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we stayed two weeks in september at annette’s place and it was such a rich and memorable experience ! our daily tasks included cleaning the stables, feeding all the animals, taking care of the sheep, bringing them to the pasture every day, and preparing food for later use. we also had some occasional missions like building a new enclosure, picking fruits and nuts, sorting them, and looking after the compost. at first, it can look a bit challenging if, like us, you have no real farm experience, but everything can be learned with time, communication, and a bit of effort :) don’t be afraid to make small mistakes or to ask (and re-ask!) annette if something isn’t clear. she’s always kind and understanding, and it’s better to ask than to cause a little farm disaster, haha ! it’s important to understand that nothing on a farm happens automatically, you work with animals who each have their own personality ! sometimes the schedule changes unexpectedly, but nothing is unmanageable if you stay calm and patient with them :) we were very well accommodated, with our own space, and the bathroom and toilets were easily accessible. everyone there is very respectful, which made daily life really pleasant. the meals were homemade and vegan. every day we had a different, delicious dish made with ingredients straight from the garden. and what a pleasure to eat something that you just picked a few minutes ago from the garden ! we also got to share our days with annette’s daughter and brother, who are both lovely people and great company klauspeter brought such good vibes to the house with his music choices : as classical music fans, it was amazing to end a workday with such a beautiful atmosphere !!! we absolutely loved getting to know each of the animals (even the geese, haha ! sending love to herbert and his girls), and spending quiet moments with them. sitting with the chickens and cuddling the sheep were truly the best rewards after a day of work :) thank you so much, annette, for your kindness, your patience, and for welcoming us into your home. your project is truly beautiful and admirable, full of meaning, kindness, and dedication. we wish you, your family, and all the animals the very best for the future, and it will be such a pleasure to come back to germany someday to see everyone again ! <3

Working with Boirra has been an absolute pleasure!Boirra`s creativity and skill as a digital artist truly shine ,The work on our video projects brought so much life and personality to every scene.Beyond this,Boirra has also been an incredible help around the house,With my animals he was allways kind,responsible and ready to lend a hand.It`s rare to find someone so talented and genuinely caring.I can`t recommend Boirra highly enough!

Staying with David and Sandy was truly one of the best experiences of my life. I spent one month with them, helping mostly with gardening, and from the very first day they made me feel like part of their family. They are incredibly kind, understanding, and generous people — always making sure I was comfortable and happy. During my stay, I was going through a difficult time, and honestly, without their support I might have had to return to my country. I’ll always be grateful to them for opening their home and hearts to me. They also have two lovely cats, Surgey and Maya. Before coming here, I was actually afraid of cats, but thanks to them, I completely overcame that fear. Now I miss those two little furballs every day! The work in the garden was enjoyable and peaceful, and I learned a lot about plants and daily life in the U.S. The atmosphere at their place is warm, calm, and full of good energy. I left with unforgettable memories and two wonderful friends for life. Thank you so much, David and Sandy, for everything. I truly hope our paths cross again one day! 🌻

Christine is a really sweet and caring host, sharing love and a the little farm life with us. Her continuous effort to make us feel at home and happy was wonderful. The two little cats around the house are extra delight! And the small town and forest around the property are also beautiful, with a calming vibe. Will be back for more stories in the future !

​We had a fantastic time spending almost three weeks with Signe. It was a wonderful experience! We got along really well, and the cats were simply super sweet, we gave them plenty of cuddles. We also thoroughly enjoyed the building work and all the other tasks. It was great that we were almost always able to choose which tasks we wanted to do. ​On top of everything, Signe was a real inspiration to us. She encouraged us to be more active, to try jumping into the sea even in cold temperatures, and generally to pursue a healthy lifestyle. ​Thank you, Signe, for the beautiful time. Stay exactly the way you are!

