Avaliações, comentários e classificações Workaway - page 119

We just finished a two week stint at Michael’s and we had an amazing experience. Highlights: Car available to use, great location, interesting, engaging work and lovely people. We felt like we had an authentic experience living and working in Thailand, Phuket over our time there. Michael was very welcoming and responsive and the work was varied and interesting and you had a lot of input on what to do. Not everything is explicit and that is a good thing allowing you to get on with what you need to. Tom worked on Ai, marketing and Airbnb support whilst I did some DIY, cleaning and we also had a chance to cook for the house, which was rewarding and engaging using ingredients etc that a bit different from back home. The properties are nice and big with lots of communal areas and a beautiful view of the ocean. The area is beautiful and perfect and the fellow Workaways were great to meet and socialise with. We had a 10/10 experience, and got a taster of the chill lifestyle here. It feels like a community but with your own space too. Thank you to Michael, Oaki, Maria, Dima and Gi Gi.

My stay with Flore and her family was truly exceptional. Flore welcomed me into her home with genuine kindness, and it was a pleasure to spend time with her and her wonderful family. She even took me to visit Saint-Malo, a beautiful and unexpected bonus that made the experience even richer. I had the chance to meet all six of her grandchildren, and I must say they are incredibly fortunate to grow up surrounded by such warmth and love. Flore’s mother is an extraordinary woman - wise, caring, and full of stories and knowledge. I learned a lot just by being around her. A special mention also to Olivier, her husband, who offered me the unforgettable opportunity to fly with him in his autogyro over the countryside. It was truly one of the most amazing experiences of my life. Overall, my time with them was wonderful, and I feel genuinely lucky to have been welcomed as part of their family. Thank you for everything, and my very best wishes.

Daniele was a very friendly volunteer with a positive attitude, and he was always polite. He helped us improve many areas around the garden as well as the household. His companionship was wonderful, and we especially enjoyed the experience-sharing moments , hearing about his previous work, travels, and professional knowledge was truly interesting. He was always grateful for the experience we were able to offer, and he respected our house rituals wholeheartedly. Daniele also became very friendly with everyone, creating a warm and supportive atmosphere during his stay. We genuinely appreciated the time Daniele spent working with us, and we are grateful for his contribution. I highly recommend Daniele to anyone looking for a dedicated, respectful, and reliable volunteer.

Hello! I would like to express my deepest feeling proud about Andrada who taught English to children at School for a month. She is so friendly, hard working, commit to work. There are many students who want to study English with her because she is very good at explaining kids, patient, and one more thing is her English language is fluent. Moreover, she likes to make fun with learners specially, she has academic games. I believe that if someone with her, she properly improve the job. Finally, I really appreciate her teaching at School.

Ducharme was the first Workaway experience for me and my partner - and he made it a very good one. We have felt welcomed from the beginning and he helped making us feel at home on Vancouver Island. He is entertaining, talkative and very interested in different cultures, which makes it super easy to have conversations. He also introduced us to many of his friends who are all truly pleasant people :) Overall, we have had a great time with Ducharme!

Hi … we can’t recommend Lisa and Sarah more highly. The month they shared with us was wonderfull .. and by the time they left, it felt like they were part of our family. They both have such a positive, joyous attitude to life that they were such a pleasure to be with. They were sooo respectful to our animals and were genuinely caring to all our farm animals. There was no task that they didn’t take on without 100% enthusiasm …l weeding, painting, building, fencing … gardening They have a lovely sense of humour , enjoyed our music sessions and were so caring and kind to our grand children. They will always be welcome to stay with us .. any time. Have a wonderful time in Australia girls ! Bon Voyage ! P.S. Thanks so much for the French lessons too!!

Hi everyone Adrianna is a nice ,cheerful,friendly person She was nice with the Students and helped us with teaching english She was fun to talk to and to hang out with 😊

My 10 days in the Monastery were memorable, it was really pretty there, surrounded by the mountains in all four directions and a river passing by, there were plenty of walks around. My fascination with how the monks used to live in the old times was very well satisfied. There's a lovely chapel and a practice room that we got to use whenever there was no retreat happening. Spyros, Holly and Mac were great hosts, we cooked together and had deep chats. We did a small fire ceremony for Samhain (Halloween) and I helped Holly with gardening. With other workawayers, we did some cleaning too. I would definitely come back and stay longer.

