed me several things. I have learned and did so much that I’d previously thought I couldn’t do! It was great fun! Outside of work, we went to a yoga class in Vic and to a bar with friends, and at the weekend I went hiking and got creative. The house is set in beautiful nature and is the perfect place to unwind. I was allowed to sleep in their van and absolutely loved it! Saying goodbye to my new friends was hard, but I’m sure we’ll see each other again someday. Thank you for everything! ❤️

I had a wonderful time staying with François! He welcomed me with great kindness and perfect courtesy, and even my two cats instantly took a liking to him (and the feeling was mutual!). Unfortunately, the Workaway had to be cut short earlier than planned, but even in handling this change, François was extremely sensitive, fair, and respectful. The house is beautiful and the hospitality was fantastic. I absolutely recommend him to any volunteer: he is an exceptional host with a big heart.

The time I spent with Stefania will be shorter than planned but only because of some personal issues I have to deal with on my own. But be sure she's a great workawayer and don't hesitate to welcome her! Once you explain her what you want and need to help you, she will do it very well, whatever you ask her. You also can be in trust with her and let her manage with the tasks, even if you're not there. I left her alone in my house for my job and I never have a problem. Her two cats are so nice and friendly, already two trues travelers and she takes well care of them and their stuff to keep the place clean 🙂. Very friendly, kind and always ready to help you, I thank her a lot for everything and also her comprehensive mind. 🙂

We stayed with Colette at her beautiful home in Passavant and thoroughly enjoyed both our tasks and conversations over meals we cooked together. As a host, Colette is extremely welcoming and flexible, and our tasks varied day to day around the house and garden, from weeding and garden maintenance to cleaning in the house and preparing for her guests. We established work expectations early on, so we were able to build our schedules however we wanted, and were free to take breaks throughout the day. A highlight of our stay was our time spent with Colette and the other workawayers, specifically over shared meals, comparing our cultures and discussing our interests. We felt incredibly welcomed, especially as first-time workawayers, and couldn't recommend this experience more.

It was so lovely to be in this hostel in Tenerife for two months. I really enjoyed the island sporty lifestyle. We (while I was there we were three volunteers) kept the hostel very clean and tidy and the job shifts were always clearly communicated and organized. Mateo and Jade are nice and kind people. Highlights: hostel dinners🍕 in the rooftop and surf lessons (more or less) once a week. A big hug to Mateo and Jade.

I planned to stay for two weeks but ended up staying for a month and a half because this experience was absolutely amazing! 🌟 Working with Ben was fun, positive, and deeply inspiring. He and his family are incredibly welcoming, inclusive, and fun to be around💛 The eco-building project is truly ambitious and genuine, and I learned so much about sustainable construction during my time here🛠️ The ecovillage itself is beautiful, surrounded by a stunning forest full of wildlife🌲🦜 Just a quick heads-up for future workawayers: the local cockatoos will definitely act as your alarm clock ! 😂 Spoiler: start training your pull-ups before you arrive, you're going to need it!😉 I highly recommend volunteering here to anyone looking for a meaningful and organic experiences. Thank you, Ben and family! 🙏✨

The time with Sadie and Jade was a really happy time, they fitted from the beginning in the group with two other workawayers. As they both are young, interesting and interested women, we were never short of subjects to discuss. Much comparisons were made between the countries we live in and it was fun to share them over meals we cooked together. Both worked in the garden and around the house, and were always happy to help - lots of tasks and some serious window cleaning were done and we had to be flexible when the sun came out, it was quite cold and sometimes rainy and they adapted their schedules. I recommend the two friends who really got on very well and often did the tasks together - with a smile!

Thank you very much, Dani, for the time you spent with us and for helping us. Daniela is very helpful and communication went really well. Daniela helped us a lot in the garden and played nicely with the kids. Thanks for the good conversations. Now we have to solve the date puzzle every morning on our own, unfortunately without much success.

I had the absolute best time spending a week with Mark. His home was beautiful, tucked away in a beautiful village and the bedroom was perfect, plenty room and a nice decor. Mark cooked a hearty meal every night, and as someone who likes to eat a lot, I was never left hungry. I spent the week helping Mark with his boat which I really enjoyed, and he even took me out for a BBQ where we spent 4 hours on the water, with great food and lovely swimming. This was my first workaway, and I had the best time, and will definitely keep in touch with Mark.

Alasdair was a first time Workawayer, and one could not ask for a nicer and easy-to-interact with person. It was great having him in my home as well as all his very helpful work on my projects. Relatively new to DIY skills, Alasdair still kept up with me on all items we tackled, and even suggested solutions to problems I had not thought of. On the BBQ boat he laid down non-slip deck tape in a very orderly fashion after hand cleaning the deck. In the boat yard he finished the painting of the fishing boat, painted items on the sailboat, and varnished the spar. At home he helped greatly with fixing the plank floor in the kitchen, and always did a decent job with cleanup after meals. Alasdair enjoys conversation and is very friendly. He is also very sportive, and walked and climbed many of the local hiking trails. I highly recommend him.

During these spring days I had a great experience of working with Krista and Vivi. They were both highly motivated in helping me with cleaning out the territory and being very helpful in keeping household. They took care of cat and give my kids great time of language exchange. Thank you, guys, have a great journey

Raimon is one of the most kind and interesting people I have ever met! He is so welcoming and immediately makes you feel like part of the family. I stayed with him and a few other workawayers for almost two weeks and my only regret is not staying longer. The area is perfect if you enjoy nature and the outdoors, with hiking trails very close by. Raimon knows the mountains very well and is happy to offer tips and advice on where to go and what to do in the area. He’s incredibly generous and always willing to help. Thanks again for an amazing experience Raimon! I will be back! :)

Staying with Alessandro and Manon (and Brioche) for 8 days. Their farm is located in the perfect spot for exploring the outdoors. There are trails *from their property* that lead to a system of great trails in the area. The night sky is filled with the most stars we've ever seen, definitely look up at night. Schedule was great. It gave us free time to explore the area and rest. We had breaks and afternoons off! They also let us take 2 days off during the 7day week. The accomodations were lovely. The little cabin was private and well insolated. There is a heater. There is an outdoor shower and toilet that were suitable for the whole time we were there. A highlight for us was spending meals with Alessandro and Manon. We talked with Manon about the importance of food and eating together in her life and culture, which made sharing meals extra special. It's optional, but we would definitely recommend getting to know these hosts over food - you might hear some fun stories 😉. We were lucky to contribute to all areas of their project. We did some carpentry, restoration, planting, forest maintenance, and harvesting. Alessandro is knowledgeable and loves to share if you're interested in permaculture or sustainable food. They taught us skills and techniques for all these activities. We felt safe the whole time and learned! Even though we literally picked cherries, the cherry on top is Brioche, the most affectionate companion ever! We would definitely recommend this host and would love to come back for longer!