Análisis, comentarios y calificaciones de Workaway - page 26

It was fun to have Filip in our team! He needed a bit of time to find his way in and around our project, but when he did he became a great teammember. We are happy he could stay for a couple of weeks and help us out in the garden, with the animals and in the general upkeep of the facility. Thank you Filip for your patience, your persiverence and ofcourse all your help! The kittens miss you!

My friend and I stayed for about 3 weeks here and we really enjoyed our time there. We didn't have much to do due to the season, so we had a lot freetime to explore dominical. Toni and her family are very relaxed people who you can always ask for help.

I spent an amazing 5 weeks (Sep 15-Oct 20) with the Gaby and her family, I would highly recommend it! I would feed the guinea pigs in the morning, have breakfast with them, then begin working for the day. The work ranged from helping pick mandarines, harvest choclo (corn), fertilize/turn soil, weed, package produce for the market and more. I even went with Jorge (Gaby's brother) to the market in Ambato a couple of mornings and was able to see the massive and interesting market. Daniel (Gaby's brother) and Gaby are very active, so if you are interested in trail running/hiking they are very knowledgeable of the area. I went on a hike with Gaby and her hiking club one day and got to meet everyone. Daniel and I went to Chimborazo for a short acclimatization hike one day, and then went to the summit of Carihuairazo with his guide friend another day! Daniel also DJs in town at a bar on Saturdays where many guides hang out and introduced me to other types of guides there! Daniel introduced me to the company which I used to go to summits of Cotopaxi and Chimborazo! The family was also very accommodating when I needed to take a day off of work to go into town and take meetings from my laptop. I also went with Gaby to the school she teaches english at several times and helped teach the kids, which was so much fun! Baños is a great little town with much to do, and it is central to other cool places like Riobamba, Latacunga, Puyo ect. While it was hard to leave I will consider Gaby, Daniel, and Jorge friends for life! Español: Pasé 5 semanas con la familia Chávez, y lo recomiendo mucho! Por la mañana, cuidaba a los cuyes y desayunaba con la familia antes de empezar el otro trabajo por el día. Les ayudaba juntar mandarina, cosechar choclo, el desyerbe, preparar para el mercado y mucho más. Algunos mañanas, fui al mercado muy grande en Ambato con Jorge (hermano de Gaby) también. Gaby y Daniel (hermano de Gaby) son muy activos y si te gusta hacer trail running/trekking ellos son muy informados! Fui en un caminata con Gaby y su club de excursionismo que me fue muy divertido. Daniel y yo fuimos en un pequeña caminata a Chimborazo para aclimatarnos un día, y un otro día fuimos a la cumbre de Carihuairazo con su amigo quien es guía y fue genial! Daniel conoce muchas guías y empresas de excursionismo en Baños y puede ayudarle con cualquier actividad que desee. El me presentó la empresa que usé para ir a la cumbre de Cotopaxi y Chimborazo! Fui con Gaby a su escuela a donde ella es profesora de ingles y le ayudé enseñar los niños! Estoy tan agradecido por la familia Chávez , su habitación, su comida (la mejora colada morada del país), mi poncho que ellos me regalaron, y su amistad! Gracias amigos, y hasta luego!

We stayed with Helen and Arthur for a week, and it was honestly such a beautiful experience! They made us feel super comfortable from the very first moment we arrived. They’re both amazing people with an incredible mindset and value system that truly inspired us. We shared lovely dinners, some fun board games, and deep conversations about life and travel — all of which meant a lot to us. We were a bit worried about our English level at first (still a work in progress!), but with them we always felt relaxed, listened to, and understood. Our main tasks were general house cleaning and preparing dinner, usually from 8:30 until lunchtime. Because of some bad weather and a power cut, we also helped a bit in the garden — which turned out to be really fun! We really hope we were helpful during that little moment of chaos, and we’re sending hugs from afar. We absolutely recommend spending some time on this lovely farm!

This was the most beautiful and complete experience we’ve ever lived. We have not enough words to describe our amazing experience in Thailand at the foundation, Hands-Off Elephant Sanctuary, everything was just perfect. We loved it so much that we extended our original stay of 1 month to another extra month. >>> Our key takeaway: We had the opportunity to accompany the head of the NGO to rescue a new elephant named Khun in January 2025, filming interviews with the previous elephant’s owner and being part of her transportation team, creating videos for their social media and updating the donors about the process. We both also loved Guiding Tours for the tourists and celebrating 2024 Christmas with all the volunteers at a local community with the Mahouts (the elephant caretakers), discovering other traditions and enjoying the holidays all together. Regardless of when you go, your experience will be unique as they are always improving the life of the elephants and adding new activities for the tourists. The project is very well run, there is a blend of cultural immersion, doing a job with purpose, enjoying nature in your free time and eating local Thai food everyday at Patao’s delicious kitchen. Not to mention the relaxing and beautiful location at the River Kwai, staying in a private cabin as a couple, with an easy access to the city nearby and the Kanchanaburi Train, part of the famous "Death Railway", as well as the opportunity to visit Waterfalls and go for some hikes around on our days-off. If you get the chance to be part of the volunteer team, we recommend you exchange cash ahead of time and budget for a few extra excursions while you have the opportunity. >>> The typical tasks: There is an organized turn-over between volunteers, allowing the more experienced ones to train you during your first 2 weeks, in order to help run the Hands-off guided tours for the tourist groups. There were two main types of tasks, some people "Task A" would focus more on the preparation of the Tours, setting up the rooms and the Museum, getting everything ready for the guides, so that they would be also more likely prepared to guide the tours afterwards. The other group "Task B" would focus on slightly more physical tasks and helping the elephant caretakers, such as preparing the food for the elephants, carrying their daily fruits or preparing the puddings and drinks for the tours. We found that the organizers are very receptive to your preference in regard to the work and personal needs. They are very accomadating and appreciative. Thank you very much for your support, good management and flexibility with the volunteers. We keep in touch and hopeful to see you all again soon! Warm regards to all the team, and a big elephant hug from Val and Ben ❤️🐘🐘🐘🐘

