Análisis, comentarios y calificaciones de Workaway - page 13

Time in Crete passed quickly, like the rains in Kampanos — intense and refreshing. I learned a lot while caring for the ceramic pieces and practicing patience and presence in the daily routine. I am grateful to Noufris for his generosity and for always going the extra mile — taking us to beaches, taverns, and events, teaching me to appreciate even more the small things around me. A special thanks to Marta, who treated us with such kindness and warmth. It was a unique month, full of learning, unforgettable moments, and experiences that I will carry in my heart. I highly recommend this experience!

Mao stayed at our place for 10 days. Even though she spoke very little English she could follow up with everything we were up to. She helped us to unweed the backyard, harvest grapes and do small chores here and there. She cooked for us delicious tarts and traditional Japanese soup. We enjoyed exploring the countryside, swimming in the river (even though it was mid of October) and everyday evening meals together. We really appreciate her help during her stay.

We honored to meeting Cai. He was an absolutely gem. We are deeply grateful for Cai for supporting my family in so many ways!!!! He is very respectful, very polite,caring, loving,smart person. He took on every tasks with enthusiasm and a positive attitude, whether it was helping around the land and our house, especially painting job was incredible!!!! He integrated seamlessly with our family was incredibly engaging. It was a joy sharing our life with him. Overall it was such a special feeling to having him around like one of our family member!!!! We highly recommend him to any hosts. Thank you so much for everything Cai. We hope to see you soon again in the near future!!!

Adela came and stayed with me for about three weeks in the end of the summer. She is a calm, respectful, independant and hardworking young woman. Together with two other female workawayers staying in the same periode the four of us shared fun and deep conversations, just the way I really appreciate. We enjoyed nice meals together, and we went hiking together around my farm. I had a great time! She performed the tasks I gave her with a high degree of consciense - and being her host was a true joy. I will absolutely give Adela my warmest and best recommendations :)!

If you love camping, sunrises over the sea, sunsets over the river, and working outdoors, don't miss this experience. Stunning nature and people who care about and protect it. Hope to come back sometime to have fun working with these easygoing team of camping lovers!

Thank you all for the unique experience, I met some amazing people and had a really nice time! The environment is absolutely stunning and I got lots of time to explore it ;) The work was very chill and interesting! Learned some new things and got to know kind, funny and interesting people :) I'm really happy I decided to come to this wonderful place. Thanks for everything!

A wonderful workaway experience :) I absolutely loved my time at the Buddhist Centre. The people were kind and generous in sharing their knowledge about Buddhism. I joined most evening classes and really enjoyed learning more about the Buddhist way, I had so many wow moments discovering new ways of thinking and deepened my meditation practice. The centre offered such a peaceful space. I left feeling like my mind had a good bath :) There was plenty of quiet time to enjoy the temple and the beautiful surroundings. I also got to share the experience with two amazing fellow Workawayers, Helen and Margot. Thank you to everyone for making it so special, I’d love to come back one day!

Javad stayed with us for two months and was very helpful to have him around! He has such a happy and positive personality and got used to Lope's routines and special needs very easily (although my dog had some health issues during this time that needed extra care!). That allowed me to leave the house for several days knowing that both my home and my dog would be taken care of as if I was there. Also he's very respectful around the house, I would totally recommend him! :)

Ho trascorso poco più di una settimana con Nicola ed Elena ma è stata una piacevolissima sorpresa. La loro casa è bellissima, immersa nella natura a poca distanza da Livorno e da spiagge meravigliose che a ottobre sono uno spettacolo! e hanno due meravigliosi cani con cui ho fatto delle belle passeggiate nei boschi circostanti. Elena e Nicola sono persone molto accoglienti, disponibili e interessanti. Mi è piaciuto partecipare ad una serata del gruppo di lettura di cui fanno parte. Elena è molto attiva, sempre in movimento. Mi ha insegnato a lavorare all'uncinetto, abbiamo fatto passeggiate, mi ha fatto conoscere il bellissimo mercato di Livorno ed è un'ottima cuoca !!! Ho svolto lavori semplici come togliere le zanzariere, preparare il pranzo per Nicola, raccogliere le foglie, fare la polvere in casa. Nicola ascolta ottima musica ed è appassionato d'arte, siamo andati ad una mostra a Livorno e avendo in comune la passione per il teatro mi ha portata ad assistere alle prove della compagnia di teatro sociale di cui facevano parte lui ed Elena. I loro amici sono piacevolissime persone con cui mi sono trovata subito a mio agio . Un'esperienza ricca e stimolante che consiglio a tutti !