Being here for those wonderful two weeks last summer will forever stay with me, and Hagi was definitely one of the most beautiful, serene and inspiring places I've seen in all of my travels. :) Toru is a great host, who always did everything he could to make things (and tasks) clear, comfortable and fair. He was open to feedback, flexible, and willing to set things up in such a way that we would both be happy, which I really appreciate. I also cannot understate how incredibly welcoming and helpful he was - it was the most I've felt like I belonged in a community/family during my Workaway travels, and we took many small trips together during my time there - to the onsen, to the seaside, to the hanabi festival... it was absolutely magical, and I am so, so grateful. His daughter was a joy to be around, and his many friends and neighbors always treated me with a kindness and openness I truly did not expect. I was also lucky enough to be able to spend a lot of time with Toru's other guests at his guesthouse, so there was always someone to talk to, and something to do together. We shared many great conversations on the shared porch, and we even got to meet back in my home country since then. 🙂 The town, as I mentioned, has (in a very short amount of time) become my favorite place that I've been to during the three months I spent in Japan. It has mountains, it has rivers, it has the sea. The people are nice, the food is delicious, and the views are stunning. It's very calm and serene on the outskirts, but also has easy access to anything you might need within a 15-minute bike ride. It's perfect!! Thank you so much, Toru, for everything, and I hope we get to see each other again. :) Good luck with all your projects! PS. I've had 5 people ask me where I got the t-shirt you made from already, lol! You should start shipping to Europe 😆

It's blessed to start my first workaway at this amazing and lovely farm, we've learned a lot, not just life skills but profound philosophy from Yoav, hes a strong and experienced host with a super kind heart. He shared his love and support our needs on this journey. Hope to be here again soon!

Nice place to stay in Asuncion. Good working schedule and the apartment is gorgeous. Everything was smooth and I would highlighy recommend!

Vic went above and beyond expectations and requirements. She really threw herself into the work with such enthusiasm and honest joy. And she is certainly much more competent than most volunteers. I was able to rely on her driving my car and trailer up and down a steep hill multiple times as well as using the chainsaw safely. Every morning she was making biochar and became quite expert at it. Thanks to her. I now have enough to add to the whole project in the spring when the compost arrives. She has been so keen and getting involved with everything, cooking amazing meals working very hard and longer hours than required by her choice. She has also been an indispensable help teaching and using leadership skills to keep things going well with all the other volunteers while I was away. I guess she likes the work and it’s great to have her round . Good sense of humour, such a naturally positive attitude. I guess she thrives and flourishes with this kind of work and environment. Honestly, she’s one of the very best people I’ve had working here in three seasons of more than 100 volunteers. I’ve been extra lucky that she extended her stay. Don’t take her. I want her all for myself!

I stayed at Natalie’s place for a little over two weeks, and it was a truly wonderful experience. Her home has three floors — she and her family live upstairs, and I stayed on the first floor, which has a private kitchen and bathroom. The Wi-Fi was strong, and everything was very comfortable. During weekdays, I helped with simple maintenance tasks at one of her Airbnb houses, such as sanding, varnishing, and removing weeds. The work was easy and relaxed, leaving plenty of time for personal projects or exploring the area. Almost every evening, I went to the beach with Natalie, her lovely children, and their dog Juna. We swam, sang songs, and enjoyed the sunset together — those were my favorite moments. On Sundays, we went to the farmers’ market or cooked Japanese food together. I really felt like part of the family. Natalie is a kind and caring host who always looked after my well-being and even shared delicious desserts with me. I’m so grateful for her warm hospitality. Just a small note: there are quite a few mosquitoes and fleas in this area in general, so it’s a good idea to bring insect repellent. Highly recommended for anyone who wants to enjoy local culture, nature, and family life while having plenty of free time.

it was an absolute pleasure staying with this lovely family they did an amazing job at showing us around and introducing us to new things and new meals which were absolutely unbelievably delicious you definitely won't be lacking on good food if you stay here there also very experienced within in traveling so they have lots of advice!

I visited Ania for two weeks and it was interesting experience in all senses. The country and the capital are beautiful and the host’s family also was kind to me and shared their everyday life. The lovely dog filled all my working-hours outside with joy. The Ania’s mother backed the most delicious bread I’ve ever eaten, and her father was generous and treated with local shoko-sweets. I don’t know Polish so it was a pity because I wanted but couldn’t easily talked with Ania’s parents. With Ania we talked a lot and it was interesting to know about culture and history of Poland. Unfortunately, I’ve caught a cold and was not in my normal sustain almost all this period, but still I could explore something even in Warshawa. The tasks were interesting for me and not boring: I harvested, prepared the green haus and soil to the winter, cooked, made cleaning and also visited other land with Ania. I am grateful to Ania and all the family for their hospitality! I would be happy to come again😍

