Análisis, comentarios y calificaciones de Workaway - page 5

Where to begin.... Thank you so much Kirsty and Matthew! It was truly amazing to share time, experiences, learning and closeness in our little community of the permaculture project. Kirsty and Matthew are wonderful people, warmhearted, openminded, kind, wise, hardworking, honest and respectful. We appreciate the help you both have given and how you have contributed both to the land and the people here. Kirsty and Matthew took part in bio construction, building mud walls and weaving palm roofs, and though the weather was rough and the work sometimes hard they gave such a good energy to the other volunteers sharing their smiles, positive motivation and curiosity for learning new things. Even after a full day of physical work, new learnings about permaculture and lots of sharing and interesting conversations they were ready for the morning yoga class bringing lots of calmness, love and joy to us as hosts. We can only recommend having Matthew and Kirsty being parts of your projects! Abrazos grande - and always, welcome back!

Nina was a fantastic, friendly and outgoing guest. She was a great help with everything around the home, and we all had a great time together. Thanks for choosing us for your Workaway experience, Nina. We missed you the moment you left and wish we had got to spend more time with you. I hope those Australians show you a great Christmas! All the best with all your adventures and you know where we are if you ever make it back to New Zealand :)

Chloe is a fabulous person who was an absolute joy to host. She is clever, hardworking, and great company. Chloe hit my wishlist of chores like a demon. My house has been thoroughly organised and tidied, ready for the family coming for Christmas. She surpassed our expectations. In her spare time, Chloe chose to come down for the dairy farm experience. She was cupping cows and keeping up with the platform by the end of her first milking, jumped into help clean up and then asked to come back for more the next day. I would absolutely recommend Chloe for both paid work and Workaway experiences. She is an interesting person with great experiences to share with you, quiet and thoughtful as a house guest, never needing to be asked to help. My son thought she was fantastic. We would have her back anytime and have offered to be a referee for paid work around New Zealand. All the best on your adventures Chloe.

I had such a wonderful time staying with Kelly and Christine! They are kind, easy going, patient, and flexible. Their home and surrounding grounds are gorgeous. The dogs and sheep are all very friendly too. I defiantly can recommend staying with them.

Spending ten days in Crete with Alin and Alex was one of the best decisions I could have made. They made me feel at home right away and we formed a strong bond that I hope will continue even from a distance. I helped out for a few hours a day, tidying up a storage room and staying at their wonderful garage sale, but rather than work, it felt like the least I could do to contribute to their community life and repay their warm welcome. While I was there, we chatted a lot, exchanging ideas and opinions on light and profound topics, walked through the historic centre with Nero (a very sweet dog), went to the pebble beach near the house (the water there is wonderful) and watched super intersting films Alin suggested. Staying there was a wonderful way to get away from my daily routine and realise that there are many different lifestyles that we can relate to and that we should learn to integrate into our daily lives. I hope to see Alin and Alex again soon (and I apologise for waiting so long to write this review).

Conocí a Mazatl en una ceremonia de cacao y quise trabajar con él. El proyecto está muy bonito y es maravilloso ver cómo haya crecido en poco años. Por esto quise aportar mis energías, hicimos varias cosas con las plantas, tinturas madres, transplantes, y para el espacio como mover piedras y arreglar, limpiar combucha. La comunicación fue fluida y el trabajo bien equilibrado. Varias veces a lo largo de la semana que me quedé fui libre de decidir en cuales tareas enfocarme con el tiempo que tenía a disposición. Mazatl es disponible y escucha. Gracias por todo!

Staying with Freya and David was one of the most lovely experiences, They are really beautiful positive people with great music taste and i had a great time learning all about the classic German tunes, The work was really well structured we did some weeding / mosaic making / building tiny house and helping in the bakery next door. There was always good food to be had and a lovely community room to chill and play guitar or whatever, The sleeping area was very comfortable always warm with lots of open space and they are super accommodating if you need anything extra, Meeting the other people on the farm was amazing everyone that ends up there is so sound and the animals too♡, I definitely will recommend and can't wait to see the place in summer I couldn't possibly stay away.