Uwe war für eine Woche bei uns und es war ein rundum positives Erlebnis. Wir können ihn als Workawayer ohne Vorbehalt weiterempfehlen. Seine Arbeit in unserem Garten war schlichtweg exzellent. Er hat alle Bäume und Büsche mit großer Sorgfalt und einem sehr professionellen Know-how zurückgeschnitten. Das Ergebnis kann sich sehen lassen – unser Garten sieht fantausisch aus! Man merkt ihm die jahrzehntelange Erfahrung in der Landwirtschaft sofort an. Als Person ist Uwe ein sehr angenehmer, ruhiger und respektvoller Gast. Die Kommunikation war stets unkompliziert, die Gespräche waren bereichernd, und er war dabei stets diskret und hat die Privatsphäre aller respektiert. Uwe ist trotz seiner eigenen reichen Lebenserfahrung sehr offen, neugierig und bescheiden. Er ist körperlich noch sehr fit und absolut leistungsfähig. Jeder Host, der die Chance hat, Uwe bei sich zu begrüßen, kann sich auf eine enorme Hilfe, angenehme Gesellschaft und einen rundum verlässlichen Workawayer freuen. Eine absolute Bereicherung! Viel Erfolg für deine weiteren Reisen, Uwe!

Mathilde stayed here for a month this spring. She cleaned the apartments in the guesthouse and also at the campsite and also took care of the household. It was a real pleasure to have her here. She was happy and fun and very easy to communicate with. She did her job very well and I give her my highest recommendation.

Brigitte is a really nice host and is always there for you if you need anything! The casita is super cute and has everything you need. We had a great time there, especially with the dogs and cats. And the natural surroundings are beautiful! Brigitte ist wirklich ein sehr netter Host und ist immer für einen da, wenn etwas ist! Die Casita ist super süß und hat alles was man braucht. Wir hatten eine super Zeit dort vor allem auch mit den Hunden und Katzen. Und die Natur ist wunderschön!

My stay with Angie and Frank was a short and pleasant experience where I felt welcome and looked-after. I had the opportunity to do the tasks that I liked and Frank's cooking was delicious. The room I stayed in was clean and comfortable. One day I would like to come back. Sometimes I was challenged by not understanding some words because I am not a native British speaker as Angie and Frank are. I can also tell that they have plenty of experience with DIY tasks. Thank you for hosting me! :)

We had such a great time here and really enjoyed the work. So much so that we stayed two weeks longer than we had originally planned. The people there are the best and we would definitely recommend it. We don't think there's a better Workaway!

It was truly an amazing trip! Far away from the busy city, this relaxing getaway was exactly what I needed. The peaceful atmosphere and beautiful natural surroundings made me feel completely refreshed and reconnected with nature. The lovely family made me feel so welcome — and their kids were absolutely adorable! I had so much fun playing Jungo with them. It really felt like a home away from home. 💕 Perfect for anyone who loves nature, peaceful vibes, and genuine hospitality. I can’t wait to come back again! 🌲✨

I spent an incredible three weeks at St Gervais Sur Mare helping Paul with his art studio. Paul was extremely welcoming and accommodating and the tasks were satisfying and not too intense at all. I learnt many new DIY skills and the area is beautiful to walk around and everyone is super friendly. I cannot wait to return to see the completed art studio which was nearly done by the time I left. A memorable workaway experience filled with lots of laughs and fun!

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They brought life and joy to the hostel, their social media work was excellent, and they complemented each other perfectly as a team. I highly recommend them as volunteers!

We lived with Gerlinde for about a week, and it was lovely! The house and garden was like nothing we had ever seen before. The nature around the house was beautiful and had a cold but amazing river running by the road. Gerlinde was a very inviting host and her cooking skills were great! She was so kind to include us in the local life by meeting friends and neighbours, and going to local protests. If you want to live by beautiful nature and with an amazing host, you should visit Gelinde! Thank you Gelinde Estrid og Klara

Big thank you to Jennifer and Dan for having me! They have such a beautiful family and it's easy to tell how proud they are of their kids. I ended up leaving early but I'm grateful for my time here and their hospitality. The tasks were fun and Dan showed me a lot of respect and trust when he gave me things to do. It was such an honor to learn about Indigenous culture in Muncey and hear Dan's stories and wisdom. Wish you all the best!

We were so happy to host Iris in our home! She quickly became part of our family and was wonderful with Umay — they played, laughed, and spent lovely time together every day. After Umay went to bed, we often had long and warm conversations, which I truly enjoyed. Iris is very organized, tidy, and respectful of the space. She helped us a lot around the house and always did everything with care. We already miss her and hope to see her again one day. Thank you for being such a kind and thoughtful person, Iris! 🌷

We had a very enjoyable stay. Yasmin and Nick welcomed and integrated us perfectly, it was our first woofing experience. We also met their children, who are full of energy and need lots of attention and love. We took part in various activities: taking care of the garden and the land in preparation for winter, helping with meal preparation, and even assisting with the bread that Yasmin makes. We spent two wonderful weeks there, and we’d be happy to come back!

Nice to have Isabel around, I loved to speak French with her. She is a very clever and sensitive young lady . Isabel did realy enjoy to learn new things and also didnt want to stop before the project was finished. And than suddenly also the dishes where done! Just a beautiful sporty girl, realy hope to see her back one day! Have beautiful travels!!