I stayed for 7 weeks, from the end of August to the beginning of October, and had a really great time! For the first two weeks, I was there with another volunteer, but for the remaining five weeks, I was alone (they mentioned this usually doesn’t happen, as they try to have at least two volunteers at a time). The volunteer room has everything you need: beds with bedding, towels, limited closet space, a bedside table, and air conditioning. The kitchen includes all the basics and is shared with the workers (who are all very friendly!). There are two bathrooms for volunteers in the stables, both with hot showers and everything you need. There are also two washing machines, though they’re not the best; you fill them with cold water from a hose, add soap, and turn them on. Since the longest cycle is only 15 minutes, I usually restarted them a few times. Clothes don’t get perfectly clean, but given you’re working on a farm, it’s not a big deal. Workdays ran from 08:00 to 13:00, with tasks allocated weekly. Isa (one of the trainers, whom you’ll work with most) posts weekly tasks on a whiteboard, and you can plan your schedule as you like. I usually started by cleaning the bathrooms and tidying the saddle pad rack. At the beginning of the week, I'd often help clear and set up the big arena. Then I’d stretch some horses, and later lunge, do horsemanship, and wash them. Isa is amazing, she teaches you about horsemanship, and I learned so much from her! When I was there with another volunteer, we were usually allowed to join about one lesson per week (jumping, trail rides, or flatwork). Sometimes you just have to ask! When I was alone, I got to ride much more, and in my final week, I was riding daily, either in lessons or working with a horse on my own. I also fed the cats every night :) The work can get a bit repetitive, but if you love being around horses (there are many!) and other animals, it’s a really rewarding experience. When I was there alone, I even got to assist in lessons and teach some beginner riders, which was so much fun. I worked closely with Amanda (another trainer), who’s also wonderful and taught me a lot. They ride English style here. The stable hands are super friendly, though they only speak Spanish, so it helps to learn a few basics. Robin, the owner, was fantastic and made sure I always had everything I needed, especially when I was there alone. Everyone really looked out for me, which I’m so thankful for. Overall, I learned so much and became a more confident rider. The lessons are incredible; the trainers really take their time to teach you properly. When I left, they even gave me some souvenirs, which was such a sweet gesture. I’ll miss the animals and people here! As for location, it is quite far from everything. They provide bikes, but I never used them. The roads are rough, and it’s too far to bike in my opinion. For the first two weeks, the other volunteer and I rented a car from AmiGo Rent a Car for 12 days, which cost $390.53 plus a $500 damage deposit (a hassle to get back, but I eventually did after visiting their office). If you’re there with others, I HIGHLY recommend renting some form of transportation, as it really makes the experience. It was great to go to the beach after work and take weekend trips. An Uber to Tamarindo costs around $16 one way. There are plenty of Ubers around, so it’s very easy to get one. Tamarindo is lovely: full of boutiques, cafes, restaurants, and nice beaches, and it’s a big hub for American tourism, so everyone speaks English. The supermarkets there are large and well-stocked. By the end of September, the rain starts picking up, usually in the afternoons, leaving mornings dry - something to keep in mind when planning. Overall, I had such a great time here and highly recommend it! You’ll improve your riding, learn about Parelli’s natural horsemanship, spend time with amazing horses and other animals, and make wonderful memories.

Our time with Caroline and Lénaïc was fantastic. They were both mindful and respectful of our space and provided talents that advanced respective projects in the house. We are immensely grateful for their time and energy and would host them again anytime! For Workawayers, we generally value curiosity (esp. the desire to learn skills), the ability to get along with others (ability to live in shared spaces and get along), and the ability to communicate (especially if they feel over or underutilized and if they have needs we don't perceive). Caroline and Lénaïc were both curious and spending time to learn the Japanese language (moreso than most who come through the house!), were very friendly with our cats, and each lent artistic and handy skills that helped in a big way. Plus, good communication and making friends with the rest of our team meant everything ran very smoothly for us! Fully recommend both of them and wish them the very best going forward.

Noel and Ran were very special guests, always respectful, kind ans emphatic. I would definitely have them back. Thank you, guys!