With experienced travelers and WorkAwayers Marjo & Vincent as our first WorkAway guests, we had a wonderful first experience. Not only did we have pleasant and interesting conversations, but we also laughed together about stories and experiences we shared over meals. Marjo and Vincent handle the tasks we discussed independently, well, and thoroughly. Vincent comes into his own when his input or improvisation is needed. Marjo perseveres undauntedly with a seemingly endless task, (which she does very neatly). 🙏 Given the season, the weather unfortunately wasn't conducive to outdoor living. Nevertheless, they were busy with their own activities after work. Vincent and Marjo communicate clearly and keep their agreements. But above all, they are friendly and kind people. They have set the bar high for future guests ;)

Sarah est une merveilleuse workawayer ! Je lui ai demandé de l'aide pour remettre en peinture la cuisine à deux. Elle a réalisé un travail formidable avec beaucoup de professionnalisme. Par ailleurs c'est une jeune femme attentive, observatrice avec qui j'ai eu beaucoup plaisir à échanger, à partager. Sarah a apprécié ma nourriture, c'était déjà un bon challenge, nous avons pu parler de sa vie dans sa ville. J'étais aussi très heureux aussi de lui donner quelques enseignements pour l'aider à progresser dans sa connaissance du français.Un grand merci ! - - - Sarah is a wonderful Workawayer! I asked her for help repainting the kitchen together. She did a fantastic job with great professionalism. She's also a thoughtful and observant young woman, and it was a pleasure chatting and sharing with her. Sarah enjoyed my cooking, which was a good challenge in itself, and we were able to talk about her life in her city. I was also very happy to give her some lessons to help her improve her French. A big thank you!

Maryla, mon fils et moi : une équipe intergénérationnelle au top ! :) Nous avons adoré notre séjour. Le logement super confortable, grand et chaud (merci pour les decorations de Noël !). Maryla est tellement souriante, positive. Je me suis sentie bien avec elle, à discuter, à préparer ensemble les repas. Nous avons aimé nettoyer la maison, les abris des animaux, ramasser les feuilles. Mon fils a adoré rentrer et sortir les animaux de la ferme, les nourrir et bricoler un peu. Et la délicieuse odeur des bons gâteaux de Maryla dans la maison...Quel bonheur de pouvoir apprendre sur la culture croate, les villageois, l'histoire...Merci de nous avoir accueilli nos deux chiennes, mon fils plein d'énergie et moi:) Nous nous sommes posés un temps chez toi, dans la joie et le partage.

I had a great experience while volunteering there in Trujillo. Rosmary (the founder of the program) is so sweet and such a caring person. She really wants to help as many people in the community as she possibly can, starting with the kids and families connected to this place. The work is 5 days a week, with two shifts a day, morning and afternoon. Most of the kids use the program as a before or afterschool program, while some use it as their only access to school. You teach a few different subjects, and their are 4 age groups of classes. If there are more than 6 volunteers, usually folks can schedule to take breaks and have extra time off here there. If there are few volunteers however, then it's important to go for both shifts everyday. About once a week, there may also be a food distribution at some local houses after school. Part of the money from the volunteer donations go towards these food distributions, so you can be assured it goes back into the community and to the kids (present and past). I was hesitant about volunteering somewhere I needed to pay, but knowing that my payments go towards the kids and food distributions (on top of stay and meals) made me feel much better. The kids and other volunteers really made the experience for me, and I will always remember my time there. The cultural and language immersion is great as well, since the students and staff don't really speak any English. It may make teaching a class a little tricky at first, so a basic knowledge of Spanish is definitely important. Thank you Rosmary, Betsy, Edward, Americo, Silvana, Angelica, and everyone else for a great expereince!