Unfortunately at the last minute we were unable to host Jan due to us having covid. He was very understanding and agreed to stay nearby with my parents where he then stayed for the next six months! He was quite possibly the greatest thing that ever happened to them, particularly my dad who loved having such an enthusiastic, hardworking, capable, easygoing sidekick for his endless array of building, mechanical and electrical projects! Jan is a delight to have around and everybody was very sad to see him go. He really became part of the family and the wider community

Our stay with Janie was really great. The accomodation and location are so incredible they might even feel a bit over the top sometimes :) The food is delicious and really healthy (our backpacker bowels, mainly used to intast noodles, were in for quite a shock). In regards to the work we helped Jane do some upkeep on an older house so it was mainly painting, gardening and cleaning. The hours were fair and as previously agreed (sometimes less but never more). Working on projects with Jane is quite a pleasant experience as her non-judgemental philosophy on life creates a very reassuring working environment. She is also an amazing source of knowledge and you can learn a lot about New Zeland culture/history and there is also a ton of interesting stuff from her travels around the world. Every day we looked forward to the the delicious dinners and the interesting disccusions that accompanied them. She also gave us some great suggestions on what to do on our off days. Would highly reccommend staying with Janie :)

I spent three incredible weeks at Frank's project! It's a magical place, surrounded by nature, where you take the time for the essential things! Frank is a wonderful person, always attentive, he makes sure everyone feels comfortable and that everyone can express their desires and feelings! He's always ready to laugh and do crazy things! Frank knows a lot, he's open-minded, it's always nice to chat with him! Frank explained how his permaculture garden works, and we got to garden with him. We also built a table from scratch using bio construction methods! It was super interesting! We also got to make chocolate and taste it with his uncle! We also spent some wonderful moments in town with his family. I loved living in harmony with nature, waking up to the sounds of insects and birds, showering in the heart of nature, cooking over a wood fire, fetching water from the spring, walking barefoot, making eco-friendly soap, living in step with the times, without stressing out... With Frank, we also cooked the best Chaufa in Tarapoto! He also took us to Abiceo National Park; it was an incredible three days, visiting waterfalls, swimming in caves, and hiking in the jungle! I also loved our little barefoot morning runs! This experience opened my mind to so many things. I was able to let go of some of my preconceived notions and it made me want to keep discovering new things! I leave this place feeling enriched, with a smile on my face and a desire to restart! Thank you so much Frank !

I couldn't wish for a better place for my first Workaway! Julia was so kind and inviting to me. Her house is in the middle of the forest, where you can hear the kiwibirds in the night. Chris was still in the UK, but there was another really nice workawayer staying in another accommodation. The work we did was working on her yurt, building a drainage, and insulating a shed. The views are dreamy and the food is very good! The beaches around are great and we stopped for a swim everyday after work! I had a great time and I believe the next ones will too. Thank you Julia!

These girls are amazing! They supported us in so many ways, always with pacience and passion and up for any other idea :) Hope to see you again!!

I had the absolute honor to stay at the sanctuary for ten days at the end of July this year (sorry for the late feedback)! It was genuinely one of my best experiences in Aotearoa so far because I got to feed the animals (who are all so lovely, each one shining bright with their own distinct personalities), got to learn how to drive a quad bike, be part of setting up a fence and doing part on my own! I really enjoyed that the sanctuary is a bit tucked away from everything, which makes it a lovely and peaceful place to be. Since it was a while ago now, I’m sure there have been lots of steps taken for the sanctuary, and I’m so grateful I got to be a part of it even if it was for just a short while. I’m really inspired by the work that you both do! I wish you all the best, Andy and Dalina, the kids and everyone volunteering!

Irina helped us a lot, wherever it was needed! Always in a good mood, ready to start :) All the best for you!!