The Time with Nozomi and her family was very special and beautiful to me. Nozomi welcomes you in such a warm spirit and openness that you feel immediately at home. The Kids Zuki-Chan and Maru-Chan are just the very sweetest girls you can imagine and her Husband is always interested to learn about different cultures. I really enjoyed both the work where I helped with all kind of cool things but especially with fruit tree pruning but I also enjoyed the free time with Nozomi so much, it is just so nice and fun to talk with her and spend time with her. She made sure that I see a bit of the surroundings and even invited me for restaurants a few times in only 2 weeks - how absolutely nice!! The time passed way too fast and I am very happy to have met Nozomi and her family and this will always be a very warm memory and feeling. Thank you so so much for this opportunity to learn about your life, stay in your beautiful house and spend time with your caring family. Thank you!

My three weeks at Lissa and Dave’s place were truly amazing! Their sustainable lifestyle was deeply inspiring and the perfect introduction to permaculture for me. The work was well-paced and varied — from mulching and planting to maintaining garden beds. They explained not just how to do things but why, which helped me understand the logic behind permaculture. The single room was cozy and peaceful, and the daily smoothies and meals were fresh and mostly from the garden — simple, delicious, and full of life. My favorite time was sitting on the terrace in the afternoon, chatting over a glass of Dave’s homemade beer — a special moment for me as I’m a home brewer too! Dave and Lissa are generous hosts with big hearts. I managed to fit in sunrise surfs before work, and Dave kindly let me start later when the swell was up. If you’re curious about permaculture or simply want to reconnect with nature, I can’t recommend this place enough.

Lena responded to a request to study two weeks of dance, choreography and fire performance, with the finale being 15 minute performance inside an Opera, the cast of which were almost all volunteers. She had no experience spinning fire, but arrived with passion, excitement and determination, and a real desire to learn as, much as possible. To apply for the role she sent some of her dance videos and although she hasn't been studying very long, she is a natural in movement. I gave her a short LED section with light up pairs of wings to create with another volunteer, and even though they both worked on it together I strongly suspect that Lena did most of the choreography. It was gorgeous! Lena is a sparkling, intelligent young woman, and with a lot of focus and I believe she will succeed in anything she puts her mind to. She is also a pleasure to have in the house, she has a kind, conscientious and helpful personality, and many other skills outside of the dance and performance realm, including academics and fine art. Her cooking too was excellent!! Thank you for your time here Lena, and for helping to make the first showing of the Opera a success. I know you have many other strings to your bow, but I hope you keep up with the dance and performance, you are truely a natural in that area. ✨

Lorraine is a very lovely person. We enjoyed being with her so much. She has so much to tell and show it never gets boring. With her you can do any nonsense. Whether it's riding a hobby horse or a kangaroo chase to photograph their country. We had so much fun. We did a lot of tours in which we were simply shown the surroundings. We were also allowed to watch some films from her large collection with her. Lorraine has three horses, a draw and a sheep near her house. We fed them every morning and evening and mixed the food. We regularly cleaned out and especially helped Lorraine to sort things or simply let her clean things out. One day her lovely daughter also came with the two sweet and great children. We spent time with them that was really very nice. Her daughter has more sheeps on Lorraines Land. It is mich to see. We could also take a few riding sessions and we were even allowed to try to ride in the sidesaddle. Lorraine can draw very well and gave me tips. We were very well supplied with food. I have become a big fan of Pineapple in the sandwich. But don't worry, not everyone has to try this;). Lorraine we miss the time with you very much. The conversations, the laughter and the praying together and standing up for each other. You are a very special woman and remain very close to our hearts. Thank you!

Our stay with Caro, Ben, Juni and Ruby was absolutely delightful! From the moment we (my partner Pit and I) arrived, we felt so warmly and generously welcomed. We met Ben and Caro once before staying with them, and before our stay we received very clear and pleasant messages about their habits and how they operate (in terms of routine, children's schedules, meal times together, etc.) as well as the tasks we could do when we got there. From the beginning to the end, communication was very smooth and clear. They were always attentive to our needs during our stay with them. We stayed in their small house (which is absolutely wonderful and very cosy!). This gave us a lot of independence, while still allowing us to spend quality time with them. During our stay, we were able to work very independently in the field, while also having moments of working together with Ben or Caro. There were quite a few different tasks to choose from (taking care of the house and the girls, looking after the goats or doing construction work), which was very enjoyable. Overall, our stay was a real joy... like coming home. We shared many wonderful conversations, delicious meals (Ben and Caro are excellent cooks), quality time and fun moments. Plus, Juni and Ruby are such lively and loving children. Spending time with them was so refreshing and heart warming. We hope to visit them again and spend more time together in this little piece of paradise.