Christine and Florine, a mother and daughter pairing from France arrived with an open heart and a willingness to embrace us, our community and our wider, wonderful island. They made the best of their time here to explore as much as they could, even attending a local national sporting event, in cold December temperatures. They embraced all tasks graciously and used the right amount of initiative. I always knew there they had left their magic touch. Within a short time they had this unruly house whipped into shape. They had a great relaxed frame of mind and I really enjoyed meal preparation , it was no longer a chore. They baked the best brownie cake and chocolate crispies. A wonderful family, and a pleasure to host. Would thoroughly recommend these lovely people.

We are so grateful for Nikita to have landed and spent a month here with us, we felt that her presence was soft and clear, a humble heart and her willingness to help is something that we will always appreciate deeply! The fact that she was up for any task no matter how big or small and the sweet connection that she had between her and our kids was truly beautiful to witness. Also bringing some Uzbekistan flavours to the table was such a treat! We feel blessed to have shared a part of this wonderful journey of life with Nikita, to share such precious moments together as we immerse ourselves in this living forest and take in all the incredible gifts that mother earth has to offer. Thank you SO much for joining the family Nikita, the doors are open 💚 Sending many blessings for your way 💚✨🙏🏻🌿🦋

I have had such a wonderdul time with Ann and her animals. In just two weeks I've seen so much and learnt many things about taking care of the animals. Ann is a nice person and we had the chance to talk about us and our stories, she likes to help people and she always make sure you have everything you need. We had nice walks together with the dogs and she showed me the area nearby. I had my own bedroom with the all essential inside and all the time I needed to rest. thank you Ann

Julia's workaway message came like a blessing right after we changed the location in our profile in preparation to move ourselves and all the cats back to italy. She arrived just a day after we arrived for the very first time with the "main load" of our cats, so together with her we started off in this new home where many things are still far from ideal for daily life. Julia adapted very well to the environment, our other two workawayers who arrived shortly after, and to all the current limitations of the house and she explored the area more than we have so far. She has a very calm nature and a very cat suitable aura, so all our cats felt really comfortable with her. Even our rather human-sceptical cat Compi, who was by far the most stressed and scared right after traveling here, found comfort and shelter under Julia's blanket right away. :) We are very grateful for Julia's help and would welcome her back any time, especially once we're more settled and can offer a more functioning home!

I stayed at this place for 7 weeks in September & October. I worked at Dan's house, at the Villa (another house further away that needed renovating), did outside work like raking and gardening as well as cooking and cleaning every once in a while when it was needed. It's a great place for meeting people from all over the world and making meaningful connections (leaving will be the hard part!). I was part of a group of 6-10 volunteers living there. Volunteers have their own corridor with rooms and a common kitchen/living room. Basic food is provided. I can't stress enough how big the place is and it'll take you at least 1-2 weeks to really know your way around, but exploring it with other volunteers was so much fun (be sure to explore the basement with the scooters at night and tell scary stories ;)). We had flexible work times and plans for who works where and with whom were made in monday meetings. In general, be sure you communicate your needs before they become an issue for you and others (in private is prefered, in monday meetings only when neccesary as it counts as work time). As it's usually a big group of people in a very big(!) house, I guess there's bound to be some minor conflicts. There was a point where some volunteers tried addressing problems they had with how the place was run, which led to frustration from the hosts as they had set systems in place that had worked for them and previous volunteers for 5 years already - both very understandable perspectives and it got resolved pretty well. Also, when working, I preferred to ask other volunteers first as hosts might be sick of being asked the same questions and having to answer them over and over again. But of course, always ask them over becoming frustrated or an accident happening! Overall, I had a very very good time there and would recommend anyone to give it a shot! I think it's a great place for personal development and for expanding on skills. The hosts were always very nice and professional. The volunteers who were there at the same time as me were some of the kindest, most open and lovely people I have ever met and the deep personal connections I made are there to stay forever! :) Thanks for reading -Luke / Jan Luka