It was such a pleasure to have Shannon stay with us for a couple of weeks......it just wasn't long enough. She got on well with everyone and was a very motivated worker. She carried out a range of tasks including working in a not for profit plant nursery, weed control, gardening, picking and processing produce, working with the ponies, general kitchen duties, cleaning and she is confident and capable in the kitchen (she cooked us a few tasty and nutritious meals). Shannon would always find some work to get on with even is no tasks were assigned. We had a lot of laughs and good conversations together and even though she wasn't here long, Shannon became part of our family. We can highly recommend Shannon to prospective hosts and would be more than happy if she comes back to visit again any time.

I truly enjoyed my time of about two weeks with Melissa! I was outside a lot, going on fall hikes, visting local museums or just relaxing with the animals. I was able to meet many lovely people like Melissa's landlords, her friends and other people from the community. Melissa also hosted a soap making workshop and dance classes I could take part in, which was really fun! I joined Melissa's landlord in some activities too and was able to find some treasures at the local reuse center. My room was very cozy with nice views and my tasks were pretty diverse like watering the green house, splitting wood, organising things, taking photos for Melissa's small business, and so much more. If you're open to try out new things and enjoy being outside away from big cities, I'm sure you'll have a great time! This was my first time trying out workaway and it definitely made me want to do more in the future! Thank you Melissa and everyone else for making me feel welcome.

We really loved Laura stay with us for about a month. She was only planning to visit for 2 weeks, but due to a cancellation, we were lucky enough for her to stay another fortnight....to be honest we wish it was longer. Laura's English is excellent, so communication was easy and all the work she did was done to a high level and how we wanted it. She got on well with our other visitor, friends and family and had a great sense of humour too. Jobs included working in a not for profit native plant nursery, tree planting, sanding the cottage in preparation for painting, collecting mulch and manure, general gardening, weeding, picking and processing fruit, veges and herbs, cleaning, helping with meals and doing dishes. She was confident in the kitchen and cooked us some delicious meals! Laura was proactive and if we hadn't assigned a job, she would find work that needed doing and got on with it. She was also very active in her spare time....going on hikes, surfing, swimming, etc. She got the most out of every day. Laura was great fun to have around, she brightened our lives and became part of our family while here. We miss her already and hope she visits again some time soon. We wholeheartedly recommend Laura to other prospective hosts.

Evann & Mathilde were amazing to host in May 2025, we really enjoyed their company, enthusiasm and kindness towards our children and pets. We had never done this before so we were very happy to get such a kind and helpful couple. Evann and Mathilde really got stuck into our gardens, helped with our pets and even babysat for us so we could have a dinner out (which never happens)! We already miss them and want them back haha, one day we hope to visit France and stay with them. We would consider them long distance friends now and still keep in touch.

On arrival I was informed that they CAN”T COOK and don’t like it (at the time their profile stated that they prepare meals). They agreed to do the cleaning in the house. They vacuumed the house the day they arrived and the day they left. (Because I asked). They stayed for 25 days. The first week was fine, they cleaned the kitchen, laundry, lounge and the windows in the lounge. We agreed that they can stay till they bought a Van to travel with. They stayed with us for 25 days. I asked them to walk the dog and they came back after 5 minutes and said the dog doesn’t want to walk. Merlow is only 3 years old and he likes to “sniff” (like most dogs do) on his walk. It’s a stop and start walk in the beginning. They showed no interest in Merlow, Their profile said they are good with animals. I let them make Coffee Mugs for themselves in my Pottery Studio and fired it for them. For a week they helped in the Art Studio, We went out of our way to help them find a Van, Matt spend an afternoon fixing the leaky windows in the Van. The last week they hardly did any constructive work. When I asked them why they didn’t do the tasks I asked them to do they said they forgot. We told them we are making Burgers for Dinner Friday night, we bought special Vegetarian patties , they went out with friends not telling us they will not have dinner with us. It was Makena’s last night , she is from America and wanted to share a meal from her country with us. Their behaviour and attitude the last week really disappointed us.