I really enjoyed my weeks with Eneko and his family. During working hours, I spent my time weeding, harvesting various vegetables, helping plant and sow seeds, and feeding the chickens! Eneko always made an effort to educate and share his farming knowledge and tips, which made the work so insightful. After the five hours of work, I often spent my time exploring the mountains, connecting with Eneko and his family, reading, and writing. Eneko shared beautiful trails with us and even took me and another volunteer on a hike to the top of the mountain — an experience I’ll never forget! It was both breathtaking and educational. He also included me in trips outside Elduain so I could discover more of the surrounding areas and mountains. Throughout my stay, Eneko made a real effort to share his knowledge about the ecosystem, farming, Basque culture, and many other topics, which made the experience deeply enriching. I’ll truly miss the interesting conversations we shared and connected through! Eneko and Amaia also made countless kind gestures to make me feel welcome and comfortable – it truly felt like they took me in as family. Although I didn’t speak Basque or Spanish well enough to communicate much with Amaia, her warmth and kindness went far beyond words. If you value cultural exchange, connecting with a beautiful family, spending time outdoors, and learning along the way, I can’t recommend Eneko’s place enough. Thank you for everything, Eneko — I’d love to stay in touch!

Sarah is a very friendly person. We took care of her house, garden, chickens and Winston the dog, while she was in holiday. Another family lives on their property in a small tinyhouse. They are also very nice. However, we had the impression that the agreement between Sarah and the family was missing a bit. During that time, many people also came into the house of which we initially knew nothing. Nevertheless, the stay with Sarah is highly recommended. It is a beautiful house located almost in a paradise. The parrots come to visit every day and Winston is a very great dog who hopefully lives a few more years. The house is right on a river with park. It's great to get from one place to another by bike or bus. In general, the Gold Coast is highly recommended.

I spent two weeks at the hostel with a friend of mine. This place is magical, an oasis in the middle of a small village surrounded by nature. The people are all very open, warm and relaxed, which makes it really easy to feel at home. There is a structured work schedule and you get a good induction, what makes it easy to get into a daily routine. We connected with people all around the world and had a lot of fun! I can highly recommend it! Thank you very much for this great experience!

Nina was a great cat sitter, she left the house in Iovely condition and the cats seemed happy. She was super flexible after arranging the stay at quite short notice , she arrived early in the morning so we could set off on our journey. Nina was very friendly and I feel she would have lots of interesting talks to share!

How to describe our experience with Ildiko shortly? Humanly thrilling! We stayed several weeks at Ildi's place and it was a blessing all along. We had planned to stay for two weeks, but we extended our stay, and then... we didn't want to leave! Ildiko is a very warm and welcoming person who also knows how to set clear boundaries for a shared living space. She communicates with a completely natural and smooth honesty. Everything was very natural and pleasant. She was always open to new ideas and suggestions about the land, but knew what tasks to suggest. It was very easy to get along with her and to know ‘what to do’ and ‘how’ on the land. She has a fantastic knowledge of life and nature, which I am still learning and which fascinates me! I highly recommand staying with her and the land. We stayed in the ‘small’ wooden cabin and enjoyed being fairly independent, while still spending a lot of quality time together and feeling taken care of. You will certainly benefit from meeting a person like her. Oh, and finally, Mocca and Ace are really great company.

I stayed at John’s house for about three weeks after arriving in New Zealand. He is always cheerful and kind, so even if it’s your first Workaway, you will feel safe and welcome. The work at his place is very easy, like washing dishes and cleaning. No special skills are needed, and if you don’t know something, John will kindly teach you. The house is in a very convenient area, with a supermarket and shopping mall nearby. During my stay, there was a Japanese girl in the share house, and we enjoyed playing Monopoly every night. I also watched the movie Godzilla with John, but we couldn’t finish it—so I hope to watch the rest together someday! If you are looking for a Workaway in New Zealand, I really recommend contacting John. Thank you so much, John! 😊