My favorite volunteering experience in South East Asia !! I become part of this lovely family and I miss them a lot.. I spend one month in this place and it was really hard to leave because I was really feeling at home. I enjoyed the place, with the bungalow view on the rice field, the nice and quiet river to cool down and the jungle all around. Best place to ressource myslef with nature ! I liked working in the rice field and learn a lot about it, also about bamboo building. The crew is really open minded, helpfull and happy to share. I loved all the discussion I had with them :) Also the food is amaziiing, I have eaten a lot. It's super cool to be surrounded by the animals cat, chickens, ducks, neighbor's goat and wildlife :) I really recommend this volunteering if you like farming, connect with nature or spend time with local people and discover Malaysian culture!! If I come back close to Malaysia I will come back to lovely farm for suuure. Thanks a lot for this experience, take care !

J'écris en français pour être la plus précise possible... Nous venons de passer une merveilleuse semaine auprès de Matias, Karen, Eli et Abi ! Nous sommes arrivés en famille avec 4 enfants, avons été reçus comme des amis et sommes répartis le cœur rempli d'amour et de souvenirs, non sans émotions... Nous les remercions infiniment...une grande gratitude d'avoir accepté de nous recevoir avec des enfants. Matias à été très réactif dans la communication, dès nos premiers échanges. Soucieux que nous nous sentions bien chez eux (couchages, repas...). En ce qui concerne le travail, Matias et Karen ont une organisation exemplaire ! Nous avons très vite trouvé notre place grâce à leur bienveillance et à la pédagogie de Matias qui transmet et explique avec passion tout en étant à l'écoute. Chaque jour, nous avons accompli des missions différentes : semis et paillage des pommes de terre, préparation du sol, plantations de fleurs et légumes, récolte de feuilles et humus dans la forêt, conception de portes et fenêtres pour la nouvelle serre, taille d'arbustes, pressage de citrons pour conserver le jus, réception et soin des poussins, ramassage des œufs, désherbage... Notre fille aînée à pu les accompagner au marché du village et notre fils à été très heureux de partir en tracteur avec Matias pour transporter des bottes de paille. Petits et grands, nous avons tous pu participer dans la joie et la bonne humeur en créant une belle relation. Un plaisir de travailler entourés de magnifiques paysages. Quel travail de la part de Matias et Karen pour avoir aujourd'hui une si belle propriété ! Forets, collines, rivière... Un endroit de rêve. Un remerciement particulier à Karen pour sa cuisine... En plus de sa journée de travail, elle trouve le temps de concocter des petits plats et de nous faire découvrir de savoureuses spécialités à chaque repas et sachant que nous étions 10 à table ! Nous avons autant aimé les moments de travail que ces moments de détente et de discussion à la maison, temps de partage culturel, linguistique parsemés d'éclats de rire sur les différences de prononciation !! Et Abigail et Élisabeth : deux petites filles adorables, curieuses et attachantes.. . Eli a été très prévenante et aidante avec nous. C'était très agréable de partager du temps avec elles dehors, autour d'un dessin, d'un puzzle ou pour la préparation d'un gâteau au citron ! De beaux moments d'échange et complicité avec nos enfants. Matias à aussi plaisir à conseiller sur les sorties, lieux à découvrir pendants les deux jours de pause. Bref, une expérience inoubliable dans cette joyeuse famille chilienne. Notre fille aînée souhaite même revenir y travailler dans quelques années ! Si vous recherchez une expérience mêlant échange culturel, travail et bonne humeur c'est ici ! Muchas gracias a Matias y toda la familia!

This was our first Workaway experience, and at first, we were a bit nervous about it. But when we arrived at Mandy and Roy’s house, we quickly realized how kind and welcoming they are. They always took great care of us, and we felt in very good hands. During the days, we learned a lot from Roy about crafting, and sometimes Mandy gave us Spanish lessons, which was incredible and really helped improve our Spanish. On the weekends, Mandy and Roy always showed us new places, which was amazing because we got to see different parts of the region where they live. Thank you for the incredible time with us.

I really enjoyed working with Bruno. I’ve worked with him multiple times, which shows a lot. The work is quite fun and he is a pleasant guy to hang out with. The food which he provides and sometimes also cooks is probably the best I’ve had over 3 years of various Workaway placements. He takes me along to various DJ gigs which he does, and I’ve met nice people through those events. My room in his villa with a pool is also large and comfy with an en-suite bathroom and shower. It’s certainly a notch up from most other Workaway placements.

Fue muy agradable compartir casi 2 semanas con Sabina, es una excelente Jardinera, nos ayudó a embellecer nuestros espacios y a limpiarlos, también en el cuidado de los perritos y otras actividades. Gracias por todo Sabina y esperamos verte de nuevo alguna vez.