I stayed with Bee and Soy for a three of nights in November and from the very first moment I felt welcomed like part of the family. My time with them was truly unforgettable. They generously shared their home, their stories, and their rich Mongolian culture with me, making this experience incredibly special. During my stay, I learned so much about the real nomadic lifestyle – from trying traditional meals and learning why bowls are licked after meals, to playing bone knuckle games and even milking a cow. They patiently explained their traditions and daily life, always with warmth, humor, and genuine passion. For another travelers: if you are looking for an authentic nomadic experience, full of kindness, knowledge, and positive energy, this is absolutely the place to go. Thank you, Bee and Soy, for everything. I truly hope we meet again someday and can continue our conversations and cultural exchange. Until then, farewell dear friends!

He estado 1 mes y semana y media. El lugar lo tienen muy bien organizado y limpio. Me resultó súper interesante la pasión que Pedro tiene por la naturaleza y su colección de cactus y también fósiles. Me he inspirado con Lucre y Pedro bastante dado que llevan el proyecto del jardín conjuntamente. Ah! y si hablas/entiendes español te puedes sorprender mucho de la cantidad de chistes que ha memorizado Pedro a lo largo de su vida...o puede ser una manera muy original de aprender español jaja Algunas tareas que he realizado en interior (la casa) son: limpiar cristales, ordenar y limpiar cocina, cocinar y decorar plantas de navidad que ellos regalan en diciembre-enero. Y algunas tareas de exterior: quitar mala hierba, barrer con rastrillo, ayudar (manipulando alambres y telas) a cubrir determinadas plantas para proteger del invierno y pintar patas de sillas. Pedro es muy hábil en asignar tareas según las capacidades de cada persona. Y también en explicarte algo que te pueda interesar. Habitación muy cómoda y era para mi sola (en la planta de arriba se duerme). Respetan mucho los tiempos de intercambio. Fácilmente vais a coincidir con su hija (con la que si quieres puedes compartir planes) y con su hijo el hijo (y la pareja de éste e hijos). A Ondara se llega caminando sin problema aunque dispones de una bicicleta. También tienes actividades de música en La Mistelera...y de vez en cuando eventos en el Rancho Pura Vida. Y Pedro encantado de enseñarte rutas y cuevas que le gustan de la zona y son paisajes muy bonitos. Literal te tratan como parte de la familia, muy interesante me resultó eso. Si vas con ell@s deseo que mucho disfrutes :)

We are sooo lucky that we had Milosz and Kaya staying with our cats and partially with us humans while we moved countries (from Germany to Italy)! What an amazing young couple with such positive energy, curiosity and incredible maturity. They were super adaptable too and managed to make most of our currently only very scarcely furnished new home, where chaos prevails and there are still so many issues and things to sort and fix. We were away a lot but the time we managed to spend with them was very enjoyable and it would be amazing to host or meet them again once we're fully settled. They stayed with us right before Christmas and on their last day also made a lovely veganised version of a traditional festive Polish meal for us, which was super enjoyable!! And of course, most importantly, our cats felt super comfortable around Kaya and Milosz and cuddled and even shared a bed with them. They really took great care of our cats and pampered them, alleviating all the travel and change of environment stress. Infinite thanks again for volunteering your time and energy in such a crucial moment of our lives. We certainly won't forget you!

I had my first Workaway experience with Julietta, and I am very grateful to her for it ☀️ Julietta is understanding and considerate, she welcomes you with an open heart and lets you truly experience life on the Canary Islands. We had many beautiful conversations from which I also took valuable lessons for the future. Since we are both very communicative, we were able to talk very openly with each other (even if there were occasional small misunderstandings). I had a wonderful time with her and her son, who can only make you smile because he is so energetic and entertaining. I stayed with Julietta for three weeks, and the time really flew by. I want to add that Fuerteventura is a beautiful island, which I will remember especially for its many artists and beautiful beaches. Thank you ♡ Gracias ♡